What Americraft does

Americraft Manufacturing Company Inc. is a privately held industrial fan and ventilation manufacturer founded in 1946 and headquartered at 7937 School Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. The company designs and assembles custom-made air-moving equipment ranging from 12" to 72" in diameter across five product families: tube axial duct fans (Models B, BCS, DF), wall exhaust fans (Models 600/700, 800, 900), roof exhausters and ventilators (Models BRV, BRVCS, BRV8, AM, 1900B), cast aluminum blowers (Models ADB, HADP), and man/product coolers (Model DA). Differentiation rests on application engineering for harsh environments — high temperatures to 375°F, high-moisture or contaminated airstreams, spark-resistant AMCA Type B construction, and Class I Group D / Class II Groups F&G explosion-proof motors — combined with in-house fabrication, welding, painting, balancing, finishing, and assembly.

The business operates a transactional, one-time-purchase revenue model with custom quote-based pricing; no recurring service, subscription, or licensing streams exist. Distribution is sales-led and direct, comprising in-house phone sales (toll-free 800-848-2938), a 'Find Your Fan' online selector tool that funnels specifications into quote requests, and independent regional sales representative firms across the United States (including Carl J Bush Company covering eastern Michigan since 1993). End customers are segmented as industrial manufacturing, industrial ventilation, industrial facilities, and commercial/industrial buildings needing fume, smoke, heat, weld-fume, dust, or hazardous-atmosphere management.

Operationally, Americraft consolidated two plants approximately half a mile apart into a single Cincinnati facility in summer 2017, added an ~8,850 sq ft welding and fabrication expansion in 2018, installed a powder-coat application system, and acquired a FANUC CRX-10iA/L collaborative welding robot in April 2024. The firm emphasizes a 'Made in the USA' manufacturing posture and a 20-year-plus product lifecycle. No external investors, parent company, funding rounds, headcount figures, or revenue figures are disclosed in the source materials.

Name

Americraft

Legal name

Americraft Manufacturing Company Inc.

Website

https://americraftmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Americraft Manufacturing is a privately held, Cincinnati-based industrial fan and ventilation manufacturer founded in 1946 that custom-builds tube axial, wall exhaust, roof ventilator, and cast aluminum blower units for U.S. industrial and commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial 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)

akta.pro primary industry

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Industrial fan manufacturing
• Ventilation equipment
• Tube axial fans
• Roof exhausters
• Cast aluminum blowers

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Fan and Ventilation Product Sales: Custom-made-to-order industrial fans and ventilation products sold as one-time purchases. Products are configured to customer specifications based on application requirements including CFM, static pressure, temperature, and environment. No recurring revenue streams; purely transactional product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Americraft custom-builds industrial fans and ventilation products, including tube axial duct fans, wall exhaust fans, roof ventilators/exhausters, cast aluminum blowers, and man/product coolers in diameters from 12" to 72". Each unit is configured to customer specifications for CFM, static pressure, temperature, environment and motor class, and is assembled at the company's Cincinnati, Ohio plant using largely in-house fabrication, welding, painting, balancing and assembly processes.

Product overview

Americraft Manufacturing Company Inc. manufactures industrial fans and ventilation products for the industrial market. The product portfolio includes Tube Axial Duct Fans (Model B, Model BCS, Model DF) available in belt and direct drive configurations for various temperature and moisture applications; Wall Exhaust Fans (Model 600/700, Model 800, Model 900) ranging from light commercial duty to heavy industrial applications; Roof Exhausters and Ventilators (Model BRV, BRVCS, BRV8, AM, 1900B) designed for air exhaust and ventilation with belt or direct drive options; Cast Aluminum Blowers (Model ADB, Model HADP) for low and high pressure applications; Man and Product Coolers (Model DA and variants) for portable industrial cooling; and Filtered Exhaust Fans (Model 900 CAF) with MERV 8 filtration. Products range in size from 12" to 72" in diameter and are customizable for specific application requirements. The company emphasizes custom-built fans with design flexibility, VFD compatibility, and various motor options including TEFC and explosion proof configurations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Fans should last a minimum of 20 years with recommended preventative maintenance.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Carl J Bush CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 January 2023Carl J Bush Company has been a sales representative partner with Americraft since 1993 (30 years as of 2023). The firm covers eastern Michigan and beyond, providing excellent customer service and developing specialty-built fans for end users' specific needs. They specialize in filtered air and stainless steel applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cincinnati Fan & Ventilator Co. Cincinnati-based manufacturer of industrial and commercial fans and blowers. Headquartered in the same city as Americraft with directly overlapping product categories including tube axial fans, centrifugal blowers, and exhaust fans for industrial applications.
• Loren Cook Company: Manufacturer of commercial and industrial fans, blowers, and air handling equipment. Directly competes with Americraft in centrifugal fans, wall exhaust fans, and roof ventilators for industrial ventilation applications.
• New York Blower Company: Established manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers serving the same industrial ventilation markets as Americraft. Offers axial and centrifugal fans, high-pressure blowers, and process gas handling equipment with comparable custom-build capabilities.
• Twin City Fan & Blower: Designer and manufacturer of industrial and commercial fans, blowers, and specialty fans. Directly competes with Americraft in tube axial fans, centrifugal blowers, and roof exhausters for industrial process and HVAC applications.
• Aerovent: Manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers for general ventilation, process air, and dust collection. Overlaps with Americraft's industrial fan and centrifugal blower product lines serving similar industrial customer segments.
• Hartzell Air Movement: Manufacturer of industrial and commercial fans, blowers, and air movement solutions. Competes with Americraft in centrifugal fans, axial fans, and industrial ventilation equipment for manufacturing and process applications.
• Chicago Blower Corporation: Manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers including heavy-duty centrifugal fans, axial fans, and process gas handling equipment. Directly competes with Americraft in custom industrial air movement solutions for demanding applications.

Broad incumbents

• Greenheck Fan Corporation: One of the largest manufacturers of commercial and industrial fans, dampers, and air movement equipment in North America. Overlaps with Americraft in industrial fans, roof ventilators, and wall exhaust fans but offers a much broader product portfolio and national distribution.
• CECO Environmental: Diversified environmental technology company providing fans, dust collection, and air quality solutions. Overlaps with Americraft's industrial ventilation offerings but operates at a much larger scale across multiple air quality and process ventilation categories.

Emerging players

• CaptiveAire: Manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, including exhaust fans and make-up air units. While focused on commercial kitchen applications, CaptiveAire's rooftop exhausters and ventilation fans share product architecture with Americraft's roof ventilator lineup.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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