F2A

What F2A does

F2A is a French industrial manufacturer specializing in aeraulic (air handling) and acoustic solutions for HVAC professionals. Founded in the mid-1990s and headquartered in Dagneux with three manufacturing facilities, the company designs and produces engineered components including variable airflow regulators (e·VAV), smoke exhaust dampers (MSD-F, MS-D, MO-D, TRS), acoustic splitters (SONIE), flexible sleeves (ELYFORM, MCE), textile ducts (TEXI-DUCT), and the SiLoRaWAN-based airflow monitoring solution. Its products carry specialized safety certifications — EN 12101-8 and EN 1366-10 for tunnel and metro smoke control, and ISO 19443 for nuclear-grade applications — that qualify them for safety-critical infrastructure projects.

The company serves HVAC contractors, engineering firms, and infrastructure project owners across tunnel/metro, nuclear, commercial-tertiary, industrial, marine, oil & gas, and clean-room segments. Notable project references include the Riyadh Metro (FCC/FAST, First Gulf/BACS), Alger Metro (Colas Rail), and Lyon Metro Line B (Sytral Mobilités), alongside deployments with Eiffage Énergie Systèmes and Melyes. The e·VAV line is protected by nine patents and holds the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution label for its self-powered, energy-harvesting design with integrated CO2 sensing.

F2A generates revenue primarily through engineered-to-order project sales into infrastructure tenders, supplemented by product-line sales to HVAC contractors in commercial and industrial building services. Distribution covers France, Switzerland, North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Egypt), and the Gulf (Saudi Arabia, Qatar). Two acquisitions — Enerbee Technology (2022) and Aéro Diffusion (April 2025) — have expanded its technology base (energy harvesting) and product range (textile air distribution), while recent product launches (GNB Acoustic Louvre, MCE airtight sleeve, SiMo monitoring) indicate an active product roadmap extending into connected building services.

Name

F2A

Legal name

F2A

Website

https://f2a.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

F2A is a French industrial manufacturer of engineered aeraulic and acoustic HVAC components — smoke exhaust dampers, variable airflow regulators, acoustic splitters, and flexible sleeves — serving infrastructure projects in tunnels, metros, nuclear, and industrial verticals across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Air Handling & Acoustic Components

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Aeraulic components
• Acoustic dampers
• Smoke exhaust dampers
• Textile air ducts
• HVAC fire safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Dagneux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Handling Components Sales: Sale of engineered-to-order air handling and acoustic components for tunnel, metro, nuclear, and commercial building projects. Revenue generated through direct project-based sales with customized product specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

F2A designs and manufactures aeraulic and acoustic components for HVAC professionals, including smoke exhaust dampers, fire safety dampers, variable air volume dampers, acoustic silencers/baffles, flexible sleeves/connectors, and textile air distribution ducts. The company serves demanding markets such as tunnels, metros, nuclear facilities, marine, oil & gas, clean rooms, and tertiary/commercial buildings with engineered-to-order solutions certified to standards including EN 12101-8, EN 1366-10, BS 476-20, and ISO 19443. Its proprietary e·VAV product is a self-powered, connected variable airflow damper with integrated CO2 sensor based on energy harvesting technology.

Product overview

F2A offers a comprehensive portfolio of aeracoustic components for HVAC systems organized around four product lines: Registers and Dampers (including eVAV variable airflow dampers, smoke exhaust dampers MSD-F/MS-D/TRS, and circular dampers), Baffles and Silencers (including SONIE BD and SONIE BP+ acoustic splitters), Flexible Connections (ELYFORM flexible sleeves and MCE airtight sleeves), and Textile Ducts (TEXI-DUCT range including Texi Jet, Texi Duct, Texi Pulse). The eVAV represents F2A's innovative IoT-enabled product featuring self-powered operation with integrated CO2 sensors, while the SiMo monitoring solution enables VAV system control without BMS integration. Products serve demanding markets including tunnels, metros, nuclear facilities, marine, oil & gas, and clean rooms with certifications including EN 12101-8, EN 1366-10, and ISO standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• e·VAV: Self-powered and connected variable airflow damper with integrated CO2 sensor, based on energy harvesting technology with 9 patents. Labeled by Solar Impulse Foundation as an efficient solution.
• SONIE BD
• Si·Mo
• ELYFORM
• TEXI DUCT

