What Aire Technologies does

Aire Technologies is a U.S. manufacturer of HVAC life-safety and air-management components, organized as a brand of DMI Companies, Inc. The company designs, engineers, and builds UL-classified fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire/smoke dampers, corridor dampers, ceiling radiation dampers (CRDs), and extruded aluminum louvers and gravity ventilators across four product families and roughly 60+ SKUs. Its core technology relies on standardized roll-formed galvanized steel and 6063-T5 extruded aluminum constructions, with a proprietary True Truss™ enclosure system for wood-truss CRD assemblies (exclusive UL L-587 and P-556 listings) and severe-duty products tested to Miami-Dade County TAS protocols and AMCA 500-L/550 wind-driven rain standards. Manufacturing runs through three plants in E. Monongahela, PA; Lodi, CA; and Wagoner, OK, with a corporate office in Charleroi, PA, and an ENERGY STAR-certified headquarters.

Aire Technologies sells exclusively through a selective regional manufacturers' representative network covering all 50 U.S. states, supported by a first-party DeMI e-commerce/customer service portal, AIA-accredited specification training, and a multi-year AHR Expo and SMACNA event presence. Revenue is generated by one-time, project-based, quote-based hardware sales customized to engineer/architect specifications (sizes, fusible link temperatures, sleeve lengths, flange styles, finishes). The company targets multi-family, senior living, mixed-use, and commercial construction projects, with notable specification wins in wood-truss multi-family (True Truss CRDs) and hurricane-zone exterior envelopes (DC-AGV ventilator, DC-436/DC-638 louvers). Certifications span UL 555/555C/555S/263, AMCA, Miami-Dade County NOAs, NYC MEA, California State Fire Marshal, and Texas Department of Insurance, functioning as the primary competitive moat.

The company is privately held as part of DMI Companies (alongside Ductmate, GreenSeam Industrial, and Linx Industries), and no revenue, funding, or M&A activity is publicly disclosed. Operational scale includes 101-250 employees, a 4-location footprint (1 corporate HQ + 3 manufacturing sites), TRUE Gold Zero-Waste certification at 96.68% landfill diversion, and a recent cadence of 1-2 product launches per year. Customer concentration is low, with distribution through a long tail of HVAC contractors, wholesalers, engineers, inspectors, and architects across U.S. construction segments.

Name

Aire Technologies

Legal name

Aire Technologies

Website

https://airetechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aire Technologies is a U.S. manufacturer of UL-classified HVAC life-safety components — fire, smoke, combination, corridor, and ceiling radiation dampers, plus severe-duty louvers and gravity ventilators — serving multi-family, senior living, and commercial construction through a 50-state manufacturers' rep network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleroi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturer Rep Channel Sales: Aire Technologies generates revenue primarily by selling HVAC life-safety dampers, ceiling radiation dampers, fire/smoke dampers, louvers, ventilators, and accessories through a selective regional manufacturers' representative network across the United States. Orders flow through the DeMI customer portal and [email protected] inbox. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; products are custom-manufactured to specification.
2. Hardware / Manufactured Product Sales: Core revenue is generated by one-time sale of physical HVAC components (galvanized steel dampers, extruded aluminum louvers, gravity ventilators, fusible links, retaining angles, sleeves, thermal blankets, hemmed-S accessories) to contractors, wholesalers, engineers, and architects. Custom options (size, finish, sleeve length, flange, color, fusible link temperature) drive specification-based one-off orders.
3. Specification / Engineering Support Services: Aire Technologies provides engineering support for code and technical questions around its UL-classified products, helping specifiers (engineers, architects) select the correct life-safety assemblies, supporting larger specification-driven sales of multi-family, senior-living, and mixed-use projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aire Technologies designs and manufactures UL-classified HVAC life-safety products including fire dampers, combination fire/smoke dampers, smoke dampers, ceiling radiation dampers, and AMCA-certified louvers and gravity ventilators. Products are custom-manufactured to specification from roll-formed galvanized steel and 6063-T5 extruded aluminum, and sold through a regional manufacturers' representative network serving engineers, contractors, wholesalers, and architects across the United States.

