What Valent does

Valent is a U.S.-headquartered manufacturer of commercial HVAC equipment specializing in dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), value-added rooftop units (RTUs), and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs), founded in 2007 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greenheck Group out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its product portfolio spans the VX and VXE/VXC DOAS lines (3-100 tons of cooling, 500-29,200 cfm of airflow), the VR Series RTUs (VR-100 through VR-400), and ERW and ERC energy recovery ventilator families, supported by standard modulating components such as inverter scroll compressors, electronically commutated condenser motors, 16:1 turndown indirect gas furnaces, and full-width enthalpy wheels or static enthalpy cores. Factory differentiation is reinforced by a 400-point end-of-line inspection, an embedded Web UI on a Carel controller supporting BACnet, LonTalk, and Modbus, and a 2024 transition to R-454B low-GWP refrigerant.

The company's commercial model is project-based, quote-priced hardware sales configured per application and routed through a network of independent manufacturer representatives in the United States and Canada. Effective May 18, 2026, Trane (Trane Technologies, NYSE: TT) became the exclusive channel partner for Valent products across North America, materially changing the go-to-market footprint. Target end customers are engineers, mechanical contractors, and building owners specifying equipment for K-12 schools, healthcare facilities, laboratories, retail environments, and broader new construction and retrofit commercial projects where high outdoor air loads, indoor air quality, and energy-code compliance drive specification decisions. Valent reports thousands of installations and that more than half of recently manufactured equipment includes some form of energy recovery, but does not publicly disclose revenue, headcount outside a 101-250 band, or M&A activity, and operates without outside venture or private equity backing within the family-controlled Greenheck Group.

Name

Valent

Legal name

Valent

Website

https://valentair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Valent manufactures commercial HVAC equipment — dedicated outdoor air systems, rooftop units, and energy recovery ventilators — for engineers, contractors, and building owners across North America, selling through manufacturer representatives and, since May 2026, exclusively through Trane.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC 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)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Air Handling Units (AHUs) & Rooftop Units (RTUs) (IMADANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Filtration & Indoor Air Quality Components (Filters/UV/ERVs-HRVs) (IMADANAE), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC equipment
• Dedicated outdoor air systems
• Energy recovery ventilators
• Rooftop units
• Air handling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial HVAC Equipment Sales: Valent manufactures and sells commercial HVAC equipment including dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), rooftop units (RTUs), and energy recovery ventilators. Products are sold as configured units to commercial building contractors, engineers, and building owners. Revenue is generated through equipment sales with various configuration options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Valent designs, manufactures, and sells commercial HVAC equipment including dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), rooftop units (RTUs), and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs). Products are configured for high outdoor air applications with modulating components for simultaneous temperature, humidity, and ventilation control. The company sells primarily to building owners, engineers, and installing contractors through manufacturer representatives.

