What Bevent Rasch does

Bevent Rasch AB is a Swedish manufacturer of ventilation and fire-protection products, founded in 1930 and headquartered in Borås, operating as a subsidiary of the family-owned Hydria Group. The company's catalogue spans two broad divisions: fire and smoke protection (CE-marked EI- and E-class dampers, the OPTIMUS circular and BSK rectangular series, backdraft and pressure-relief dampers, smoke detectors, and three generations of monitoring systems—FENIX, MRB, and the newer SIOX platform); and general ventilation (roof hoods, sound absorbers, grilles, VAV/CAV flow measurement valves, duct details, air units, and kitchen hoods). All manufacturing is performed in Sweden via sister company Rasch in Motala, and the company sells direct in Sweden (Borås, Stockholm, Malmö, Örnsköldsvik) and through dealer/reseller networks into Germany, Finland, Norway, the UK, and Ireland.

The business model is hardware-centric B2B sales: revenue is generated through quote-based pricing (30-day offer validity), ex-works delivery (fritt fabrik), and 30-day payment terms across multi-year construction contracts under AB04/ABT06 frameworks. Differentiation rests on P-marked compliance with Swedish BBR building regulations and SS-EN 15650 European standards, a 5-year warranty that exceeds industry norms, proprietary engineering (Protec surface coating, Magnelis ZM 120 for outdoor products), and workflow integration via the proprietary Dimensio sizing tool and MagiCAD libraries. Reported annual turnover is approximately 200 million SEK (~$19M USD) with 95 employees; the broader Hydria Group employs ~170. Customer concentration is diffuse across construction, ventilation contractors, and consultant/specifier channels servicing offices, schools, hospitals, laboratories, industrial sites, and residential projects.

Name

Bevent Rasch

Legal name

Bevent Rasch AB

Website

https://bevent-rasch.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bevent Rasch is a Swedish manufacturer of ventilation and fire-protection products—fire dampers, smoke dampers, monitoring systems, roof hoods, and silencers—producing in Motala and serving construction projects in Sweden, Germany, Finland, Norway, the UK, and Ireland via direct sales and dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ventilation Products (HVAC Components)

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation & Smoke Control Systems (Smoke Exhaust/Pressurization) (IMADANAI), Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (Hoods/Make-Up Air/Grease Duct) (IMADANAJ)

Keywords

• Ventilation products
• Fire dampers
• Smoke dampers
• Roof hoods
• Sound absorbers

Headquarters

HQ city

Borås

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ventilation Products Sales: Bevent Rasch develops, manufactures, markets, and sells energy-efficient ventilation products including fire protection products, silencers, roof hoods, grilles, VAV/CAV dampers, duct details, and air units. Revenue is generated through direct sales and distributor networks. Products are Swedish-made and sold primarily in Sweden with export to Germany, Finland, Norway, UK, and Ireland.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Bevent Rasch develops, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive range of Swedish-made ventilation products for the building and HVAC industry. The portfolio spans two main divisions: fire protection products (fire/fire-gas dampers, smoke dampers, pressure relief dampers, smoke detectors, and monitoring systems) and general ventilation components (roof hoods, silencers/sound absorbers, grilles, VAV/CAV dampers, duct details, air handling units, and kitchen exhaust hoods). Manufacturing is performed at the Rasch facility in Motala, Sweden, with sales and support handled from offices in Borås, Stockholm, Malmö, Örnsköldsvik, and Oslo.

