What Cincinnati Fan does

Cincinnati Fan is a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers founded in 1956 and headquartered in Mason, Ohio, where it designs, manufactures, and assembles its full product line. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary and flagship brand within SPX Technologies' Engineered Air Movement (EAM) business unit, alongside Strobic Air Technologies, Tamco, and Daniels Fans. Production is governed by an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system and utilizes state-of-the-art laser cutting machines and robotic welders, supporting a broad 1/4 to 600 horsepower product range built in cast aluminum, fabricated steel, aluminum, and stainless steel constructions.

The product portfolio covers centrifugal fans (HDAF, HDBC, HDBI, SQAF, SQBI), plenum fans (PL, PLF), plug fans (CPAF, CPF), pressure blowers (PB, PBS, SPB, HP-I, HP-II, HPBC), radial exhausters (RBE, RTE), volume fans, tube axial fans, panel fans (PF, PFI), dust collectors (Dust-Master), and portable fume exhausters (EBR), plus custom-engineered solutions. Recent product development emphasizes energy efficiency and electronic control, notably the PLF plenum fan with EC motor compatibility and built-in VFD capability, the EV Aluminum Airfoil Wheel, and the PFI panel fan targeted at data center CRAH/CRAC cooling units. Capabilities range from 985 CFM portable fume exhausters up to 270,000 CFM heavy-duty centrifugal fans, with static pressures reaching 80 inches SPWG.

Cincinnati Fan runs a sales-led go-to-market model with over 170 sales engineers operating from 56 offices across the U.S. and Canada, supported by quote-based pricing (not publicly disclosed) and direct customer relationships rather than distributor or e-commerce channels. Service differentiators include 15-25 working day standard lead times, a 5-day RUSH program on most products, and 24-hour availability on many replacement parts. Customer segments are anchored in industrial manufacturing (material conveying, dust collection, fume exhaust, ventilation), with growing exposure to data center cooling and commercial/institutional HVAC. Leadership includes Paul Burton (CEO and President), Pat Putnam (Director of Business Development), Phil Rankey (Application Engineering Manager), and Ron Wittich (Regional Sales Manager).

Name

Cincinnati Fan

Legal name

Cincinnati Fan

Website

https://cincinnatifan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cincinnati Fan, founded 1956 and based in Mason, Ohio, manufactures industrial fans and blowers (1/4 to 600 HP) for industrial manufacturing, data center cooling, and commercial HVAC customers. It operates as a brand within SPX Technologies' Engineered Air Movement unit, selling direct through 170+ sales engineers across 56 North American offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fans and Blowers

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 fans
• Industrial blowers
• Centrifugal fans
• Pressure blowers
• Air movement solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Mason

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Fan and Blower Sales: Cincinnati Fan manufactures and sells industrial fans and blowers ranging from 1/4 to 600 horsepower. Products include centrifugal fans, axial fans, pressure blowers, plenum fans, plug fans, panel fans, volume fans, radial exhausters, dust collectors, and portable fume exhausters. The company also offers custom fan/blower solutions and replacement parts with 24-hour availability for many components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cincinnati Fan manufactures and sells industrial fans and blowers for air movement applications, spanning 1/4 to 600 horsepower and available in cast aluminum, fabricated steel, aluminum, and stainless steel constructions. The portfolio covers centrifugal fans, axial/tube axial fans, pressure blowers, plenum fans, plug fans, panel fans, volume fans, radial exhausters, dust collectors, and portable fume exhausters, plus custom-engineered solutions and replacement parts. All products are designed, manufactured, and assembled to order at the company's Mason, Ohio facility.

Product overview

Cincinnati Fan is a manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers under SPX Technologies' Engineered Air Movement (EAM) business. The product portfolio includes centrifugal fans (HDAF, HDBC, HDBI, SQAF, SQBI), plenum fans (PL, PLF), plug fans (CPAF, CPF), pressure blowers (PB, PBS, SPB, HP-I, HP-II, HPBC), radial exhausters (RBE, RTE), volume fans (LM/LMF), axial fans (tube axial duct fans, air circulators, personnel coolers), panel fans (PF, PFI), dust collectors (Dust-Master), and portable fume exhausters (EBR). Products range from 1/4 to 600 horsepower in cast aluminum, fabricated steel, aluminum, and stainless steel construction. The company also offers custom fan and blower solutions for specialized applications. All products are manufactured to order at the Mason, Ohio facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dust-Master: Portable dust collector brand featuring two-stage filtration design for higher filtration efficiencies than single-stage collectors.
• Fume-Master

