What Sanuvox technologies does

Sanuvox Technologies Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer founded in 1995 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, that designs and produces ultraviolet (UV-C) air purification and surface disinfection systems. Its products are built around patented high-intensity "J" lamps that deliver UV energy to moving air streams to damage the DNA/RNA of airborne biological contaminants including bacteria, viruses, mold spores, and odors. The portfolio spans residential units (R1r, R Max, P900, Biopür, HRV), commercial and industrial systems (Bio-Wall, Sanuvair S100/S300/S600/S1000, Quattro, HRV-F, plus OZD/VOC/CRO variants for odor, smoke, and surface applications), medical-grade products (Asept.1X Max, Asept.2X, S300 MED2, VP900 Interceptor), and specialty lines for cannabis cultivation (GrowSaver, Odor-Wall). Sanuvox also offers HVAC coil-cleaning systems (IL Coil Clean, Multi-IL Coil Clean, IL Food Safe) and proprietary sizing software used to configure installations per facility.

The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of UV purification systems, supplemented by HVAC consulting, system design, and technical support services. Pricing is quote-based for commercial and industrial products under a Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy, while residential units are sold at unit pricing through direct e-commerce (Sanuvox Express) and the B2B purchasing portal (b2b.sanuvox.com). Go-to-market is multi-channel: an extensive North American distributor network (Master Group, Wolseley, Johnstone Supply, Refrigerative Supply, Ecco Supply, Ferguson, Baker Distributing, with 500+ locations), a certified Elite Contractor program providing training (UV-ersity), rewards, and sales tools, and 18 international representatives serving the UK, Australia, UAE, Korea, Mexico, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. End customers span residential consumers, contractors, engineers, building managers, healthcare facilities, commercial real estate, manufacturing, food distribution, and cannabis producers, with the company claiming installation across 100+ countries.

Name

Sanuvox technologies

Legal name

Sanuvox Technologies Inc.

Website

https://sanuvox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sanuvox Technologies is a Montreal-based manufacturer, founded in 1995, that designs and sells UV-C ultraviolet air purification and surface disinfection systems for residential, commercial, healthcare, and cannabis markets across 100+ countries via distributors, contractors, and direct e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Purification Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

UV Germicidal Light (UV-C) & HVAC Disinfection Systems (HSAOAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disinfection & Surface Decontamination (Wipes, Sprays, Fogging, UV Robots) (HLAHANAD)

Keywords

• UV air purification
• HVAC coil cleaning
• Indoor air quality
• Ultraviolet disinfection systems
• Surface disinfection equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Laurent

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UV Air Purifiers: Sale of integrated and freestanding UV air purification systems for residential, commercial, medical, and cannabis production facilities. Products include Bio-Wall, Sanuvair series (S100, S300, S600, S1000), coil cleaners, and surface disinfection units.
2. Coil Cleaning Systems: UV-C coil cleaning systems (IL Coil Clean, Multi-IL Coil Clean) that prevent microbial buildup on HVAC coils, improving energy efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.
3. Professional Services and Consulting: HVAC consulting services for engineers, building managers, and contractors. Includes system design, sizing using proprietary software, and technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sanuvox designs and manufactures UV air purification and surface disinfection hardware that uses patented high-intensity J-lamps to deliver UV-C energy to moving air streams. Products include duct-installed systems (Bio-Wall, IL Coil Clean), commercial standalone units (Sanuvair S100/S300/S600/S1000/M8, Quattro), residential air purifiers (R1r, R Max, SR Max, P900, Biopur, HRV, Saber Magnet 24V), medical units (Asept.1X Max, Asept.2X, S300 MED2, VP900 Interceptor), and cannabis-grower solutions (GrowSaver, Odor-Wall). Systems are sized using proprietary software and sold across residential, commercial, medical, and cannabis markets.

