What Hastings HVAC does

Hastings HVAC, Inc. is a privately held, Nebraska-incorporated commercial and industrial HVAC equipment manufacturer founded in 1938 (originally as Hastings Industries) and headquartered at 3606 Yost Avenue, Hastings, Nebraska. The company designs, manufactures, and ships heating, ventilating, and air-handling equipment for commercial and industrial facilities, including warehouses, manufacturing plants, and large commercial spaces. Its product portfolio spans direct and indirect-fired heaters (Counterflo four-pass design, Aeroflo, IST/ISTD series, IHRDV gas duct furnaces, HR series rooftop units), direct-fired make-up air units with 100% combustion efficiency, evaporative cooling (EC Series), electric heating systems (SBE Electroflo), steam and hot water heating systems (SBS/SBW, up to 9.8M Btu/Hr), custom HVAC coils, and air handling units. Underlying technology rests on a patented airfoil-shaped heat exchanger with vertical external baffles, a compact four-pass heat exchanger geometry, and ETL-certified designs with turn-down ratios of 4:1 to 12:1.

The company makes money primarily through one-time hardware sales priced F.O.B. factory, supplemented by OEM replacement parts (including discontinued components with a 90-day warranty) and factory-direct field service and start-up support. Distribution runs through 245+ national sales representatives across 11 countries plus direct phone (800.228.4243/4270) and email sales channels from the Nebraska headquarters. The customer base is segmented vertically across use cases (space heating, make-up air, heating/ventilating, cooling, door heating, high-temperature processes) rather than by buyer size. Pricing is opaque and not publicly disclosed; standard payment terms are advance-of-shipment or COD, with Open Account arrangements available. The company operates no app platform, no API, and offers no software integrations, operating as a traditional industrial manufacturer.

Name

Hastings HVAC

Legal name

Hastings HVAC, Inc.

Website

https://hastingshvac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hastings HVAC is a privately held Nebraska manufacturer, founded 1938, of commercial and industrial heating, ventilating, and air-handling equipment sold globally through 245+ sales reps across 11 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial HVAC Manufacturing

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), HVAC & Industrial Ventilation (Chillers, AHUs, Exhaust, Filtration) (EUAEAFAE)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC equipment
• Industrial heating systems
• Make-up air units
• Air handling units
• Evaporative cooling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hastings

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of commercial and industrial heating, ventilating, and air-handling equipment including gas duct furnaces, indirect gas heaters, direct fired make-up air units, electric heating systems, evaporative coolers, and custom coils. One-time hardware sales with F.O.B. factory pricing.
2. Replacement Parts & Service: OEM parts department supplying discontinued furnace starters, contactors, and specific wiring diagram packages. Service support including factory start-up services and field service solutions. 90-day warranty on replacement parts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hastings HVAC designs, manufactures, and sells commercial and industrial heating, ventilating, and air-handling equipment at its Hastings, Nebraska facility. The product line includes direct and indirect fired heaters, gas duct furnaces, electric heating systems, make-up air units, direct evaporative coolers, HVAC coils, and steam/hot water heating systems, supported by OEM parts and factory-staffed service.

