What Airtecnics does

Airtecnics (legal entity Motors i Ventiladors SL) is a Barcelona-based manufacturer of air curtains and industrial ventilation equipment, founded in 1986 and operating today as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Rosenberg Ventilatoren group. Its core offering is a comprehensive air-curtain portfolio — standard, recessed, decorative and bespoke, industrial and cold-store, insect-control, heat-pump, and disinfection variants — built around EC motors, heat-pump direct-expansion coils, and the proprietary Clever Control system that connects via Modbus to BMS platforms and Wi-Fi/smartphone interfaces and orchestrates up to 255 units. Adjacent product lines include Air Handling Units, heat recovery units, ventilation boxes (Zerobox, Airbox, Twinbox), air purifiers and disinfection units (Wellisair, Nuvohla), filter units, fan heaters, and a full fan range (axial, radial, centrifugal, in-line, exhaust, cross-flow, OEM), plus ETRI fans for railway, marine, military, and avionics applications and ECFanGrid modular systems for industrial ventilation.

The business model is hardware sales through a multi-tier distribution channel: a Spanish direct-sales arm in Castellar del Vallès handles domestic and key-account relationships, while exports flow through a global authorized-distributor network covering more than 55 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, Oceania, and Africa. Airtècnics monetizes primarily through one-off project sales of equipment (with project volumes from single-unit decorative installations at retailers to 96-unit deployments at Vienna Central Station, 75-air-curtain plus 40-fan-heater projects at Posten Bring Oslo, and 260+ fan installations at Marina Bay Sands Singapore), supplemented by spare parts, controllers, and accessories. Differentiation rests on 30+ years of design experience, OEM-grade customization for architecturally significant sites (Sagrada Familia, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre, Warsaw Spire, W Hotel Dubai), and externally validated OH (hydroxyl-radical) disinfection technology.

Customer concentration is broad across verticals: hospitality, retail, transportation hubs (Frankfurt, Vienna Central, Stratford London, El Prat, Marina Bay Sands), healthcare (Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre), manufacturing (Cadbury, VW Glass Factory), government (UK National Audit Office), and cultural/religious sites (Sagrada Familia, La Latina Theater). Margins are influenced by project-based pricing in EUR, variable input costs, and a 60-day maximum payment-term policy for credit customers. As a private company under a larger industrial conglomerate, Airtècnics prioritizes specification wins, repeat distributor relationships, and category expansion (defence, rail, cold chain, disinfection) over consumer-facing brand investment.

Name

Airtecnics

Legal name

Motors i Ventiladors SL

Website

https://airtecnics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airtecnics (Motors i Ventiladors SL) is a Barcelona-based manufacturer specializing in air curtains and industrial ventilation equipment, exporting through 55+ country distributor channels to commercial, industrial, transportation, healthcare, and architectural customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), 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)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)

Keywords

• Air curtain manufacturing
• Industrial ventilation equipment
• HVAC solutions
• Air purification systems
• Heat recovery units

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Curtains and Accessories Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling air curtains including standard, recessed, decorative, industrial, and specialized models. Also includes related accessories, controllers, and spare parts.
2. Ventilation Equipment Sales: Revenue from industrial ventilation products including air handling units, heat recovery units, axial fans, centrifugal fans, ventilation units, filters, and OEM fans.
3. Air Disinfection Products: Sales of air purifier and disinfection units using hydroxyl radicals technology, including Wellisair and Nuvohla products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Airtecnics manufactures and sells air curtains and industrial ventilation equipment, including standard, recessed, decorative, industrial, heat pump, and disinfection variants, along with air handling units, fans, and air purification systems. Products are distributed globally through authorized distributors serving commercial, industrial, transportation, and healthcare customers, with customization and OEM capabilities available. The company is wholly owned by the German Rosenberg Ventilatoren group, founded in 1986, and exports to more than 55 countries.

