Air Science

What Air Science does

Air Science designs and manufactures laboratory containment and air-filtration equipment, with its core technological differentiator being ductless fume hoods and related products that capture and neutralize hazardous vapors and particulates via advanced activated-carbon and HEPA/ULPA filtration, eliminating the need for external ductwork. The company backs this with proprietary platforms — Enhanced Filtration Technology (EFT), the Multiplex Filtration System combining pre-filter / main filter / optional safety filter layers, and the SafeSwitch HEPA Filter Shutter System enabling bag-out filter changes from outside the unit. The broader product portfolio spans laminar flow cabinets, PCR workstations, biosafety cabinets, ducted fume hoods, forensic evidence benches, chemical storage cabinets, downflow workstations, ceiling filtration units, glove bags, and custom enclosures, all unified under branded product lines (Purair Advanced/Basic/ECO/FLOW, SafeFume, SafeKEEPER, etc.).

Air Science makes money through four revenue streams: (1) laboratory equipment sales across the product lines above, (2) recurring replacement-filter sales through dedicated e-commerce (filtco.com, filtcofilters.com), including for competing hood brands, (3) custom and OEM enclosure solutions, and (4) service and warranty support. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; products carry standard warranties and a Legacy Limited Lifetime Warranty for registered products, with two-year warranty terms for international distributors. Multi-year contracts are common and customer engagement runs through a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales, inside sales (800-306-0656), self-serve e-commerce (ductless.com), and federal procurement via GSA Schedule Contract (GS-47QSMS24D0042).

The company serves life science, pharmaceutical, forensic, animal research, craft beverage, agriculture, cannabis/botanical, and electronics-repair end markets, with primary depth in life science, pharmaceutical, forensic, and cannabis/botanical verticals. It holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ENERGY STAR, and GSA federal certifications, and is registered as Air Science USA LLC (Fort Myers, FL headquarters) with a parallel UK entity, Air Science Technologies LTD, supporting multi-region operations in the USA, UK, France, Australia, and China.

Name

Air Science

Legal name

Air Science USA LLC

Website

https://airscience.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Air Science designs and manufactures ductless fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, PCR workstations, and replacement filtration products, serving life science, pharmaceutical, forensic, cannabis, and industrial laboratory customers globally from its Fort Myers, Florida headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Containment & Filtration Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Ductwork, Duct Fittings & Air Distribution (Diffusers/Grilles/Registers) (IMADANAC)

Keywords

• Ductless fume hoods
• Laboratory filtration
• Laminar flow cabinets
• Biosafety cabinets
• PCR workstations

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment Sales: Sale of fume hoods, laminar flow cabinets, biological safety cabinets, forensic products, and custom enclosures for laboratory and industrial applications.
2. Replacement Filter Sales: Ongoing sales of carbon filters, HEPA filters, and ULPA filters as consumable replacements for Air Science and other major ductless hood brands through dedicated filter commerce sites.
3. Custom/OEM Solutions: Custom enclosure solutions and OEM products tailored to specific customer requirements and applications.
4. Service and Support: Technical service, warranty services, and filtration guidance to maintain customer safety and compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Air Science designs and manufactures ductless fume hoods, laminar flow cabinets, PCR workstations, biological safety cabinets, forensic lab equipment, chemical storage cabinets, and custom enclosures for laboratory and industrial applications. The portfolio is unified by proprietary ductless filtration technology (EFT, Multiplex Filtration System, SafeSwitch) that captures and neutralizes harmful vapors and particulates without external ductwork. The company also sells replacement carbon, HEPA, and ULPA filters for Air Science and other major ductless hood brands.

Product overview

Air Science designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory containment and filtration products centered around ductless technology. The core product line includes ductless fume hoods, laminar flow cabinets, PCR workstations, and biosafety cabinets, all featuring advanced filtration systems. Supporting products include replacement filters (carbon, HEPA, ULPA), chemical storage cabinets, custom enclosures, and downflow workstations. The product ecosystem is unified by shared filtration technology platforms including Enhanced Filtration Technology (EFT), Multiplex Filtration System, and the SafeSwitch HEPA Filter Shutter System. Forensic-specific products address chain of custody and evidence handling requirements. The portfolio serves diverse applications including life science, pharmaceutical, forensic, animal research, craft beverages, farming/agriculture, cannabis/botanicals, and hard drive/screen repair.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Purair Series: Product lines including Purair Advanced, Purair Basic, Purair ECO, Purair FLOW, Purair Laminar Flow, Purair PCR, Purair Nano, Purair RX, Purair SafeSEARCH, Purair Sky, SafeSwitch, SafeFume, SafeKEEPER, SafeSTORE, SafeSWAB, Evidence-Bench, Drugkeeper, Fumechamber, FumeBox, and various filtration products.

Products and services

• Ductless Fume Hoods

Quantifiable outcome

• Filter changes can be completed with reduced exposure risk using SafeSwitch bag-out system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Camfil FarrcoreTechnology or IntegrationCamfil Farr supplies HEPA/ULPA filters used in Air Science ductless fume hood products. These mini-pleat filters are constructed without aluminum separators to increase efficiency, minimize leakage, and prolong filter life. Filters include lightweight aluminum frames for structural stability.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Erlab: French inventor of ductless fume hood technology with global distribution. Directly comparable on ductless filtration platform and competes with Air Science in Europe and Asia.
• Labconco: U.S.-based manufacturer of laboratory equipment including ductless and ducted fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and lyophilizers. Direct head-to-head competitor across Air Science's core product categories.
• AirClean Systems: Manufacturer of ductless fume hoods, chemical workstations, and forensic containment enclosures. Closely overlaps with Air Science on ductless filtration technology and forensic/laboratory applications.
• Kewaunee Scientific: U.S. manufacturer of laboratory furniture and fume hoods serving academic, government, and pharma customers. Direct overlap in fume hood product category with similar institutional buyer base.
• NuAire: Manufacturer of biosafety cabinets, laminar flow equipment, and laboratory CO2 incubators. Competes with Air Science on biosafety and PCR workstation product lines targeting life science and clinical labs.
• Cruma: Spanish manufacturer of ductless fume hoods and laboratory filtration products. Direct competitor in ductless technology with strong European presence overlapping Air Science's UK/France footprint.
• Bigneat: UK-based manufacturer of ductless fume hoods, PCR cabinets, and contained enclosures for life science and forensic labs. Regional overlap with Air Science Technologies LTD in the UK market.
• Sentry Air Products: Texas-based manufacturer of ductless fume hoods, laminar flow workstations, and source-capture filtration systems. Comparable ductless filtration platform serving overlapping industrial and laboratory use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Largest life science tools and lab equipment provider globally, offering fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and full lab workflow solutions. Competes indirectly across Air Science's pharmaceutical and life science verticals with much broader portfolio.
• ESCO: Global laboratory and pharmaceutical equipment manufacturer offering fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and cleanroom solutions. Overlaps with Air Science on multiple core product categories across international markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Airscience
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoji2gwHy5HAM748PzOcabw
• Facebookfacebook.com/airscience
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/air-science
• Instagraminstagram.com/airscienceglobal

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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