American Coolair Corporation

What American Coolair Corporation does

American Coolair Corporation is a Jacksonville, Florida-based manufacturer of ventilation fans and evaporative cooling systems, founded in 1928 and currently operated by the fourth generation of the Graves family. The company designs and builds axial, centrifugal, mixed flow, tube axial, vane axial, high-temperature, and power roof ventilator technologies, alongside evaporative cooling systems, shutters, dampers, and mounting accessories. Its product portfolio is split between an agricultural line serving poultry, dairy, swine, and greenhouse operators (NBC, NBF, NCF, NEF, FGBC, FGXM, FM, AL, PTF, MCF series) and a commercial/industrial line serving building exhaust, kitchen ventilation, warehouse cooling, and emergency smoke evacuation (JBC, MXF, MXFD, VAD, PBHX, JBSMO, CRDA, CUDA). Proprietary elements include a static shaft design extending bearing life 5x over conventional fans, electrically commutated Energy Saver motors providing 40-80% energy savings, an AMCA-accredited on-site laboratory, and BESS Lab certification at the University of Illinois for agricultural models.

The company generates revenue through hardware sales of manufactured ventilation equipment. Products are sold via three channels: an extensive network of 101+ independent manufacturer representatives covering all 50 US states, dedicated internal sales divisions for the Agriculture, Farm, and Commercial/Industrial segments, and a FanSelect customer self-service portal for product configuration. International distribution reaches Canada, Egypt, Lebanon, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, and the UAE. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through sales representatives and the portal.

All manufacturing is performed at a 210,000 sq ft vertically integrated facility in Jacksonville, where the company handles die casting, machining, and assembly from raw steel sheet, steel coil, and aluminum ingot. American Coolair is a private, family-owned corporation with no external institutional investors and no public financial disclosures. Headcount is estimated in the 101-250 range, and the company has maintained continuous Graves family ownership across four generations.

Name

American Coolair Corporation

Legal name

American Coolair Corporation

Website

https://coolair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

American Coolair Corporation designs and manufactures ventilation fans and evaporative cooling systems for agricultural (poultry, dairy, swine, greenhouse, golf) and commercial/industrial customers. Products are produced at a 210,000 sq ft Jacksonville, FL facility and sold through 101+ manufacturer representatives across the US and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fan and Ventilation Equipment Sales: American Coolair generates revenue through the sale of manufactured ventilation fans and cooling systems. Products include agricultural fans, commercial/industrial fans, power roof ventilators, and accessories. Sales occur through manufacturers' representatives, dealers, and direct relationships with end customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

American Coolair Corporation designs and manufactures ventilation fans and evaporative cooling systems for agricultural, commercial, and industrial applications. Its product portfolio spans belt-drive and direct-drive axial, centrifugal, mixed flow, tube axial, vane axial, fiberglass, and power roof ventilator fans, with Energy Saver motor options. All products are produced in-house at the company's 210,000 sq ft Jacksonville, Florida manufacturing complex, supported by an AMCA-accredited internal laboratory.

