What Air Cleaning Technologies does

Air Cleaning Technologies (ACT), founded in 2001 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, is a privately held commercial HVAC services and specialty air-handling firm serving government, healthcare, commercial, research, and industrial customers across Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania. The company generates revenue through three streams: (1) recurring and one-time HVAC services including air handler and cooling tower restoration, duct cleaning, and emergency repair; (2) sale of air filtration products (MERV 6-16, HEPA, ULPA) and HVAC components from a 30,000 sq ft warehouse; and (3) custom air handling unit design and fabrication through ACT Integrated Systems, including CBR-rated systems developed with the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Its core technology centers on custom-designed, field- or factory-built air handling units (AHUs), high-efficiency particulate filtration (HEPA up to 99.995% and ULPA up to 99.9995% efficiency), UV-C germicidal irradiation with photocatalytic activated carbon, and CBR (Chemical, Biological, Radiation) filtration systems that achieve less than 0.5% air leakage at 10" wg pressure. Notable installations include a 50,000 CFM AHU at the US Army Adelphi Research Laboratory and CBR filtration units for DHS and USACOE facilities. The staff hold CAFS (NAFA) and NADCA certifications and conduct LEED-certified indoor air quality testing.

ACT operates a field sales and service model with quote-based pricing, multi-year contracts, and emergency response prioritization. It distributes filters and equipment through a warehouse in Sterling plus offices in Baltimore and Pittsburgh. All staff are CAFS-certified and the company cites 22+ years in business, 4,500+ completed projects, and 15 industry awards. There is no disclosed private equity, venture, or institutional ownership; the firm appears to be founder- or management-owned.

Name

Air Cleaning Technologies

Legal name

Air Cleaning Technologies, Inc

Website

https://aircleaningtechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Air Cleaning Technologies is a privately held commercial HVAC services and specialty air-handling firm in Sterling, VA that designs custom air handling units, CBR filtration systems, and provides HVAC restoration, duct cleaning, and IAQ testing to government, healthcare, and commercial customers across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC and Indoor Air Quality Services

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), 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), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Ventilation & Filtration Services (BPABACAH), Air Filtration & Indoor Air Quality Components (Filters/UV/ERVs-HRVs) (IMADANAE), Air Duct Cleaning & Sanitization (HSAOAIAA), UV Germicidal Light (UV-C) & HVAC Disinfection Systems (HSAOAIAI), Indoor Air Quality Equipment Installation (Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers, Air Purifiers) (HSAOAGAK)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC services
• Indoor air quality
• Air handler restoration
• CBR filtration systems
• Custom air handling units

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Services (Installation, Restoration, Maintenance, Repair): One-time and recurring services including air handler installation and restoration, cooling tower services, duct cleaning, and HVAC system restoration. Services are quote-based and vary by project scope and facility requirements.
2. Air Filtration Products and Equipment: Sale of air filters (MERV 6-16, HEPA, ULPA), filter housings, coils, fans, HVAC equipment, sound attenuators, terminal air boxes, V-belts, and related air handler components. Products stocked in 30,000 sq ft warehouse for immediate availability.
3. Custom Air Handling Unit Manufacturing: Design, fabrication, and installation of custom air handling units for government, commercial, healthcare, and industrial applications. Units include CBR filtration systems for federal facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Air Cleaning Technologies (ACT) provides commercial indoor air quality and HVAC services, including air handler cleaning and restoration, HVAC system restoration, cooling tower restoration, duct cleaning, LEED-certified IAQ testing, and UV-C germicidal disinfection. The company also designs, fabricates, and installs custom air handling units (AHUs) and CBR (Chemical, Biological, Radiation) filtration systems, and distributes air filters, coils, fans, and HVAC equipment from its 30,000 sq ft Sterling, VA warehouse to government, healthcare, commercial, research, and industrial customers across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Product overview

