Pioneering energy-efficient ventilation
for professional kitchens.

Sustainable. Intelligent. Connected.


Since 2007, energy efficiency has been at the heart of everything we do. We see wasted energy as an opportunity to do better, to build professional kitchens that consume less, perform better and provide better working environments — all while moving closer to net zero.

We combine deep industry expertise, innovation and manufacturing to turn that vision into high-performance ventilation solutions. The result: less wasted energy, lower operating costs and GHG emissions, and better working conditions for kitchen teams.

OUR APPROACH TO PERFORMANCE

For Intellinox, the performance of a ventilation system is measured by more than energy consumption alone. The system must also meet the kitchen’s operational requirements, support team comfort, remain reliable and easy to use, and provide useful data for its management.

Five pillars guide the design and evolution of our solutions.

Efficiency comes first.

Energy efficiency starts with using only what the kitchen needs. Our approach reduces energy consumption at the source by designing ventilation systems that adjust airflow to actual cooking demand rather than operating at full capacity when it is not required. Depending on the project configuration, these reductions, combined with heat recovery, can also help lower the GHG emissions associated with ventilation. Because the most cost-effective energy is the energy you do not need to use.

Round-the-clock comfort.

Professional kitchens are demanding environments where equipment and people must perform side by side. We believe energy efficiency should never come at the expense of comfort. That’s why every Intellinox solution considers the kitchen as a whole — creating better working conditions while pursuing greater energy performance. Because a sustainable kitchen is also 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. This commitment is reflected in our industry-leading warranties, among the most comprehensive and reassuring on the market — so you get peace of mind.

Simple to install, easy to use.

Complex technology shouldn’t create complexity for the people who install and use it. From system design and installation to everyday operation and service, we engineer simplicity into every step — whether for a new project or an existing kitchen.

Connectivity and data intelligence.

Cloud connectivity amplifies the value of our solutions well beyond the equipment itself. By making system performance visible and accessible, we believe data can provide greater confidence, support better decisions, and strengthen the relationship between technology, performance and service.

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Global expertise.
Worldwide reach.

Intellinox brings together a multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists with expertise in professional kitchen ventilation, technology and manufacturing.

An extensive network of strategic partners delivers Intellinox solutions to professional kitchens around the world, combining our technology and know-how with trusted local expertise.

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 recognized the enormous volumes of air being conditioned and exhausted by professional kitchens, and the energy waste that resulted.

Convinced there had to be a better way, they explored different technological approaches to precisely detect cooking activity and adjust ventilation in real time. This drive to innovate led to ECOAZUR®, now an industry benchmark deployed in professional kitchens across the Americas, Europe and Asia.

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Intellinox’s major milestones

  • 2007

    Intellinox is founded in a garage in Quebec City — the beginning of an entrepreneurial journey driven by energy efficiency.

  • 2008

    A major breakthrough in optical smoke and vapor detection leads to the development of IRIS BLEU®.

  • 2009

    First expansion of facilities.

  • 2010

    Expansion into Quebec and Europe with Concept Azur, the precursor to the ECOAZUR® DCKV system.

  • 2013

    First patent filed for CONFORT DU CHEF®.

  • 2014

    Second patent filed for Intellinox’s modulating damper technology, optimized for existing exhaust ductwork. ECOAZUR® V4 is launched, designed to set a new benchmark for DCKV efficiency.

  • 2015

    ECOAZUR® receives the ENERGY STAR Emerging Technology Award.

  • 2015-2019

    Intellinox expands its international presence through growing recognition and new partnerships across Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.

  • 2019

    Intellinox becomes a hood manufacturer with the opening of a new manufacturing facility and adopts renewable natural gas —another step toward net-zero emissions.

  • 2020

    ECOAZUR® receives recognition from the Solar Impulse Foundation.

  • 2021

    A major R&D initiative begins with the development of NET ZERO HOOD®.

  • 2022

    INTELLINOX AIR™, an air-source heat pump solution, is launched.

  • 2023

    ECOAZUR® V6 is launched, introducing a technology platform designed to integrate sustainable, intelligent and connected ventilation equipment.

  • 2024

    Intellinox launches its high-efficiency filtration hood and completes a proof of concept for heat recovery.

  • 2025

    Intellinox acquires the patented AMUTECH™ technology, expanding its capabilities in make-up air systems with a wide airflow modulation range.

  • 2026

    Intellinox expands its manufacturing facility, completes its first heat recovery system installations and launches high-efficiency removable filters. The INTELLINOX® headquarters also becomes a permanent home for the MNG food bank.

  • Today

    Intellinox continues to advance professional kitchen ventilation through technology, intellectual property and an international network of partners. With nearly 40 team members and partners in more than a dozen countries, ECOAZUR® is now deployed in over 1,500 kitchens worldwide, helping reduce global GHG emissions by an estimated 20,000 tonnes annually.