Product overview

Hastings HVAC is a commercial and industrial heating, ventilating, and air-handling unit manufacturer based in Hastings, Nebraska, founded in 1938. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of HVAC products and services spanning multiple heating and cooling categories: direct and indirect fired heaters (Counterflo Heater, Aeroflo Heater, IST/ISTD Indoor/Rooftop Systems, Gas Duct Furnaces, Indirect Gas Heating Systems), electric heating systems (SBE Series Electroflo), make-up air solutions (Direct Fired Make-Up Air Units), evaporative cooling (Direct Evaporative Cooling EC Series), steam and water heating systems (SBS/SBW Series), HVAC coils, air handling units, and cooling/heating combination systems. The product line supports various fuels including natural gas, propane, steam, hot water, and electric. The company also provides Heresite protective coatings as a certified applicator and backs its products with factory direct parts and field service support. Products are shipped worldwide to customers in 11+ countries through a network of 245+ national sales representatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aeroflo Heater Industrial heater unit for commercial and industrial space heating applications.
• Air Handling Units Commercial and industrial air handling units for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications.
• Cooling/Heating Systems Combined cooling and heating systems for year-round climate control in commercial and industrial settings.
• Counterflo Heater Indirect-Fired Industrial Heater featuring a compact and highly efficient four-pass heat exchanger design. Available in CF (Basic), RCF (Curb Mounted Rooftop), and CFDF (Counterflo Duct Furnace) models. Supports natural, manufactured or propane gas, steam, electric, and hot water fuels.
• Direct Evaporative Cooling EC Series direct evaporative cooler providing fresh air cooling through wetted evaporative media with up to 90% cooling efficiency. Suitable for space cooling, peak cooling power shaving, and ventilation applications.
• Direct Fired Make-Up Air Unit Direct gas-fired make-up air units achieving 100% combustion efficiency and 92% overall thermal efficiency. Available in EBD, LU, SBD, SBDR, and SBDF configurations for 100% fresh air or return air applications.
• Electric Heating Systems (SBE Series Electroflo) Electric heating system built on Hastings SB platform incorporating industrial-duty electric heating module with blowers. Available in SBEH (Space Heating), SBEM (Make-Up Air), and SBEV (Heating/Ventilating) configurations.
• Gas Duct Furnaces High efficiency industrial duct furnaces (IHRDV Series) for indoor and outdoor installations featuring patented airfoil shaped heat exchanger with balanced flue design. Available in single (160-400 MBH) and dual furnace configurations (500-800 MBH).
• Heresite Protective Coatings Certified application of Heresite protective coatings to HVAC equipment for corrosion prevention in high salinity coastal regions and environments exposed to humidity, corrosive chemicals, and chemical fumes. Includes UV protectant topcoat option.
• HVAC Coils Full range of coils including Fluid Coils (heating/cooling with hot/chilled water or glycol), Steam Coils, Booster Coils, and DX/Industrial Coils. Available in standard, custom, replacement, and industrial duty configurations.
• Indirect Gas Heating Systems R (HR Series Rooftop) and IHR (Indoor Units) series indirect fired modular heating systems with 80% efficiency. Suitable for space heating, make-up air, heating and ventilating, cooling, and door heating applications.
• IST Indoor/Rooftop Systems IST Series 80% efficient indirect gas fired make-up air equipment for indoor or outdoor applications utilizing 100% outside air or return air or combination. MBH inputs from 100 to 1,200 with turn down capabilities of 4:1 to 12:1. Design certified by ETL Testing Laboratories.
• ISTD Duct Furnace ISTD Series 80% efficient indirect fired duct furnace for natural gas or propane with MBH inputs from 100 to 400. Features tubular design heat exchanger with turn down capabilities of 4:1 to 12:1.
• Parts + Service Factory direct parts support including discontinued Furnace Starters and Contactors, wiring diagram packages, service support videos, and field/start-up services with extended warranty options.
• Steam + Water Heating Systems SBS (Industrial Steam Heating System) and SBW (Industrial Hot Water Heating System) featuring package concept design with factory assembled, wired and tested heating systems. Six temperature control sequences available. Btu/Hr range from 70,000 to 9,825,000 with SCFM from 1,000 to 92,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% efficiency rating on indirect fired systems
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Daikin Applied: Daikin Applied is a broad incumbent in commercial HVAC including chillers, air handlers, and heating equipment, providing overlapping solutions for the same commercial and industrial customer segments as Hastings.
• Lennox International: Lennox is a broad incumbent in commercial and industrial heating, cooling, and refrigeration, competing with Hastings on commercial rooftop units, air handlers, and heating systems across similar end markets.
• Rheem Manufacturing: Rheem is a broad incumbent in commercial heating and cooling with a broad product portfolio overlapping with Hastings in commercial heating, ventilation, and air-handling equipment.
• Carrier Global: Carrier is a broad incumbent in commercial and industrial HVAC including heating, ventilation, and air-handling, overlapping with Hastings' product categories but at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Trane Technologies: Trane is a broad incumbent offering commercial HVAC, chillers, air handlers, and heating equipment that competes with Hastings in commercial and industrial applications, though Trane serves a much wider portfolio and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Reznor (Nortek Global HVAC): Reznor is a direct peer in commercial/industrial gas-fired and electric unit heaters, duct furnaces, and make-up air equipment, serving the same contractor and specifying engineer customer base as Hastings.
• Greenheck Fan: Greenheck is a direct peer in commercial and industrial ventilation, air handling, and make-up air equipment, competing in many of the same warehouse and manufacturing facility specifications as Hastings.
• Modine Manufacturing: Modine Manufacturing is a direct peer, producing commercial and industrial HVAC heating and cooling equipment, including unit heaters, make-up air units, and heat exchangers that overlap directly with Hastings' gas duct furnace and indirect-fired heater lines.
• AAON: AAON is a direct peer in custom air handling units, heating/cooling equipment, and high-efficiency commercial HVAC systems, targeting similar commercial and industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Bohn (Heatcraft Refrigeration Products): Bohn/Heatcraft is an emerging player in commercial and industrial coils and refrigeration components that competes with Hastings' HVAC Coils line on fluid, steam, and DX coil specifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hastingshvac
• Facebookfacebook.com/HastingsHVAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hastings-hvac-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Hastings HVAC