Comefri S.p.A.
Comefri S.p.A. is a privately-held Italian industrial fan manufacturer (founded 1972) producing centrifugal and axial fans through seven global subsidiaries, serving HVAC, marine, pharmaceutical, automotive and industrial process customers in 30+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1972
- HeadquartersHopkinsville, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Comefri S.p.A. does
Comefri S.p.A. is an Italian privately-held industrial fan manufacturer founded in 1972 in Friuli Venezia Giulia, North-Eastern Italy, operating under the legal name CO.ME.FRI. S.p.A. with registered share capital of €1,404,000. The company designs and manufactures centrifugal fans (DIDW, SISW and plenum plug fan configurations) and axial fans across more than 20 product series, ranging from light-duty commercial HVAC fans to ultra-high-pressure industrial models (V Series up to 22,000 Pa and 600 kW). Its product portfolio includes patented aerodynamic technology (Forefinger® inlet-cone device) and a fourth-generation digital toolchain (Aeolus4Next selection software and BlackBox4 calculation engine DLL), with all products tested in its own AMCA-accredited laboratory.
The group operates through seven wholly-owned subsidiaries on three continents — Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, China and Turkey — supplemented by regional distributors serving 30+ countries, primarily in HVAC, marine & offshore, pharmaceutical, automotive, food & beverage, and industrial process applications. Revenue is generated through project-based hardware sales of custom-engineered fans, augmented by licensing of the BlackBox calculation engine and supporting engineering services; pricing is quotation-based and not publicly listed.
Comefri holds ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certifications, was the first Italian company in its sector to obtain BSI quality certification (1987), and carries AMCA and ATEX product certifications across most series as well as DNV/ABS marine certifications. Customer logos span Fincantieri (70+ vessels since 1999), Petronas, offshore North Sea gas and wind operators, a European automotive gigafactory, and a large hospital portfolio. Headcount totals approximately 259 across three disclosed subsidiaries, with the full group including Germany, UK, France and China operations likely larger.
Comefri S.p.A. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Comefri S.p.A.
- Legal name
- CO.ME.FRI. S.p.A.
- Website
- https://comefri.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1972
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Comefri S.p.A. is a privately-held Italian industrial fan manufacturer (founded 1972) producing centrifugal and axial fans through seven global subsidiaries, serving HVAC, marine, pharmaceutical, automotive and industrial process customers in 30+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Comefri S.p.A. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Fans and Ventilation Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)
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Where Comefri S.p.A. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hopkinsville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
Comefri S.p.A. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Centrifugal and Axial Fans: Design, manufacture, and global distribution of centrifugal fans (DIDW, SISW, plenum plug fans) and axial fans for commercial, industrial, marine, and specialty applications. Revenue is generated through direct project sales, standard product orders, and custom engineered fan solutions. Sales occur through wholly-owned subsidiaries and regional distributors.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels4 records
Comefri S.p.A. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Comefri S.p.A. designs, manufactures, and globally distributes industrial centrifugal fans (DIDW, SISW, and plenum plug fan configurations) and axial fans for HVAC, marine, pharmaceutical, automotive, food, energy, and general industrial process applications. The portfolio spans more than 30 fan series built from a modular component base, complemented by in-house proprietary Aeolus4Next selection software and a BlackBox4 calculation engine DLL for OEM and developer integration.
