What Inovair does

Inovair is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of integrally-geared centrifugal blowers and compressors, operating as a division of Accessible Technologies Inc. The company designs and builds blower packages from 15 to 600 HP operating at 4–55 psi, organized into three vertical lines: municipal wastewater aeration (IM-10 through IM-50 and IO-10/IO-20), aircraft ground support equipment including PCA carts, deicing, and air-start units (1200GS, 1600GS, 2200GS), and general industrial pneumatic conveying, combustion air, and drying (1200, 1600, 2200, IO, IE series).

The underlying technology centers on an integrally-geared two-stage gearbox integrated into the blower unit, paired with non-contact oil film bearings, AGMA 11 precision gears, and G2.5-balanced assemblies. This architecture is claimed to deliver 10–45% energy savings over rotary lobe positive-displacement and multi-stage centrifugal blowers, with payback periods typically under two years. Manufactured at the Lenexa, Kansas headquarters, Inovair positions itself as the only producer of high-efficiency integrally-geared centrifugal blowers made in the USA, per its November 2023 EPA RFI comment.

Inovair's revenue model is primarily one-time hardware sales of complete blower packages or head units, supplemented by service, spare parts, and technical support. Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed publicly. The go-to-market combines a Kansas direct-sales headquarters, a Mill Valley, California West Coast branch, and a wastewater rep locator network. Customers span municipal utilities, food and beverage processors, aerospace and military aviation programs (including F-35), oil and gas, and recycled-products manufacturing.

Name

Inovair

Legal name

Inovair

Website

https://inovair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inovair designs and manufactures integrally-geared centrifugal blower packages (15–600 HP) for municipal wastewater aeration, aircraft ground support, and general industrial applications, selling made-in-USA capital equipment via direct sales and a rep network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Blowers and Compressors

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

Keywords

• Centrifugal blowers
• Aeration blowers
• Ground support equipment
• Wastewater treatment equipment
• Industrial compressors

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenexa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Blower and Compressor Equipment Sales: Inovair designs, engineers, and manufactures centrifugal blowers and compressors, selling them as complete blower packages or as head units to customers who supply their own motors and sensors. Products range from 15 HP to 600 HP across multiple series (1200, 1600, 2200, IM, IO, IE). Sales are one-time hardware transactions, typically to municipal wastewater plants, industrial facilities, and aircraft ground support operators.
2. Service and Support: Technical service and support offered for installed equipment. The company maintains a Service department and offers product literature, spare parts, and support through its Kansas headquarters and California branch office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Inovair designs, engineers, and manufactures integrally-geared centrifugal blowers and compressors sold as complete blower packages or as head units. The product line spans 15-600 HP and 4-22 psig pressure ranges, organized across three primary verticals: (1) wastewater aeration blowers (IM, IO, IE series), (2) aircraft ground support equipment including PCA, deicing, and air start units (1200GS, 1600GS, 2200GS series), and (3) general industrial blowers for pneumatic conveying, combustion air, and high-heat drying applications. The company also provides service and spare parts support from its Kansas headquarters and California branch office.

