As of now, the Zurich-based, world-leading greentech company, which employs 3,000 people in 17 countries, will operate under the name Kanadevia Inova
A new chapter begins for the Swiss company. From now on it will be called Kanadevia Inova.
Kanadevia Inova is a global greentech company based in Zurich, Switzerland. We employ 3,000 people in 17 countries around the world. Our mission is to drive the energy transition and the circular economy with innovative solutions in Waste-to-X (WtX) and Renewable Gas (RG). The new name symbolizes both the continued evolution of our activities and a renewed commitment to a sustainable future.
While the name changes, the ownership, organizational structure, management, and 3,000 dedicated employees worldwide remain the same.
- The experience: more than 90 years of quality and innovation
- The roots: Switzerland
- The home: the world
- The mission: A future without waste
The history: Switzerland
The company’s roots are in Switzerland, founded in 1933 as L. von Roll Aktiengesellschaft and later operated as Von Roll Inova. In 2010, the company joined Hitachi Zosen Corporation (now Kanadevia Corporation), one of Japan’s largest industrial and engineering companies. Kanadevia Inova combines the expertise of a traditional Swiss company with the strength and global reach of an international group.
The company has been building and maintaining plants worldwide for almost 90 years. From project development to delivering complex, turnkey solutions for thermal and biological WtX recovery, gas treatment, and power-to-gas, the company utilizes its experience as a reliable general contractor, technology provider, and service provider in plant operation. The company supports its customers with its decades of experience, innovative and pragmatic way of working and thinking, and its focus on quality.
Why the new name?
The name change, initiated by the parent company Kanadevia Corporation, is a clear step towards standardizing the global presence. At the same time, it emphasizes Kanadevia Inova’s activities and drives for innovation.
What does the name Kanadevia Inova mean?
The name ‘Kanadevia’ is derived from the Japanese word ‘Kanaderu’, which means ‘to make music in harmony’, and the Latin word ‘via’, which means ‘way’. Kanadevia thus stands for a promise in which man and nature, technology and earth go hand in hand. ‘Inova’ symbolizes the company’s constant striving for innovation and excellence in everything they do.
View of the future
The new name is the beginning of a new era. The company will continue to innovate, collaborate, and grow, focusing on what matters most – delivering on its promises to society, customers, and the environment.
