What KE Fibertec does

KE Fibertec AS is a Danish privately-held manufacturer, founded in 1974, that designs and produces textile-based ventilation (TBV) systems as an alternative to traditional steel ducting. Its core products — CradleVent, KE DireJet, KE Inject Hybrid, KE Low Impulse, KE Interior, and FBS Panels — distribute air through permeable woven ducts made from proprietary GreenWeave and MultiWeave materials (both Cradle to Cradle certified), manufactured at its wholly-owned weaving mill in Vejen, Denmark, which has produced up to 600,000 square meters of textile material annually since 1977. The company complements its hardware with the TBV Designer 3D software tool for project-specific air distribution design and full CO2 lifecycle documentation, and holds patents on suspension systems (Safetrack, D-Lite Alu-rail) used to mount textile ducts across ceiling types.

KE Fibertec sells through project-based, quote-driven commercial terms targeting architects, consultants, contractors, and building owners across eight application segments: comfort environments, food industry, industrial facilities, laboratories, swimming pools, sports and leisure, public spaces, and vertical farming. Distribution combines a wholly-owned North American subsidiary (KE Fibertec NA, Inc. in Maryland) and regional headquarters in Vejen with an international dealer network covering Denmark, the UK, the Netherlands, Norway, Germany, Australia, and Spain (via exclusive partner ENRASA). The company pursues specification-led wins by aligning its solutions with major green-building frameworks — DGNB, LEED, BREEAM — supported by full EPD documentation, ISO 14001 environmental certification, and Bureau Veritas-validated UN SDG alignment.

The business model is one-time project sale with multi-year contract structures; revenue is custom to project scope, material specification (GreenWeave/MultiWeave variants), and installation complexity, and pricing is not publicly disclosed. Growth investments are oriented toward sustainability credentials (zero-waste upcycling via Kvadrat Really, plastic-cone recycling with Frontmatec and Agtrup Plastic, and a 2030 CO2-neutral target for Danish operations), product certification (DGNB 2025 documentation with Ramboll), and product-line extensions such as the fully Cradle to Cradle-approved FBS ceiling panel launched in 2024. The company is family-controlled by the Hansen family, with no external institutional investors disclosed.

Name

KE Fibertec

Legal name

KE Fibertec AS

Website

https://ke-fibertec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KE Fibertec is a Danish family-owned manufacturer founded in 1974 that designs and produces textile-based ventilation ducting — including CradleVent, KE DireJet, and KE Low Impulse systems — and sells project-based solutions to architects, contractors, and building owners across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Textile Ventilation Systems

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)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Textile ventilation systems
• Fabric ducting solutions
• HVAC air distribution
• Indoor climate products
• Textile-based ventilation

Headquarters

HQ city

Vejen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

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. Textile Ventilation Systems: Sale of textile-based ventilation ducting systems including design, manufacturing, and supply of textile materials and accessories. Solutions are custom-tailored to each project with pricing based on project scope, material requirements, and installation complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KE Fibertec develops, manufactures, and sells textile-based ventilation (TBV) systems that distribute air through permeable fabric ducts instead of traditional steel ducts. The company operates its own weaving mill in Denmark producing proprietary GreenWeave and MultiWeave materials, and offers project-based solutions including CradleVent, KE DireJet, KE Inject Hybrid, KE Low Impulse, KE Interior, and FBS Panels for buildings across comfort, food, industrial, laboratory, sports, and vertical farming segments.

Product overview

KE Fibertec offers a comprehensive portfolio of textile-based ventilation (TBV) solutions that replace traditional steel ducts with permeable fabric ducts for air distribution. The product line includes CradleVent, KE DireJet®, KE Inject® Hybrid, KE Low Impulse, KE Interior, and FBS Panels as core products. The portfolio is complemented by proprietary material qualities GreenWeave and MultiWeave (both Cradle to Cradle certified), the TBV Designer 3D software tool, and suspension systems (Safetrack and D-Lite Alu-rail). The company operates its own weaving mill in Denmark, producing up to 600,000 square meters of textile material annually, enabling complete control over quality, permeability, and customization. Solutions are designed for diverse applications including comfort environments, industry, laboratories, swimming pools, food processing, and vertical farming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CradleVent: Textile-based ventilation product line for comfort applications
• KE DireJet
• KE Inject Hybrid
• KE Low Impulse
• FBS Panels
• GreenWeave
• MultiWeave
• TBV Designer
• KE Interior

