JACIR

What JACIR does

JACIR (now operating as COFINAIR by JACIR) is a French industrial manufacturer specializing in cooling towers and adiabatic cooling systems for process industries, commercial HVAC, and specialized applications including nuclear and data centers. Founded approximately 1955, the company combines expertise in aeraulics, thermal engineering, and materials fabrication to deliver custom-engineered equipment spanning 50 kW to 20 MW in capacity. Its product portfolio includes open-circuit cooling towers (ATM, VAP series), closed-circuit/hybrid towers (KSFIM series), adiabatic coolers (TOPAZ NEO), adiabatic condensers (ONYX), nuclear-grade air handling units, and the BOOSTCOOLER retrofit adiabatization module. Proprietary components include the X-STEEL stainless steel alloy (corrosion resistance superior to 316L), EFFI-PACK and X-STREAM exchange surfaces, permanent magnet IE5-efficiency motors, and the POWER FLOW basin design.

The company operates a hybrid revenue model combining hardware sales (cooling towers, adiabatic equipment, spare parts), professional services (preventive maintenance, rehabilitation, thermal diagnostics, energy optimization), short-to-medium-term rentals (500 kW to 20 MW), and engineering consulting for regulatory compliance. Sales are conducted via direct enterprise engagement with technical consultations, site assessments, and custom proposals to industrial operators, utilities, and commercial property owners. Distribution is anchored by three production sites in France (Pontault-Combault HQ, Hautot-sur-Mer, Martin-Eglise) plus operating entities in Italy (DECSA Srl, Voghera) and Germany (GOHL-KTK GmbH, Durmersheim), with channel partners in the UK (Azteq Environmental) and Turkey (KLIMATEKNIK).

JACIR's go-to-market targets primary verticals including agri-food/beverage, chemical/pharmaceutical, materials/metallurgy, nuclear, and district cooling, with emerging exposure to data centers and hydrogen infrastructure. The company is privately held under the COFINAIR GROUP conglomerate with Doïc Hordern as President. Customer logos include STMicroelectronics, Groupe ADP, ENGIE, SOITEC, Cristal Union, SARIA Industries, Cascades, Winoa, Cochonou, PSA/Stellantis, and the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle. All products are designed for compliance with French NF E 38-424 hygiene standards and ICPE 2921 environmental regulations.

Name

JACIR

Legal name

JACIR

Website

https://jacir.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JACIR (COFINAIR GROUP) is a French manufacturer of industrial cooling towers, adiabatic coolers, and nuclear-grade air handling units serving process industries, utilities, commercial buildings, and data centers across Europe with custom-engineered equipment from 50 kW to 20 MW.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cooling Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), Cooling Tower & Evaporative Condenser Water Treatment (BPABAJAC)

Keywords

• Industrial cooling towers
• Adiabatic cooling systems
• Heat exchangers manufacturing
• HVAC industrial equipment
• Process cooling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Pontault

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Cooling Tower Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of open-circuit cooling towers (ATM, VAP series), closed-circuit/hybrid towers (KSF, KSFIM series), and adiabatic cooling equipment (TOPAZ NEO, TOPAZ adiabatic condensers). Equipment is custom-engineered for each installation with power ranges from 50kW to 20MW.
2. Rental Services: Short and medium-term rental of cooling towers and adiabatic coolers for temporary production increases, optimization projects, or during equipment breakdowns. Available power range 500kW to 20MW, flow range 50 to 1300m3/h.
3. Maintenance and Technical Services: Expertise contracts, preventive maintenance, mechanical cleaning, disinfection, chemical descaling, vibration checks, thermography, and performance optimization services.
4. Rehabilitation and Renovation: Complete renovation of concrete and steel cooling towers including water distribution replacement, drift eliminator replacement, exchange surface replacement, structural rehabilitation. Services extend equipment longevity by 15-20+ years.
5. Spare Parts: Original spare parts supply for all cooling tower brands including internals, motor-fan units, exchange surfaces, and structural components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JACIR (COFINAIR GROUP) designs, manufactures, and services industrial cooling towers and adiabatic cooling systems for industry and HVAC applications. The product range includes open-circuit and closed-circuit (hybrid) cooling towers, adiabatic coolers and condensers (TOPAZ NEO, ONYX), nuclear-grade air handling units, and complementary services such as rehabilitation, rental, maintenance, and energy performance upgrades.