Product overview
Comefri S.p.A. is a manufacturer of industrial centrifugal and axial fans with over 50 years of experience. The product portfolio includes four main categories: Double Inlet Fans (TLZ, THLZ-FF, NTHZ, TZAF-FF, MAZ, MHZ, BCZ, BZAF), Single Inlet Fans (TLE, NTHE, TEAF, BCE, BAFE, KHLE, V series), Plug Fans (NPA-NPA ALU, NPL-NPL ALU, TE, NPA-N), and Axial Fans. The offering combines hardware products (30+ fan series in various configurations) with software tools: Aeolus4Next for fan selection and BlackBox/BlackBox4 calculation engines for developer integration. Fans serve HVAC, industrial, marine, pharmaceutical, automotive, food, and energy sectors. Certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, AMCA, and ATEX.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- NPL / NPL ALU Series Plug Fans Plenum fans with high-efficiency steel (painted) or aluminium wheels with backward-curved blades for clean or slightly dusty air applications; NPL ALU variant offers corrosion resistance, 50% weight reduction, and up to 73% efficiency. Sizes 200-1400, volume up to 135,000 m³/h, AMCA certified.
- NPA / NPA ALU Series Plug Fans Plenum fans with high-efficiency steel or aluminium wheels with backward-curved airfoil blades; NPA ALU variant is corrosion-resistant, lightweight, non-toxic, non-magnetic, and easy to clean. AMCA certified. Sizes 250-1600, volume up to 220,000 m³/h.
- BCE Series Single Inlet Industrial Fans Single inlet industrial radial fans with backward-curved blades available in three pressure/power variants: BCE 25 up to 3,000 Pa / 115 kW, BCE 17 up to 6,000 Pa / 211 kW, BCE 15 up to 8,000 Pa / 293 kW. For clean/slightly dusty air up to 100°C with optional cooling wheel up to 300°C. Sizes 400-1600.
- BAFE Series Single Inlet Industrial Fans Single inlet industrial radial fans with airfoil backward-curved blades for clean-air applications up to 80°C. Volume up to 250,000 m³/h, total pressure up to 3,500 Pa. Sizes 400-1600.
- MAZ Series Double Inlet Heavy Duty Fans Double inlet centrifugal fans with airfoil backward-curved blades and fully welded reinforced housing; heavy-duty black-steel construction reinforced with steel stiffeners and epoxy paint. Bearing support in four positions. Sizes 315-1000, volume up to 160,000 m³/h.
- MHZ Series Double Inlet Heavy Duty Fans Double inlet heavy duty fans with backward-curved blades and welded single-piece housing for industrial applications up to 4,000 Pa total pressure. Sizes 315-1000.
- BCZ Series Double Inlet Industrial Fans Double inlet industrial fans with backward-curved blades and horizontal split welded housing for clean and slightly dusty air up to 80°C. Standard components with customization options. Volume up to 700,000 m³/h. Sizes 1120-2000.
- TLE Series Single Inlet Commercial Fans Single inlet centrifugal fans with forward-curved blades; compact design with high efficiency and low power consumption. Direct motor drive arrangements (4 and 5) and external bearing support arrangement (12). Sizes 200-1000, volume up to 60,000 m³/h.
- NTHE Series Single Inlet Commercial Fans Single inlet centrifugal fans with backward-curved blades in steel or glass-reinforced polyamide wheel, designed for ventilation and industrial applications. Replaces THLE series. Sizes 400-1000.
- TEAF Series Single Inlet Commercial Fans Single inlet centrifugal fans with airfoil blades; high efficiency, low power consumption, quiet operation; performance data per DIN 24166 Class 1. Includes patented Forefinger device. Sizes 400-1000.
- TLZ Series Double Inlet Commercial Fans Double inlet fans with forward-curved blades in galvanized sheet steel; high volume and pressure with smooth vibration-free running. Statically and dynamically balanced. Sizes 160-1000, volume up to 100,000 m³/h.
- THLZ-FF Series Double Inlet Commercial Fans Double inlet centrifugal fans with glass-reinforced polyamide wheel and ForeFinger device; HVAC applications with high efficiency, compact design, and low power consumption. Sizes 180-450, volume up to 23,000 m³/h.
- KHLE Series Single Inlet Light Duty Fans Single inlet heavy duty fans with backward-curved blades bridging air-conditioning and industrial fans; attractive price-performance ratio in various configurations and materials. Sizes 200-1000, volume up to 52,000 m³/h.
