What Osmose does

Osmose (SARL OSMOSE) is a French privately-held HVAC engineering company established in 2006 and headquartered in Roquefort-les-Pins, France. It designs, prefabricates, installs, and maintains heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning solutions for industrial customers across aerospace (Airbus, Thales, ThalesAlenia, ArianeGroup), cosmetics and fragrance (Chanel, L'Oréal, Givaudan, IFF, Firmenich, Mane, Robertet, Charabot, TechnicoFlor), pharmaceuticals (Bayer, Galderma, Virbac), energy (ENGIE), manufacturing (Schneider Electric), and electronics (Vishay).

The company's product platform centers on the patented OS-Products family: smart-Flow and smart-Flow XL fume-extraction hoods claim 99% pollutant capture at the source and reduce exploitation costs by a factor of 30 versus traditional solutions; smart-Flow XL Sorbonne adds push-pull air-curtain technology with Sorbonne EN14-175 certification for heavy-gas CMR applications; smart-Cool ventilates enclosed storage such as refrigerators before door opening; smart-Booth and scent-Box provide olfactory testing environments with intelligent environmental-control algorithms; and Kaizis is an AI-assisted hypervision layer for predictive maintenance and energy optimization. Osmose supports these products with a 1000 m² in-house prefabrication workshop, 3D scanning and simulation, ATEX-qualified installation crews, and 24/7 maintenance that extends to competitor-installed systems.

The business model is direct enterprise field sales of custom-engineered, project-based solutions, with revenue generated through hardware sales, professional installation services, and recurring maintenance contracts. Pricing is quoted per project rather than disclosed publicly. Geographic exposure is currently centered on France, with international expansion signaled by the January 2026 acquisition of Mainswest Pty Ltd and assets of Centillion Solutions Pty Ltd to enter Australia.

Name

Osmose

Legal name

SARL OSMOSE

Website

https://osmose06.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Osmose is a French HVAC engineering company founded in 2006 that designs, prefabricates, and maintains patented air-handling and fume-extraction systems for industrial clients across aerospace, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, fragrance, and energy sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial HVAC Systems

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), HVAC Controls, Thermostats & Building Automation Installation (HSAOAGAJ), HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA)

Keywords

• Industrial HVAC systems
• Fume extraction equipment
• Clean room installation
• Olfactory testing booths
• Industrial ventilation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Pins

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment and Systems: Sale of proprietary HVAC products including smart-Flow, smart-Flow XL, smart-Cool, smart-Booth, and scent-Box extractor hoods and cabins. Products are custom-designed and manufactured in-house.
2. Installation Services: Comprehensive installation services including HVAC systems, ventilation, clean rooms, industrial processes, and ATEX environment compliance. Services include technical conception, installation mastery, and optimization of existing installations.
3. Prefabrication: Customized prefabrication of HVAC solutions in the company's 1000 square meter workshop. Products are tested, approved, and integrated via 3D simulations before disassembly and on-site assembly.
4. 24/7 Maintenance Services: Round-the-clock maintenance and repair services for both Osmose-installed solutions and products from other providers. Includes qualified technicians and certificates/authorizations in focus areas.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Osmose designs, manufactures, and installs industrial HVAC and air handling solutions, including patented fume extraction hoods (smart-Flow, smart-Flow XL, smart-Flow XL Sorbonne), enclosed-space ventilation devices (smart-Cool), olfactory testing booths (smart-Booth, scent-Box), and a predictive maintenance platform (Kaizis). These products are delivered alongside custom prefabrication in its 1000 m² workshop, on-site installation by authorized technicians, and round-the-clock maintenance services for both Osmose and third-party installations.

Product overview

Osmose is an HVAC engineering company with 20 years of experience offering a portfolio of patented products through its R&D department. The core product line consists of smart-Flow XL and smart-Flow extractor hoods that capture 99% of pollutants at source for operator safety during weighing and handling of CMR substances; smart-Cool for ventilating confined storage spaces; smart-Booth and scent-Box for multifunctional and compact olfactory testing. The smart-Flow XL Sorbonne adds push-pull technology with Sorbonne certification. Kaizis is a predictive maintenance hypervision add-on for energy optimization. These hardware products are complemented by prefabrication, installation, and 24/7 maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OS-Products: Patented products by the company's R&D department, including smart-Flow, smart-Flow XL, smart-Cool, smart-Booth, and scent-Box product lines.
• Kaizis

