What Vectaire does

Vectaire Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of ventilation products and systems, headquartered in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The legal entity was established in 1990, with the broader business operating since 1987, and trades as part of the Vectaire Group alongside four wholly-owned subsidiaries — Air Vent Technology Ltd, Youngs Extract Supplies Ltd, Casavent, and Vent Vision — operating from a 27,000+ square foot warehousing facility at Cressex Business Park. The company sells MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery), MEV (Mechanical Extract Ventilation), dMEV single-room extract fans, single-room heat recovery units, purge box units, cooling units, positive pressure fans, and a wide commercial/industrial range spanning axial, centrifugal, mixed flow, high-temperature (SMX-HT up to 180°C, QBK up to 120°C), and flameproof fans, plus bespoke air handling units up to 20m3/sec and cooker hoods.

The core technology centres on EC motors and proprietary aerodynamic design. Patented anti-turbulence deflectors (Elegance fan) and a patented fluid-dynamics profile (Elix fan) deliver specific fan power as low as 0.27 W/l/s, heat exchange efficiency up to 94% on the EVO200DC, noise levels down to 15.1 dB(A), and EC motor life up to 43,000 hours. Manufacturing is carried out in the UK to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015; products hold SAP PCDB listing, ErP compliance, BEAB approval, Keymark certification, CE marking, and Building Regulations Parts F and L compliance.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales, professional services covering design, installation, commissioning and maintenance, and BPEC-approved installer training delivered in association with Air Vent Technology Ltd. The company goes to market through three regional UK sales offices, a field sales force covering the entire UK, a direct website enquiry channel, and its sister-company distribution network. Customer segments span residential new build, social housing, apartments and student/co-living, retirement and care homes, and non-residential commercial and industrial applications including hotels, retail, offices, education, factories, warehousing and hospitals. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Vectaire

Legal name

Vectaire Ltd

Website

https://vectaire.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vectaire Ltd is a UK manufacturer and supplier of MVHR, MEV, dMEV, and bespoke air handling units, selling through regional sales offices and a nationwide field force to housing developers, social landlords, and commercial and industrial customers across the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Ventilation & Smoke Control Systems (Smoke Exhaust/Pressurization) (IMADANAI)

Keywords

• Mechanical ventilation systems
• Heat recovery ventilation
• Air handling units
• Residential ventilation products
• Commercial industrial fans

Headquarters

HQ city

High Wycombe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ventilation Equipment Sales: Manufacture and supply of ventilation products including MVHR units, MEV systems, dMEV fans, commercial/industrial fans, air handling units, and accessories. Products sold through direct sales force and distribution network.
2. Professional Services: Design service for ventilation schemes, installation, commissioning and maintenance of ventilation products. BPEC Approved Domestic Ventilation Installer training courses offered.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vectaire designs, manufactures, and supplies ventilation products and systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications in the UK. The portfolio includes Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR), Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV), decentralised MEV (dMEV) fans, single room heat recovery units, purge boxes, cooling units, positive pressure fans, air handling units (AHUs), high temperature fans, and cooker hoods. The company offers complete ventilation solutions from design and manufacture through installation, commissioning, and maintenance, backed by a field sales force and regional sales offices covering the entire UK.