Products and services

• Model HDAF Airfoil Fan Heavy-duty centrifugal fan with airfoil blade wheel for high air volume delivery at maximum efficiency. Available in AMCA Class II and III construction with capacities up to 48,551 CFM and 21 inches SPWG, for industrial ventilation and air handling applications.
• Model HDBC Backward Curved Fan Centrifugal fan with backward curved wheel design for efficient high air volume delivery. Manufactured in 18 sizes with AMCA Class V construction, capacities up to 270,000 CFM and 34 inches SPWG.
• Model HDBI Backward Inclined Fan Centrifugal fan with backward inclined wheel for efficient high air volume delivery. Available in 12 sizes with AMCA Class II, III, and IV construction, capacities up to 150,000 CFM and 25 inches SPWG.
• Model SQAF Airfoil Square Fan Square-mounted centrifugal fan with airfoil wheel for high air volume delivery at maximum efficiency. Available in 10 sizes with AMCA Class I, II, and III construction, capacities up to 27,985 CFM and 17 inches SPWG.
• Model SQBI Backward Inclined Square Fan Square-mounted centrifugal fan with backward inclined wheel for efficient high air volume delivery. Available in 10 sizes with AMCA Class II and III construction, capacities up to 28,141 CFM and 23 inches SPWG.
• Model PL Plenum Fan Plenum fan designed for contained air-handling systems without traditional fan housing, integrating directly into pressurized plenums. Available in 12 sizes with airflow up to 33,000 CFM and 25 inches SPWG.
• Model PLF Plenum Fan Fan array-optimized plenum fan with aluminum airfoil wheel design and EC motor compatibility, featuring integrated speed control with built-in VFD capability. Available in six wheel sizes with airflow up to 22,000 CFM, for data center and HVAC fan arrays.
• Model CPAF Airfoil Plug Fan Plug fan with airfoil wheel for large-volume recirculated air delivery in plenum arrangements, offering 10+ percent efficiency improvement over backward inclined wheels. Available in 12 sizes with capacities up to 42,000 CFM and 18 inches SPWG.
• Model CPF Backward Inclined Plug Fan Plug fan with backward inclined wheel for large-volume recirculated air in plenum configurations. Available in 12 sizes with AMCA Class II and III construction, capacities up to 100,000 CFM and 25 inches SPWG.
• Model PB Cast Aluminum Pressure Blower Pressure blower with cast aluminum wheel and housing for high-pressure air delivery, AMCA Type B spark resistant with corrosion-free, non-toxic construction suited to food processing. Capacities up to 4,500 CFM and 20 inches SPWG.
• Model PBS Fabricated Steel Pressure Blower Pressure blower with welded 10-gauge fabricated steel housing for heavy-duty applications, available in AMCA A, B, or C spark resistant construction. Capacities up to 4,462 CFM and 20 inches SPWG.
• Model SPB Die-Formed Steel Pressure Blower Pressure blower with rugged die-formed 14-gauge steel housing providing 48 lines of compact direct drive performance ratings across multiple wheel and inlet sizes. Capacities up to 4,075 CFM and 18 inches SPWG.
• Model HP-I High Pressure Blower High pressure blower with continuously welded steel housings and spark resistant cast aluminum wheels. Five models with multiple wheel sizes for direct drive arrangements, capacities up to 1,200 CFM and 30 inches SPWG.
• Model HP-II High Pressure Blower Heavy-duty high pressure blower with 12 models each available with multiple wheel sizes, featuring continuously welded housings, teflon shaft seals, and rotatable housings. Capacities up to 7,000 CFM and 78 inches SPWG.
• Model HPBC Backward Curved High Pressure Blower High efficiency backward curved blower for higher pressure-to-flow ratios with non-overloading characteristics and AMCA C spark resistant construction. Capacities up to 96,000 CFM, static pressures up to 80 inches SPWG, and static efficiencies up to 78 percent.
• Model RBE Radial Blade Exhauster Radial blade exhauster designed for material conveying and contaminated airstreams. Eight sizes with four construction levels and three wheel designs, available with AMCA A, B, or C spark resistant construction. Capacities up to 22,528 CFM and 41 inches SPWG.
• Model RTE Radial Tip Exhauster Radial tip exhauster with self-cleaning blade characteristics and static efficiencies up to 73 percent, available in mild steel, stainless steel 304 and 316, or AR400 abrasive resistant steel. Capacities up to 240,000 CFM and 35 inches SPWG for clean and dirty air systems.
• Model LM and LMF Volume Fan Cast aluminum volume blowers with forward curve wheels producing large air volumes at low noise levels and low horsepower, offered in multiple wheel sizes and motor speeds. Capacities up to 2,000 CFM and 4 inches SPWG.
• Tube Axial Duct Fan (BAF, TAF, WAF, WAF/HTF, HTF, DDF, DDF2.0) Tube axial duct fans available in seven models with belt drive and direct drive options, with spark resistant cast aluminum, steel, or stainless steel propellers. Capacities up to 44,500 CFM and 1-1/8 inches SPWG.