Product overview

Sanuvox Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of UV air purification and surface disinfection products across residential, commercial, medical, and cannabis/grower market segments. The core technology uses ultraviolet light (UV-C/UVV wavelengths) to damage nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) of biological contaminants in air and on surfaces. The product architecture includes integrated systems (Bio-Wall™ for HVAC duct installation, IL Coil Clean for coil cleaning) and standalone/freestanding units (Sanuvair® series, Asept.® medical series). The Sanuvair® commercial family includes multiple models (S100, S300, S600, S1000) with specialized variants for odor reduction (OZD), smoke/VOC control (VOC), and surface cleaning (CRO). The new M8 platform offers multiple form factors (Core, Ducted, Mobile, Stand-alone/Wall-mounted). Residential offerings include R1r, Biopür, P900, R Max, SR Max, and HRV units. Medical-grade products include the Asept.1X Max, Asept.2X, S300 MED2, and VP900 Interceptor. Specialty products for cannabis cultivation include GrowSaver® and Odor-Wall.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sanuvox: Primary company brand for UV air purification and surface disinfection technology
• Bio-Wall
• Sanuvair
• GrowSaver
• IL Coil Clean
• Asept.2X
• Quattro

Products and services

• Bio-Wall™ Patented UV air purification system installed in HVAC return or supply ducting. Features 5 lamps with parabolic aluminum reflectors installed parallel to airflow for optimal contact time with airborne contaminants. Sized using Sanuvox proprietary sizing software and supports BMS integration via dry contacts. Designed for commercial and institutional facilities.
• Sanuvair® S1000 Commercial air purifier designed for large spaces. The G4 is the latest generation of the Sanuvair S1000 product line, intended for high-capacity commercial applications.
• Sanuvair® S300 Commercial air purifier for medium-sized applications. The G2 is the updated version of the Sanuvair S300 product family.
• Sanuvair® S100 Commercial air purifier designed for smaller commercial applications as part of the Sanuvair product family.
• Sanuvair® M8 New commercial air purifier available in multiple configurations (Core, Ducted, Mobile, Stand-alone/Wall-mounted) launched in 2025 for flexible commercial installation.
• Sanuvair® S600 Commercial air purifier with enhanced odor reduction capabilities for medium-to-large commercial odor-control applications.
• Sanuvair® S1000 OZD Commercial air purifier designed for odor reduction with ozone-generating capabilities for molecular-level odor elimination.
• Sanuvair® S300 OZD Commercial air purifier with ozone-based odor reduction for medium commercial applications.
• Sanuvair® S1000 VOC Commercial air purifier designed for smoke and VOC (volatile organic compound) reduction in large commercial spaces.
• Sanuvair® S300 VOC Commercial air purifier with VOC and smoke reduction capabilities for medium commercial spaces.
• Sanuvair® S1000 CRO Surface and room cleaner using UV technology for commercial applications, designed for food safety environments.
• Quattro Commercial air purifier designed for multiple installation configurations to suit varied facility layouts.
• HRV-F Heat recovery ventilator with filtration designed for commercial applications to provide fresh air exchange with energy recovery.
• IL Coil Clean UV-based coil cleaning system for HVAC systems that prevents microbial buildup on coils to maintain efficiency and reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs.
• Multi-IL Coil Clean Multi-unit configuration of the IL Coil Clean system designed for larger HVAC installations with multiple coils.
• IL Food Safe Coil cleaning system designed for food processing and storage environments to maintain food safety air quality.
• BioSmart Screen Standalone air purification unit with BioSmart Screen smart interface for monitoring and control, launched in 2023.
• R1r Residential air purifier designed for small duct systems. Portable unit for homes where central air filtration cannot be installed.
• Biopür Residential air purification unit designed for home use to improve indoor air quality.
• P900 Residential air purification unit with advanced UV technology for higher-capacity home applications.
• R Max Maximum capacity residential ducted air purifier for homes requiring higher UV dose.
• SR Max Maximum capacity standalone residential air purifier for whole-home air purification.
• Saber Magnet 24V Residential air purifier with magnetic mounting for easy installation in duct systems.
• HRV (Residential) Heat recovery ventilator for residential fresh-air exchange with energy recovery.
• GrowSaver® by Sanuvox Air purification system designed specifically for cannabis and grow-facility applications to control odors and maintain air quality in grow rooms.
• Odor-Wall Odor control system purpose-built for cannabis cultivation facilities.
• Asept.1X Max Medical-grade UV air purification system for healthcare facilities in the maximum configuration for high-risk pathogen environments.
• Asept.2X Medical-grade surface and room disinfection unit using UV technology to disinfect unoccupied rooms in healthcare facilities.
• S300 MED2 Medical-grade air purifier designed for healthcare environments with enhanced pathogen reduction capabilities.
• VP900 Interceptor Medical-grade air purification unit with intercepting technology for pathogen capture and elimination in healthcare settings.
• HVAC Consulting Services Professional HVAC consulting services for engineers, building managers, and contractors including system design, facility sizing using proprietary Sanuvox software, and ongoing technical support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 49% ROI from HVAC coil cleaning
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Master GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Canadian HVAC distributor with 40+ locations across Canada serving as primary distribution partner for Sanuvox products
• Wolseley Canada Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading Canadian HVAC/R wholesale distributor with extensive branch network across all provinces
• Johnstone SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor North American HVAC equipment and parts distributor with hundreds of locations serving contractors
• Refrigerative Supply LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestern Canadian HVAC/R distributor with locations across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
• Ferguson EnterprisesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based wholesale distributor of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment and supplies
• Baker Distributing CompanymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS HVAC/R distributor with locations across the western and southern United States
• Adremit (Puravent) LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational representative for England, UK market
• Opira Pty LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational representative for Australia (QLD)
• Oasis Coils & Coatings L.L.C.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational representative for UAE (Dubai)