Product overview

JACIR (COFINAIR GROUP) is a French manufacturer with nearly 70 years of expertise in aerolics, thermal engineering, and materials science, offering a diversified portfolio of cooling towers and adiabatic cooling solutions. The product range includes three main cooling tower series: ATM (open, steel, centrifugal, 300-3,000 kW), KSFIM (closed hybrid, steel, centrifugal, 50-3,000 kW), and VAP (open, FRP/polyester, axial, 330-1,830 kW). The adiabatic portfolio features TOPAZ NEO adiabatic coolers (150-1,600 kW) with EC motors and H-designed coils, and ONYX adiabatic condensers. BOOSTCOOLER is a retrofit adiabatization service for dry coolers. The company provides comprehensive services including performance optimization (permanent magnet motors), expertise and maintenance contracts, spare parts supply, equipment rental (500 kW-20 MW), and rehabilitation of existing towers. All products comply with NF E 38-424 hygiene standard and ICPE 2921 regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TOPAZ NEO: Adiabatic cooler product line for secure cooling against legionella risks
• BoostCooler
• X-STEEL
• ATM Series
• KSFIM Series
• VAP Series

Products and services

• ATM Series Cooling Tower Open cooling tower with counter-flow design, galvanized steel construction (X-STEEL stainless steel option), centrifugal forced-draft fan. Power range 300-3,000 kW. Compliant with NF E 38-424 standard. Designed for industrial process cooling applications.
• KSFIM Series Cooling Tower Closed hybrid cooling tower with plate heat exchanger, centrifugal fan, stainless steel option (X-STEEL). Power range 50-3,000 kW. Features FREEFILM exchange surface and 6-row plume suppression coil. Used for closed-loop industrial cooling.
• VAP Series Cooling Tower Open cooling tower with self-supporting FRP (fiberglass reinforced polyester) casing, axial induced-draft fan, direct coupling. Power range 330-1,830 kW. CTI certified for thermal performance. Used for industrial applications requiring corrosion-resistant FRP construction.
• TOPAZ NEO Adiabatic Cooler Adiabatic cooler with H-designed coil arrangement, EC motors (IE5 efficiency), wet/dry operation modes. Power range 150-1,600 kW. Most secure adiabatic solution against legionella proliferation, compliant with NF E 38-424 and avoids ICPE 2921 classification.
• ONYX Adiabatic Condenser Adiabatic condenser providing 90% water savings compared to evaporative condensers. Designed for optimal operation during hot summers and refrigeration chain security.
• Nuclear Air Handling Units (CTA Nucléaires) Nuclear-grade air handling units and cooling systems designed for nuclear facilities requiring stringent safety and reliability standards, including synchrotron and laboratory cooling.
• Cooling Tower Rental Short and medium-term rental of cooling towers and adiabatic coolers (VAP, S Series, TOPAZ NEO) from 500 kW to 20 MW power range, 50-1,300 m3/h flow range. For temporary production increases, optimization projects, or during equipment breakdowns.
• Rehabilitation Services Complete renovation of concrete and steel cooling towers including water distribution replacement, drift eliminator updates, exchange surface renewal (X-STREAM system), and structural repairs. Extends equipment longevity by 15-20+ years.
• Expertise and Maintenance Contracts Technical expertise contracts with up to two annual inspections, preventive maintenance including disinfection, mechanical cleaning, chemical descaling, vibration checks, thermography, and legionella risk prevention services.
• Performance and Energy Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in annual electricity consumption documented at Groupe ADP airport installations after permanent magnet motor upgrade
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• DECSA SrlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDECSA Srl based in Voghera, Italy serves as both headquarters and production site for JACIR products in the Italian market. DECSA operates as an integral part of the COFINAIR GROUP manufacturing network.
• GOHL-KTK GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGOHL-KTK GmbH in Durmersheim, Germany serves as a new equipment production site for JACIR products, extending manufacturing capacity within the COFINAIR GROUP network.