Product overview

Aire Technologies is a single-vendor manufacturer of air management and life-safety products for the HVAC and building-envelope markets, organized as a portfolio of numbered product families rather than a modular software platform. The core offering spans four families: (1) fire dampers — including static, dynamic, and thinline UL 555-classified variants across the 1.5-hour Series 65/75/77, 3-hour Series 05/95/99, and Series 61 thinline dynamic lines; (2) leakage-rated dampers — including the UL 555/555S combination fire/smoke Series 10 and Series 30, the Series 20 smoke damper, the Series 40 corridor damper, and the Series 80 air control damper; (3) ceiling radiation dampers (CRDs) — the UL 555C-classified Series 50 (with True Truss boot/box variants), Series 51SB, Series 55 (EA/SL), Series 57IB, and the broad Series 58 family (DD, EAD, DR, EAR, DC, EAC, with metallic plenum enclosures); and (4) louvers and gravity ventilators — the AMCA-certified Model DC-AGV severe-duty and Model AGV light-duty gravity ventilators, severe-duty wind-driven rain models WVSD-6, WDV-6, DC-436, and DC-638, plus stationary (245-SD, 445-SW, 436-SD, 438-SD, 638-SD) and combination (445-CW, 438-CD, 638-CD) louvers. A supporting accessories line (retaining angles, Hemmed S, sleeves, thermal blankets, fusible links) wraps the product set, and distribution is supported through the first-party DeMI e-commerce/distributor portal (no public API). The product families share UL/AMCA/Miami-Dade certifications and are designed to integrate into commercial HVAC ductwork and building envelopes as complementary — rather than interdependent — components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Series 75 Fire Dampers (Type A, B, C) 1.5-hour rated UL 555-classified static fire dampers with vertical or horizontal mount configurations, designed to close upon fusible-link activation to maintain fire-rated wall/ceiling assemblies. For HVAC contractors and engineers specifying fire-rated duct penetrations.
• Series 65 Thinline Static Fire Dampers (Type A, B) 1.5-hour rated UL 555-classified thinline static fire dampers with reduced blade depth, suited to space-constrained HVAC penetrations of fire-rated assemblies.
• Series 05 Fire Dampers (Type A, B, C) 3-hour rated UL 555-classified static fire dampers for higher-fire-resistance wall assemblies, available in multiple mounting orientations.
• Series 95 Thinline Static Fire Dampers (Type A, B) 3-hour rated UL 555-classified thinline static fire dampers for higher-rated wall assemblies in constrained-depth installations.
• Series 77 Dynamic Fire Dampers (Type A, B, C) 1.5-hour rated UL 555 dynamic fire dampers designed to close in HVAC systems with airflow present, using a motorized actuator triggered by heat or signal.
• Series 99 Dynamic Fire Dampers (Type A, B, C) 3-hour rated UL 555 dynamic fire dampers for high-resistance walls requiring positive closure under airflow.
• Series 61 Thinline Dynamic Fire Dampers (Type A, B) 1.5-hour rated UL 555 thinline dynamic fire dampers combining reduced depth with motorized closure under airflow.
• Series 10 Combination Fire and Smoke Damper 1.5-hour rated UL 555/555S leakage-rated combination fire and smoke damper with motorized operation, designed to prevent spread of flame and smoke through HVAC penetrations. Includes an Out-of-Wall mounting option.
• Series 20 Smoke Damper UL 555S leakage-rated motorized smoke damper for smoke compartmentalization in HVAC systems, with Class I (Ultra-Low) or Class II (Low) leakage ratings, without an integrated fire rating.
• Series 30 Combination Smoke and Fire Damper 3-hour rated UL 555/555S leakage-rated combination fire and smoke damper for higher-resistance wall assemblies, with motorized smoke-leakage-rated closure.
• Series 40 Corridor Damper 1-hour rated leakage-rated corridor damper for smoke compartmentalization of corridor ceilings per NFPA corridor damper requirements.
