Axis Portable Air
Axis Portable Air is a Chandler, Arizona-based specialty equipment rental company founded in 2019 that rents portable cooling, heating, drying, air-quality, and power-generation equipment to commercial and industrial customers across more than 35 U.S. branch locations, backed by Tailwind Capital and Neuberger Berman.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersChandler, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Axis Portable Air does
Axis Portable Air is a U.S. specialty equipment rental company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, that rents portable climate control equipment — cooling, heating, drying, air quality, and power generation — exclusively to commercial and industrial customers. The fleet spans spot coolers and air- and water-cooled portable AC units from 1.25 to 12 tons, evaporative coolers, electric, direct-fired, indirect-fired, heat pump, AC, make-up air, and trailer-mounted heaters from 5,100 to 2,300,000 BTU, LGR dehumidifiers (80-370 PPD), commercial air movers (500-11,000 CFM), HEPA air scrubbers (up to 99.97% filtration at 0.003 microns), hydroxyl generators, and portable generators from 20kW to 320kW, supported by power cable, power distribution, ducting, and pre-staged disaster response trailers. Equipment is sourced from brands including MovinCool, Kwikool, Oceanaire, Flagro, Trane, Chromalox, Patron, Pullman-Holt, Big Ass Fan, Campo, Phoenix, Dri-Eaz, Schaefer, and L.B. White, with Axis acting as distributor for Phoenix Equipment and Dri-Eaz.
The company operates more than 35 branch locations across the West, Midwest, South, and East regions of the United States, each staffed with locally trained sales representatives and technicians who deliver, set up, and service equipment on customer sites. Go-to-market is sales-led and field-driven: customers reach Axis via its website, a 24/7 main line (888.360.2739), a separate disaster response line (407.718.1207), or direct outreach to local sales reps, with marketing supported by location-specific SEO landing pages, paid search, organic social, and blog content. Revenue is generated primarily through short- and long-term rentals priced on an 8-hour day / 40-hour week / 160-hour four-week basis, with multi-shift power equipment billed at 1.5x (double shift) or 2x (triple shift). Supplementary revenue streams include equipment sales of new-in-box and pre-owned units, optional delivery and pickup services ($75 each way within 15 miles, $100 each way beyond), refueling service charges, and an optional Rental Protection Plan (RPP) priced at 15% of rental charges that caps customer liability at the lesser of 10% of replacement or repair cost or $500.
The company is privately held and backed by Tailwind Capital, which made a partnership investment in February 2022 to support rapid geographic expansion and implement an employee ownership program; in April 2026, Neuberger Berman partnered with Tailwind to establish a single-asset continuation vehicle to extend the investment horizon. Headcount surpassed 500 employees by June 2026. Customer end-markets span commercial construction (the primary vertical), healthcare, education, manufacturing and industrial, events and entertainment, and disaster response and restoration. No AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.
Axis Portable Air firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Axis Portable Air
- Legal name
- Axis Portable Air LLC
- Website
- https://axisair.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Axis Portable Air is a Chandler, Arizona-based specialty equipment rental company founded in 2019 that rents portable cooling, heating, drying, air-quality, and power-generation equipment to commercial and industrial customers across more than 35 U.S. branch locations, backed by Tailwind Capital and Neuberger Berman.
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Axis Portable Air industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Equipment Rental
- NAICS
- Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Climate Control Rentals (Heaters, Fans, Misting, AC) (HSACAFAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial Power & Energy Equipment Rental/Leasing (Generators, Light Towers, Compressors) (TLABAFAG), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)
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Where Axis Portable Air is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chandler
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices45 records
Markets served
Axis Portable Air business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Rentals: Axis Portable Air's primary revenue stream is short- and long-term rental of portable climate control and restoration equipment (cooling, heating, drying/air quality, power generation, accessories). Rental rates are based on an 8-hour day, 40 hours/week, 160 hours/4-week period. Power equipment in excess of one shift is billed at 1.5x (double shift) or 2x (triple shift) the rental rate. The company also offers seasonal rental programs for heating solutions.
