Our History
Learn About Our Journey
We are proud and honored to share the family history and origin of Aurum Manufacturing. The company traces its roots to a family with over 50 years of mechanical experience, beginning with our father, Vittorio Zorzit.
1960s-1980s
In 1962, Vittorio Zorzit began his mechanical career as an electro-mechanic in Friuli, Italy. After immigrating to Canada in 1964, he earned his plumbing license in 1965 from The Provincial Institution of Trades, now known as George Brown College. Starting as an apprentice, he worked on plumbing for high-rise buildings and later became a site foreman. His experience with plumbing and fan coil units laid a solid foundation for his future in mechanical systems.
1980s-2000s
After 17 years as a plumber, injuries led Vittorio to transition to the HVAC industry in 1981. Drawing on his electrical and plumbing expertise, he began designing boilers and fan coil units. Over the following decades, he improved HVAC efficiency, developed HRV systems, and created heating solutions for global clients, including the U.S. Army and Russia.
2000s-2015
Adam Zorzit began his HVAC career at the age of 16, learning directly from his father Vittorio at a fan coil and boiler manufacturing company. Over more than a decade, Adam serviced HVAC systems, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. This period shaped his understanding of the industry, laying the groundwork for his later innovations in retrofit solutions with Aurum Manufacturing.
2015-2020
In 2015, Adam began designing HVAC retrofit units in his garage, marking the inception of Aurum Manufacturing. Partnering with his sister Stacy, they founded the company to bring these innovations to market. They quickly purchased two small shops, establishing a base for production and setting the stage for Aurum’s growth in the retrofit industry.
2020-Present
Since 2020, Aurum Manufacturing has experienced rapid growth, moving into larger facilities to increase production capacity. By 2024, the company proudly reached 10,000 retrofits manufactured, with sales steadily growing each year. This expansion reflects Aurum’s dedication to meeting demand and advancing HVAC retrofit technology.
Built on Expertise, Driven by Innovation
Aurum Manufacturing stands as a testament to decades of hard work, innovation, and a deep-rooted passion for the mechanical industry. From Vittorio’s early days mastering multiple trades to the next generation pushing boundaries in HVAC solutions, the Zorzit family’s commitment to quality and progress has never wavered. As the industry evolves, so does Aurum—continuing to develop cutting-edge solutions while staying true to the values that have defined it from the very beginning.
Vittorio’s Patents
Patent Number: 8939826
Type: Grant
Filed: July 15, 2011
Date of Publication: January 27, 2015
Inventors: Vittorio Zorzit, Sheng Chu
Abstract: An apparatus for heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning of an interior space includes a heat exchanger core and a heating/cooling device in fluid connection with the heat exchanger core. A recirculation port is arranged between a supply air chamber and an outside air chamber. A damper is adapted to move between a first position in which the damper blocks the recirculation port and a second position in which the recirculation port is unblocked. When the damper is in the second position, at least a portion of supply air is guided to flow from the supply air chamber through the outside air chamber to the heat exchanger core so as to defrost the heat exchanger core.
Patent Number: 7334542
Type: Grant
Filed: July 15, 2011
Date of Publication: January 27, 2015
Inventors: Vittorio Zorzit, Sheng Chu
Abstract: An apparatus for heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning of an interior space includes a heat exchanger core and a heating/cooling device in fluid connection with the heat exchanger core. A recirculation port is arranged between a supply air chamber and an outside air chamber. A damper is adapted to move between a first position in which the damper blocks the recirculation port and a second position in which the recirculation port is unblocked. When the damper is in the second position, at least a portion of supply air is guided to flow from the supply air chamber through the outside air chamber to the heat exchanger core so as to defrost the heat exchanger core.
Patent Number: 7137360
Type: Grant
Filed: July 15, 2011
Date of Publication: January 27, 2015
Inventors: Vittorio Zorzit, Sheng Chu
Abstract: An apparatus for heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning of an interior space includes a heat exchanger core and a heating/cooling device in fluid connection with the heat exchanger core. A recirculation port is arranged between a supply air chamber and an outside air chamber. A damper is adapted to move between a first position in which the damper blocks the recirculation port and a second position in which the recirculation port is unblocked. When the damper is in the second position, at least a portion of supply air is guided to flow from the supply air chamber through the outside air chamber to the heat exchanger core so as to defrost the heat exchanger core.