History

Mads Clausen in his office
Mads Clausen

The Danfoss founder Mads Clausen (1906-1966) in his office.

Bitten Clausen
Bitten Clausen

Bitten and Mads married in 1939, and throughout her life she played a very active role in the company

Home farm

Mads Clausen started Danfoss in his parents' farm house in 1933.

1 million

Bitten Clausen could celebrate compressor number 1 million in 1989.

Aspiring entrepreneur
Aspiring entrepreneur

Mads Clausen’s first valve was made on November 25th, 1932. 

Compressor no. 3,000,000

Compressor no. 3,000,000 leaves the factory in 1960.