What Berner Air Curtains does

Berner Air Curtains (legal entity Berner International) is a U.S. manufacturer of air curtains and air doors, founded in 1956 by Erling Berner in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and operating under three generations of family ownership. The company designs and builds a comprehensive portfolio of air curtain units organized into four primary categories — Architectural (Elite, Contour, Icon, Recessed, Air Entrance System, RevolvAir for revolving doors), Commercial (Low Profile, High Performance, Drive-Thru, Pass-Thru), Sanitation Certified (NSF 37 EPH Listed for foodservice), and Industrial (Direct Drive 12-20 ft and Belt Drive 16-50 ft) — plus specialized Hazardous Location, Washdown, and Corro-Duty series for demanding industrial environments. Underlying technology is electro-mechanical: direct-drive and belt-drive configurations with multiple heating options (ambient, electric, hot water, steam, indirect gas, direct gas) and electronically commutated (EC) motors for energy efficiency. The smart control layer includes the Intelliswitch touchscreen digital controller and the Berner AIR mobile app with BACnet-IP, BACnet-MS/TP, Modbus-TCP, and Modbus-RTU integration for building management system connectivity.

The business model is hardware-centric and sales-led, with revenue generated primarily through direct sales of air curtain units plus a recurring stream of replacement parts, filters, door switches, and accessories, supplemented by technical support services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with sales executed through a phone line (800.245.4455), a website request-quote form, and a network of regional sales representatives. The customer base is broadly distributed across commercial and industrial verticals — including retail and grocery (e.g., Whole Foods), QSR franchisees (Burger King, Arby's), hospitality (Margaritaville Cafe), automotive dealerships (Moran Chevrolet), entertainment venues (Blue Wahoos, Charleston Fun Park), agriculture (Griesen's Dairy Farm), and institutions — with no single anchor customer identified. Distribution is primarily domestic with international reach across the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and the Nordics supported by a multilingual website. The company employs 51-100 people, doubled its New Castle manufacturing footprint in 2025, and has activated a solar installation funded by a $537,000 USDA grant as part of a net-zero sustainability program.

Name

Berner Air Curtains

Legal name

Berner International

Website

https://berner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Berner Air Curtains (Berner International) is a U.S. manufacturer of air curtains and air doors founded in 1956 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, serving commercial, institutional, foodservice, and industrial customers through direct sales and a regional representative network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Curtain & Air Door Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (Hoods/Make-Up Air/Grease Duct) (IMADANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insulation & Air/Vapor Barrier Systems (Thermal, Acoustic, WRB/AVB) (IMAFAMAD), Duct Sealing, Insulation & Airflow Balancing (HSAOAIAH)

Keywords

• Air curtain manufacturing
• Air door systems
• Industrial HVAC equipment
• Environmental separation products
• Commercial entrance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

New Castle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Air Curtain Hardware Sales: Berner generates revenue through the sale of air curtain units including architectural, commercial, industrial, and hazardous location models. Units are available with various heating options (ambient, electric, hot water, steam, indirect gas, direct gas).
2. Replacement Parts and Accessories: Sales of replacement parts, filters, door switches, and accessories for existing air curtain installations.
3. Technical Support Services: Technical support services including troubleshooting, installation help, and maintenance guidance for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Berner Air Curtains manufactures and sells air curtain (air door) units that create an invisible air barrier across building openings to separate indoor and outdoor environments while allowing uninterrupted flow of people and goods. The portfolio spans Architectural, Commercial, Sanitation Certified (NSF 37), Industrial, and specialty (Hazardous Location, Washdown, Corro-Duty) models, with heights from 3 ft drive-thru/pass-thru units up to 50 ft industrial belt-drive units and heating options including ambient, electric, hot water, steam, indirect gas, and direct gas. The company also sells complementary products such as PVC strip curtains, walk-in cooler swinging doors, direct-gas door heaters, and the proprietary Berner AIR smart control system (with the Intelliswitch digital controller and mobile app supporting BACnet and Modbus BMS integration).