Products and services

• e·VAV Variable Airflow Damper Self-powered and connected variable airflow damper with integrated CO2 sensor using Energy Harvesting technology. Controls fresh air intake based on occupancy and air quality without requiring an external power connection, designed for HVAC professionals serving energy-efficient buildings.
• SONIE BD Acoustic Splitters Acoustic baffles/splitters for air duct networks that attenuate ventilation noise, certified for smoke exhaust applications up to 400°C/2h. Used in tunnels, parking structures, and demanding ventilation environments.
• SONIE BP+ Acoustic Splitters High-performance acoustic splitters with perforated metal sheet and V-shaped profile for tunnel ventilation applications, available in large sizes up to 3750 x 2150mm in a single module.
• MSD-F Rectangular Smoke Exhaust Dampers Smoke exhaust dampers certified per EN 12101-8 (CE marking) and EN 1366-10. Prevents spread of smoke and combustion products from fire zones, with operating temperatures of 600°C/2h certified.
• MS-D / MO-D Rectangular Dampers Smoke dampers designed for high temperature resistance and smoke exhaust requirements in parking and tunnel applications, certified 400°C/2h with pressure resistance up to 3000 Pa.
• TRS Rectangular Dampers Dampers designed for road and metro tunnel requirements with British Standard 476-20 certification. Withstands 400°C/2h with mechanical resistance up to 10000 Pa, used as smoke exhaust or shutoff dampers.
• Circular Dampers (RCO, RCE, RCI, RCC) Range of circular dampers for various HVAC applications including backdraught dampers and control dampers.
• Backdraught Dampers (AE, AR, AS, AT) Backdraught dampers preventing reverse airflow in ventilation systems, with various models for different pressure and temperature requirements.
• ELYFORM Flexible Sleeves Custom-made flexible sleeves that prevent transmission of vibrations and noise in ventilation networks, designed for applications including food industry, tunnels, commercial buildings, and clean rooms.
• MCE Airtight Circular Flexible Sleeve Airtight flexible sleeve with EPDM lip seals providing Class C airtightness per EN 15727, with up to 9 times less leakage than Class A solutions and misalignment compensation up to 50mm.
• GNB Acoustic Louvre Acoustic louvre with shallow installation depth for weather protection and ventilation noise attenuation, available in powder-coated steel with custom RAL finishes, tested per EN 13030 and NF EN ISO 7235.
• TEXI-DUCT Textile Ducts Textile air distribution ducts for efficient, hygienic air distribution in buildings and industrial environments. Includes variants Texi Soft, Texi Pulse, Texi Jet, Texi Mix, and Texi Move for different air velocity requirements. Lightweight and washable, available in technical fabrics including antibacterial and fire-rated materials.
• Si·Mo Monitoring Solution Simplified monitoring solution for VAV and e·VAV systems using LoRaWAN technology, enabling air quality control and remote data access without BMS connection, with no recurring fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label certification for e·VAV technology

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, support and minor.

• Aéro DiffusioncoreOthers · 8 April 2025Aéro Diffusion was acquired by F2A on April 8, 2025, becoming a subsidiary of the F2A group. This acquisition strengthens F2A's position in the air handling components market.
• Enerbee TechnologycoreOthers · 1 January 2022Enerbee Technology was acquired by F2A in 2022, expanding F2A's technological capabilities in air handling solutions.
• Colas RailmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColas Rail is a project partner for the Alger Metro project where F2A provides air handling and smoke exhaust solutions.
• Eiffage Énergie SystèmesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEiffage Énergie Systèmes is a project partner collaborating with F2A on infrastructure projects.
• MelyesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMelyes is a project partner working with F2A on various infrastructure developments.
• Sytral MobilitésmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSytral Mobilités is a project partner for the Lyon Metro B extension project, with F2A providing specialized air handling components.
• SAFIDsupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSAFID provides partner support for the Riyadh Metro project, working alongside F2A's air handling solutions.
• SERFIM RecyclageminorOthersSERFIM Recyclage is a waste management partner providing environmental services for F2A projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Halton Group: Finnish provider of indoor environment solutions for commercial, public, and industrial buildings. Direct peer in air distribution, dampers, and acoustic components with strong presence in European tunnel and infrastructure projects.
• France Air: French HVAC distributor and component manufacturer serving commercial, residential, and industrial markets. Direct peer to F2A in the French aeraulic and acoustic components space with overlapping customer base.
• Aldes Group: French indoor air quality and ventilation specialist serving residential, commercial, and tunnel markets. Closely comparable to F2A in geography, customer base, and product breadth, including damper and acoustic solutions.
• VENTS Group: European ventilation equipment manufacturer offering fans, ducting, and air handling components for residential and commercial applications. Direct competitor in air distribution components with broader but less specialized product range than F2A.
• TROX GmbH: German-based global leader in ventilation components including dampers, silencers, and fire/smoke dampers. Most direct competitor to F2A in tunnel, metro, and commercial HVAC component markets, with comparable product depth and international footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Swegon Group: Swedish indoor climate solutions provider offering ventilation, heating, cooling, and acoustic products. Comparable to F2A on acoustic attenuators and air distribution, though broader in product scope and geographic reach.
• Lindab AB: Swedish building products company with significant ventilation and indoor climate division. Comparable in ductwork, dampers, and air distribution components, though with broader building products portfolio.
• FläktGroup: Large European manufacturer of air handling units, fans, and ventilation components for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Overlaps with F2A on smoke exhaust and tunnel ventilation components but operates at significantly larger scale with broader portfolio.
• Systemair AB: Swedish-listed ventilation manufacturer with global presence across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure segments. Adjacent competitor in ventilation components and air distribution, with broader product portfolio.
• Carrier Global Corporation: US-listed global HVAC giant with comprehensive product portfolio spanning commercial and industrial ventilation. Competes with F2A at the project level on large infrastructure and commercial building systems, though F2A is more specialized in niche tunnel/metro applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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