What France Air does

France Air is a French designer and distributor of air treatment, ventilation, heating, and sanitary hot water systems, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Airvance Group. Founded approximately in 1964 and headquartered in Beynost (Ain), the company employs between 501 and 1,000 people and distributes more than 3,200 stocked products through a hybrid B2B model combining an Espace Pro online platform, a direct field sales force, and a network of 15 physical Comptoir de l'Air counters across France, supplemented by an Air Express 24-hour delivery service and a Comptoir Express 24-hour pickup service. The product portfolio spans mechanical ventilation (VMC), air diffusion (square, circular, linear, swirl, displacement diffusers), filtration and indoor air quality (IAQ) systems, air handling units (CTAs) with heat recovery, heating and air conditioning, ductwork and acoustics, professional kitchen extraction with fire safety, industrial ventilation including ATEX-certified equipment, and smoke extraction and fire protection systems, with proprietary named brands such as MODULAB\u00ae, S\u00e9curFlow, Cassiop\u00e9e\u00ae, Biovax, KHEOPS, H\u00e9lipac ATEX, Vertigo 2, and Perlys Design.

The company operates across five end-market verticals: tertiary/commercial buildings, professional kitchens, residential, industrial, and healthcare/hospital. Healthcare and industrial applications represent the highest technical barriers, with products certified to NF S 90-351 hospital hygiene standards, ISO 5/7/8 cleanroom classifications, EN 1822 HEPA/ULPA filtration, ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU for explosive atmospheres, and ISO 16890 air filter testing. Notable installed-base outcomes include over 1,000 operating rooms treated with the S\u00e9curFlow unidirectional airflow system and Vertigo 2's reported 60% CO2 reduction in professional kitchens.

France Air generates revenue primarily through hardware and systems sales to building professionals (installers, engineers, architects, contractors), supported by professional services revenue from installation, commissioning, and after-sales support performed by certified providers, and ancillary service revenue from premium Air Express delivery fees. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with individual pricing accessible to registered professional accounts. Geographic operations span France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco, Switzerland, Portugal, and Romania via dedicated subsidiaries (France Air Portugal, France Air HVAC Suisse, France Air Roumanie) and an export division.

Name

France Air

Legal name

FRANCE AIR SAS

Website

https://france-air.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

France Air is a French designer and distributor of air treatment, ventilation, heating, and sanitary hot water systems, serving building professionals across healthcare, industrial, tertiary, residential, and professional kitchen verticals through 15 retail counters, a B2B online platform, and international subsidiaries as part of the Airvance Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Equipment and Air Treatment Systems

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB), Ventilation & Smoke Control Systems (Smoke Exhaust/Pressurization) (IMADANAI), Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF)

Keywords

• HVAC systems
• Air treatment equipment
• Ventilation products
• Indoor air quality
• Smoke extraction systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Beynost

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Equipment and Systems Sales: France Air generates revenue through the design and distribution of air treatment systems, ventilation, heating, and hot water sanitary products sold to building professionals. Products are sold via direct sales teams, the Espace Pro B2B online platform, and 15 physical Comptoir counters across France.
2. Professional Services (Pose et mise en service): Installation, commissioning, and after-sales services offered to customers, performed by certified service providers.
3. Air Express Delivery Service: Premium 24-hour delivery service (Air Express) and 24-hour pickup service (Comptoir Express) for urgent orders, generating delivery fee revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

France Air designs and distributes air treatment systems, ventilation, heating, and sanitary hot water solutions for building professionals. The company supplies an integrated product portfolio covering diffusion, filtration, mechanical ventilation, air handling units, fire protection, and smoke extraction across tertiary, healthcare, industrial, professional kitchen, and residential verticals, supported by installation, commissioning, and after-sales services.

Product overview

France Air is a French designer and distributor of air treatment, ventilation, heating, and sanitary hot water systems with 60 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into major product categories: VMC (mechanical ventilation) systems, air diffusion products, filtration and indoor air quality solutions, air handling units (CTAs), heating and air conditioning, ductwork and acoustics, tertiary and industrial ventilation, professional kitchen ventilation, and fire protection/smoke extraction systems. Key named products include MODULAB® (modular FFU), Cassiopée®/Méditab 2® (ventilating ceilings), Diffuse Box® 3, CompaClean®, Breva®, and SécurFlow for healthcare applications; Hélipac ATEX, Ibiza ATEX, LDI/LDI Réactil®, Vertigo 2, and Perlys Design for industrial applications; and various filtering ceilings and air handling units. The company operates through its Espace Pro platform offering product selection tools, CAD/BIM libraries, selection software (AirgiVMC), and aeraulic calculators. Services include Air Express (24h delivery), Comptoir Express (24h pickup), France Air Connect (air quality monitoring), after-sales support, and installation/commissioning services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MODULAB: Modular fan filter units (FFU) for environments requiring controlled dust levels
• France Air Connect
• France Air Pur
• CL'Air
• Air Express
• Comptoir Express
• Breva
• Diffuse Box
• CompaClean
• Cassiopee
• Biovax
• Vertigo 2
• Hélipac Atex
• LDI
• Perlys Design
• Elfea

