Airpura

What Airpura does

Airpura Industries is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of premium air purification systems, founded in 2004 by Helder Pedro and headquartered in Laval, Quebec. The company designs and produces a four-tier hardware portfolio—400, 600, 700, and 900 Series—spanning compact residential units starting at $569.98 through to heavy industrial fume extractors priced up to $4,499.98, plus a Central Air product family that integrates with existing HVAC infrastructure. Its technical differentiation is built on multi-stage filtration combining up to 26 lbs of activated carbon, H14/U15 HEPA (99.9999% efficiency at 0.1 micron), UV-C germicidal lamps at 253nm, and the patented TitanClean photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) technology originally developed by NASA. Third-party validations from Rutgers (SARS-CoV-2 efficacy) and McGill University (nanoparticle filtration) are used as credibility assets in marketing.

The company's go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via a Shopify storefront on airpura.com, supplemented by a global distributor network of over 100 partners across the USA, Canada, Korea, and China, with stated expansion plans into Europe and Asia. Customer support is handled through a toll-free line and email, and Affirm financing ($19–$156/month) is offered on orders over $50 to mitigate the price barrier of premium hardware. Revenue mechanics rest on two streams: one-time hardware sales across residential and industrial SKUs, and a recurring replacement filter business ($309.98–$519.98) covering prefilter (12 months), carbon (24 months), HEPA (36 months), and UV lamp (18–24 months) replacement cycles. Customer segments span allergy and asthma sufferers, smoke/odor control (including wildfire protection), chemical and VOC abatement, mold/virus/bacteria control, pet owners, MCS sufferers, industrial/commercial users, and central HVAC retrofits—illustrating a multi-vertical specialization rather than a single-niche focus. Named institutional deployments include Harvard University, Dayton Children's Hospital, the Florida Department of Health, SoCalGas, and an Iceland hydroelectrical plant, positioning Airpura in clinical-grade and emergency-response use cases.

Name

Airpura

Legal name

Airpura Industries

Website

https://airpura.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airpura Industries, founded in 2004 in Laval, Quebec, is a privately held manufacturer of premium multi-stage air purifiers (400–900 series, $570–$4,500) using carbon, HEPA, UV-C, and patented TitanClean PCO technology, selling direct-to-consumer and through 100+ global distributors to residential, clinical, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Purifiers

NAICS

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

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Filtration & Indoor Air Quality Components (Filters/UV/ERVs-HRVs) (IMADANAE), Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF), HVAC Air Filtration & Air Purifier Installation (HSAOAIAC)

Keywords

• Air purification systems
• HEPA air filters
• Activated carbon filtration
• Indoor air quality
• Industrial fume extraction

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Purifier Sales: One-time sale of air purification units across four product series (400, 600, 700, 900) ranging from residential compact units to industrial fume extractors. Prices range from $569.98 to $4,499.98. Financing available through Affirm.
2. Replacement Filters: Recurring revenue from replacement filters including Tar Barrier (6 months), Prefilter (12 months), Carbon Filter (24 months), HEPA Filter (36 months), Super HEPA Filter, and UV Lamp (18-24 months). Filter replacement costs range from $309.98 to $519.98.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Airpura Industries manufactures and sells multi-stage air purification units combining activated carbon filtration, H14/U15 HEPA filtration, UV-C germicidal lamps, and patented TitanClean photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) technology. The company offers residential, commercial, and industrial-grade purifiers across four series (400, 600, 700, 900), plus central HVAC-integrated systems, replacement filters, and industrial fume extractors. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via airpura.com and through a global network of over 100 distributors.