- V Series Ultra High Pressure Fans Single inlet backward-curved blade fans for ultra-high pressure industrial/process applications in three models (V45, V56, V63) with different width/outside-diameter ratios. Heavy-duty welded steel housing. Direct-driven (arrangements 4, 8) and belt-driven (arrangement 12). Sizes 800-1600, volume up to 300,000 m³/h, pressure up to 22,000 Pa, power up to 600 kW.
- Axial Fans Axial fans with COMEFRI-developed blade profile tested in AMCA-certified laboratory; high static pressure, low tip speed, narrow-chord design, and low noise. Diameters 500-4800 mm with extruded anticorodal anti-sparking aluminium-alloy blades. Applications include marine, offshore, cooling towers, power generation, and cement plants.
- NTHZ Series Double Inlet HVAC Fans HVAC double inlet fans with backward-curved blades and ForeFinger device; 11 backward-curved steel blades, welded and painted. High efficiency through optimized inlet cones and trapezoidal cut-off. AMCA certified. Sizes 315-1250, volume up to 240,000 m³/h.
- TZAF-FF Series Double Inlet HVAC Fans HVAC double inlet fans with airfoil backward-curved blades and ForeFinger device; 10 airfoil blades, completely welded and painted. AMCA certified. Increases airflow/pressure, provides uniform outlet flow, wider high-efficiency working field, and reduced blade noise. Sizes 315-1400, volume up to 310,000 m³/h.
- TE Series Plug Fans Plenum fans with high-efficiency polyamide wheels with backward-curved blades for clean or slightly dusty air. Glass-reinforced polyamide impeller. Volume up to 12,000 m³/h.
- NPA-N Heavy Duty Plug Fans Heavy-duty centrifugal plug fans with backward-curved airfoil blades for clean/slightly dusty air; high-tensile material allows tip speed up to 100 m/s and pressure over 4,000 Pa in small sizes. Replaces DIDW fans in AHUs. Sizes 315-1600, volume up to 140,000 m³/h.
- Aeolus4Next Fan Selection Software Fourth-generation fan selection software (.NET Framework 4.8.1) for customer fan calculation, selection, and configuration; includes motor selection, transmission selection (vee-belts & pulleys), fan curves, quotes, technical data, and dimensional drawings. ErP 2015 compliant with IE3 motors. Downloadable via registered download.comefri.com portal.
- BlackBox / BlackBox4 Calculation Engine DLL libraries (BlackBox: Visual C++ 32-bit; BlackBox4: Visual C# .NET 4.8.1) enabling developers to integrate Comefri fan selection and performance calculation into their own software; calculates static/total performance, pressure, power, and sound levels. Examples provided for Excel VBA, Visual Studio 6 (C++/VB), and Visual Studio .NET (C#/VB). Access requires registration and authorization on download.comefri.com.
Quantifiable outcome
- MAZ 7D DIDW system achieves 78% total efficiency (98% VFD × 93.5% reluctance motor × 85% impeller)
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Companies that use Comefri S.p.A.
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Comefri S.p.A. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Comefri S.p.A. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators11 records
Recent moves19 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Comefri S.p.A. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Howden: Global manufacturer of industrial fans, blowers, and air handling equipment serving HVAC, mining, power generation, and marine markets. Most direct comparable to Comefri in centrifugal fan technology, customer verticals (marine/offshore, power, industrial process), and global manufacturing footprint.
- FläktGroup: European-headquartered manufacturer of air handling units, fans, and HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center applications. Comparable to Comefri in centrifugal and axial fan product range, AMCA/Eurovent certifications, and multi-vertical customer base across Europe.
- Greenheck Fan Corporation: US-based leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial fans, air handling units, and kitchen ventilation. Comparable to Comefri USA operations in centrifugal fan range, AMCA certifications, and enterprise field sales model targeting HVAC contractors and industrial customers.