- Equipment Sales: Axis sells both new-in-box and used, well-maintained equipment. They are a distributor for Phoenix Equipment and Dri-Eaz, carrying dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, and LGR units available for purchase. Heater brands sold include Flagro, Campo, and L.B. White.
- Delivery & Pickup Services: Optional delivery and pickup services are charged in addition to rental charges. Within 15 miles of the warehouse, the charge is $75.00 each way; outside 15 miles, $100.00 each way. Refueling service charges apply for equipment not returned with a full tank.
- Rental Protection Plan (RPP): An optional Rental Protection Plan waives Axis Portable Air's right to collect amounts exceeding the lesser of 10% of replacement value, 10% of repair costs, or $500 plus applicable taxes, for losses from theft or direct physical damage. The fee is 15% of the rental charges.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Standard rental rate – one shift (8 hr/day, 40 hr/week, 160 hr/4-week period) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Delivery and Pickup Service |
| Unit Pricing | Per rental transaction | Rental Protection Plan (RPP) |
| Usage-based | Per rental transaction | Refueling Service Charge |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Axis Portable Air product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Axis Portable Air rents portable climate control equipment — cooling (spot coolers 1.25–12 tons, air-cooled, water-cooled, evaporative), heating (5,100–2,300,000 BTU across electric, direct/indirect-fired, heat pump, AC heat, make-up air and trailer-mounted units), drying/air quality (LGR dehumidifiers, air movers, HEPA air scrubbers, hydroxyl generators), and power generation (20kW–320kW generators and accessories) — to commercial and industrial customers. The company also operates a 24/7 Disaster Response division for emergency deployment and sells new and used equipment from brands such as Phoenix, Dri-Eaz, Flagro, Campo, L.B. White, MovinCool, Kwikool, Oceanaire, Trane, Chromalox, Patron, Pullman-Holt, Big Ass Fan, and Schaefer.
Product overview
Axis Portable Air is a portable climate control equipment rental company that operates a single unified service model centered on temporary climate control solutions. The core offerings consist of Portable Air Conditioning Rentals (spot coolers, water-cooled units, evaporative coolers from 1.25-12 tons), Portable Heating Equipment Rentals (electric, direct-fired, indirect-fired, heat pump, make-up air, and trailer-mounted heaters from 5,100-2,300,000 BTUs), and Drying/Air Quality Equipment (air movers, LGR dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, hydroxyl generators). The company also provides Power Generation Equipment rentals and operates a Disaster Response division offering 24/7 emergency deployment services. An Equipment Sales channel complements rentals by offering new and used climate control equipment for purchase. The company serves commercial and industrial customers across 35+ U.S. locations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Portable Air Conditioning Rentals
Quantifiable outcome
- Supports construction schedules and protects materials by maintaining proper temperatures for tasks such as painting and concrete work that require specific temperature ranges.
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Axis Portable Air
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Axis Portable Air technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Axis Portable Air partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Phoenix EquipmentcoreAxis Portable Air is a distributor for Phoenix Equipment, stocking Phoenix DryMAX XL LGR dehumidifiers and other Phoenix products both for rental and for sale throughout several warehouses across the United States.
- Dri-Eaz EquipmentminorAxis Portable Air is a distributor for Dri-Eaz Equipment, carrying Dri-Eaz LGR dehumidifiers including the LGR 7000XLI for rental and sale.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Axis Portable Air competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sunbelt Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America with thousands of branches. Offers portable climate control as one of many categories alongside aerial, earthmoving, and power. Directly comparable to Axis as a competitor for portable AC/heating rentals but with vastly broader portfolio and enterprise reach.