Products and services

• VMC Mechanical Ventilation Systems Mechanical ventilation systems for residential and commercial buildings including single-flow and double-flow units with ECM and AC motors and auto- or hygro-regulated flow options, sold to building professionals.
• Air Diffusers
• Filtration and Indoor Air Quality Solutions
• Air Handling Units (CTAs)
• Heating and Air Conditioning
• Ductwork and Acoustic Solutions
• Tertiary Ventilation
• Industrial Ventilation
• Professional Kitchen Ventilation
• Fire Protection and Smoke Extraction
• MODULAB Modular Fan Filter Unit Modular Fan Filter Unit combining ventilation and very high efficiency filtration for controlled clean air flow in dust-controlled environments, designed for tertiary renovation projects with space constraints.
• SécurFlow Unidirectional Airflow System Unidirectional airflow system for operating rooms, recognized as a reference for air quality with over 1,000 operating rooms treated, compliant with NF S 90-351 hospital hygiene standards.
• Vertigo 2 Energy Recovery System Cyclonic air/water static energy recovery system for professional kitchens achieving over 70% heat exchanger efficiency, up to 50% reduction in domestic hot water energy consumption, and up to 60% CO2 emission reduction.
• Héliapac ATEX Helical Fan Helical fan for explosive atmospheres (ATEX zone 1 and 2) up to 22,000 m3/h, certified CE Ex II2G (IIB T4) or CE Ex II2G (IIC T4), with 3D aerodynamic blade profile for battery charging rooms and industrial extraction.
• Cassiopée/Méditab 2 Ventilating-Diffusing Ceiling Monobloc ventilo-diffusing ceiling for high-recycling air flow operating rooms, combining ventilation and very high efficiency filtration for ISO 7 (Risk 3) and ISO 8 (Risk 2) healthcare environments.
• France Air Connect Air Quality Monitoring Connected solution of air quality measurement devices enabling monitoring of indoor air quality parameters across building zones.
• Air Express 24-Hour Delivery Service Premium next-day delivery service (24h) for in-stock Air Express labeled products across mainland France, with free delivery for orders over €150.
• Comptoir Express 24-Hour Pickup Service 24-hour order pickup service from selected France Air counters across France, available the next business day from 3pm.
• Installation and Commissioning Services Expert support throughout project implementation including installation and system commissioning by certified technicians for installed France Air equipment.
• After-Sales Services Technical team support for customer assistance, maintenance, and troubleshooting of installed France Air equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vertigo 2 cyclonic recovery system achieves over 70% heat exchanger efficiency, up to 50% reduction in domestic hot water energy consumption, and up to 60% CO2 emission reduction in professional kitchens
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Airvance GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirvance Group is the parent company of France Air. France Air is described as 'Le groupe Airvance' on its website. The group encompasses France Air, France Air Export, France Air Portugal, and other subsidiaries operating in air treatment and ventilation across European markets.
• France Air PortugalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional subsidiary of the Airvance Group serving the Portuguese market with France Air products and solutions.
• France Air ExportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExport division of the Airvance Group serving international markets outside France and Portugal.
• EcosystemminorOthersEcosystem is the approved eco-organization for the collection and recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in France. France Air transfers its producer obligations to Ecosystem for household and professional WEEE corresponding to the equipment categories it commercializes, in compliance with French environmental regulations (Code de l'Environnement, ADEME registration).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Atlantic Group: Major French heating, cooling, and ventilation group serving residential and commercial markets. Overlaps with France Air on fan coils, heat pumps, radiators, and indoor air quality but spans a far broader portfolio including major household appliances.
• Daikin Applied/Europe: Global Japanese HVAC OEM with substantial European installed base in chillers, air handling, and refrigeration. Competitor in CTAs, refrigeration, and commercial HVAC, though broader and more OEM-focused than France Air's designer-distributor model.
• FläktGroup: European HVAC critical-mission specialist (York-based heritage) supplying air handling, smoke control, and fan solutions to large commercial and industrial sites. Overlaps with France Air on smoke extraction, CTAs, and industrial ventilation for demanding environments.

Direct peers

• TROX GmbH: German global leader in air distribution components (diffusers, dampers, fire/smoke dampers, air handling units). Strongly overlaps with France Air's core diffusion, regulation, and CTAs categories across European commercial projects.
• Belimo: Swiss global leader in HVAC field devices (dampers, valves, sensors, actuators). Addresses the controls/dampers slice of France Air's portfolio, with strong overlapping customers among European installers and OEMs.
• Systemair: Swedish-listed European HVAC manufacturer of fans, air handling units, and ventilation equipment with broad geographic reach. Overlaps with France Air on industrial/tertiary ventilation fans, CTAs, and ATEX-style industrial extraction products.
• Swegon Group: Swedish manufacturer of ventilation, air handling, and indoor climate solutions for commercial buildings across Europe. Comparable energy-recovery, diffusion, and demand-controlled ventilation product set targeting installers and engineers.
• Vents (Ventilation Systems): Eastern-European-based ventilation equipment manufacturer producing fans, air handling units, and ducting for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Comparable diffuser, fan-coil, and industrial exhaust lineup to France Air.
• Zehnder Group: Swiss-headquartered ventilation, heating, and indoor climate specialist selling ventilation units, heat exchangers, and air distribution into European residential and commercial markets. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base to France Air.
• Aldes: Aldes is a French designer and manufacturer of ventilation, air treatment, and heat-recovery systems with a comparable B2B go-to-market targeting building professionals. Strong overlap with France Air on whole-house/tertiary ventilation, heat recovery, and indoor air quality propositions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/franceairhvac

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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