- Systemair AB: Swedish-listed global manufacturer of ventilation fans and air handling units with operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Comparable to Comefri in product breadth (centrifugal/axial fans), energy efficiency focus, and multi-country subsidiary distribution model.
- TLT-Turbo: German manufacturer of industrial fans, blowers, and ventilation systems for power generation, mining, cement, and marine applications. Directly comparable to Comefri GmbH in heavy-duty industrial fan technology, German/European customer base, and project-based sales to industrial verticals.
- Sodeca: Spanish manufacturer of industrial fans, smoke extraction, and ventilation systems for HVAC, industrial process, and emergency smoke control. Comparable to Comefri in centrifugal/axial fan range, ATEX certifications, and European industrial customer base with similar size and family-ownership profile.
- Cincinnati Fan: US manufacturer of industrial centrifugal fans, blowers, and exhaust fans for OEM and industrial process applications. Comparable to Comefri USA in centrifugal fan technology, AMCA-certified testing, and project-based sales to automotive, chemical, and process industries.
Broad incumbents
- ebm-papst: German global market leader in fans and motors with broad HVAC, automotive, and industrial portfolio. Comparable to Comefri in axial and centrifugal fan technology with broader product breadth (EC motors, compact fans), greater scale, and stronger position in standard HVAC vs. heavy industrial.
Regional players
- Wieland Air: German-based manufacturer of axial fans, centrifugal fans, and industrial air handling. Comparable to Comefri GmbH in technology and German/European industrial customer base but smaller scale and more regionally focused.
- Axair Fans: UK-based industrial fan distributor and manufacturer serving UK and European markets. Comparable to Comefri UK in centrifugal fan distribution, UK industrial customer focus, and similar size, though more distribution-led than manufacturing-led.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Comefri S.p.A. social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance15 records
Comefri S.p.A. financial estimates
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Comefri S.p.A. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Comefri S.p.A. subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
Comefri S.p.A. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Comefri S.p.A. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Comefri S.p.A.
What does Comefri S.p.A. do?
Comefri S.p.A. designs, manufactures, and globally distributes industrial centrifugal fans (DIDW, SISW, and plenum plug fan configurations) and axial fans for HVAC, marine, pharmaceutical, automotive, food, energy, and general industrial process applications. The portfolio spans more than 30 fan series built from a modular component base, complemented by in-house proprietary Aeolus4Next selection software and a BlackBox4 calculation engine DLL for OEM and developer integration.
Is Comefri S.p.A. a public or private company?
Comefri S.p.A. is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Comefri S.p.A. founded?
Comefri S.p.A. was founded in 1972. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Comefri S.p.A. based?
Comefri S.p.A. is headquartered in Hopkinsville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Comefri S.p.A. make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Centrifugal and Axial Fans.
Who are Comefri S.p.A.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Howden, FläktGroup, Greenheck Fan Corporation, Systemair AB, TLT-Turbo, Sodeca and Cincinnati Fan. ebm-papst is listed as a broad incumbent. Regional players are Wieland Air and Axair Fans.
Does Comefri S.p.A. have an API?
Yes. BlackBox and BlackBox4 are calculation engine libraries (DLLs) that enable software developers to integrate Comefri fan selection functionality into their own applications. BlackBox is developed with Visual C++ (32-bit) and BlackBox4 is developed with Visual C# .NET Framework 4.8.1. Both libraries contain functions to calculate fan performance including static and total pressure, power, operating point, sound power level, and more. They include examples in various Microsoft development languages (Excel VBA, Visual Studio 6 C++/VB, Visual Studio .NET C#/VB) and come with documentation covering all available functions. Access requires registration on download.comefri.com and authorization. Developer documentation is at download.comefri.com.
What industry is Comefri S.p.A. in?
Comefri S.p.A.'s product category is Industrial Fans and Ventilation Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADANAB, Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline). Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3564.