Product overview

Airpura Industries manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of air purification systems organized into four product series: 400 Series (compact residential units for bedrooms, starting $569.98), 600 Series (full-size systems for homes/offices up to 2000 sqft, starting $849.98), 700 Series (high airflow units for larger homes up to 2500 sqft, starting $999.98), and 900 Series (professional/industrial units starting $3,199.98). Key product lines include specialized models for tobacco smoke (T700), germs/mold (UV714 with Super HEPA 99.99% efficiency), VOCs/chemicals (V414, C700 DLX), and everyday use (R600). The company also offers Central Air Systems that integrate with existing HVAC infrastructure (UV600-W, V600-W, C600-W, P600-W, R600-W, I600-W variants), industrial fume extractors (900, 900-MAX with Industrial Arm accessory), and replacement filter cartridges. Core filtration technologies include activated carbon blends (up to 26 lbs, 2-3 inch carbon bed), H14/U15 HEPA filtration (99.9999% at 0.1 micron), UV germicidal lamps (253nm), and proprietary TitanClean PCO technology developed with NASA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 400 Series Air Purifiers Compact residential air purifiers for bedrooms and smaller spaces, covering up to 1000 sqft with noise levels from 25dB to 54dB. Starting price $569.98.
• 600 Series Air Purifiers Full-size air purification systems for homes and offices, covering up to 2000 sqft with noise levels from 35dB to 61dB. Starting price $849.98.
• 700 Series Air Purifiers Quieter and high airflow units for larger homes, covering up to 2500 sqft with noise levels from 29dB to 62dB. Starting price $999.98.
• 900 Series Industrial Air Purifiers Professional and commercial purification systems designed for industrial use, including the 900-Industrial Fume Extractor ($3,199.98) and 900-MAX Heavy Industrial Fume Extractor ($4,499.98).
• T700 Tobacco Smoke Air Purifier Specialized air purifier designed for tobacco smoke removal, featuring activated carbon filtration and HEPA filtration. Starting price $1,199.98.
• UV714 Germs and Mold Super HEPA Air Purifier Super HEPA air purifier with 99.99% efficiency at 0.3 microns for germs and mold removal, featuring UV germicidal technology. Starting price $1,299.98.
• V414 VOCs and Chemicals Air Purifier Air purifier designed for VOCs and chemical removal, suitable for wildfire smoke protection. Starting price $669.98.
• C700 DLX Chemicals and Gas Abatement Plus Air Purifier Maximum chemical adsorption air purifier removing thousands of harmful airborne chemicals and gases. Starting price $1,249.98.
• R600 The Everyday Air Purifier Everyday air purifier for general home and office use, designed to eliminate a wide range of airborne chemicals and odors.
• Central Air System (UV600-W, V600-W, C600-W, P600-W, R600-W, I600-W) Central air filtration systems that integrate with existing HVAC systems to purify air throughout entire homes, offices, or schools. Features HEPA filtration (99.97% efficiency at 0.3 microns) and 18-lb carbon filter. Available in multiple variants: R600-W (general chemicals/odors), V600-W (VOCs), UV600-W (with germicidal UV lamp), P600-W (with TitanClean PCO technology), C600-W (maximum chemical adsorption), I600-W (allergens/asthma).
• 900-Industrial Fume Extractor Industrial-grade fume extraction system for professional and commercial use. Price $3,199.98.
• 900-MAX Heavy Industrial Fume Extractor Heavy-duty industrial fume extractor for demanding industrial environments. Price $4,499.98.
• Replacement Filters Genuine replacement filters for all Airpura series including prefilter (12 months), carbon filter (24 months), HEPA filter (36 months), UV lamp (18-24 months), Super HEPA filter, and Tar Barrier (6 months). Prices starting from $309.98.
• Industrial Arm Industrial extraction arm for fume capture and direction used with the 900 series industrial units. Price $199.98.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9999% particle removal at 0.1 micron with U15 HEPA
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Austin Air: US-based manufacturer of medical-grade air purifiers with large activated carbon beds and HEPA filtration; directly comparable to Airpura on product architecture (carbon + HEPA), target customers (MCS, allergy, military-grade buyers), and premium pricing positioning.
• Blueair: Premium air purifier brand owned by Unilever, offering HEPASilent technology for residential and commercial markets; directly comparable on HEPA-grade residential purifiers and overlapping distribution in North America and Europe, though with greater marketing scale and broader retail presence.
• Medify Air: US-based air purifier brand focused on medical-grade HEPA filtration for homes, offices, and healthcare settings; directly comparable on H13/H14 HEPA filtration, residential-to-commercial product ladder, and institutional customer targeting (dental, medical offices).
• IQ Air: Swiss premium air purifier manufacturer offering HEPA and hyperHEPA filtration across residential, commercial, and medical use cases; directly comparable to Airpura on target customer (allergy/asthma/medical-grade buyers), premium pricing, and emphasis on independently-tested filtration performance.
• Rabbit Air: US-based designer and manufacturer of premium HEPA air purifiers (MinusA2, A3) with activated carbon and customizable filters; directly comparable on premium residential positioning, multiple-stage filtration, and DTC-led distribution model.

Emerging players

• Levoit: Venture-backed DTC air purifier brand (Etekcity subsidiary) with rapidly growing share in residential IAQ; comparable as an emerging player competing on price-performance, Amazon-first distribution, and smart-app integration - areas where Airpura currently has limited presence.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Global conglomerate with a large consumer and commercial air purifier portfolio under the Honeywell Home brand; comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping HEPA product lines, far larger retail distribution, and substantially greater marketing and R&D budget than Airpura.
• Dyson: Premium home technology brand with connected air purifiers (Purifier Cool/Heat/Humidify lines) featuring HEPA H13 and app/smart-home integration; comparable as a broad incumbent in premium IAQ with stronger brand, connected-product features, and global retail presence than Airpura.
• Coway: South Korean home appliance leader with a substantial air purifier line (Icon, Storm, Airmega); comparable as a broad incumbent in residential IAQ with strong distribution in Korea and Asia, overlapping with Airpura's Korean distributor presence but at mass-market price points.
• Sharp Home Electronics: Consumer electronics brand with Plasmacluster ion-based air purifiers sold globally; comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping residential and commercial IAQ offerings, well-established international distribution, and broader product portfolio than Airpura.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Airpura
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• Facebookfacebook.com/airpura
• Instagraminstagram.com/airpura_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/airpura-industries-inc

Compliance1 record

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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