Product overview

Airtècnics is an air curtains specialist and industrial ventilation manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience. The company operates as part of the Rosenberg Ventilatoren group and exports to more than 55 countries worldwide. The product portfolio centers on air curtains (available in standard, recessed, decorative, industrial, insect control, heat pump, and disinfection variants) supplemented by a comprehensive industrial ventilation range including Air Handling Units (AHU), heat recovery units, ventilation units (Zerobox, Airbox, Twinbox), air purifiers and disinfection units (Wellisair, Nuvohla), filters and filter units (Difvent, DifPur), fan heaters, and various fan types (axial, radial, centrifugal, in-line, exhaust, cross-flow, OEM). The company also offers ETRI fans for specialized applications (railway, marine, military, avionics), ECFanGrid modular redundant fan systems, and advanced control solutions including Clever Control with BMS (Modbus) connectivity and smartphone/Wi-Fi support. Products are designed for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications with customization and tailor-made options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clever Control: Advanced intelligent control system for air curtains and ventilation technology with Modbus protocol, BMS connectivity, and smartphone control via Wi-Fi.
• OH Technology
• ECFanGrid
• Nuvohla
• Wellisair

Products and services

• Standard Air Curtains A full range of standard-format air curtains (Optima, Dam, Wind models) for commercial and industrial entrances where climate separation, insect control, and energy saving are required. Designed for doors up to 3 meters with industrial high-flow variants available.
• Recessed Air Curtains Recessed and built-in air curtain models for installation in ceiling voids, false ceilings, or architectural-integrated placements. Used in retail and commercial settings where aesthetics demand concealed installation.
• Decorative, Bespoke and Customized Air Curtains Tailor-made, decorative, and customized air curtains that match architectural, designer, or branding requirements including any RAL color and bespoke dimensions for retail and hospitality premium projects.
• Industrial Air Curtains and Cold Store Air Curtains Heavy-duty industrial air curtains including Cold Store variants and Optima K for cold chambers, designed for factories, warehouses, logistics centers, and cold-storage facilities operating in harsh environments and very low temperatures.
• Revolving Door and Tailor-Made Air Curtains Dam Twin and Rotowind air curtain solutions engineered specifically for revolving doors and oversized openings in airports and transport hubs, providing climate separation for high-traffic public spaces.
• Insect Control Air Curtains Dedicated insect-control air curtain range launched to prevent flying insect ingress through doorways in food service, retail, and hospitality applications, especially active in summer.
• Heat Pump and Energy Saving Air Curtains Energy-saving air curtains with direct expansion heat pump coils and EC motors for high-efficiency operation, suited to cold-climate entrances and energy-conscious commercial installations.
• Air Curtains with Disinfection and Purification System Air curtains that integrate OH Technology for inactivates microorganisms alongside HEPA-side filtration, providing combined climate separation and airborne pathogen reduction for healthcare and cleanroom facilities.
• Economic Low-Cost Air Curtains Budget-oriented air curtain line (Comfort and Econ) for basic climate separation applications in shops, doors, and smaller commercial premises where premium features are not required.
• Air Handling Units (AHU) Air Handling Units including Hygienic AHUs (available in rugged galvanized or pre-coated aluminum versions) for commercial and industrial building ventilation and heating/cooling air distribution.
• Heat Recovery Units Heat recovery ventilation units for energy-efficient fresh-air supply with heat exchange, addressing indoor air quality and energy efficiency in commercial buildings.
• Ventilation Units (Zerobox, Airbox, Twinbox) Low-noise ventilation units, single and twin-fan inline boxes (Zerobox, Airbox, Twinbox) for ducted air distribution in residential, commercial, and light-industrial applications.
• Air Purifier and Disinfection Units (Wellisair and Nuvohla) Standalone air purifier and disinfection units including Wellisair and Nuvohla products for indoor air purification and pathogen inactivation in commercial and healthcare interiors.
• Filters and Filter Units (Difvent and DifPur) Filtration units and replacement filters (Difvent mechanical filtration and DifPur activated-carbon/HEPA filtration) supplied as standalone accessories or integrated with HVAC and air curtain systems.
• Fan Heaters (Aeroterms) Aeroterms fan heater line for commercial and industrial space heating using forced-air convection, sold as a standalone heating product range.
• Axial Fans Axial-flow fan range for ventilation applications in industrial and commercial buildings, available in multiple sizes and configurations.
• Radial Fans Radial (centrifugal backward-curved) fans for industrial and commercial ventilation where higher static pressure than axial fans is required.
• Centrifugal Fans Forward-curved and double-inlet centrifugal fan range for commercial and industrial ventilation, available as standalone units.
• In-Line Fans In-line ducted fans for installation within ductwork, used for extract or supply air in ventilation systems.
• Exhaust Fan Units Exhaust fan units for dedicated extract applications in kitchens, bathrooms, and industrial exhaust systems.
• Cross-Flow Fans Cross-flow (tangential) fans for applications requiring uniform airflow across a wide area, such as refrigeration and certain HVAC equipment.
• OEM Fans OEM fan products supplied to other manufacturers for integration into their equipment, supporting custom client specifications.
• ETRI Fans ETRI fan product line for railway, marine/military, and avionics applications, addressing specialized transportation and defense market requirements.
• Clever Control System Clever Control — proprietary intelligent control system with Modbus connectivity, BMS integration, infrared sensors, and Wi-Fi smartphone control, marketed as a standalone upgrade for advanced air curtain management.
• ADVANCED PRO Control ADVANCED PRO Control — premium-control accessory for air curtains with extended functionality for installers and facility managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings with 3 programmable comfort levels (ECO, MEDIUM, COMFORT)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rosenberg GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirtècnics is part of the Rosenberg Ventilatoren group, a global ventilation company. Both companies share an international outlook and collaborate on product development and market expansion. The partnership includes shared R&D capabilities, quality certifications, and coordinated presence at international exhibitions.
• ETRIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETRI is a company specializing in fans for railway, marine, military, and avionics applications, also part of the Rosenberg Ventilatoren group. Airtècnics and ETRI have finalized new commercial agreements to strengthen ETRI fan presence in the Spanish market in partnership with Airtècnics. This partnership was showcased at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dimplex (Glen Dimplex Group): Dimplex is a major European electric heating and ventilation brand offering air curtains alongside broader HVAC and heating solutions. Competes with Airtècnics in commercial air curtains while leveraging significantly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Systemair: Systemair is a large, listed Swedish ventilation company with a broad portfolio of fans, air handling units, and air distribution products. While not air curtain-specialized, its scale and channel reach in European HVAC overlaps with Airtècnics' fan and ventilation business.
• Panasonic Air Curtains: Panasonic offers air curtains as part of its broader HVAC and building solutions portfolio, leveraging global distribution, service networks, and integration with commercial VRF/BMS systems. Represents a large incumbent threat to specialist air curtain manufacturers like Airtècnics.
• FläktGroup: FläktGroup is a major European HVAC manufacturer specializing in air handling, ventilation, and indoor air quality systems for commercial and industrial buildings. Its broad portfolio competes with Airtècnics' AHU, fan, and ventilation unit categories rather than the air curtain core.

