Helios Ventilatoren AG

What Helios Ventilatoren AG does

Helios Ventilatoren AG is a Swiss distributor and service provider of fans, ventilation units, and air-handling systems, founded in 1977 by E. H. Schmidt and now in its second generation as a family-owned business. The company operates as the exclusive Swiss sales, distribution, and after-sales arm of the German manufacturer Helios Ventilatoren GmbH (approximately 700 employees, Villingen-Schwenningen), with its headquarters in Otelfingen and a secondary office in Vuadens serving the French-speaking Romandie market. Its core portfolio spans small room fans (MiniVent, ELS single-duct systems including the NFC-configurable ultraSilence line), KWL controlled residential ventilation with heat recovery, AIR1 compact ventilation units (XC, RH, XHP, XVP series) for commercial and institutional applications, industrial axial and centrifugal fans, roof and duct fans, TGA products (smoke extract, parking-garage impulse fans), AirPal HEPA air purifiers, and supporting air-treatment components. Differentiated technical features include EC-motor-driven heat exchangers, KNX building-automation integration, the easyControls 3.0 control system, HygroBox humidity regulation, and a BIM/3D-CAD data library of over 150 formats.

The company monetises through hardware product sales (over 5,000 SKUs in stock, distributed via a bilingual DE/FR e-commerce shop and a field-sales team covering all Swiss cantons) and through professional services including on-site commissioning to MINERGIE standards, in-workshop and on-site repairs, and Service-Abo maintenance subscriptions. Pricing is in Swiss Francs, with publicly listed unit prices ranging from approximately CHF 16 (replacement filters) to CHF 2,590 (AirPal Go 300 H), and project, volume, and service-agreement pricing handled through sales representatives. Customer segments include residential building owners and developers, commercial and institutional buildings (offices, schools, hotels, kitchens), industrial facilities (manufacturing, warehouses, parking garages), and a professional trade channel of installers, architects, and planners that is addressed through training seminars, webinars, factory visits, and digital specification tools (HeliosSelect, AIR1Select, the FDR mobile app).

Name

Helios Ventilatoren AG

Legal name

Helios Ventilatoren AG

Website

https://helios.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Helios Ventilatoren AG is a Swiss family-owned distributor and service provider of fans, residential ventilation, and air-handling systems, serving installers, architects, planners, and building owners across Switzerland as the local arm of German manufacturer Helios Ventilatoren GmbH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ventilation Systems and Fans

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Electric Housewares & Fans (3634)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), Air Filtration & Indoor Air Quality Components (Filters/UV/ERVs-HRVs) (IMADANAE), Ventilation System Installation & Repair (Bath/Kitchen Fans, ERV/HRV) (HSAOAIAF)

Keywords

• Ventilation systems
• Heat recovery ventilation
• Air handling units
• Residential ventilation
• Industrial fans

Headquarters

HQ city

Otelfingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Hardware): Sale of ventilation fans, air handling units, and accessories through e-commerce shop and field sales representatives. Includes a broad portfolio of over 5,000 products in stock.
2. Professional Services (Commissioning, Repair, Service Contracts): On-site commissioning of ventilation systems including function checks, air volume measurement, MINERGIE-standard regulation, repairs in workshop or on-site, and service subscription agreements (Service-Abo) for ongoing maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Helios Ventilatoren AG manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of fans and ventilation systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings in Switzerland, including single-duct ventilation (ELS), controlled residential ventilation with heat recovery (KWL), compact air handling units (AIR1), air purifiers (AirPal), axial fans, centrifugal box fans, tube fans, duct fans, roof fans, ceiling fans, air treatment equipment, and technical building equipment for smoke extraction and parking garages. The company sells more than 5,000 products in stock through field sales representatives and a bilingual e-commerce shop, complemented by professional commissioning, repair, and Service-Abo maintenance services.

Product overview

Helios Ventilatoren AG is a Swiss manufacturer and distributor of ventilation and air handling systems, founded in 1977. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered around residential and commercial ventilation solutions. Core products include ELS single-pipe ventilation systems for bathroom and toilet exhaust, KWL controlled residential ventilation with heat recovery for energy-efficient whole-house ventilation, and AIR1 compact ventilation units with heat recovery for larger commercial applications. Supporting product lines encompass axial fans, centrifugal box fans (GigaBox/MegaBox), tube fans, duct fans, roof fans, air treatment equipment (filters, heating/cooling coils), ceiling fans, and fresh air boxes. The portfolio is complemented by TGA (technical building equipment) for smoke extraction and parking garage ventilation. Software tools include HeliosSelect for product selection, AIR1Select for system configuration, easyControls 3.0 for KWL device management, and the FDR App for humidity differential control. The company also provides BIM/3D CAD data through 3D Findit and offers KNX building automation integration. With over 5000 products in stock, the company serves installers, architects, and planners across Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIR1: Product family of compact ventilation units with heat recovery for ceiling or floor mounting, available in multiple series (XC, RH, XHP, XVP) with cross-flow or rotary heat exchangers.
• AirPal
• KWL
• ELS ultraSilence