Products and services

• smart-Flow XL Extractor hood for large work surfaces that captures 99% of pollutants at source during weighing, handling, and welding operations, protecting operators from CMR substances; reduces energy costs by dividing airflow by 6 with automatic shutdown when not in use.
• smart-Flow Extractor hood for weighing stations that captures 99% of pollutants at source without a draft shield, allowing comfortable operator positioning; reduces exploitation costs by a factor of 30 with automatic shutdown between operations.
• smart-Cool Ventilation device for enclosed spaces such as refrigerators that renews air before the door opens to protect operators from CMR substance emanations, with automatic extraction cycles, temperature monitoring, and an ATEX version available.
• smart-Booth Multifunctional booth for olfactory testing that programs scenarios to evaluate odor persistence and power in various contexts, featuring automatic management, temperature/humidity monitoring, ATEX exhaust system, and connectivity for simultaneous testing.
• scent-Box Compact, mobile, plug-and-play olfactory mini-cabin for testing fragrances on a laboratory bench; simulates volumes up to 250 m³ with intelligent algorithms, rapid decontamination, and 90% energy reduction versus traditional systems.
• smart-Flow XL Sorbonne Next-generation fume hood with push-pull technology using integrated air curtains to protect operators from toxic substances including heavy gases; features translucent panels, removable hood, Wi-Fi configuration, and Sorbonne EN14-175 certification.
• Kaizis Predictive maintenance hypervision platform that provides automated action plans for energy performance and productivity optimization of monitored sites, detecting imperceptible deviations and aligning with BACS and Tertiary decrees.
• Prefabrication Services Customized prefabrication of HVAC solutions in the company's 1000 m² workshop, with precise sizing, 3D simulation integration, factory testing and approval, and turnkey on-site assembly for industrial clients.
• Installation Services HVAC engineering installation covering HVAC systems, ventilation, clean rooms, industrial processes, ATEX environments, and energy optimization, delivered by R&D engineers and authorized technicians with a dedicated business manager following project progression.
• Maintenance Services 24/7 maintenance and repair services for Osmose solutions as well as third-party installations, delivered by qualified technicians holding relevant certifications and authorizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of pollutants captured at source
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mainswest Pty LtdcoreOthers · 27 January 2026Acquisition by Osmose to enhance underground and technical services presence in Australia. This acquisition expands Osmose's capabilities in the Australian market.
• Centillion Solutions Pty LtdcoreOthers · 27 January 2026Asset acquisition by Osmose to expand technical services capabilities in Australia. Complements the Mainswest acquisition for comprehensive market entry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Halton Group: Global indoor environment specialist providing fume extraction, ventilation, and HVAC solutions for industrial and commercial environments. Directly comparable to Osmose's industrial HVAC and fume extraction offerings, though Halton is significantly larger and more global.
• Aldes: French-headquartered ventilation, air handling, and indoor air quality company serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Comparable business model (ventilation engineering with installation services) and French industrial customer overlap.
• Labconco: US-based laboratory equipment manufacturer specializing in fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and laboratory air handling. Directly comparable to Osmose's smart-Flow and Sorbonne fume hood products for laboratory and pharmaceutical use cases.
• Erlab: French manufacturer of filtered fume hoods and laboratory air filtration systems with a similar niche focus on operator safety from chemical exposure. Closely comparable to Osmose's smart-Flow and Sorbonne product lines and overlapping pharmaceutical/cosmetics customer base.

Regional players

• Swegon: Nordic-headquartered indoor climate solutions provider offering ventilation, heating, cooling, and building automation across Europe. Comparable industrial HVAC and energy-efficiency positioning, though primarily serves Northern European markets rather than France.

Broad incumbents

• FläktGroup: European leader in air technology and HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center environments. Comparable offering in industrial ventilation and air handling, but operates at much broader scale across many verticals.
• Stulz: German precision air conditioning and HVAC manufacturer serving data centers, industry, and telecommunications. Comparable on engineered HVAC systems and industrial cooling, though at larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and building services giant with industrial, commercial, and residential offerings. Provides overlap on industrial HVAC engineering and energy services but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Daikin Applied: Industrial and commercial HVAC systems manufacturer with global service footprint and refrigeration/ventilation offerings. Competes with Osmose in industrial process HVAC but as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global incumbent offering building management systems, HVAC controls, and energy optimization software — including hypervision capabilities similar to Osmose's Kaizis platform. Broad incumbent rather than specialized niche player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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