Nuaire
Nuaire is a UK designer and manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial ventilation systems, founded in 1966 and operating as a brand of Genuit Group plc. It serves housing associations, developers, M&E contractors, and commercial projects across more than 60 countries from its 72,000m2 Caerphilly facility.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1966
- HeadquartersCaerphilly, United Kingdom
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Nuaire does
Nuaire is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of domestic, commercial, and industrial ventilation solutions, founded in 1966 and headquartered at a 72,000m2 manufacturing facility in Caerphilly, South Wales. The company pioneered Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) technology in 1972, with over one million cumulative PIV installations in homes to date, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary/brand of Genuit Group plc (LSE-listed). Its product portfolio spans residential systems (Drimaster-Eco PIV, MEV-ECO centralised mechanical extract, Faith-Plus/iSense-Plus dMEV, Cyfan intermittent extract fans), commercial heat recovery and air handling units (XBOXER XBC+, BOXER BPS, Boxer Neptune, BPS Passivhaus, BPS-ECO-HP with integral heat pump), single and twin fan systems (DAVE, AIRE-VOLVE, QUIETSCROLL, Twin SQUIF, NALTF), smoke extract and car park ventilation (SVTC), and the Ecosmart Controls platform with BACnet, Trend, and Johnson Controls BMS integration. Proprietary technology includes AireCAD software for bespoke AHU configuration feeding an automated £1.8 million manufacturing cell, patented 'floating fan' attenuation, and patented damper arrangements.
Nuaire generates revenue through hardware sales of ventilation equipment via a dual go-to-market model: direct specification sales to housing associations, local authorities, developers, and M&E consultants for commercial projects (including landmark installations at Battersea Power Station, Dubai Mall, Qatar World Cup stadiums, Aston University, and St Albans Cathedral), supplemented by a distributor/merchant network for residential products. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven, with no public list pricing. Customer segments span residential dwellings (social housing, private landlords, homeowners), non-residential/commercial buildings (offices, retail, education, hotels, leisure, healthcare), industrial applications, and international markets across 60+ countries.
The company has positioned itself as a sustainability leader, being the first UK ventilation manufacturer to adopt ArcelorMittal's XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel (achieving a 64% reduction in steel-related Scope 3 embodied carbon) and transitioning high-volume residential products to 100% recycled ABS plastic (removing 2,000 tonnes of carbon in 2024). It was named among the Financial Times' Europe's Climate Leaders for two consecutive years (2025 and 2026), holds AMCA, Eurovent, TUV, ErP, and EN12101-3:2015 certifications, and operates a BIM Level 2 library supporting consultant specification workflows.
Nuaire firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nuaire
- Legal name
- Polypipe t/a Nuaire
- Website
- https://nuaire.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1966
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Nuaire is a UK designer and manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial ventilation systems, founded in 1966 and operating as a brand of Genuit Group plc. It serves housing associations, developers, M&E contractors, and commercial projects across more than 60 countries from its 72,000m2 Caerphilly facility.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nuaire industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)
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Where Nuaire is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Caerphilly
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Nuaire business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Ventilation Equipment Sales: Nuaire generates revenue through the sale of ventilation equipment including residential fans, commercial air handling units, heat recovery systems, and associated products. Products are sold directly to housing associations, local authorities, developers, and through distributors to contractors and homeowners.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | B2B project-based pricing for commercial and residential specifications |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Nuaire product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nuaire designs and manufactures ventilation systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The portfolio includes Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) units, Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR), Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) and decentralised MEV (dMEV) systems, intermittent extract fans, commercial air handling units (AHUs) with heat recovery, single and twin fans, smoke extract fans, and ducting. Products are specified for new-build and retrofit projects and sold through direct enterprise specification channels and a merchant/distributor network.
