History

A great brand is above all a unique history

A few key dates...

1968: Creation of the Atlantic brand

Created by Mr Radat and Mr Lamoure, Atlantic's history began at la Roche-sur-Yon (in the Vendée region on the west coast of France). Its activity: manufacturing hot water convectors, at more than 400,000 units per year.

1970: The first oil crisis: electricity becomes the "reigning energy" in France.

1972: The 1st electric convector

1978: The 1st water heater range

1980: Electronic thermostat convectors

1985: Programmable convectors and frontal air outlets

1991: Lauch of radiant panel heaters

1993: Atlantic makes widespread use of electronics

1996: A new generation water heater with the ACI (Anti-Corrosion Integrated) technology

1999: A new generation of design bathroom heaters

2000: Launch of the range of controlled inertia radiators

2001: Technological innovation with the ASP (Anti Fouling Process) for heating

2004: Launch of the first electronic water heater and a new programming system for heating: the Pass Program

2005: Launch of Maradja, the electric radiator with a cast iron heating element

2006: Atlantic enters the renewable energy market: heat pump, solar water heater, etc.

2007: Launch of a glass bathroom heaters : Organza

2009: launch of Alipsis, the high-end glass design radiator equipped with a presence detection system.

2009: Launch of Odysséo, the thermodynamic water heater. Heat pump + water heater in one product, for optimal energy savings and ecology.

sept 2009: Atlantic brand identity changes! Reflecting its new brand positioning; pro-active, multi-energies brand, Atlantic logo evoluates.

2010: Launch of Discovery a thermodynamic water heater for the sales export. An affordable product which allow you to save energy.

June 2010: Launch of a new generation radiators with advanced technology which permits an optimal energy saving of 10%.

    - Absence detection
    - Automatic detection
    - Automatic detection of open and closed windows

June 2011: Launch of the F17 and F117 design, a new design for a new panel convectors. Version is available in mechanical and electrical.

And much more to come ...

The continuous search for well-being has led Atlantic to develop functional, comfortable, simple to use appliances with an attractive design that ensures maximum safety.

Year after year, Atlantic focuses on quality, imagination and enthusiasm to provide you with day-to-day living and a future that is more comfortable.

If you would like to see Atlantic's factories and history in images, you can visit the picture gallery on the website.