What Indusvent does

Indusvent is a UK specialist supplier of industrial dust extraction and filtration systems founded in 1967 and headquartered in Grangemouth, Scotland, operating from three regional offices (Grangemouth, Rochdale, Bromsgrove) with an additional Greater Manchester warehouse acquired in 2024. The company designs, manufactures, installs and services complete extraction systems — most notably its proprietary Super-Blower negative-pressure filter range (SB90, SBF282) and Blower Filter (BF34/BF55) lines — supported by JA-series cyclones, MTD/D&K fans, galvanised and heavy-duty ductwork, PU flexible ducting, rotary valves, explosion isolation valves, industrial vacuum cleaners and broken-bag detection. Technical differentiators include clean-air-side fan placement to prevent spark ignition, patented PowerPulse one-bag-on-demand filter cleaning, scraper-discharge arrangements eliminating chain conveyors, ATEX-certified Vertical Flameless Explosion Venting, and the Indusvent E-Control Siemens PLC system that modulates fan speed to active production lines.

Name

Indusvent

Legal name

Indusvent

Website

https://indusvent.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Indusvent is a UK specialist supplier of industrial dust extraction and filtration systems, designing, manufacturing and servicing proprietary Super-Blower and Blower Filter lines for woodworking, timber, kitchen, modular-construction and pallet manufacturers across Britain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dust Extraction Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI), Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Industrial dust extraction
• Woodworking filtration systems
• Negative pressure filters
• Timber manufacturing equipment
• ATEX explosion protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Grangemouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and System Sales: Design, supply, and installation of complete dust extraction systems including Super-Blower filters, blower filters, cyclones, fans, ductwork, rotary valves, and associated components. Projects range from single-machine local extractors to large-scale multi-line factory systems. Revenue is project-based with custom pricing per installation.
2. Spare Parts and Components E-commerce: Online shop selling spare parts including rotary valve service kits, geared motors, sensors, solenoid valves, ductwork components, and filter media. Parts are available for same-day or next-day delivery from stockheld inventory.
3. After-Sales Service Contracts: Recurring service revenue from LEV thorough examination and testing (COSHH Reg 9 compliance), Dust Exposure Risk Assessment (DERA), annual service inspections, and ongoing remote monitoring contracts. Service plans include preventative maintenance tasks performed every 5000 operational hours or 12 monthly intervals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Indusvent designs, manufactures, installs, and services industrial dust extraction and filtration systems for woodworking, timber processing, joinery, pallet, panel, timber-frame, kitchen, furniture, and modular construction manufacturers across the UK. Its product portfolio centres on the proprietary Super-Blower negative pressure filter range, complemented by cyclones, fans, ductwork, rotary valves, explosion isolation valves, extraction arms, and industrial vacuum cleaners, delivered as turnkey projects through three regional offices with an integrated after-sales service, LEV testing, DERA, and remote monitoring offering.

Product overview

Indusvent is a specialist dust extraction systems and equipment supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of filtration, ventilation, and material handling products for industrial applications, primarily serving the woodworking/timber processing industry. The product portfolio is organized around several core filter system lines (Super Blower SB90/SBF for high-capacity applications above 45,000 m3/hr, Blower Filter BF34/BF55 for mid-range 25,000+ m3/hr, Screw/LS/OS/RL filters for smaller applications), supported by complementary components including cyclones (JA range), fans (MTD, D & K ranges), ductwork systems (galvanised and heavy duty), flexible ducting (PU heavy and medium duty), rotary valves (S Type and B Type), explosion isolation valves, diverter valves, extraction arms, and industrial vacuum cleaners (W1, W2, W3). The company also provides services including LEV testing, DERA assessments, remote monitoring, and service plans. The modular product architecture allows configurations from compact workshop units to large-scale industrial systems with trailer loading, biomass integration, and automated controls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Super-Blower: Flagship negative pressure dust extraction filter system for high-volume continuous operation, proven to provide 50% electrical energy savings compared to traditional systems. Suitable for air volumes above 45,000 m3/hr and 24-hour continuous operation.
• Blower Filter (BF)
• PowerPulse

