S&P

What S&P does

Soler & Palau Ventilation Group (S&P), founded in 1951 and headquartered in Parets del Vallès, Barcelona, is a privately held (S.L.U.) ventilation systems manufacturer and distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees and operations spanning more than 20 countries. The company designs and produces residential heat recovery units (MVHR/MEV), commercial counterflow and rotary heat recovery units, air handling units, bathroom and kitchen extract fans, industrial centrifugal and axial fans, jet fans for parking ventilation, air curtains, and EN 12101-6 compliant pressure differential (PDS CONTROL) fire safety systems. Technical differentiators include up to 92% heat recovery efficiency (PURECLASS), EC motor technology, decentralized no-duct installations, and the Connectair IoT platform with Airsens sensors and Modbus BMS integration for connected ventilation management. Supporting tools include EasyVent fan selection software, BIM object libraries, and the S&P Academy online training program.

S&P runs a multi-brand portfolio strategy, retaining acquired brands such as Ferrari, Pluggit, Envirovent, Brofer, RenewAire, Kruger, Exhausto, ETS Nord, and others; in April 2024 it added United Enertech Holdings, Air Conditioning Products, Air Performance, and Metal Form Manufacturing, now operating as S&P Air Control. The business model is primarily hardware sales of ventilation equipment through professional distribution channels (authorized distributors and HVAC installers), supplemented by aftermarket parts and recurring technical services such as project design, BIM modeling, installation supervision, and after-sales maintenance delivered through 70+ authorized service points in Spain and global distributors abroad. Customer mix spans enterprise project wins (Santiago Bernabeu stadium, Spotify Camp Nou, Madrid T4 airport, Hospital IMED, Sheraton, Ritz-Carlton), commercial developments, social housing, and residential developers across five primary verticals: residential, commercial, industrial, OEM, and fire safety. The company holds an EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating, placing it in the top 5% globally.

Name

S&P

Legal name

S&P Sistemas de Ventilación S.L.U.

Website

https://solerpalau.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

S&P (Soler & Palau Ventilation Group) is a Spanish ventilation systems manufacturer producing heat recovery units, air handling units, industrial fans, and fire safety pressure systems, sold through professional distributors in 20+ countries to residential, commercial, industrial, OEM, and fire-safety customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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 (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI), Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)

Keywords

• Ventilation equipment manufacturing
• Heat recovery systems
• HVAC products
• Air handling units
• Industrial fans

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ventilation Equipment Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling ventilation equipment including residential heat recovery units, commercial air handling units, industrial fans, bathroom/kitchen extract fans, and air curtains. Revenue is generated through product sales to distributors and direct project customers.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Accessories: Secondary revenue stream from replacement filters, controls, sensors, ducting components, grilles, diffusers, and other accessories. Provides recurring revenue from the installed base.
3. Technical Services and Project Support: Revenue from technical consulting, project design support, BIM modeling services, installation supervision, and post-sale maintenance through authorized service centers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

S&P manufactures and distributes ventilation equipment including residential and commercial heat recovery units, air handling units, industrial fans, bathroom and kitchen extract fans, air curtains, and staircase pressurization systems. The company sells through an international distributor network of authorized partners and offers proprietary IoT (Connectair) and selection software (EasyVent) as complementary technologies. Aftermarket parts, technical consulting, and project design support provide recurring revenue from the installed base.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECOAIR EVO: Decentralized ventilation unit designed for demanding environments
• PURECLASS
• NASHIRA
• SILENT
• Connectair
• EasyVent
• S&P Academy

