For decades, extractor hoods have dominated kitchen design - loud, obstructive, and visually intrusive. BORA exists to solve this problem permanently. Founded by master joiner Willi Bruckbauer in 2007, BORA revolutionized the kitchen industry with downdraft ventilation technology that draws cooking vapors downwards at the source, effectively eliminating the need for traditional hoods. This innovation liberated kitchen design, enabling open-concept living spaces where cooking, dining, and socializing flow seamlessly together. BORA's holistic approach now extends beyond ventilation to encompass steam ovens, refrigeration, and lighting - all unified by the principle that the kitchen should be a place of connection, not confinement.
BORA's impact is measured by the 8,000+ retail partners across 40+ countries who have brought this vision to life, and by the 750 employees across sites in Germany, Austria, and Australia who engineer products that have earned over 100 design awards including Red Dot and iF Design Awards. The company's 'Vertical Factory' in Niederndorf represents its commitment to sustainable, human-centered manufacturing - producing premium appliances while maintaining respect for the environment and the people who build them. Every product embodies the relentless pursuit of perfection that comes from questioning the ordinary and reimagining what's possible in the heart of the home.