What Patterson Fan Company does

Patterson Fan Company is a privately held, third-generation family-owned manufacturer and direct seller of industrial air movement equipment, founded in 1989 by G.V. "Pat" Patterson and his son Vance Patterson, and currently operated from a 75,000-square-foot facility in Blythewood, South Carolina. The company designs and assembles high-velocity industrial fans, HVLS (High-Volume Low-Speed) ceiling fans, loading dock and truck trailer cooling fans, fabric air duct systems (Power Tube), workstation fans, stainless steel fans for food processing, evaporative truck coolers, and replacement motors/mounts, with patented barrel technology that improves efficiency and reduces noise. Distribution is direct-to-customer via a Shopify e-commerce storefront at pattersonfan.com, a nationwide field sales organization (Regional Sales Managers, Business Development Managers, and National Account Managers covering all US states plus Mexico and Canada), an inside phone sales line, and a certified installation services network that handles mounting, wiring, and removal of legacy equipment.

The business model combines unit-priced hardware sales (floor fans from $194, high-velocity fans from $259, loading dock fans from $709, HVLS ceiling fans from $3,475, Power Tube systems from $1,115) with quote-based custom configurations, project-based installation services, and national account blanket contracts. Customer segments include industrial warehousing and distribution (primary), manufacturing and production (primary), agriculture and controlled-environment cultivation including cannabis, food processing, logistics and trucking, and commercial/residential applications. The company counts FedEx and UPS among its named enterprise customers, with custom-developed loading dock products co-designed for those accounts, and supports a database of over 2,000 customer contacts across more than 35 years in business. The firm remains wholly owned by the Patterson family, with no institutional investors or external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Patterson Fan Company

Legal name

Patterson Fan Co.

Website

https://pattersonfan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Patterson Fan Company designs, manufactures, and directly sells industrial high-velocity fans, HVLS ceiling fans, and ventilation equipment to warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturers, and logistics customers across the US, with named enterprise accounts including FedEx and UPS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

Keywords

• Industrial ventilation equipment
• High-velocity fans
• HVLS ceiling fans
• Loading dock fans
• Fabric air ducts

Headquarters

HQ city

Blythewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Industrial Fan Hardware Sales: One-time sale of industrial fans including high-velocity fans, HVLS ceiling fans, loading dock fans, workstation fans, cage fans, quiet fans, stainless steel fans, and fabric air duct systems. Products sold directly from inventory with standard lead times of 3-5 business days for in-stock items.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation services including seamless removal of existing fans, certified nationwide installation covering mounting, wiring, and final setup. Includes pre-project visits and plant surveys.
3. Custom Product Configuration: Custom products and configurations available for specific customer requirements including custom motors, colors, switches, and specialized designs. Quote-based pricing for large quantity orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Patterson Fan Company is a manufacturer and direct seller of industrial air movement solutions, including high-velocity fans, HVLS ceiling fans, loading dock fans, fabric air duct systems, and evaporative cooling equipment. The company designs, engineers, and assembles its products at its 75,000-square-foot facility in Blythewood, SC, and sells them directly to industrial, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, food processing, and agricultural customers across the U.S. and select international markets, also providing certified nationwide installation services.

Product overview

Patterson Fan Company is a manufacturer of industrial air movement solutions founded in 1989, offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-velocity fans, HVLS ceiling fans, workstation fans, loading dock fans, fabric air duct systems, and evaporative cooling technology. The product line includes High-Velocity Fans, HVTC Loading Dock Fans, V-Series HVLS Ceiling Fans, DB Quiet Fans, Power Tube Fabric Air Ducts, Cage Fans, Workstation Fans, Stainless Steel Fans, SETC Smart Evaporative Truck Coolers, Floor Fans (Blue by Patterson), Supply & Exhaust Fans, Dock Lights, Live Haul Agriculture Fans, and Mounts & Motors replacement parts. The company also provides certified installation services. Products are manufactured in Blythewood, SC with globally-sourced components and are sold direct with delivery from inventory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue by Patterson: Residential/commercial floor fan line including 14", 18", and 22" models sold under the Blue brand

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in required fans through high-velocity technology compared to traditional cage fans
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• New York Blower Company: Long-established manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers for process and HVAC applications. Competes in the industrial air movement space with deeper engineering and process-industry presence.
• Systemair: European-based global manufacturer of ventilation fans and HVAC equipment with US operations. Competes with Patterson in commercial/industrial fans and brings broader international reach.
• Greenheck Group: Large, established manufacturer of fans, blowers, dampers, and air-handling equipment with a much broader HVAC portfolio. Overlaps with Patterson in industrial fans and ventilation but operates at significantly greater scale and product breadth.
• TPI Corporation: Manufacturer of industrial and commercial heating, ventilation, and air movement equipment. Competes in the industrial fan category but with a broader HVAC product portfolio.
• Loren Cook Company: Established manufacturer of commercial and industrial fans, blowers, and ventilation equipment. Competes with Patterson in fans/blowers but with a wider product line and larger distribution footprint.

Direct peers

• Aerovent: Manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers for commercial, industrial, and process ventilation. Direct competitor in industrial air movement solutions serving similar facility types.
• Big Ass Fans: Manufacturer of HVLS ceiling fans and high-velocity industrial fans for warehouses, manufacturing, and commercial spaces. Direct competitor to Patterson's V-Series HVLS line and industrial fan portfolio with comparable target customers.
• Hunter Industrial: Industrial fan division offering HVLS ceiling fans and high-volume air movement solutions. Competes head-to-head in the warehouse and manufacturing cooling market.
• Air King: Manufacturer of industrial and commercial fans, including high-velocity and circulation fans. Overlaps with Patterson's Blue by Patterson residential/light commercial line and small industrial fan offering.
• MacroAir Technologies: Specialist in HVLS ceiling fans for industrial and commercial facilities. Direct competitor in the warehouse/distribution cooling space, with overlapping product positioning and customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pattersonfanco
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCneoBHvRTxmUIWyeghEo2jQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/PattersonFan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/patterson-fan-company-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/pattersonfanco

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Patterson Fan Company