Products and services

• NASHIRA Heat Recovery Units Residential mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) units designed for homeowners, residential developers, and social housing projects requiring indoor air quality and compliance with building regulations.
• ECOAIR EVO Decentralized Ventilation Unit Decentralized ventilation unit for residential and commercial spaces, featuring low noise levels, ceiling/wall installation flexibility, and constant airflow control without ductwork requirements.
• PURECLASS Heat Recovery Unit High-efficiency decentralized heat recovery ventilation system targeting schools, offices, and commercial spaces, with advanced multi-stage filtration and up to 92% heat recovery efficiency.
• SILENT Bathroom Extract Fans Low-noise bathroom extract fans with 7-year warranty, designed for residential bathroom ventilation and moisture control.
• PDS CONTROL Pressure Differential Systems Control panels for staircase and lobby pressurization systems compliant with EN 12101-6 fire safety standards, featuring Modbus RTU and TCP/IP communication, automatic airflow and pressure control, and firefighter override.
• Connectair IoT Smart Ventilation Platform IoT platform integrating heat recovery units and Airsens monitoring sensors for remote control, real-time air quality monitoring, automated ventilation adjustment, and voice control via Google Assistant.
• EasyVent Fan Selection Software Professional fan selection software providing work point selection, technical PDF generation, BIM object creation, and project management for installers, specifiers, and project designers.
• Air Handling Units (AHU) Air treatment units for commercial and industrial buildings providing integrated heating, cooling, filtration, and heat recovery for central HVAC systems.
• Jet Fans for Parking Ventilation Jet fans for parking structure ventilation systems managing CO detection, smoke extraction, and high-volume airflow in underground and enclosed parking facilities.
• Industrial Application Fans Industrial centrifugal fans, plug fans for ovens, high-pressure and pneumatic transport fans for manufacturing facilities, factories, warehouses, and process ventilation including ATEX zones.
• Air Curtains Air curtains for commercial building entrances providing thermal separation, energy savings, and comfort at doorways in retail, hospitality, and office buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 92% heat recovery efficiency in PURECLASS and commercial HRU products
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• United Enertech HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2024S&P acquired United Enertech Holdings along with Air Conditioning Products, Air Performance, and Metal Form Manufacturing companies. These acquired entities will operate under the S&P Air Control brand, expanding S&P's product portfolio and market presence in air conditioning and performance ventilation segments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aldes Group: French ventilation and indoor air quality specialist offering residential and commercial HRV/ERV, single-room and ducted fans, and air curtains — directly comparable to S&P's residential and commercial ventilation portfolio.
• Systemair AB: Swedish-listed HVAC and ventilation manufacturer with a comparable product portfolio spanning fans, air handling units, and heat recovery systems, distributed across Europe and global markets — the most direct large-scale competitor to S&P.
• Zehnder Group: Swiss-listed indoor climate company with strong positions in heat recovery ventilation, residential MVHR, and radiant heating/cooling, competing with S&P's PURECLASS, NASHIRA, and residential HRU product lines.
• Greenheck Fan Corporation: US-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial fans, blowers, dampers, and AHUs — directly comparable to S&P's industrial and commercial fan ranges and a likely peer in the North American market S&P has entered via United Enertech.
• Twin City Fan & Blower: US manufacturer of industrial and commercial fans and blowers, including centrifugal, axial, and plug fans — closely mirrors S&P's industrial application fans product line.
• Vortice Elettrosociali: Italian manufacturer of fans, HRVs, and indoor air quality products for residential and commercial markets, with overlapping SKUs in extract fans, MVHR systems, and small commercial AHUs.
• FläktGroup: European indoor air and climate solutions specialist offering fans, AHUs, and air movement products for commercial and industrial applications, directly overlapping with S&P's commercial and industrial ventilation range.

Emerging players

• RenewAire (S&P subsidiary) / Brofer / Pluggit: Specialist ERV/HRV brands (RenewAire in the US, Pluggit in Germany) that operate as acquired brands within S&P but function as standalone peers in their respective markets, illustrating how the S&P platform stacks against focused niche players.

Broad incumbents

• ebm-papst: Global market leader in high-efficiency EC fans and motors used inside ventilation and HVAC equipment — a key component supplier and adjacent incumbent whose EC motor technology competes with S&P's energy-efficiency positioning.
• Broan-NuTone (Nortek): North American leader in residential ventilation products (bath fans, range hoods, IAQ) under the Broan, NuTone, and Best brands — a broader incumbent that overlaps with S&P's residential and SILENT product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A4 records

Investments

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