Products and services

• ELS Single-Duct Ventilation Systems (ELS ultraSilence) Single-pipe ventilation systems for quiet exhaust ventilation of interior bathrooms and toilets in residential units, hotels, and other buildings. Quiet devices, also available with NFC technology, exhaust used air from kitchens, bathrooms, and toilets via a central main duct.
• KWL Controlled Residential Ventilation with Heat Recovery Controlled residential ventilation systems providing continuous, energy-efficient air exchange with high-performance heat exchangers that pre-heat supply air using exhaust air. Available across a wide range of capacities (KWL EC 45 to KWL EC 2600S) with EC fans, precise volume flow control, and modern filter technology.
• AIR1 Compact Ventilation Units Compact ventilation units with heat recovery available in four device series (XC, RH, XHP, XVP) for ceiling or standing installation, featuring cross-flow or rotary heat exchangers. More than 30 device types cover a volume flow range up to 15,000 m³/h.
• AirPal Air Purifiers Mobile and standing air purification devices with HEPA filters for indoor air cleaning applications. Operate in circulation mode for various indoor environments including offices, schools, and residential spaces.
• MiniVent M1 Mini Fans Mini fans with ball bearings and electric shutter valves available in various models with performance levels from 75-260 m³/h. Options include humidity control, presence detection, and timer functions for small-room applications.
• Axial Ventilators (Axial Fans) Axial fans including high-performance HQD series, medium-pressure AMD, and high-pressure RADAX variants. Available in single-phase and three-phase versions for industrial and commercial applications.
• Box Radial Centrifugal Fans (GigaBox, MegaBox) Centrifugal box fans with insulation, including GBD series (3-phase, 400V) and GBW series (single-phase, 230V), with options for high-temperature operation up to 120°C. Designed for commercial and industrial ducted ventilation.
• Rohrventilatoren (Inline Tube Fans) Inline tube fans including MultiVent series, EX-protected versions for hazardous areas, and SilentBox SlimVent variants for quiet operation in ducted ventilation systems.
• Kanal-Radialventilatoren (Rectangular Duct Fans) Rectangular duct fans with swiveling motor-wheel units. Available in KVD (3-phase), KVW (single-phase), KRD, and KRW series, with EX-protected options for industrial ventilation projects.
• Dachventilatoren (Roof Fans) Roof fans including diagonal, vertical, and horizontal versions. EC technology variants available with pressure control and EX-protected models for rooftop ventilation installations.
• Luftbehandlung (Air Treatment Equipment) Air treatment equipment including filters (EU2, G4, F7 classes), electric heating registers, hot water heating coils, and chilled water cooling coils for integration with ventilation systems.
• Deckenventilatoren (Ceiling Fans) Ceiling fans for year-round climate control providing effective room cooling in summer and supporting even distribution of warm air in winter. Available with EC motors for residential and commercial applications.
• ALB (Aussenluftbox / Fresh Air Boxes) Fresh air boxes with electric or hot water heating coils and air filters. EC versions available for single and three-phase operation in commercial and residential ventilation systems.
• TGA (Technische Gebäudeausrüstung / Technical Building Equipment) Technical building equipment including smoke extract systems, fire protection duct systems, and impulse fans (Jet-Fan) for parking garages. Includes the Impulsventilator IVRW EC 225 for low-ceiling garage applications.
• HeliosSelect Product Selection Tool Interactive online product finder tool providing technical details, characteristic curves, dimensional drawings, and configuration support for Helios ventilation products. Used by installers, architects, and planners for product selection.
• AIR1Select Configuration Tool Online tool for selecting and configuring Helios AIR1 compact ventilation units with few user inputs, supporting specification of cross-flow or rotary heat exchanger units for commercial applications.
• KWL YOGA Decentralized Large Units Decentralised KWL large units with heat recovery. Available in various configurations with electric pre-heating, hot water post-heating, and enthalpy exchangers for larger residential and commercial ventilation projects.
• ZEB (Zentralentlüftungsbox / Central Exhaust Boxes) Central exhaust boxes with AC/DC and 3/7 power levels for residential ventilation systems, providing multi-speed exhaust extraction.
• Commissioning and Service-Abo Maintenance Services Professional on-site commissioning of ventilation systems including function checks, air volume measurement, and MINERGIE-standard regulation, plus repairs in workshop or on-site and Service-Abo subscription agreements for ongoing maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders placed before 15:00 delivered next day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Helios Ventilatoren GmbH (Germany)coreOthers · 1 January 2012Helios Ventilatoren AG is the Swiss sales and distribution arm of Helios Ventilatoren GmbH, a leading European manufacturer of ventilation systems with approximately 700 employees. The German parent company produces the full range of ventilation products which Helios AG distributes exclusively in Switzerland.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aldes: French ventilation, heating, and indoor air quality specialist with residential single-flow/dual-flow and commercial air-handling units. Competes with Helios KWL, ELS, and AIR1 product families.
• Zehnder Group: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of residential and commercial ventilation systems with heat recovery. Directly competes with Helios's KWL product family in the Swiss and broader European markets.
• Vortice: Italian manufacturer of fans, residential ventilation, and heat-recovery units. Direct competitor in mini-ventilators and controlled residential ventilation.
• Maico Elektroapparate-Fabrik: German specialist in fans and ventilation units across axial, centrifugal, and ducted formats, with Swiss market presence. Direct overlap with Helios's fan portfolio and heat-recovery range.

Broad incumbents

• Systemair: Large European manufacturer of HVAC and ventilation equipment including energy-recovery units and duct fans. Competes with Helios across residential and commercial product lines.
• FläktGroup: European supplier of indoor air and climate solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Overlaps with Helios AIR1, TGA smoke-extract, and large-scale ventilation offerings.
• Broan-NuTone: North American leader in residential ventilation and indoor air quality products (fans, ERVs/HRVs). Overlaps with Helios on residential bathroom and whole-home ventilation categories.
• Panasonic Eco Solutions (Residential Ventilation): Panasonic's residential and commercial ventilation line (ERV/HRV, ceiling fans) competes with Helios KWL and ceiling fan categories in European markets.

Emerging players

• Strobach (TGA Group / Strulik): German-Swiss niche player in decentralized and central residential ventilation with heat recovery. Comparable to Helios KWL decentralized range.

Regional players

• Sodimatel: Wholesale distributor of HVAC, plumbing, and ventilation equipment serving the French-speaking market. Provides distribution overlap with Helios's Swiss distribution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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