• Series 80 Air Control Damper Leakage-rated air control damper for modulating or shut-off service in commercial HVAC systems.
• Series 50 / 50-Boot / 50-Box Ceiling Radiation Dampers UL 555C-classified ceiling radiation dampers for fire-rated membrane ceiling penetrations, with optional integrated boot (True Truss) or box housings.
• Series 51SB / 51SB In A Boot CRD UL 555C-classified CRDs (Series 51SB and 51SB In A Boot / True Truss) for membrane ceiling applications.
• Series 55EA and 55SL CRDs UL 555C-classified ceiling radiation dampers in two configurations: Series 55EA and Series 55SL.
• Series 57IB CRD (True Truss) UL 555C-classified CRD with True Truss designation for membrane ceiling penetrations.
• Series 58D CRD Family (DD, EAD, DR, EAR, DC, EAC) Comprehensive UL 555C-classified CRD family (Series 58DD, 58EAD, 58DR, 58EAR, 58DC, 58EAC) including True Truss variants and metallic plenum enclosure options, with first-in-industry 345.5 sq in duct opening in wood-truss construction. Re-tested for high air volume in 2021.
• Model DC-AGV Severe-Duty Aluminum Gravity Ventilator AMCA-certified, Miami-Dade-approved (TAS 201-94, 202-94, 203-94) severe-duty aluminum gravity ventilator engineered for wind-driven rain resistance and hurricane-zone applications. Wind load performance +/- 120 psf at 96" W x 144" L and +/- 180 psf at 48" W x 48" L.
• Model AGV Light-Duty Aluminum Gravity Ventilator AMCA 500-L-certified light-duty aluminum gravity ventilator with quarter-inch aluminum blade and 0.081-inch frame, positioned as an economical ventilation option.
• Model WDV-6 Severe-Duty Wind-Driven Rain Louver AMCA 550-certified severe-duty louver engineered for wind-driven rain performance in commercial building envelopes, with maximum single-section louver size up to 120" W x 120" H.
• Model WVSD-6 Severe-Duty Wind-Driven Rain and Impact Resistant Louver AMCA 550-certified, Miami-Dade-approved severe-duty louver with wind-driven rain and large-missile impact resistance for hurricane-zone applications.
• Model DC-638 Severe-Duty Hurricane Louver AMCA 550-certified, Miami-Dade-approved severe-duty hurricane louver certified by Miami-Dade County under NOA #20-0305.03, rated for large-missile impact and high-velocity wind-driven rain.
• Model DC-436 Severe-Duty Hurricane Louver AMCA 550-certified, Miami-Dade-approved severe-duty hurricane louver certified by Miami-Dade County under NOA #20-0211.03, rated for large-missile impact and high-velocity wind-driven rain.
• Stationary Louvers (245-SD, 445-SW, 436-SD, 438-SD, 638-SD) AMCA-certified stationary louvers for intake/exhaust applications in commercial building envelopes, with blade depths of 2-6 inches.
• Combination Louvers (445-CW, 438-CD, 638-CD) AMCA-certified combination louvers integrating intake and exhaust functions in a single assembly.
• Installation Accessories (Retaining Angles, Hemmed S, Sleeves, Thermal Blankets, Fusible Links) Field-installed accessories supporting damper and louver installation, including retaining angles (standard and single-sided), Hemmed S transitions, duct sleeves, thermal blankets, and replacement fusible links.
• Multi-Section Motorized Leakage-Rated Damper Configuration Expanded multi-section configuration for Series 10 and Series 20 motorized combination fire/smoke dampers up to 144" x 48" multi-section sizes while retaining UL 555/555S ratings, addressing larger multi-family and commercial air-handler installations.
• Hurricane and AMCA Rated Louvers Severe-duty louvers including Miami-Dade-approved models for high-velocity wind-driven rain and impact resistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.68% landfill diversion rate at Monongahela facility (TRUE Gold Zero-Waste)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship (parent), core (long-term), minor (charity), core (compliance), core (events), minor (events), minor (advocacy), minor (association) and minor (channel).