Product overview

American Coolair Corporation manufactures ventilation and cooling systems for agricultural, commercial, and industrial applications. The product portfolio consists of two main lines: Agricultural Fans (NBC, NBF, NCF, NEF belt drive fans; FGBC and FGXM fiberglass fans; FM stir fans; AL and PTF power roof ventilators; and evaporative cooling systems including PVC pads and Brown Out Kits) and Commercial/Industrial Fans (JBC/JBH upblast axial PRVs, MXF/MXFD mixed flow fans, VAD vane axial fans, PBHX hooded power roof ventilators, and centrifugal fans including CRDA, CUDA models). Products feature proprietary technologies like the static shaft design for extended bearing life, Energy Saver electrically commutated motors for energy efficiency, and AMCA-accredited testing. The company operates from a 210,000 sq ft facility in Jacksonville, FL and distributes through a network of manufacturers' representatives across the USA and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NBC Series Belt Drive Fans Belt drive agricultural fans with all-galvanized steel construction, cast aluminum airfoil blades, and proprietary static shaft design for extended bearing life; available in 54-inch models for poultry, dairy, and swine buildings.
• NBF Series Belt Drive Fans Heavy-gauge galvanized belt drive fans with industry-largest bearings, available in 48 and 60-inch sizes for agricultural buildings including slope wall housing configurations.
• NCF Series Fans (including GreensKeeper) 52-inch belt drive fans, including the GreensKeeper model for golf course applications featuring green housing and guards designed to blend into golf course surroundings.
• NEF Series Fans 54-inch fans for large-volume ventilation needs in poultry farm buildings, producing up to 10% more airflow than smaller versions and pushing air more than 30 cubic feet per watt.
• FGBC Fiberglass Fans Fiberglass belt drive fans with polyester housing and HDPE plastic cone with UV stabilizer, including the FGBC54 Damper Door variant with magnetically sealing doors.
• FGXM Exterior Mount Fans Exterior mount fans (FGXM54 and FGXM36) that mount directly on farm buildings, eliminating the need for fan housing; feature reinforced fiberglass panel with UV gel coat and epoxy coated galvanized structural uprights.
• FM Stir Fans High-velocity direct drive stir fans for spot cooling, manure drying, and air mixing in farm houses; available in FM18 (18-inch) and FM24 (24-inch) sizes with galvanized or epoxy-coated construction.
• MCF Multi-Coil Fans Belt drive fans for agricultural ventilation featuring heavy-gauge construction and robust drive system for demanding agricultural environments.
• AL Power Roof Ventilators Agricultural power roof ventilators with hot dip galvanized, high-velocity 36-inch tube-axial design; used in greenhouses and for in-house loading applications.
• PTF Power Tube Fans 30-inch power tube fans that create positive pressure in greenhouses to keep bugs away from plants, used with evaporative cooling systems to optimize the greenhouse environment.
• Evaporative Cooling Systems Complete evaporative cooling solutions including DoubleStack PVC Systems, standard PVC Systems, and Brown Out Kits with Dandy Light Traps for light control.
• JBC Upblast Axial PRV Low profile upblast power roof ventilator with cast aluminum adjustable pitch airfoil blade and hub, designed for proven reliability and efficient operation in commercial and industrial applications.
• MXF Mixed Flow Fans Belt drive mixed flow fans combining high volume flow of axial fans with pressure capabilities of centrifugal fans; housing and wheel coated with epoxy for chemical resistance.
• MXFD Direct Drive Mixed Flow Fans Direct drive mixed flow fans available in 18-43 inch models, combining axial and centrifugal capabilities and operating in contaminated air; compatible with VFD for variable speed control.
• VAD Vane Axial Fans Vane axial fans for commercial and industrial applications available in 12-48 inch models with airflow range of 955 to 36,396 CFM, featuring rolled steel casing with epoxy paint and cast aluminum rotor.
• PBHX Hooded Power Roof Ventilators 48-60 inch hooded belt drive power roof ventilators moving 21,000 to 45,500 CFM, featuring galvanized steel hood, reinforced die-formed steel propeller blades, and L10 life exceeding 300,000 hours; UL 705 rated.
• JBSMO High Temperature Fans High temperature U.L. 793 rated upblast fans for emergency heat and smoke ventilation, tested to withstand 500°F for 4 hours and 1,000°F for 20 minutes.
• Energy Saver Motors Electrically commutated (brushless DC) motors allowing precise control of air movement systems; available in 1/4 HP, 1/2 HP, and 1 HP and providing up to 80% savings over PSC motors at 50% speed.
• CRDA Direct Drive Centrifugal PRV Direct drive domed centrifugal power roof ventilators powered by Energy Saver motors, part of the Energy Saver motor line for commercial applications.
• CUDA Direct Drive Upblast Centrifugal PRV Direct drive upblast centrifugal power roof ventilators with Energy Saver motor option, designed for efficient exhaust ventilation.
• Shutters and Dampers Various shutters including FES (Fiberglass Shutter), FS (galvanized shutters), LRW/LRWE (motorized shutters), and PVCA (PVC shutters); also includes backdraft dampers and discharge dampers.
• Roof Curbs and Wall Housings Complete line of roof curbs, wall housings, and mounting flanges for fan installation, including discharge hoods and intake hoods.
• Motor-Outside Kits Motor-Outside Kit (JBCMO) that mounts motor outside airstream for easier maintenance access, protected by weather-tight cover with adjustable swivel motor bracket.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bearing life extended 5x over conventional turning shaft fans through static shaft design
• +6 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Air SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2015American Coolair collaborated with Air Solutions to manufacture the In-House Loading Fan, a specialty product that reduces heat stress on birds during loading and transport. Air Solutions designed and built the frame and engine for the portable fan, which uses American Coolair's 36-inch Tube-Axial Fan. Users have reported an 85% decrease in bird loss while catching.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New York Blower Company: Established manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers serving commercial, industrial, and process ventilation markets. Comparable product range including axial, centrifugal, and high-temperature fans.
• Greenheck Group: Largest U.S. manufacturer of commercial and industrial ventilation equipment including fans, dampers, louvers, and kitchen ventilation systems. Closely comparable product portfolio across American Coolair's commercial/industrial segment and overlapping agricultural ventilation market.
• Loren Cook Company: Major U.S. manufacturer of centrifugal and axial fans, power roof ventilators, and laboratory exhaust systems. Direct competitor in commercial/industrial ventilation with comparable UL-listed and AMCA-certified products.
• Cincinnati Fan & Ventilator Co. Manufacturer of industrial and commercial fans, blowers, and ventilation equipment. Comparable mid-market positioning with overlapping centrifugal and axial fan offerings.
• Aerovent: U.S. manufacturer of industrial and commercial ventilation fans serving HVAC, process, and agricultural markets. Closely comparable product range in axial and centrifugal fans.
• Multi-Wing America: Manufacturer of axial fan impellers and ventilation fans for agricultural, industrial, and commercial applications. Direct competitor in agricultural and commercial ventilation segments.
• Continental Fan Manufacturing: Manufacturer of inline, duct, and centrifugal fans for commercial, industrial, and residential ventilation. Comparable in ducted/mixed-flow fan technology and commercial applications.

Emerging players

• Big Ass Fans: Designer and manufacturer of large overhead and HVLS fans for industrial, commercial, and agricultural spaces. Comparable agricultural and industrial customer overlap but differentiated product format (HVLS).
• Hunter Industrial: Manufacturer of HVLS industrial fans targeting warehouses and agricultural buildings. Overlaps in agricultural and commercial/industrial customer base with differentiated product format.

Broad incumbents

• ACME Engineering & Manufacturing (Mammoth Inc.): Broader HVAC and ventilation equipment manufacturer offering fans as part of wider air-handling portfolio. Comparable commercial/industrial ventilation with broader systems-level offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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