Products and services

• Super-Blower SB90 Filter System ATEX-certified negative pressure filter system for air volumes above 45,000 m³/hr, designed for 24-hour continuous operation across woodworking, timber processing, kitchen, furniture, and modular construction facilities. Features PowerPulse filter cleaning, scraper discharge, rotary valve airlock, and Vertical Flameless Explosion Venting.
• Super-Blower SBF Filter System Market-leading high-efficiency Super-Blower filter system for air volumes above 45,000 m³/hr, designed for 24-hour continuous operation with ATEX certification and Vertical Flameless Venting explosion relief panels; available in models including SBF162 and SBF282.
• Blower Filter Range (BF34 and BF55) ATEX-certified negative pressure filter system for air volumes above 25,000 m³/hr with the extraction fan set on the clean air side. Low-noise design for continuous operation, 3mm high-strength steel construction, powder-coated to C3 corrosion class, with 180-degree tangential inlets and vertical flameless venting.
• Screw Filter Range Modular assembly dust filters for small to medium sized workshops and production facilities, for external location only. Discharge via rotary valve into sealed bulk bags or conveying system to biomass storage.
• LS Filter Range Modular assembly dust filters for small tasks and workshops, for external location only. Supports dust collection into plastic bags, steel bins, or sealed bulk bags.
• OS Filter Range Modular assembly dust filters for small tasks and workshops, designed for internal location. Dust collection into plastic collection bags, steel bins with castors, or sealed bulk bags.
• RL Filter Range Compact dust filters with 1,000 to 2,600 m³/hour capacity, designed for small tasks and workshops in internal locations. High-efficiency extraction fan on clean air side reduces noise and eliminates abrasion wear.
• High Efficiency Cyclones (JA Range) High-efficiency cyclones suitable for positive and negative pressure dust extraction systems. 10 standard models from JA20 (up to 1,000 m³/h) to JA235 (up to 50,000 m³/h). Low differential pressure and high separation efficiency, including JA235 high efficiency cyclone as pre-separator intercepting approximately 95% of shavings.
• MTD Fan Range Backward-inclined flat blade fans designed for clean air transport. High efficiency, robust construction, direct drive as standard, operating at approximately 80% efficiency compared to traditional fans at 55%. JK35D, JK40D, JK50S, JK70MTD, and JK80MTD variants from 18.5kW to 75kW.
• D and K Fan Range Backward-inclined blade fans designed for transport of a range of materials. Available in medium and high-pressure versions with a high degree of self-cleaning and ability to handle large material volumes.
• Galvanised Duct Systems Galvanised ductwork including all components for complete flexible extraction solutions. Circular cross-section components including bends, straights, branches, transitions, tapers, throttle valves, diverters, in dimensions from 80mm to 900mm, with clipped assembly, laser-welded seams, 1.5D throat radius bends, and 30-degree manifold entries.
• Heavy Duty Duct Systems (2mm and 3mm) Heavy duty duct systems in 2mm and 3mm material thickness for pneumatic transportation of abrasive materials such as wood recycling and high-throughput timber processing applications, with HG mild steel powder coated ductwork handling approximately 6 to 12 tons per hour.
• Heavy Duty PU Flexible Ducting Constructed from Polyester-Polyurethane with embedded PVC coated spring steel wire helix. Excellent flexibility and rigidity, high abrasion resistance. Suitable for high-speed timber moulding and planing machines and sawdust trailer loading, with diameters from 51mm to 305mm and published pricing from £65.00 to £426.36.
• Medium Duty PU Flexible Ducting Constructed from Polyester-Polyurethane with blue PVC coated spring steel wire helix. Excellent flexibility, suitable for saws, CNC routers and drilling machines, edge banding machines, and vacuum clean up points, with diameters from 51mm to 305mm and published pricing from £41.25 to £355.40.
• Rotary Valves (S Type and B Type) Industrial rotary valves for material discharge from dust extraction systems. S Type: 6 standard models from JK25S (250mm, 10 m³/h) to JK200S (2000mm, 83 m³/h); B Type: 4 models from B500S (500mm, 60 m³/h) to B1500S (1500mm, 180 m³/h). 3mm mild steel fully welded construction, 6 or 8 blades with neoprene seals, SEW-Eurodrive geared motor.
• Explosion Isolation Valves Prevents explosion travel back through ducting to production premises. Composite structural steel construction. Dust explosion class St.1, tested to EN 16447. Available with or without position switch.
• Fully Welded Diverter Valves Suitable for pressurised duct systems and directing free-falling material. Available in 2 versions: Branch Type (45 degree) and Trouser Type (60 degree). Manual or pneumatic operation. 3mm mild steel housing, fully welded construction.
• Extraction Arms Designed for optimum flexibility to capture fumes and fine dust particulate at source. 6 standard models with diameter options of 160mm or 200mm in 2, 3, and 4 metre lengths. External linkage mechanism with smooth internal bore.
• INDUS/VAC Industrial Vacuum Cleaners (W1, W2, W3) Compact and ergonomic industrial vacuum cleaners for workshop and production line clean-up. W1 single-phase under 20kg with 15L container; W2 dual-motor 40L with M Class anti-static filter (2m², 0.3 microns); W3 three-motor high-volume 65-100L for timber and woodworking. Available in ATEX-certified versions.
• Broken Bag Detection System Dwyer broken bag detection system installed in fan outlet ducting. Rod sensor monitors particle count with alarm threshold set at 400 pA to detect filter bag failures before environmental contamination occurs. Trend graph display supports remote monitoring and customer reporting.
• Remote Monitoring Service Real-time monitoring of operating performance for installed Indusvent systems. Each regional office monitors their installed systems with checks including temperature of Variable Speed Drives, control panel enclosures, motors, geared motor torque levels, filter media condition, and accumulated electrical energy cost savings. Data stored in historical time graph, with weekly spot checks provided free of charge, and now including dust particulate emission level and motor vibration monitoring.
• LEV Testing Service Thorough Examination and Test of Local Exhaust Ventilation systems in accordance with Regulation 9(2)(a) of COSHH 2002. Includes general condition assessment, air flow and pressure testing, filter media inspection, and a comprehensive report with pass or fail status.
• Dust Exposure Risk Assessment (DERA) Dust Exposure Risk Assessment to complete COSHH assessment. Includes test equipment in the breathing zone, time-weighted average recording over a minimum of 4 hours, analysis by UKAS-accredited laboratory, and comprehensive reporting against Workplace Exposure Levels (WEL).
• Annual Service Inspection Plan Standard service inspection every 5,000 operational hours or 12 monthly intervals. Includes new fan drive belts, gearbox oil change, bearing greasing, filter media inspection, moving parts inspection, temperature checks, and air velocity measurement. Subscription-based annual service contract.

