Over 70 years of experience
History
Everything started in Gmunden – Schörihub. From here the pioneer of ice cream machines and dispensing equipment started to conquer Austria and following the presentation at the International Refrigeration Engineering Exhibition, expanded into Europe. Growth followed development and vice versa, – until full capacity was reached and thus AKE was founded in 1998. Since then, they have shaped refrigeration and heating engineering – even in the American market.
In 2012 IDEAL and AKE combined their strength in development, distribution and marketing under one umbrella brand and set a milestone in customer focus and service quality.
1945
Herzog Kühlung, Company foundation in Gmunden. Pioneer of cooling cabinets.
1960
Beginning of stainless steel fabrication within the range of counters and refrigeration systems for catering.
1998
Foundation of AKE in Kainisch. Production of cooling wells and refrigeration display cases.
1981
Appearance in the IKK Exhibition in Nürnberg opens distribution to the whole of Europe
2002
Technological progress through purchase of top end laser cutter.
2005
Technological progress through purchase of top end laser cutter.
2007
The new build: Showroom and training centre in Bad Mitterndorf.
2009
High-end manufacturing ensures high quality and leads to success
2012
Purchase of another commercial property through IDEAL in Gmunden
2012
Bundling of the strengths under one common brand umbrella
2013
AKE business expansion: training workshop, Sky Restaurant and logistics centre
2014
New construction of the training centre and show room at the Gmunden location
2016
Business expansion at the Bad Mitterndorf location: new production hall with 3,000 m2
2017
Construction of a new warehouse at the Bad Mitterndorf site
2018
20 years of AKE, Expansion at IDEAL & AKE: New production hall in Gmunden and a new office building in Bad Mitterndorf