Direct peers

• Biddle: Biddle is one of the longest-established European air curtain specialists (founded 1930s, Netherlands/UK), directly competing with Airtècnics across commercial and industrial air curtain applications with overlapping product ranges including heated, recessed, and industrial models.
• TPI Corporation: TPI Corporation is a US manufacturer of air curtains and electric heating equipment serving commercial and industrial customers, directly overlapping Airtècnics' core air curtain and fan heater categories with comparable specifications and end users.
• Mars Air Systems: Mars Air Systems is a US-based specialist air curtain manufacturer with broad commercial, industrial, and insect-control product lines, directly comparable to Airtècnics' standard, recessed, and industrial curtain categories serving overlapping end markets.
• Veab Heat Tech: Veab is a Swedish manufacturer specializing in air curtains, fan heaters, and HVAC solutions, competing directly with Airtècnics across European commercial and industrial markets with similar bespoke and standard product offerings.
• Berner International: Berner International manufactures air curtains and air control solutions for commercial and industrial entrances, with deep US market presence and a comparable product portfolio to Airtècnics across standard, heated, and high-performance industrial models.

Others

• Rosenberg Ventilatoren: Rosenberg Ventilatoren is the German parent group of Airtècnics, manufacturing industrial fans and ventilation equipment. As sister entities within the same group, Rosenberg provides direct technology sharing and distribution synergies relevant to Airtècnics' product positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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