Product overview

Berner Air Curtains is a U.S.-based air curtain and air door manufacturer founded in 1956, headquartered in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main air curtain categories: Architectural (Elite, Contour, Icon, Recessed, Air Entrance System, RevolvAir) for aesthetically-focused main entrances; Commercial (Low Profile, High Performance, Drive-Thru, Pass-Thru) for retail and foodservice applications; Sanitation Certified (NSF 37 certified) for commercial kitchens; and Industrial (Direct Drive and Belt Drive series from 12-50 ft) for manufacturing and warehouse environments. Specialized lines include Hazardous Location, Washdown, and Corro-Duty series for demanding environments. Complementary products include Direct Gas Fired Door Heaters, PVC Strip Curtains (Eazy Strip Curtains), and Arctic Seal Swinging Doors for walk-in coolers. Advanced control technology includes the Berner AIR smart control system with app connectivity and BMS integration (BACnet/Modbus), plus the Intelliswitch touchscreen digital controller. All products are AMCA certified for energy code compliance and vestibule exceptions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Berner AIR: Smart control system and mobile app for air curtains, including BACnet integration capabilities for building management systems.
• Intelliswitch
• PureAir Package

Products and services

• Architectural Air Curtains (Elite, Contour, Icon, Recessed families, Air Entrance System, RevolvAir) High-performance architectural air curtains for aesthetically focused main entrances. Includes Architectural Elite 8/10 for vestibule exception compliance to 10–14 ft AFF, Architectural Contour 8/10 with AMCA-certified performance in ambient, electric, and hot water heat, Architectural Icon 8/10 with Intelliswitch controls and PureAir filtration, Architectural Recessed 12/16 for above-ceiling installation (vestibule exception up to 16–18 ft AFF), the Architectural Air Entrance System (a recirculating system with concealed ductwork for entrances where doors never close), and the Architectural RevolvAir designed for revolving doors.
• Commercial Air Curtains (Low Profile 8, High Performance 10) Commercial-grade air curtains with continuous-use ratings for retail, restaurant, and institutional entrances. Commercial Low Profile 8 covers mounting heights to 8 ft (environmental separation) and 7 ft (insect control); Commercial High Performance 10 covers mounting heights to 10 ft (separation) and 8 ft (insect control) and is AMCA certified for vestibule exception compliance.
• Drive-Thru and Pass-Thru Air Curtains (Drive-Thru Unit 3, Pass-Thru Unit 6) Air curtains designed for drive-thru and pass-thru window openings. Drive-Thru Unit 3 supports mounting heights to 5 ft with a one-year warranty; Pass-Thru Unit 6 supports mounting heights to 6 ft for environmental separation and insect control and is available in ambient and electric heated configurations.
• Sanitation Certified Air Curtains (NSF 37 Low Profile 7 and High Performance 7) EPH Listed to NSF 37 air curtains engineered for commercial-kitchen and foodservice compliance. The Sanitation Certified Low Profile 7 covers mounting heights to 8 ft (NSF 37 certified to 7 ft) and is UL Listed for outdoor mounting; the Sanitation Certified High Performance 7 covers mounting heights to 10 ft (NSF 37 certified to 7 ft) for sanitation-grade foodservice applications.
• Industrial Direct-Drive Air Curtains (12, 14, 16, 20 ft) Industrial direct-drive air curtains for warehousing and manufacturing openings. Models cover mounting heights from 12 ft (separation to 12 ft, insect control to 10 ft) up to 20 ft (separation to 20 ft, insect control to 18 ft, top-mount only), with heating options including ambient, electric, steam, hot water, indirect gas, and direct gas on the 16/20 ft units.
• Industrial Belt-Drive Air Curtains (16, 20, 30, 40, 50 ft) Top-mount-only industrial belt-drive air curtains for the largest openings, from 16 ft high-capacity models with indirect-gas and direct-gas heat (40 and 100 degree temperature rise options) up to the Industrial Belt Drive 50 covering openings up to 50 ft. Intermediate models cover 20, 30, and 40 ft mounting heights with multiple heat configurations.
• Hazardous Location, Washdown, and Corro-Duty Air Curtain Series Specialty air-curtain series for demanding industrial environments, available in 12, 14, 16, and 20 ft configurations. The Hazardous Location Series is engineered for CNG bus garages and pharmaceutical plants and supports ambient, steam, and hot water heat. The Washdown Series offers durable construction for washdown environments. The Corro-Duty Series adds corrosion-resistant construction for corrosive industrial settings.
• Direct Gas Fired Door Heaters Industrial over-door heater that counters negative air pressure by directing high-velocity hot air from a duct axial fan toward door openings. Available in 40 and 100 degree temperature rise configurations.
• Eazy Strip Curtains (PVC Strip Doors) Clear PVC strip curtains that retain flexibility in cold conditions, used to contain airborne contaminants, flying insects, and odors while holding back conditioned air.
• Arctic Seal Swinging Doors (Walk-in Cooler Bi-Parting Doors) Walk-in cooler swinging doors designed to maintain cold-temperature integrity while providing hands-free access for commercial kitchens and foodservice operations.
• Berner AIR Smart Control System (with mobile app) Smart control platform with app connectivity for remote monitoring and control of one or many air curtains. Includes BACnet and Modbus integration for BMS connectivity. Available in Basic and BMS versions.
• Intelliswitch Digital Controller Touchscreen digital controller with built-in smart-control and Berner AIR app connectivity. Features a space-heater setting, thermostat probe, low-voltage circuit for door-switch/sensor activation, and passcode protection. RoHS compliant, 0–70°C / 32–158°F operating range.