Product overview

Valent is a manufacturer of commercial HVAC equipment, specifically dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), value-added rooftop units (RTUs), and energy recovery products. The product portfolio centers on the VX Series DOAS units (3-100 tons, 500-29,200 cfm) which condition up to 100% outdoor air with configurable cooling, heating, and control options. The VR Series Rooftop Units (VR-100 through VR-400, 3-30 tons) serve mixed air applications with modulating components. Energy recovery offerings include ERW Series ventilators with enthalpy wheels (up to 85% effective) and ERC Series with enthalpy core heat exchangers (no moving parts, low maintenance). The VIVE is a compact indoor ERV designed for tight spaces. Products feature standard inverter scroll compressors, ultra-quiet EC condenser fans, high turndown furnaces (up to 16:1), embedded Web UI controls, and microchannel coil technology. Valent transitioned to R-454B refrigerant in 2024. As of May 2026, Trane became the exclusive channel partner for Valent products in the U.S. and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Valent VX Series Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems Packaged rooftop DOAS units designed to condition up to 100% outdoor air, providing cooling, heating, and dehumidification for high outdoor air loads. Configurable from 3-100 tons and 500-29,200 cfm with multiple heating, cooling, and control options. Targeted at engineers, contractors, and building owners for commercial new construction and retrofit projects.
• Valent VXE Series DOAS with Energy Recovery DOAS units with integral enthalpy wheel (VXE) or enthalpy core (VXC) energy recovery. Enthalpy wheel recovers up to 80% of return-air energy; enthalpy core offers low-maintenance operation with no moving parts and less than 1% EATR cross-contamination. For commercial buildings needing simultaneous conditioning and energy recovery.
• Valent VR Series Rooftop Units Packaged rooftop units for mixed air applications with modulating components for simultaneous humidity and temperature control. Includes VR-100 (3-5 tons), VR-200 (6.5-10 tons), VR-300 (10-17.5 tons), and VR-400 (17.5-30 tons). Targeted at retail, schools, and commercial buildings requiring comfort cooling with humidity control.
• Valent ERW Series Energy Recovery Ventilators Energy recovery ventilators with rotating polymer enthalpy wheels for sensible and latent energy recovery. Includes outdoor-rated ERW-E Series (300-6,000 cfm), ERW-M Series (150-900 cfm), and indoor ERW-I Series (375-2,500 cfm). Wheels slide out on tracks for easy maintenance.
• Valent ERC Series Energy Recovery Ventilators Energy recovery ventilators with enthalpy core heat exchangers offering low-maintenance operation with no moving parts. Provides effective sensible and latent recovery with low cross-contamination (less than 1% EATR). Suited for buildings prioritizing low-maintenance energy recovery.
• Valent VIVE Indoor Energy Recovery Ventilator Compact indoor ERV with modular construction for tight spaces such as mechanical rooms, basements, or attics. Features a 3-inch rotating polymer enthalpy wheel achieving up to 85% energy recovery effectiveness, 500-2,400 cfm airflow, fits through 30-inch doorways, and is available with electric preheat/post-heat up to 25 kW or hot water/chilled water options.
• Valent VR-100 Rooftop Unit Newest and smallest rooftop unit in the VR Series, delivering 3-5 tons packaged DX cooling and 500-2,000 cfm airflow. Features inverter scroll compressors, modulating indirect gas furnace (up to 175 mbh heating), double-wall injected foam construction, EC motor condenser fan, and direct drive supply and exhaust fans for VAV applications.
• Valent VX-412 DOAS Unit High-capacity DOAS unit delivering 8,000-29,200 cfm outdoor air, 50-100 tons packaged DX cooling using R-454B refrigerant, and 800-2,000 mbh indirect gas heat. Designed with a compact footprint to fit standard flatbeds for high-airflow commercial applications.
• Valent Air Source Heat Pump Heating Option All-electric air source heat pump heating option integrated into DOAS units, supporting decarbonization goals for buildings seeking to eliminate fossil fuel combustion for space heating and conditioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% energy recovery effectiveness with enthalpy wheels
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Trane (Trane Technologies, NYSE: TT)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2026Trane U.S. Inc. has entered into an exclusive supply agreement (effective May 18, 2026) under which Trane becomes the exclusive channel for Valent products in the United States and Canada. This partnership brings together Trane's market reach, application expertise, and service infrastructure with Valent's commercial HVAC equipment solutions. The agreement expands access to Valent's DOAS, value-added rooftop units (RTUs), and energy recovery products across North America.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AAON: AAON manufactures commercial HVAC equipment including dedicated outdoor air systems, rooftop units, and energy recovery ventilators with a comparable configurability and semi-custom build-to-order model. It is the most direct publicly traded analog to Valent's product portfolio and target customer base (engineers, contractors, building owners).
• Daikin Applied: Daikin Applied (a division of Daikin Industries) sells Rebel, Vision, and MAH dedicated outdoor air systems plus commercial RTUs with energy recovery options. Directly competes with Valent in the engineered-specification commercial segment, particularly in schools, healthcare, and large commercial new construction.
• Trane Technologies: Trane's Applied commercial HVAC business sells competing DOAS (e.g., IntelliPak, Series S) and rooftop units, and is now Valent's exclusive distribution channel — making it simultaneously a partner and a direct product competitor in DOAS/RTU specifications.
• Desert-Aire: Desert-Aire specializes exclusively in commercial dedicated outdoor air systems and dehumidification equipment, directly competing with Valent's VX and VXE DOAS lines. Their SD, SP, and Quest product families target the same engineer/contractor specification community.
• Mammoth Inc. Mammoth designs and manufactures commercial HVAC equipment including DOAS, packaged RTUs, and energy recovery ventilators. It is a direct competitor in the configurable commercial HVAC segment, particularly for schools, healthcare, and large retail projects.
• CaptiveAire: CaptiveAire manufactures commercial kitchen ventilation, but also offers DOAS and energy recovery solutions for commercial buildings. It overlaps with Valent's ventilation-focused product positioning and rep-driven sales motion in commercial new construction.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier (Commercial HVAC): Carrier's Commercial HVAC business offers competing DOAS, rooftop units, and air-handling equipment with broader global brand recognition, larger service network, and deeper specification relationships with engineers than Valent — making it a broad incumbent competitor in the same end markets.
• Johnson Controls (York): York by Johnson Controls supplies commercial applied DOAS, air handling units, and rooftop equipment with extensive service and controls integration. It competes with Valent in the engineer-led specification segment and offers a much broader controls and services portfolio.
• Loren Cook Company: Loren Cook manufactures commercial and industrial fans, blowers, and air-handling equipment that overlap with parts of Valent's ventilation portfolio. While broader in scope and not a pure DOAS competitor, it competes in similar specification channels for ventilation equipment.

Emerging players

• RenewAire: RenewAire focuses on energy recovery ventilators (ERVs and HRVs) for commercial and residential applications, overlapping directly with Valent's ERW and ERC series. It is a smaller, more focused competitor in the energy-recovery niche where Valent claims strong technology differentiation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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