• Azteq Environmental LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAzteq Environmental Ltd is the authorized British distributor for JACIR cooling towers and adiabatic equipment. Has facilitated deliveries to major UK clients including Canary Wharf business district, major food industry players, and data centers in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
• KLIMATEKNIKmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKLIMATEKNIK serves as local partner for JACIR in Turkey, specifically supporting metallurgy applications including iron and steel industry cooling installations.
• SOKRAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSOKRA is a partner based in Czech Republic that collaborated on pneumatic industry cooling tower replacement projects, facilitating JACIR equipment installation in the Czech market.
• WEGcoreTechnology or IntegrationWEG supplies permanent magnet motors and inverters used in JACIR's permanent magnet motor upgrade solutions for cooling towers. Partnership enables JACIR to offer IE5 efficiency motors with Ethernet protocol communication for GTC integration, documented achieving 50% energy consumption reduction at ADP airports.
• Friterm / TermokarmajorTechnology or IntegrationCoil manufacturers whose certified heat exchangers are used in TOPAZ NEO adiabatic coolers. Coils are certified by external European organizations for thermal efficiency.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EVAPCO: Global manufacturer of evaporative cooling, adiabatic cooling, and heat transfer products serving industrial and HVAC markets. Direct competitor across JACIR's open-circuit, closed-circuit, and adiabatic cooling tower product lines for process and HVAC cooling.
• Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC): World-leading manufacturer of evaporative cooling, adiabatic, and heat transfer equipment for HVAC, industrial, and refrigeration applications. Direct competitor to JACIR in open/closed cooling towers and adiabatic coolers, with overlapping nuclear/data center customer segments.
• SPX Cooling Technologies: Division of SPX Technologies specializing in evaporative cooling towers, adiabatic coolers, and air-cooled condensers. Direct competitor across the industrial and commercial cooling tower categories JACIR serves.
• Hamon: Belgium-headquartered industrial engineering firm with a strong Cooling Tower & Thermal Equipment portfolio serving power plants, heavy industry, and district cooling. Direct competitor in industrial cooling towers, especially for nuclear and large thermal power applications.
• ENEXIO: European manufacturer specializing in cooling tower technology, dry cooling, and heat exchangers for power generation and industrial process cooling. Direct peer in industrial cooling and heat rejection equipment JACIR manufactures.

Broad incumbents

• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC incumbent offering chillers, air-handling units, and thermal management systems including cooling-tower-adjacent equipment. Competes with JACIR's cooling towers and adiabatic offerings as part of a much broader commercial/industrial HVAC portfolio.
• Carrier Global: Global HVAC and refrigeration giant offering chillers, air-cooled condensers, and integrated cooling solutions. Overlaps with JACIR in commercial and industrial cooling, particularly for data center and process applications.
• Kelvion: European-based manufacturer of heat exchangers, plate heat exchangers, and cooling systems for industrial applications. Adjacent competitor to JACIR's closed-circuit/heat exchanger-based cooling towers and adiabatic systems.
• Alfa Laval: Global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling with a broad portfolio of plate heat exchangers and process cooling equipment used by similar industrial customers. Tangentially competes with JACIR's heat exchange components and process cooling offerings.

Regional players

• Paharpur Cooling Towers: India-based manufacturer of cooling towers serving power, industrial, and HVAC markets primarily across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Direct peer in industrial cooling tower manufacturing without significant European overlap with JACIR's core geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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