A pioneer in
energy-efficient ventilation
for professional kitchens.
Sustainable. Intelligent. Connected.
That’s been our main focus since 2007. Because we’ve always believed that operational performance and the pursuit of net zero must ingeniously coexist to meet the modern challenges faced by restaurant managers around the world.
To do so, we leverage proven expertise, innovation capacity and high-performance hood manufacturing. The result is innovative, energy-efficient solutions for professional kitchens that significantly reduce both energy costs and GHG emissions—while improving employee working conditions to boot.
Think carbon neutral.
For us, carbon neutrality is more than a goal. It’s a constant mindset that guides our expertise and how we develop our solutions. That means our restaurant-owning clients get an Intellinox experience that enables them to work towards net-zero emissions without compromising their operations. The Intellinox experience has five pillars.
Efficiency comes first.
Our approach uses intelligent airflow management to reduce energy consumption. This vision of efficiency at the source led to the development of the Optic IB technologies and ECOAZUR modulating dampers, the cornerstones of Intellinox’s solutions. Because we believe that the most profitable energy of all is the energy we don’t use, our systems prioritize reducing exhaust air volume.
Round-the-clock comfort.
Kitchens are delicately balanced ecosystems where equipment and people coexist. That’s why our approach integrates and considers both exhaust and make-up air. As a result, our solutions make it possible to regulate kitchen airflow and temperature in real time, providing consistent, optimal ambient conditions for peak performance. Because a sustainable kitchen is about people!
High-quality in every respect.
Product reliability and durability are an integral part of the Intellinox experience. Resistant to water, high temperatures and grease, and made from durable materials and electronics, our systems can withstand the most intense operations day after day, without missing a beat. The proof is in our warranties, which are among the most comprehensive in the industry—so you get peace of mind.
Simple to install, easy to use.
The modularity of our solutions makes installation easier, both for new projects and existing kitchens. For day-to-day kitchen operations, complete system automation is easily accessible on a cloud platform, with intuitive dashboards to monitor your ventilation performance. We develop our solutions with simplicity top of mind, every step of the way.
Connectivity and data intelligence.
Connecting your kitchen equipment to a single centralized platform is the best way to get the most out of your data. That’s why Intellinox has teamed up with Octogone, creating a veritable nervous system for your kitchen. Bring your kitchen’s ventilation, refrigeration, service and operations data all together in one place. With Octogone, data comes to life, providing you with insights on your energy, operational and financial performance. Proactive notifications help you anticipate needs and keep your operations humming at their optimal level. As a result, Octogone converts your data into performance and cost-saving opportunities.
World-renowned
expertise
Intellinox is a multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists with expertise in commercial ventilation, information technology and tailor-made hoods.
Supported by a large network of strategic and technology partners, the Intellinox team is now a major, influential player in the evolution of the global commercial ventilation industry. We’ve made a significant, recognized contribution to creating ever more effective and energy-efficient solutions in a world where carbon neutrality is becoming essential.
From pioneer to industry leader.
Founded in Quebec City (Canada), Intellinox was born from the vision of three engineers, Mario Rousseau, Marc Gretillat and Philippe Bernard, who were concerned about the vast quantities of air treated and exhausted by commercial kitchens—and the lack of effective solutions to address that energy wastage.
So they teamed up to explore various technological methods to accurately detect cooking and to control commercial hoods in real time. That’s how the ECOAZUR system took shape, eventually becoming a global industry benchmark. It’s now used in commercial kitchens in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Intellinox’s major milestones
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2007
Intellinox is founded. Another great entrepreneurial venture is born in a garage!
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2008
Major breakthrough in optical smoke detection.
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2009
First expansion of the premises.
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2010
Breakthrough into the European market thanks to the Concept Azur system, the precursor of the ECOAZUR solution.
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2012
Expansion of research and development activities.
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2013
First patent filed for the CONFORT DU CHEF system.
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2014
Launch of ECOAZUR V4, aiming to be the most efficient demand control ventilation system in the industry. Second patent filed for unique modulating dampers, optimized for existing exhaust ducts.
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2014-2018
Growing recognition and partnerships in Canada, the U.S., Europe and Asia.
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2019
Intellinox becomes a hood manufacturer, opening a new modern plant and using renewable natural gas, thereby approaching the goal of net-zero emissions.
2020
ECOAZUR recognized at the Solar Impulse Foundation Awards. A major R&D project launched regarding the creation of ECOAZUR V6, with the objective of providing a sustainable, intelligent and connected technology platform for professional kitchen ventilation.
2021
R&D project started regarding high-efficiency filtration hoods.
2022
Launch of an aerothermia solution.
2023
Major R&D project started regarding heat recovery for commercial hoods.
2024
Launch of ECOAZUR V6 products and high-efficiency filtration hoods.
2025
Expected launch of the NET ZERO HOOD heat recovery solution.
Aujourd'hui
Intellinox sets itself apart through its technological innovations, intellectual property and global network of partners. With a team of nearly 40 people and a worldwide partner network in more than a dozen countries, ECOAZUR is being used in over 1,500 kitchens. These systems help reduce annual global greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 25,000 tonnes.