Quantifiable outcome

• Air curtains are approximately 80% effective at keeping warm air on one side and cold air on the other when the door is open
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EIS SolarminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2023EIS Solar installed the solar array for Berner's sustainability project at their New Castle, PA location. The solar installation was funded by a $537,000 USDA grant and is expected to produce nearly one gigawatt of power annually to help Berner reach net-zero emissions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mars Air Systems: U.S.-based manufacturer of air curtains and air doors for commercial and industrial applications. Direct competitor to Berner across architectural, industrial and insect-control product lines, serving overlapping foodservice, retail and industrial customer bases.
• Powered Aire: North American air curtain manufacturer with a focus on commercial and industrial entrances. Competes head-to-head with Berner on heated and ambient air curtain models for retail, QSR and warehouse applications.
• Biddle Air Curtains: European air curtain specialist with a long-standing presence in commercial and industrial entrance solutions. A direct cross-regional peer to Berner, often cited alongside Berner in specification documents for European projects.
• Airtecnics: Spanish manufacturer of air curtains for commercial, industrial and insect-control applications. Competes with Berner internationally and offers overlapping architectural and industrial product families.

Broad incumbents

• TPI Corporation: U.S. manufacturer of commercial and industrial heating, ventilation and air movement products, including air curtains. Broader portfolio than Berner with overlapping commercial/industrial channel and customer base.
• Systemair: Large European HVAC equipment manufacturer with an air curtain product line as part of its broader ventilation portfolio. Indirectly competes with Berner in international commercial and industrial projects.
• Panasonic Air Curtains: Global conglomerate offering air curtains as part of a much wider HVAC and building solutions portfolio. Competes with Berner in commercial entrance applications, primarily on price and global availability.
• Carrier: Global HVAC and building systems incumbent whose commercial product portfolio encompasses entrance air curtains and related airflow solutions. A broad-line competitor that overlaps with Berner in large commercial projects.
• Trane Technologies: Major HVAC manufacturer whose commercial building solutions include air movement products adjacent to Berner's portfolio. Competes indirectly via specifiers and mechanical contractors on integrated building solutions.

Emerging players

• Rosenberg Ventilatoren: German manufacturer of fans, blowers and air movement products, including industrial air curtain solutions. An adjacent competitor with growing North American presence, relevant where industrial airflow specifications overlap with Berner's industrial line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BernerAirDoors
• Facebookfacebook.com/bernerinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bernerinternational

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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