Quantifiable outcome

• 58% more energy efficient than traditional positive pressure extraction systems (multiple customer installations)
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens provides control panels and PLC systems for Indusvent's dust extraction equipment. Standard Siemens touch screen control panels with energy-saving variable speed drives are integrated into Super-Blower filter systems. The Siemens PLC, touch screen HMI and remote router enable Indusvent's weekly remote monitoring of installed systems.
• GreConcoreTechnology or IntegrationGreCon provides spark detection and fire prevention systems (BS-7 Spark Detection System) integrated into Indusvent's dust extraction installations. Collaboration ensures ATEX-compliant fire safety for combustible wood dust extraction. Installed as standard on ATEX-certified Super-Blower systems in high-risk applications.
• SEW-EurodrivecoreTechnology or IntegrationSEW-Eurodrive supplies geared motors standard across Indusvent's range of rotary valve products. Referenced in product specifications for JK and B-type rotary valves. SEW geared motors provide reliable drive for material handling components.
• WorldPayminorOthersWorldPay payment processing for the Indusvent e-commerce shop accepting all major credit and debit cards for spare parts and flexible ducting purchases.
• UKAS Accredited LaboratoryminorOthersIndependent UKAS accredited laboratory used for dust sample analysis in DERA (Dust Exposure Risk Assessment) services, ensuring compliance with Workplace Exposure Levels (WEL) for COSHH assessments.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nederman: Swedish-listed global leader in industrial air filtration and dust/mist extraction with a comparable product portfolio (filters, fans, ductwork, monitoring). Directly competes with Indusvent in industrial dust extraction and is the most relevant international comparable for Super-Blower-style systems.
• Keller Lufttechnik: German specialist in industrial dust extraction and exhaust systems with comparable filter and cyclone product families. Closely comparable European engineering competitor serving metalworking and process industries analogous to Indusvent's woodworking/timber focus.
• Filtermist International: UK-based specialist in oil mist and dust/fume extraction for metalworking and adjacent industrial applications. Direct UK peer competing for industrial air cleaning capex, although Indusvent is more focused on high-volume wood dust.
• Imperial Systems: US designer and manufacturer of industrial dust collection and fume extraction systems, including negative pressure filters. Direct functional peer to Indusvent's Super-Blower and Blower Filter range, serving similar applications in woodworking and manufacturing.
• RoboVent: North American specialist in industrial dust and fume collection systems with comparable product categories (cartridge filters, ductwork, monitoring). Direct functional peer to Indusvent's engineered extraction systems, particularly relevant to metalworking and manufacturing customers.
• Sly Inc. US manufacturer of industrial dust collectors, filters, and material handling equipment with a long history in wood and process dust applications. Direct functional peer to Indusvent's filter and ductwork systems for industrial dust extraction.

Broad incumbents

• Donaldson Company: US-listed global filtration manufacturer whose Torit dust collection line directly overlaps with Indusvent's Super-Blower and Blower Filter products. Much larger portfolio and R&D budget; competes in UK industrial dust extraction as a broad incumbent rather than a wood-focused specialist.
• AAF Flanders (American Air Filter): Global filtration manufacturer offering dust collectors, HEPA filters, and industrial air cleaning systems. Competes in the same industrial dust extraction category as a broad incumbent with a wider product portfolio and global service network.

Others

• Fagus-GreCon (GRECON): German supplier of spark detection and fire prevention systems integrated into dust extraction lines (e.g., GreCon BS-7 used by Indusvent). Adjacent ecosystem participant - both partner and complementary competitor in dust explosion safety.

Regional players

• Air Filtration Solutions: UK-based dust extraction and fume filtration specialist serving manufacturing customers. Regional competitor focused on the UK industrial market with overlapping product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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