- United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company globally and a major provider of portable climate solutions including cooling, heating, and power generation. Competes with Axis on national accounts and large industrial/construction projects; differs in offering general equipment categories.
- Trane Technologies (Rental Services): Major HVAC OEM that also offers temporary chiller and AC rental solutions through its Commercial Services group. Competes with Axis on larger tonnage temporary cooling projects and provides brand-backed equipment depth.
- Herc Rentals: National generalist equipment rental operator with a meaningful climate control and power generation rental offering. Competes with Axis on portable AC, heaters, and generators across overlapping geographies.
Direct peers
- Aggreko: Global leader in temporary power and temperature control rental, providing portable chillers, AC, heaters, and generators on short- and long-term contracts to industrial and event customers. Closest functional peer to Axis in terms of pure-play climate and power rental focus.
- Carrier Rental Systems: Division of Carrier that rents portable HVAC equipment including chillers, air conditioners, and heaters for commercial and industrial customers. Direct competitor to Axis in the U.S. temporary cooling and heating market with similar product focus.
Emerging players
- Mobile Air Inc. Specialized portable air conditioning rental company serving commercial and industrial customers. Closest U.S. niche/specialty peer to Axis in pure-play climate control rentals, though smaller in scale and footprint.
- Spot Coolers: Portable spot cooler and air conditioning rental provider serving construction, industrial, and event customers. Direct niche competitor to Axis on the cooling-only side of the climate control rental market.
- BluLite Climate Control: Specialty regional provider of temporary climate control, cooling, heating, and dehumidification rentals. Comparable niche peer to Axis with a similar focus on portable HVAC rentals for commercial and industrial customers.
Regional players
- Polygon (Temporary Climate Solutions): European-headquartered provider of temporary climate control and water damage restoration services. Comparable in business model to Axis's disaster response and dehumidification operations but operates primarily outside the U.S.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Axis Portable Air leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Axis Portable Air funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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Axis Portable Air M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Axis Portable Air
What does Axis Portable Air do?
Axis Portable Air rents portable climate control equipment — cooling (spot coolers 1.25–12 tons, air-cooled, water-cooled, evaporative), heating (5,100–2,300,000 BTU across electric, direct/indirect-fired, heat pump, AC heat, make-up air and trailer-mounted units), drying/air quality (LGR dehumidifiers, air movers, HEPA air scrubbers, hydroxyl generators), and power generation (20kW–320kW generators and accessories) — to commercial and industrial customers. The company also operates a 24/7 Disaster Response division for emergency deployment and sells new and used equipment from brands such as Phoenix, Dri-Eaz, Flagro, Campo, L.B. White, MovinCool, Kwikool, Oceanaire, Trane, Chromalox, Patron, Pullman-Holt, Big Ass Fan, and Schaefer.
Is Axis Portable Air a public or private company?
Axis Portable Air is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Axis Portable Air founded?
Axis Portable Air was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Axis Portable Air based?
Axis Portable Air is headquartered in Chandler, United States, in the North America region.
How does Axis Portable Air make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Equipment Rentals are the primary driver. The others are equipment Sales, delivery & Pickup Services and rental Protection Plan (RPP).
Who are Axis Portable Air's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sunbelt Rentals, United Rentals, Trane Technologies (Rental Services) and Herc Rentals. Direct peers are Aggreko and Carrier Rental Systems. Emerging players are Mobile Air Inc., Spot Coolers and BluLite Climate Control. Polygon (Temporary Climate Solutions) is listed as a regional player.
Does Axis Portable Air have an API?
No public API is recorded for Axis Portable Air.
What industry is Axis Portable Air in?
Axis Portable Air's product category is Industrial Equipment Rental. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSACAFAG, Climate Control Rentals (Heaters, Fans, Misting, AC), with a secondary code of TLABAFAG, Industrial Power & Energy Equipment Rental/Leasing (Generators, Light Towers, Compressors). Its NAICS code is 42373 and its SIC code is 3585.