Product overview

Inovair is a division of Accessible Technologies Inc. that designs and manufactures integrally-geared centrifugal blowers and compressors. The product portfolio consists of three main lines: (1) Wastewater Treatment blowers including the IM-series (IM-10 through IM-50) ranging from 25-600 hp for municipal aeration applications; (2) Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (GSE) including 1200GS, 1600GS, and 2200GS blower packages for PCA (mobile air conditioning), deicing, and air start applications; and (3) General Industrial blowers including the IO-series, IE-series, and Inovair 1200/1600/2200 series for pneumatic conveying, combustion air, and general industrial needs. All products feature integrally-geared centrifugal technology providing 10-40% energy savings over positive displacement blowers, with models ranging from 15-600 HP and operating pressures from 4 to 55 psi. Customizable control systems are offered as add-on modules for wastewater applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IM-10 Blower Geared centrifugal blower for wastewater aeration with 25-50 hp power range, designed for municipal wastewater treatment applications requiring best-in-class efficiency.
• IM-20 Blower Versatile integrally-geared centrifugal blower for wastewater and general industrial use with 25-150 hp range, offering best-in-class efficiency and proven energy savings.
• IM-30 Blower High-capacity wastewater blower with 40-300 hp range, featuring integrally-geared centrifugal technology for demanding aeration applications.
• IM-40 Blower Heavy-duty wastewater blower rated for 100-350 hp, delivering high efficiency and low total cost of ownership for municipal aeration processes.
• IM-50 Blower Maximum capacity wastewater blower package reaching up to 600 hp, designed for large municipal wastewater treatment facilities requiring high air flow.
• IO-10 Blower Compact blower unit for wastewater and general industrial applications, rated 25-40 hp with efficient centrifugal compression technology.
• IO-20 Blower Mid-range blower for wastewater and industrial use with 25-100 hp capability, offering high efficiency and reliability in a compact design.
• IE Series Blower General industrial blower series with 25-125 hp range, designed for pneumatic conveying, combustion air, and other industrial air delivery needs.
• 1200 Series Blower Package Belt-driven centrifugal blower for aircraft ground support PCA applications and general industrial use, rated 15-60 hp with flow ranges of 400-1400 CFM and pressures from 4-10 psi. Designed as drop-in replacement for legacy Vortron models J70, X70, and Z40E.
• 1600 Series Blower Package Direct-drive centrifugal blower for mobile air conditioning carts and general industrial use, rated 25-100 hp with flow ranges of 600-2000 CFM and pressures of 4-10 psi. Drop-in replacement for Sundyne models B1000, B3210, and B3230.
• 2200 Series Blower Package Premium integrally-geared centrifugal blower rated up to 75 hp (2200) or 125 hp (2200R), featuring L10 bearing specification with minimum 10-year life, AGMA 11 precision gears, and G2.5 balancing standard. Delivers up to 2,000 CFM and 22 psig for GSE PCA applications; used in demanding general industrial applications including gas turbines, pipeline compressors, and high-heat drying processes up to 350°F inlet air temperatures.
• Deicing Blowers Forced-air deicing blowers for aircraft ground support, providing high-pressure air for aircraft deicing operations at airports.
• Air Start Compressors Blowers and compressors for aircraft air start units, providing reliable high-pressure air for aircraft engine starting applications.
• Service and Technical Support Technical service, spare parts, and support for installed Inovair blower and compressor equipment, delivered through the company's Kansas headquarters and West Coast branch office.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-40% energy savings over rotary lobe PD blowers and multi-stage centrifugal blowers
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Xylem: Global water technology company supplying aeration blowers (including the legacy Flygt and Sanitaire brands) to municipal wastewater plants. Xylem is a frequent competitor on municipal aeration RFPs where Innovair competes with integrally-geared units.
• Sulzer: Swiss manufacturer of pumps and rotating equipment, including blowers and aeration systems for municipal wastewater. Sulzer's HST and other turbocompressor lines compete with Inovair's IM-series on energy-efficient aeration.
• Ingersoll Rand: Parent of Gardner Denver and Robuschi, Ingersoll Rand sells a broad range of blowers and compressors — including geared centrifugal units — into municipal wastewater, oil & gas, and general industrial. Its scale, service network, and broader portfolio make it a frequent competitor on municipal RFPs.
• Kaeser Compressors: Manufactures compressors and industrial blowers, including rotary screw and centrifugal units for wastewater and process industries. Competes with Inovair on efficiency claims and reliability in municipal and industrial aeration markets.
• Howden (Chart Industries): Howden manufactures industrial centrifugal and positive-displacement blowers used in wastewater, power, and process industries, now operating within Chart Industries. Directly comparable product set to Inovair, particularly in aeration and high-pressure process applications.
• Aerzen: German specialist in positive-displacement blowers (Roots) and turbo blowers with a strong presence in wastewater aeration. Aerzen's hybrid portfolio of PD and geared centrifugal technology competes directly with Inovair's IM and 2200 series in municipal and industrial aeration.
• Atlas Copco: Global leader in compressors and industrial blowers, including oil-free and geared centrifugal offerings that compete head-to-head with Inovair's IM-series in municipal wastewater and general industrial applications. Atlas Copco's broader portfolio and global service network make it the most direct large-scale competitor.
• Tuthill: US-based manufacturer of industrial blowers, pumps, and gear pumps serving wastewater, chemical, and general industrial customers. Tuthill's blower portfolio competes with Inovair in pneumatic conveying and process air applications.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Energy: Large-scale manufacturer of industrial compressors and turbo-machinery, including aeration blowers and pipeline compressors, serving power generation, oil & gas, and water. Competes with Inovair in higher-horsepower and high-pressure segments where its scale advantage is pronounced.
• Hitachi Industrial: Through Hitachi Industrial Products, manufactures oil-free screw compressors, blowers, and turbocompressors for industrial and municipal customers in Japan and globally. Competes with Inovair in industrial pneumatics and process air, especially in Asia-Pacific markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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