Saftair Ventilation

What Saftair Ventilation does

Saftair Ventilation is a French designer-manufacturer of ventilation and smoke extraction equipment for professional kitchens and public buildings, founded in 1990 and headquartered at a single production site in Torcy-le-Petit, Normandy. The company operates two product divisions: Professional Kitchen Ventilation (traditional and induction hoods, filtering ceilings, indoor air management, extractors, and air treatment products) and Smoke Extraction (F400/120-certified extraction units, turbines, axial fans, and control systems). Its technology base rests on certified aeraulic engineering, including a patented R'Chef modular extraction cassette, the Canton'Jet dynamic compartmentalization system used in OTABREZ and ECOJET hoods, and F400/120 fire-rated equipment (EN 12101-3) that meets French regulatory requirements for ERP and IGH buildings.

The company sells primarily to installers, specifiers, and facility managers through a France-wide network of regional commercial and technical representatives, supported by a company-owned delivery fleet for direct distribution. Revenue is generated via hardware sales of manufactured ventilation and smoke extraction equipment, supplemented by technical and commercial support services (documentation, airflow calculation tools, regulatory guidance). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is structured as a French SAS (private), is part of the Airvance Group conglomerate, and has recently launched multiple new products (Éco-Lav', OTABREZ, DOF+ A/R, R'Chef) and a new 800-page catalogue alongside a refreshed website and press-facing factory open-house in 2025-2026.

Name

Saftair Ventilation

Legal name

SAFTAIR VENTILATION

Website

https://saftair.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Saftair Ventilation is a French manufacturer of professional kitchen ventilation and F400/120-certified smoke extraction systems, serving hospitality, restaurant, and public-building customers across France via regional sales representatives and a dedicated delivery fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (Hoods/Make-Up Air/Grease Duct) (IMADANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ventilation & Smoke Control Systems (Smoke Exhaust/Pressurization) (IMADANAI)

Keywords

• Professional kitchen ventilation
• Smoke extraction systems
• Fire-rated ventilation equipment
• Kitchen exhaust hoods
• Smoke evacuation products

Headquarters

HQ city

Torcy-le-petit

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Professional Kitchen Ventilation: Sale of manufactured ventilation equipment including extraction hoods, cassettes, filtering ceilings, and air management systems for professional kitchens. Products are sold directly through regional sales representatives with technical support.
2. Hardware Sales - Smoke Extraction Systems: Sale of fire-rated extraction cassettes, turbines, and smoke extraction systems certified F400/120 for ERP and IGH buildings, including accessories and control systems.
3. Technical Services and Support: Technical and commercial support services, technical documentation, calculation tools for air flow rates, and regulatory guidance for professional kitchen installations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Saftair Ventilation designs and manufactures ventilation hoods, extraction cassettes, filtering ceilings, and F400/120 certified smoke extraction systems for professional kitchens and public buildings. Its portfolio covers two main divisions: Professional Kitchen Ventilation (traditional and induction hoods, misting hoods, filtering ceilings, indoor air management, extractors, air treatment) and Smoke Extraction (F400/120 certified extraction units, turbines, axial fans, and control systems). Products are sold with technical and commercial support through a regional sales network across France.