Product overview

Bevent Rasch is a leading Swedish manufacturer of ventilation products with a comprehensive portfolio organized into two main divisions: fire protection systems (brandskydd) and general ventilation products. The fire protection division includes CE-marked fire/smoke dampers (EI and E-classified), backdraft dampers, pressure relief dampers, smoke detectors, and three generations of monitoring systems (FENIX, MRB, and the new SIOX platform). The OPTIMUS series represents their flagship circular fire damper line. The general ventilation division encompasses roof hoods (takhuvar), sound absorbers (ljuddämpare), grilles, VAV/CAV/flow measurement dampers, duct details, air handling units, and kitchen exhaust hoods. All products are manufactured in Sweden with facilities in Motala, and the company offers proprietary dimensioning software (Dimensio) and MagiCAD integration for BIM workflows. Bevent Rasch transitioned to the SIOX monitoring system platform and provides EPD environmental declarations for certain product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OPTIMUS60 Circular CE-marked fire/smoke damper in fire class EI60S with factory-mounted safety actuator, low weight, and simple installation.
• DELTA-KH Combination hood for combined outdoor and exhaust air, designed for comfort and industrial installations.
• LFIK Sound Absorber Rectangular sound absorber for attenuation of fan noise in ventilation ducts, meeting Swedish building regulation requirements for cleanability, fiber safety, emissions, and microorganisms.
• OPTIMUS Series (Fire/Fire-Gas Dampers) Complete product line of circular and rectangular fire/smoke dampers including OPTIMUS60, OPTIMUS60R, OPTIMUS60-VAP, OPTIMUS90, OPTIMUS90R, OPTIMUS120, and corresponding BSK6/BSK9/BSKC6 variants for preventing fire and smoke spread through ventilation systems.
• FENIX Monitoring System Monitoring systems for fire dampers including FENIX2 (up to 2 dampers), FENIX4 (up to 16 dampers), FENIX+ expansion unit, and FENIX 0-10V for local control.
• MRB Monitoring System Monitoring system family including RCDU2 (2 dampers), RCBK4 (4 dampers), RCMU8 (8 dampers), RCMM minimaster, and RCRS for controlling and monitoring fire and smoke dampers. Supports Modbus RTU connectivity.
• SIOX Monitoring System New generation monitoring system with SX:ACCESS central unit (up to 200 modules/400 dampers across up to 99 fire cells), SX:UNO Option 109 damper module, and SX:ECHO bus amplifier.
• Roof Hoods (Takhuvar) Complete range of roof hoods including exhaust/outdoor air hoods, exhaust hoods, combination hoods, outdoor air hoods, villa hoods, wall hoods, and roof penetrations. Manufactured in Sweden at the Motala facility, with Magnelis ZM 120 standard for outdoor products.
• Grilles (Galler) Ventilation grilles for air distribution in buildings, including CALIGO grilles integrated into DELTA-CK and DELTA-CU roof hood products. EPD environmental declaration now available.
• VAV, CAV & Flow Measurement Dampers Variable Air Volume (VAV), Constant Air Volume (CAV), and flow measurement dampers for controlled ventilation and airflow management.
• Dampers & Measurement Dampers (Spjäll & Mätspjäll) Shut-off dampers and measurement dampers for ventilation systems, including pressure relief dampers (RAEC circular and RAER rectangular) and backdraft dampers (Brandbacksspjäll).
• Duct Details (Kanaldetaljer) Duct details and accessories for ventilation installations, including duct transitions with Protec interior surface coating as standard.
• Air Terminal Devices (Luftdon) Air handling units and terminal devices for ventilation air distribution.
• Kitchen Exhaust Hoods (Kökskåpor) Kitchen exhaust hoods for commercial and industrial kitchen ventilation applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year warranty on all products, valid under AB04 and ABT06 construction contracts
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hydria GroupcoreOthersBevent Rasch is a subsidiary of Hydria Group, a Swedish environmental conglomerate with companies in ventilation, water, forestry, IT, and advertising. The group was formed in 1994 and has approximately 170 employees. Bevent Rasch is a wholly owned subsidiary operating under the parent company's umbrella.
• Rasch (sister company in Motala)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment and manufacturing of Bevent Rasch products is handled by sister company Rasch in Motala. This facility houses a modern machine park with the latest technology and extensive knowledge of ventilation product manufacturing.
• RISE - Research Institutes of SwedencoreTechnology or IntegrationRISE is the certification and testing body for Bevent Rasch's P-marking certification of fire dampers. RISE performs type testing and reviews manufacturing control, and issues certificates. Bevent Rasch also uses RISE for product testing.
• Svensk VentilationminorOthersBevent Rasch participates in Svensk Ventilation, which has a working group focused on industry-related fire issues. This group has produced 'Practical Solutions – Fire Protection – Ventilation 2014' guidance document.
• Beventi (note: separate entity)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA November 2025 news article reports that Beventi and INKfluence formed a partnership to support direct sales for special editions. This appears to be a different entity from Bevent Rasch, though similar naming. Note: This source references 'Beventi' which may be a related or separate company.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Swegon: Swedish-headquartered manufacturer of ventilation products (air handling units, dampers, diffusers, sound attenuators). Most direct Nordic competitor to Bevent Rasch with overlapping product categories and similar specification-driven B2B channel.
• Lindab: Swedish building products group with a Ventilation division offering ductwork, dampers, and air distribution components across the Nordics and Europe. Closely comparable in product mix, Swedish manufacturing heritage, and contractor channel.
• Systemair: Swedish-listed ventilation manufacturer (fans, air handling units, duct accessories) with a pan-European footprint. Directly comparable as a Nordic-rooted ventilation specialist competing for similar specification and project business.
• FläktGroup: European-headquartered HVAC and ventilation manufacturer with strong presence in Nordic and DACH markets. Comparable product scope (fans, air handling, fire/smoke dampers) and channel (B2B specifiers and contractors).
• Halton Group: Finnish indoor environment specialist offering ventilation, kitchen ventilation (hoods), and fire safety solutions. Direct competitor in Nordic commercial kitchen hoods and ventilation fire protection.
• TROX: German global market leader in ventilation components including fire/smoke dampers, VAV/CAV units, and silencers. Overlaps heavily with Bevent Rasch's fire-protection and air-distribution product lines across Europe.
• Aldes: French ventilation and indoor air quality group with products in fire dampers, ducting, VAV, and air handling. Comparable European footprint and product mix, though concentrated in French and southern European markets.
• Novenco Building & Industry: Danish ventilation and smoke control specialist offering fans, dampers, and smoke exhaust systems. Comparable in Nordic fire/smoke ventilation scope, particularly for smoke exhaust pressurization and stairwell solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Greenheck Group: US-headquartered broad HVAC equipment manufacturer with extensive fire/smoke damper, fan, and louver lines. Comparable product categories, but much larger scale and predominantly North American distribution; useful as a scale benchmark.

Emerging players

• Rf-Technologies: Belgian specialist in fire and smoke dampers and complementary fire ventilation accessories. Directly comparable niche positioning in European fire-protection dampers, smaller scale than Bevent Rasch's Swedish base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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