• DMI Companies, Inc.flagship (parent)Strategic or Co-development PartnerAire Technologies operates as a brand under DMI Companies, Inc., alongside Ductmate, GreenSeam Industrial, and Linx Industries. DMI Companies sets the online privacy policy that covers AireTechnologies.com, supports cross-brand e-commerce and manufacturing (Charleroi HQ, E. Monongahela plant), and runs the corporate sustainability, Energy Star, and TRUE Zero-Waste programs that Aire Technologies benefits from.
• Parker Engineering & Mechanical, Inc.core (long-term)Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term partner of Aire Technologies for life-safety devices across multi-family, large residential, apartment, condominium, retirement, student housing, and hotel construction projects. Owner Matt Parker ran the 2026 World Marathon Challenge (7 marathons, 7 continents, 7 days) as a fundraiser for the Chase Academy, sponsored by Aire Technologies.
• The Chase Academyminor (charity)GTM or Marketing PartnerSchool in South Daytona, Florida, dedicated to students with ASD. Aire Technologies sponsored Matt Parker's 2026 World Marathon Challenge fundraiser (Jan 31-Feb 6, 2026, 183.4 miles across 7 continents) to support the academy's new building. Aire Tech was the named sponsor of the South American leg on Feb 5, 2026.
• ICED Capminor (charity)GTM or Marketing PartnerMatt Parker's other company. Co-matches donations to the Chase Academy World Marathon Challenge fundraiser up to a combined $25,000 (ICED Cap matches the other 50% alongside Matt Parker's 50% match).
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)core (compliance)OthersUL classifies Aire Technologies fire dampers (UL 555, 1.5 and 3 hour), ceiling radiation dampers (UL 555C, up to 3 hours), True Truss dampers (UL 263, up to 1 hour), and combination fire/smoke dampers (UL 555 and 555S). UL Product iQ (iq.ulprospector.com) hosts ATI listings.
• Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA)core (compliance)OthersAMCA certifies Aire Technologies louvers (severe duty, stationary, combination) and ventilators. Severe-duty louvers are tested to AMCA 500-L air performance and AMCA 550 High-Velocity Wind-Driven Rain standards.
• AHR Expo (ASHRAE / AHRI)core (events)GTM or Marketing PartnerAire Technologies exhibits annually at the AHR Expo (booth #S8110 Chicago 2024; #501 Orlando 2025; #C4707 Las Vegas 2026) alongside Ductmate, GreenSeam, and Linx Industries under the DMI banner.
• SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association)minor (events)GTM or Marketing PartnerAire Technologies hosted a virtual booth at the SMACNA Edge Conference 2020 and is referenced as a SMACNA partner organization on the company's homepage association bar.
• Pennsylvania Manufacturing Advisory Councilminor (advocacy)Strategic or Co-development PartnerDMI Companies' President and CEO Ray Yeager worked with the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Advisory Council for 18 months to develop Pennsylvania's Manufacturing Competitiveness Playbook. DMI is recognized as a World Class Manufacturing enterprise in Pennsylvania.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)minor (association)OthersUSGBC logo featured on the Aire Technologies homepage as a member/association partner.
• Sales Management Solutions (SMS)minor (channel)Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of Aire Technologies' manufacturer representatives; partnered on a published Q&A about louvers (October 2020) covering adjustable, stationary, and combination louver specification, AMCA performance, and installation practices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Warming and Ventilating (AWV): Direct peer in UL-classified fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination dampers, and CRDs for commercial and institutional HVAC applications.
• Pottorff: Direct peer manufacturing UL-classified fire/smoke dampers, corridor dampers, ceiling radiation dampers, and louvers for commercial HVAC, with comparable rep-driven distribution and specification focus.
• Lloyd Industries: Manufacturer of fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination dampers, ceiling radiation dampers, and architectural louvers with comparable UL/AMCA listings and rep-driven commercial channel.
• Vent Products Co. Manufacturer of UL-listed fire dampers, smoke dampers, and combination dampers for commercial HVAC; directly comparable in product scope and code-driven specification positioning.
• Nailor Industries: Manufacturer of fire/smoke dampers, combination dampers, VAV terminals, and louvers serving commercial HVAC; competes directly with Aire Technologies on UL-classified life-safety dampers and air control products.
• Air Balance Inc. Manufacturer of UL-classified fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination dampers, and air-control dampers; competes in overlapping specification-driven commercial HVAC segments.
• Cesco Products (a MESTEK brand): Mestek-owned manufacturer of fire dampers, smoke dampers, and combination dampers; competes directly with Aire Technologies in UL 555/555S life-safety product categories.
• Ruskin Company (a Greenheck brand): Direct peer in UL-classified fire/smoke dampers, combination dampers, and louvers for commercial HVAC, with overlapping UL 555/555S/555C product lines and a national rep network; now part of Greenheck, the largest U.S. HVAC air-control equipment manufacturer.
• Safe-Air / Dowco: Manufacturer of fire dampers, smoke dampers, and related life-safety air-control products serving commercial HVAC; comparable specification and rep-channel model.

Broad incumbents

• Greenheck Group: Broad incumbent across dampers, louvers, fans, and kitchen ventilation. Competes with Aire Technologies on fire/smoke dampers and severe-duty louvers but offers a much wider HVAC equipment portfolio and substantially larger channel reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance19 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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