Product overview

Saftair Ventilation is a French manufacturer offering comprehensive ventilation and smoke extraction solutions for professional kitchens and building smoke control. The portfolio consists of two main divisions: Professional Kitchen Ventilation (including traditional and induction hoods, filtering ceilings, air management systems, extractors, and air treatment products) and Smoke Extraction (including F400/120 certified extraction units, turbines, axial fans, and control systems). Key products include the OTABREZ misting hood, DOF+ A/R and DOF A/R smoke extraction units, R'Chef and R'Chef E extraction units, Éco-Lav' autonomous flow management system, and the ECOJET induction hood series. The company operates from a single manufacturing facility in Normandy with an in-house R&D laboratory, serving the French professional kitchen and smoke extraction market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OTABREZ Misting Hood (HOTTE OTABREZ) Misting hood designed for wood-fired cooking environments such as wood-fired ovens, grills, and rotisseries. Features double filtration (tuile and choc filters), Canton'Jet dynamic partitioning, and a controlled misting system that extinguishes flames and reduces smoke temperature. Available in multiple length and depth configurations.
• DOF+ A/R Smoke Extraction Cassette F400/120 certified compact modular belt-drive smoke extraction cassette with interchangeable panels, fully demountable casing, and orientable turbine. Features adjustable service orientation with action (A) or reaction (R) turbine options. Available in 13 sizes covering 800 to 110,000 m³/h.
• DOF A/R Smoke Extraction Unit Belt-drive smoke extraction unit certified F400/120 for high airflows and strong pressure losses. Available with action (A) or reaction (R) turbines, 4 possible orientations, and 10 sizes covering 1,000 to 67,000 m³/h.
• R'Chef Extraction Cassette Patented F400/120 certified cubic modular extraction cassette for professional kitchens. Features interchangeable panels with full orientability and displacement of the suction panel for installation flexibility, reaction-type motor-turbine group, double-skin 25mm mineral wool insulation, and simplified internal cleaning. Available in 8 sizes covering 500 to 16,000 m³/h.
• R'Chef E Direct-Drive Extraction Cassette Direct-drive version of the R'Chef extraction cassette. F400/120 certified modular unit with cubic compact design, triphasic motorization with 1 or 2 speeds, and simplified internal cleaning. Covers 500 to 16,000 m³/h across 8 sizes.
• Éco-Lav' Autonomous Airflow Management System Autonomous airflow management system for laundry environments that automatically regulates and manages airflow rates. Targeted at laundry facilities requiring optimized air extraction with autonomous control.
• Traditional Ventilation Hoods (Hottes traditionnelles) Traditional ventilation hoods for professional kitchens. Capture and extract smoke, grease, and odors generated by cooking equipment, including the Prima Centrale model. Targeted at hotels, restaurants, and commercial kitchens.
• Induction Hoods with Air Jet Technology (Hottes à induction / ECOJET series) Induction hoods using peripheral air jet technology for professional kitchens, including ECOJET400 and ECOJET 500 models. Designed for efficient capture of cooking emissions from induction cooking surfaces.
• Filtering Ceilings (Plafonds filtrants) Filtering ceilings that provide overhead air filtration and distribution for professional kitchens. Mounted overhead to capture and filter emissions across large cooking areas.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• France Air: France Air is a major French distributor and manufacturer of HVAC, ventilation, and air-handling equipment serving commercial buildings. It is a comparable French-headquartered player operating broadly in ventilation distribution, with overlapping but not identical specialization compared to Saftair's kitchen-and-smoke-extraction niche.
• Systemair: Systemair is a large European HVAC group producing commercial ventilation fans, smoke extraction equipment, and air handling units. While not exclusively focused on commercial kitchens, it competes in the F400/120 smoke extraction category and offers broader HVAC scale that overlaps with Saftair's product portfolio.

Regional players

• Sodeca: Sodeca is a Spanish/European manufacturer specializing in industrial ventilation fans, smoke extraction systems, and F400/120-rated equipment. It competes with Saftair in southern European smoke extraction projects while operating predominantly in Iberia and broader Europe.
• Vianen Ventilatoren: Vianen Ventilatoren is a Dutch manufacturer of industrial and commercial fans, extraction units, and smoke extraction systems. It overlaps with Saftair's extraction cassette and ventilation product lines but primarily serves Benelux customers rather than the French market.
• Elektro-Hard: Elektro-Hard is a regional German manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation and smoke extraction systems. It offers overlapping F-rated extraction and kitchen hood products to Saftair but is primarily focused on the German market rather than French ERP/IGH applications.

Direct peers

• Halton Group: Halton is a global leader in commercial kitchen ventilation and indoor air solutions for hospitality and foodservice. It directly competes with Saftair on commercial kitchen hoods, extraction systems, and F-rated smoke extraction, and is a primary specification competitor for hotel and restaurant projects across Europe.
• Dimaco: Dimaco is a Dutch manufacturer specializing in commercial kitchen extraction hoods, grease filtration, and ventilation systems for foodservice operators. It competes directly with Saftair on professional kitchen hoods and extraction cassettes across the European hospitality and restaurant segments.
• BORAs Lüftungstechnik: BORAs is a German/Austrian specialist in professional kitchen extraction and commercial ventilation technology. It directly competes with Saftair's induction hood, traditional hood, and modular extraction cassette offerings in the European professional kitchen segment.
• FläktGroup: FläktGroup is a major European HVAC and smoke extraction manufacturer offering commercial kitchen ventilation fans, F400/120-rated smoke exhaust systems, and indoor air quality solutions. It directly competes with Saftair's smoke extraction division in French ERP and IGH projects while serving a broader European footprint.

Others

• Airvance Group: Airvance Group is Saftair's parent conglomerate and a French HVAC and ventilation specialist group housing multiple brands. It is directly relevant because Saftair operates as one brand within Airvance, sharing career pages, infrastructure, and group-level commercial reach.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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