History
The original
Jenn-Air Products Company was founded by Louis J. Jenn in
Indianapolis, Indiana in 1947, later becoming simply
Jenn-Air. In the early years, the company was focused on manufacturing and marketing of industrial fans for use in a variety of commercial and industrial applications. In 1961, Jenn-Air's integration of one of these fans to a cook-top range lead to the invention of the first self-ventilated downdraft range. The company expanded its product line to include many other kitchen appliances including
microwave ovens,
refrigerators,
dishwashers, and
small appliances such as mixers and blenders.