Products and services

• CradleVent Textile-based ventilation product for air distribution through permeable fabric ducts, designed for comfort and sustainable ventilation applications in commercial and public buildings.
• KE DireJet Textile ventilation system with directed jet technology for precise air distribution control in industrial and commercial spaces.
• KE Inject Hybrid Hybrid textile ventilation solution combining injection principles for high-performance air distribution in demanding environments.
• KE Low Impulse Low-pulse textile ventilation system with unrivalled performance in rooms with high noise loads, suitable for recording studios and noise-sensitive environments.
• FBS Panels Ceiling diffuser solution for offices, schools and comfort environments, featuring top and bottom textile components with permeable quality options and a frame manufactured from recycled plastic waste. Available as a complete Cradle to Cradle approved ceiling solution.
• KE Interior Interior textile ventilation system for comfort environments, designed for flexible integration into various architectural spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water consumption reduced to 5 liters per kilogram of material - five times less than before
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Kvadrat ReallycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic cooperation for upcycling of residual materials from laser cutters. More than 35 tonnes of residual materials processed annually at Kvadrat Really, converted into granules for acoustic products in the TRACK'S product line. Extended agreement in 2024 with expectation of up to 40 tonnes annually by 2025.
• FrontmateccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlastic cone recycling partnership. Empty cones from yarn deliveries are granulated and used for manufacture of chain blanks. Approximately 50,000 cones expected to be recycled annually by 2024 into new products.
• Agtrup PlasticcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner for plastic recycling. Cones granulated at weaving plant are removed by Agtrup Plastic for manufacture of chain blanks from recycled material.
• Ramboll Danmark A/ScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration since 2021 to produce documentation package on how textile-based ventilation can contribute to points in sustainable construction according to DGNB standard. Developed first documentation package for DGNB certification.
• ENRASA - Energia y Aire, S.L.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for Spain market based in Madrid. Handles sales and distribution of KE Fibertec products in Spain.
• Bravida KoldingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstallation partner responsible for ventilation installation at Design School Kolding project. Installed textile-based solutions in school's canteen and teaching facilities in close cooperation with KE Fibertec.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Systemair AB: Systemair is a leading European HVAC manufacturer producing fans, air handling units and ventilation equipment — competes indirectly with KE Fibertec as a broader indoor-climate incumbent.
• Lindab International: Lindab is a major European manufacturer of steel ductwork, ventilation components and indoor climate solutions — a traditional HVAC incumbent whose installed cost structure competes against KE Fibertec's TBV alternative.
• Trox GmbH: Trox is a large German HVAC components manufacturer with broad portfolios in ventilation, air distribution and indoor air quality — overlapping with KE Fibertec as a broader incumbent that could expand into fabric ducts.
• FläktGroup: FläktGroup manufactures air handling units, fans and ventilation solutions for commercial and industrial buildings — a broad HVAC incumbent whose offerings overlap with KE Fibertec's air distribution space.
• Swegon Group: Swegon produces indoor climate solutions including ventilation, heating, cooling and air distribution for commercial buildings — a broader Nordic/European HVAC incumbent adjacent to KE Fibertec's space.

Direct peers

• Air Distribution Concepts: Air Distribution Concepts specializes in fabric-based air dispersion solutions and is a direct US/Canada competitor to KE Fibertec's textile ventilation products.
• Durkeesox: Durkeesox is a US-based manufacturer of fabric ductwork and textile air dispersion products, directly competing with KE Fibertec in the North American market.
• FabricAir: FabricAir (Denmark/US) is the closest direct competitor to KE Fibertec, manufacturing permeable textile ducts and air dispersion systems for HVAC applications across commercial, industrial, and food sectors globally.
• Prihoda: Prihoda (Czech Republic) designs and manufactures fabric air dispersion systems and ducts, serving HVAC contractors and industrial customers worldwide with comparable textile ventilation products.

Emerging players

• Vertiv (formerly Geist): Vertiv operates in thermal and air management for data centers and labs, with overlap to KE Fibertec's laboratory and precision-controlled-environment ventilation installations (e.g., Pfizer, Alcon).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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