Product overview
Nuaire is a UK-based ventilation manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential and commercial ventilation products. The residential range includes Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) systems (Drimaster-Eco), Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR), decentralised and centralised MEV units (Faith-Plus, iSense-Plus, MEV-ECO), intermittent extract fans (Cyfan), and associated ducting. The commercial portfolio centres on the XBOXER and BOXER families of air handling units with heat recovery (XBC+, BOXER BPS, Boxer Neptune, BPS Passivhaus, BPS-ECO-HP, Ecosmart Boxer, XBOXER Universal, XBOXER XPC), complemented by single and twin fan systems (DAVE, AIRE-VOLVE, QUIETSCROLL, Twin SQUIF, NALTF), car park ventilation (SVTC), small fans (OPUS), and the Ecosmart Controls platform for demand-based ventilation management. Products are designed for applications across residential dwellings, social housing, education, offices, retail, hotels, and industrial settings.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Drimaster-Eco NOx PIV System
Quantifiable outcome
- 64% reduction in Scope 3 embodied carbon from steel through XCarb adoption
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Nuaire
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Nuaire technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature6 records
Nuaire partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- ArcelorMittalcoreArcelorMittal supplies Nuaire with XCarb recycled and renewably produced steel. Nuaire was the first UK ventilation manufacturer to adopt XCarb steel in commercial air handling and heat recovery systems, achieving a 64% reduction in the steel portion of Scope 3 embodied carbon.
- Genuit GroupcoreGenuit Group is the parent company of Nuaire. Nuaire operates as part of Genuit Group, a leading provider of sustainable water, climate and ventilation solutions for the built environment. Genuit Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Nuaire competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Soler & Palau: Spanish ventilation manufacturer of fans and AHUs with global distribution; competes with Nuaire in commercial fan and air distribution segments, including Middle East and Latin American projects.
- Östberg: Swedish manufacturer of fans, air handling units and heat recovery units; competes with Nuaire in commercial fans and AHU ranges across European specification projects.
- Aldes Group: French ventilation specialist with residential and commercial AHU portfolios; competes with Nuaire in MVHR, MEV and commercial air distribution across European and Middle East projects.
- Systemair AB: Swedish-listed European manufacturer of fans, air handling units and ventilation products; competes with Nuaire in commercial AHUs and heat recovery across Europe and international markets.
- Greenwood Airvac: UK-based ventilation manufacturer of intermittent fans, MEV and ducting; directly competes with Nuaire in residential fans and social-housing specification.
- Volution Group plc: UK-listed owner of Vent-Axia and other residential and commercial ventilation brands; directly competes with Nuaire in PIV, MVHR, MEV and intermittent fans across UK social housing and new-build markets.
- Zehnder Group: Swiss manufacturer of indoor climate solutions including heat recovery ventilation and radiant panels; competes directly with Nuaire in MVHR/commercial heat recovery, particularly in Passivhaus and high-efficiency segments.
- FläktGroup: European air handling and ventilation specialist offering commercial AHUs, fans and air distribution; overlaps with Nuaire's XBOXER/BOXER ranges and large-project commercial bid pipeline.
Broad incumbents
- Daikin: Global HVAC and refrigeration major offering MVHR and commercial ventilation systems; broad incumbent competing with Nuaire on residential heat recovery and commercial climate control projects.
- Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and building systems incumbent with commercial AHU and ventilation offerings; competes with Nuaire on large commercial projects where Nuaire's bespoke offering is one option among broader Trane portfolios.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Nuaire social profiles
Digital presenceNuaire compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
Nuaire financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Nuaire leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Nuaire funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Nuaire M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Nuaire
What does Nuaire do?
Nuaire designs and manufactures ventilation systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The portfolio includes Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) units, Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR), Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) and decentralised MEV (dMEV) systems, intermittent extract fans, commercial air handling units (AHUs) with heat recovery, single and twin fans, smoke extract fans, and ducting. Products are specified for new-build and retrofit projects and sold through direct enterprise specification channels and a merchant/distributor network.
Is Nuaire a public or private company?
Nuaire is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Nuaire founded?
Nuaire was founded in 1966. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Nuaire based?
Nuaire is headquartered in Caerphilly, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Nuaire make money?
One revenue line is on record: ventilation Equipment Sales.
Who are Nuaire's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Soler & Palau, Östberg, Aldes Group, Systemair AB, Greenwood Airvac, Volution Group plc, Zehnder Group and FläktGroup. Broad incumbents are Daikin and Trane Technologies.
Does Nuaire have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nuaire.
What industry is Nuaire in?
Nuaire's product category is Ventilation Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAG, Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment, with a secondary code of IMADANAB, Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline). Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3564.