Product overview

Vectaire is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of ventilation products and systems offering a comprehensive portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The product portfolio includes MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) units in horizontal and vertical configurations (including EVO, Maxi, Midi, and Studio models), MEV (Mechanical Extract Ventilation) systems with Microbox units, dMEV single room extract fans (Elegance and Elix series), single room heat recovery units, purge box units, cooling units, positive pressure fans, and a full range of commercial and industrial ventilation products including axial fans, centrifugal fans, mixed flow fans, high temperature fans for kitchen applications (SMX-HT, QBK), air handling units (Compact AHUs EC, AHUs EC, bespoke units), and the STP/STR commercial heat recovery range. Additional products include cooker hoods (LGT Plus, LuxVent Plus), fire rated air bricks, and accessories. The products serve sectors including residential (new build, social housing, apartments, student accommodation, care homes), commercial (offices, retail, education, hotels), and industrial (factories, warehousing, hospitals).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MVHR Whole House Heat Recovery Systems Horizontal and vertical whole-house Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) units featuring EC motors, heat exchange efficiency up to 94%, summer bypass, frost-stat, and acoustic attenuation variants. Designed for residential new build, social housing, apartments, and student accommodation.
• MEV Mechanical Extract Ventilation Systems Mechanical Extract Ventilation systems including Microbox 200/2DC and Microbox 125/2DC units with low energy EC motors, sealed for life bearings, SFP down to 0.27 W/l/s, IPX4 rated, for continuous low energy ventilation in residential properties including wet rooms and social housing.
• dMEV Single Room Extract Fans Decentralised mechanical extract ventilation fans including the Elegance axial fan (SFP as low as 0.09 w/l/s, noise down to 15.1 dB(A)), Elix centrifugal fan, and AS series. SAP PCDB Listed and Energy Saving Trust Best Practice Compliant for domestic wet rooms, toilets, and bathrooms.
• Positive Pressure Fans (PIV) Positive Input Ventilation units designed to combat condensation and improve air quality in residential properties. Used for social housing and private housing retrofit applications.
• STP/STR Commercial Air Handling and Heat Recovery Units Commercial air handling and heat recovery units available in 25mm or 50mm construction with 11 modular sizes up to 14m3/sec and custom sizes up to 20m3/sec. ErP compliant with BACnet, Modbus, and TREND connectivity for building automation system integration. UK manufactured to ISO 9001.
• Bespoke Air Handling and Heat Recovery Units Custom built air handling units and heat recovery systems designed to specification for unique project requirements, with air volumes up to 20m3/sec for commercial and industrial installations.
• Commercial Axial Fans Commercial grade axial fans for non-residential applications including plate mounted, long cased, roof axial, and X-Mart automatic extract fan variants for ventilation systems across commercial buildings.
• Commercial In-Line Centrifugal Fans Commercial in-line centrifugal fans including ACFS, CIL, and Slim Acoustic Fan (SBAF) models for ducted commercial ventilation with low noise performance.
• High Temperature Fans (SMX-HT and QBK) High temperature fans for commercial kitchens with SMX-HT models operating up to 180°C and QBK models up to 120°C with EC motors and motor positioned out of airstream for improved longevity.
• AHUs EC Air Handling Units Air handling units with EC motors delivering low energy direct drive fans with air volume to 1.35 m3/sec, internal and external models with LPHW heating options for commercial ventilation applications.
• High Temperature Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Systems High temperature fans for commercial and industrial kitchen exhaust applications, operating up to 180°C with motor positioned out of airstream for improved longevity.
• Cooling Units (Cool Breeze and Cool-Aire) Cooling units including Cool Breeze and Cool-Aire models for residential and commercial applications, providing cooling alongside ventilation for buildings.
• Flameproof Fans Flameproof fans designed for hazardous environments requiring explosion-protected ventilation, suitable for industrial facilities with potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Cooker Hoods (LGT Plus and LuxVent Plus) Residential and commercial cooker hoods including integrated, chimney, island, and built-in models such as the LGT Plus built-in cabinet cooker hood with tangential motor and 3-speed slide control, and LuxVent Plus centrifugal in-line ventilation kit with light for ceiling installation.
• Ventilation Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Services Complete professional services covering design of ventilation schemes, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of ventilation products. Includes BPEC Approved Domestic Ventilation Installer training courses taught in-house by ventilation experts in association with Air Quality Services at Air Vent Technology Ltd in Andover.

Quantifiable outcome

• SFP down to 0.27 W/l/s for residential MEV products
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Air Vent Technology LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of Vectaire Group of companies, operating as a sister company specializing in ventilation products and services.
• Youngs Extract Supplies LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of Vectaire Group of companies, distribution partner for ventilation products.
• CasaventcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of Vectaire Group of companies, ventilation products distribution.
• Vent VisioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of Vectaire Group of companies, ventilation products and solutions.
• BPEC (Building Engineering Services Awarding Body)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVectaire BPEC Approved Domestic Ventilation Installer Course taught by in-house ventilation experts, held in association with Air Quality Services at Air Vent Technology Ltd in Andover. Includes enhanced information on noise reduction, ventilation rate calculations, ductwork insulation, condensate drainage, and SFP measurements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Systemair: Swedish-listed global HVAC manufacturer with extensive UK presence across residential and commercial ventilation, AHUs and fans. Competes with Vectaire's commercial/industrial range as a broader incumbent with greater scale.
• FläktGroup: European HVAC incumbent supplying air handling units, fans and ventilation solutions to commercial and industrial customers. Competes with Vectaire's bespoke AHU and commercial/industrial fan ranges at the larger end of the market.
• Soler & Palau: Spanish-origin global fan and ventilation manufacturer with UK distribution. Competes with Vectaire in commercial/industrial fan categories and increasingly in residential MEV/dMEV via OEM and distribution channels.

Direct peers

• Greenwood Airvac: UK ventilation specialist offering MVHR, MEV, dMEV and cooker hoods to residential and commercial customers. Overlapping product mix and direct competition in the UK domestic ventilation segment.
• Elta Fans: UK fan and ventilation manufacturer serving commercial and industrial applications with axial, centrifugal and mixed flow fans. Comparable to Vectaire's commercial/industrial fan portfolio and specification-led sales motion.
• Nuaire: UK ventilation manufacturer (part of the Pegler/Genuit group) producing MVHR, MEV, dMEV and commercial ventilation systems. Closely comparable in product range, UK specification focus and social housing/new build customer base.
• Vent-Axia: UK-based ventilation manufacturer with a comparable residential and commercial portfolio covering MVHR, MEV, dMEV and fans. Direct competitor in the UK specification channel for social housing, new build and commercial projects.
• Xpelair: UK-recognised brand for axial and centrifugal extract fans, dMEV and commercial ventilation. Competes with Vectaire's domestic extract fans and dMEV Elegance/Elix ranges in the trade and specification channels.
• Domus Ventilation: UK ventilation manufacturer offering MVHR, MEV and dMEV systems to residential new build and social housing markets. Directly comparable customer base and product overlap with Vectaire's residential core.

Emerging players

• Polypipe Ventilation: UK-based building products group (Genuit plc) offering ductwork, MVHR and ventilation systems into residential and commercial new build. Comparable as a UK specification-channel competitor with adjacent ducting systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vectaire-limited

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

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 →

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