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• R-Zero Systems: UV-based indoor air and surface disinfection company with strong presence in schools and commercial facilities post-COVID. Competes with Sanuvox's Asept and Sanuvair commercial products but with a more connected-platform, subscription-oriented go-to-market model.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier (UV product line): Global HVAC OEM whose commercial systems increasingly bundle UV-C air purification options. Competes with Sanuvox on specification at the equipment-manufacturer level and on retrofit through Carrier's authorized dealer network.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC OEM and building services provider offering UV and air purification solutions as part of broader commercial HVAC portfolios. Indirect competitor to Sanuvox in commercial specification and a potential channel partner.
• AeraMax (Fellowes): Consumer and small-commercial air purifier brand within Fellowes' workspace portfolio. Competes with Sanuvox's residential R-series and entry-level commercial offerings through retail and office channels.

Direct peers

• Fresh-Aire UV: Manufacturer of UV germicidal lighting for HVAC coils and air streams serving residential and light-commercial markets. Competes with Sanuvox's residential R-series and IL Coil Clean offerings through similar HVAC distributor channels.
• UV Resources: Manufacturer of UV lamps and fixtures for HVAC air and coil treatment, targeting commercial and industrial customers. Overlaps Sanuvox's coil-cleaning and in-duct air purification categories and similar HVAC distributor go-to-market.
• Steril-Aire: Specialist in UV-C germicidal solutions for HVAC systems, including in-duct air purification and coil disinfection. Closely overlaps Sanuvox's Bio-Wall and IL Coil Clean categories and competes for the same engineering specifier channel.
• Lumalier: Specialist in UV-C upper-room and in-duct air disinfection systems, with significant healthcare and institutional deployment. Directly comparable to Sanuvox's Asept medical-grade product line and Bio-Wall in-duct technology.
• Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation: Long-established U.S. manufacturer of UV-C germicidal equipment for HVAC, water, and surface applications. Directly comparable to Sanuvox's in-duct UV air purification and coil-cleaning product lines, serving similar commercial and institutional customers.
• American Air & Water: Specialist in UV germicidal air and surface disinfection products for commercial, healthcare, and residential applications. Comparable to Sanuvox in product breadth across verticals and in channel mix (distributor + direct).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Sanuvox

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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 →

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