• Model AC Air Circulator Compact air circulator with 360-degree swivel and 40-degree tilt capability, offered in five sizes with spark resistant cast aluminum propellers and ODP motors as standard. Capacities up to 19,000 CFM and air velocities up to 2,687 FPM.
• Model PMC and CIM Personnel Cooler Portable industrial cooling fans with 16 models in seven sizes, featuring spark resistant cast aluminum propellers and TEFC/TENV motors. Capacities up to 28,490 CFM with standard construction up to 104 degree F airstream temperature.
• Model PF Panel Fan Panel-mounted propeller fan for supply and exhaust ventilation, offered in nine sizes with aluminum, steel, or stainless steel propellers in a direct drive design. Capacities up to 38,650 CFM and 3/4 inch SPWG.
• Model PFI Panel Fan Panel fan designed for CRAH and CRAC data center cooling units, with high-efficiency EC motor compatibility and compact design. Available in 30, 36, and 42 inch sizes with capacities up to 40,000 CFM.
• Dust-Master Dust Collector Portable dust collector with two-stage filtration design for higher filtration efficiencies than single-stage collectors. Seven sizes with spark resistant self-cleaning cast aluminum radial wheels, capacities up to 1,300 CFM with 5 and 10 micron filter bags.
• Model EBR Portable Fume Exhauster Portable fume exhauster blower offered in eight sizes, with five EBR models in AMCA Type B spark resistant construction and three in Type C. Capacities up to 985 CFM, static pressures up to 9.8 inches SPWG, and airstream temperature up to 150 degree F.
• Custom Fans and Blowers Custom-designed fans and blowers built to meet specific customer requirements, including special coatings, custom mounting configurations, and modified arrangements for unique industrial applications.
• Replacement Parts Program Program supplying genuine Cincinnati Fan replacement parts including cast aluminum and fabricated wheels, inlet bells, shafts, bearings, and belt drive components, with many parts available to ship in as little as 24 hours.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SPX TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPX Technologies' Engineered Air Movement (EAM) business is a leading manufacturer of industrial fans, blowers, critical exhaust systems, dampers and other air movement products. Cincinnati Fan is part of this EAM business along with Strobic Air Technologies, Tamco and Daniels Fans brands, representing energy-efficient, innovative and superior-quality products designed, manufactured, sold and serviced into commercial, industrial and institutional markets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hartzell Air Movement: U.S. manufacturer of industrial and commercial fans and blowers. Comparable product portfolio, direct-sales motion, and concentration in industrial ventilation markets.
• Loren Cook Company: Privately held U.S. manufacturer of fans, blowers, and air handling equipment with overlapping centrifugal and axial product lines. Comparable direct-sales go-to-market and similar industrial customer base.
• Greenheck Fan Corporation: Largest U.S. manufacturer of commercial and industrial fans, blowers, and air movement equipment. Directly comparable product portfolio across centrifugal, axial, and specialty fans serving the same industrial and commercial HVAC customers as Cincinnati Fan.
• Robinson Fans: Industrial fan manufacturer specializing in heavy-duty centrifugal fans, material-handling fans, and exhausters for process industries. Directly comparable to Cincinnati Fan's radial exhauster and high-pressure blower offerings.
• New York Blower Company: Long-established U.S. industrial fan and blower manufacturer with a portfolio that closely mirrors Cincinnati Fan's centrifugal fans, axial fans, and high-pressure blowers. Comparable end markets in process and industrial ventilation.
• Chicago Blower Corporation: U.S. maker of industrial air movement products including centrifugal fans, blowers, and exhausters. Closely comparable in product scope, materials of construction, and target industrial customers.
• Twin City Fan & Blower: Manufacturer of industrial and commercial fans and blowers offering centrifugal, axial, and plenum fans comparable to Cincinnati Fan's lineup. Direct overlap in industrial manufacturing and commercial HVAC applications.
• Aerovent: Manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers serving HVAC, process ventilation, and air handling markets. Overlapping product lines in centrifugal fans and industrial ventilation equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Howden: Global industrial air and gas handling OEM with a broad portfolio of fans, compressors, and rotating equipment. Overlaps with Cincinnati Fan in industrial centrifugal and axial fans but at much larger scale and with international reach.

Others

• Strobic Air Technologies: Sister brand under SPX Technologies' Engineered Air Movement business, specializing in laboratory fume exhaust and high-induction fans. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but provides the closest reference point for the EAM platform that Cincinnati Fan operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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