Air Cleaning Technologies (ACT) is a commercial HVAC services company offering a portfolio of products and services focused on indoor air quality. The product portfolio centers on Custom Air Handling Units (manufactured by ACT Integrated Systems as field-built or factory-built units), complemented by a comprehensive line of Air Filters and Housings (including HEPA filters from MERV-6 through MERV-16 ratings), and specialized CBR Contaminant Filtration systems for government and military applications. Supporting services include HVAC System Restoration, Air Handler Cleaning & Restoration, Cooling Tower Restoration, Duct Cleaning, HVAC UV Lights installation, and LEED Certified Indoor Air Quality Testing. The company operates a 30,000 square-foot warehouse in Sterling, VA stocking filters in all standard sizes and MERV ratings. ACT serves government, commercial, healthcare, and industrial sectors across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Air Handling Units Custom-designed and manufactured air handling units (AHUs) available as field-built or factory-built systems for commercial, healthcare, government, and industrial applications. ACT Integrated Systems designs and fabricates units tested to meet or exceed factory-performance standards with thermal break casing, aluminum liners, MERV-15 filters, humidifiers, hot and chilled water coils, and dual direct drive fans.
• CBR Contaminant Filtration and Ventilation Chemical, Biological, and Radiation (CBR) filtration and ventilation systems for government and critical infrastructure applications, including CBR air handling units designed for Homeland Security and military command facilities. Developed with the US Army Corps of Engineers as Enhanced Filtration Units (EFU).
• Air Filters and Housings Commercial air filters including HEPA filters, MERV-rated filters, and related housings for HVAC systems, available in various sizes and efficiency levels from MERV-6 through MERV-16 and HEPA up to 99.995% efficiency.
• HVAC System Restoration Complete restoration services for existing HVAC systems, bringing older systems back to like-new condition with descaling, fill media replacement, motor conversions, and sealant applications.
• Air Handler Cleaning and Restoration Comprehensive air handler cleaning and restoration services including biological growth sampling, component repairs using HEPA-equipped vacuums and EPA-registered cleaners, and pre/post-restoration testing.
• Cooling Tower Restoration Cooling tower restoration services including descaling, tower-specific fill media replacement, motor and gearbox conversions, submersion-grade sealants, drift eliminators, and louver repairs.
• Duct Cleaning Commercial air duct cleaning services following NADCA standards for HVAC systems in all types of facilities.
• HVAC UV Lights UV germicidal irradiation (UVGI) systems including Blue-Tube XL for coil disinfection, airborne disinfection, and surface disinfection. UV-C light technology neutralizes microorganisms and improves HVAC efficiency.
• LEED Certified Indoor Air Quality Testing LEED-certified indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services with independent third-party lab verification for buildings seeking LEED certification.
• Environmental Services Indoor air quality testing services including tests for mold, hazardous materials, lead, and other particulates.
• Air Handler Dehumidifier Systems Dehumidification systems integrated with air handlers for humidity control in commercial buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Less than 0.5% air leakage at 10" wg pressure on custom air handling units
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• AAF FlanderscoreTechnology or IntegrationACT represents AAF Flanders, the world's leading provider of air filtration solutions. Products include HEPA and ULPA filters, media pads and rolls, panel and pleated filters, box and bag filters, and paint booth filters.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AAF Flanders: Global air filtration manufacturer and ACT's primary filter supplier. Directly comparable as the upstream partner whose HEPA/ULPA and MERV filters ACT installs, integrates, and distributes to commercial and government customers in the Mid-Atlantic.
• Camfil: Manufacturer of HEPA, ULPA, and molecular filtration solutions for clean rooms, healthcare, and government facilities. Directly comparable to ACT's filtration product line and CBR-adjacent applications, with similar emphasis on critical environment air quality.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Building systems integrator providing HVAC equipment, building automation, and IAQ services to commercial and institutional customers. Comparable in targeting the same verticals as ACT but at much larger scale through standardized solutions and service contracts.
• Donaldson Company: Industrial filtration manufacturer with strong presence in HVAC, clean room, and government filtration applications. Comparable to ACT's air filtration and CBR capabilities but operating at significantly larger scale with broader product lines.
• Carrier Global: Major HVAC manufacturer with commercial air handling units, filtration, and service capabilities. Overlaps with ACT in custom AHU and indoor air quality services but operates globally with a broader product portfolio.
• Daikin Applied: Commercial HVAC manufacturer offering air handlers, chillers, and indoor air quality solutions including UV-C and advanced filtration. Overlaps with ACT on custom AHU and IAQ system installations for commercial and institutional customers.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer offering air handlers, chillers, and air quality solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes with ACT's custom AHU and HVAC service work, though it serves a far larger commercial footprint with standardized product lines.
• Lennox International: Manufacturer of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment including air handlers and indoor air quality solutions. Comparable to ACT's AHU and IAQ offering but distributed through dealers rather than direct service and custom manufacturing.

Regional players

• Clean Harbors Environmental Services: Provider of environmental and industrial services including hazardous materials handling and CBR-related response. Comparable to ACT's CBR/government-facing capabilities, though primarily operating as an outsourced services partner rather than equipment manufacturer.
• Coastal Mechanical Services: Mid-Atlantic commercial HVAC mechanical contractor providing installation, service, and retrofit work in VA/MD/DC. Comparable to ACT's commercial HVAC service and retrofit motion in the same geographic footprint, though with broader general contractor focus rather than IAQ specialty.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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