Airfal International

What Airfal International does

Airfal International is a privately-held Spanish manufacturer founded in 1985 and headquartered in Villanueva de Gállego (Zaragoza). The company specializes in ATEX-certified lighting fixtures designed for potentially explosive atmospheres in industrial facilities, with luminaires spanning tubular, linear, floodlight, and high-specification configurations rated IP66 through IP69K. Airfal holds both QAN certification under the European ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and QAR under the IECEx international scheme, with annual audits conducted by the French certifying body INERIS, and the company operates from ISO 9001 (since 1999), ISO 14001 (since 2020), and ISO 27001 certified management systems.

The company's technology stack pairs physical ATEX luminaires with ATENEA, a proprietary IIoT platform that delivers wireless remote monitoring and control of lighting in hazardous zones without requiring rewiring, enabling both new installations and retrofits. Reported efficiency outcomes include up to 85% energy consumption reduction for ATENEA deployments and a 49% reduction in scope 1+2 greenhouse gas emissions at the production level. Airfal's commercial model combines hardware sales of certified luminaires, ATENEA-based recurring software/monitoring revenue, and a portfolio of professional services including lighting studies, ATEX installation and maintenance, IIoT consulting, carbon footprint calculation, and energy-efficiency studies.

Airfal sells exclusively through direct B2B enterprise sales to industrial buyers in oil & gas, pharmaceutical, chemical, port terminals, maritime, renewables, agriculture, waste management, and military sectors. Named customers include Repsol, TotalEnergies, BASF, Moeve, Enagas, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Vopak, Peel Ports, and the Port of Barcelona, alongside project references at Mall of Qatar, Neftochim Refinery (Bulgaria), RAF Fairford (UK), and Alwatania (Saudi Arabia). The company claims more than 5,000 customers served across 65+ countries, maintains listings on enterprise procurement platforms including Achilles, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, and GoSupply, and is led by CEO Ester Ariza. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the firm has no disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or parent-company ownership.

Name

Airfal International

Legal name

AIRFAL INTERNATIONAL S.L.

Website

https://airfal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spanish manufacturer of ATEX-certified luminaires and the ATENEA IIoT smart lighting platform for explosive atmospheres. Serves 5,000+ industrial clients in oil & gas, pharmaceutical, chemical, port, and military sectors across 65+ countries via direct B2B project sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial ATEX Lighting

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Location & Explosion-Proof Lighting (ATEX/IECEx, intrinsically safe fixtures) (IMAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Explosion-proof luminaires
• ATEX lighting solutions
• Industrial LED fixtures
• IoT lighting control
• Hazardous area lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaragoza

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ATEX Luminaires and Lighting Fixtures: Sale of specialized industrial luminaires for explosive atmospheres including tubular, linear, projector, and high-specification technical models. Products are sold with varying IP ratings and certifications (QAN under ATEX Directive, QAR under IECEx) depending on the zone classification requirements.
2. Atenea IoT Platform: Smart lighting control platform providing remote monitoring, sensor integration, and energy management for ATEX environments. Enables wireless connectivity for both new installations and retrofit of existing facilities without wiring changes.
3. Professional Services: Comprehensive project services including lighting studies, ATEX zone installation and maintenance, ATEX consulting and training, industrial digitization consulting (IIoT), carbon footprint calculation, and energy efficiency studies. End-to-end project management coordinates and guarantees quality for ATEX projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Airfal International designs, manufactures, and supplies ATEX-certified industrial luminaires (tubular, linear, floodlight, and high-specification models with IP66 to IP69K ratings) for use in potentially explosive atmospheres across oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, port terminal, military, and agricultural sectors. It complements the luminaires with the proprietary ATENEA IIoT platform, which enables wireless remote monitoring, automation, and control of lighting installations without modifying existing wiring, and with professional services including lighting studies, ATEX installation and maintenance, IIoT consulting, ATEX training, carbon footprint calculation, and energy efficiency studies.

Product overview

Airfal International is a Spanish manufacturer offering a unified portfolio of ATEX lighting solutions and digitalization services. The core product line consists of ATENEA, an IIoT platform for smart lighting control and monitoring in explosive atmospheres, complemented by a comprehensive range of ATEX-certified luminaires (tubular, linear, floodlight, and high-specification models) with protection ratings from IP66 to IP69K. The company also provides associated services including lighting studies, installation and maintenance, IIoT consulting, and energy efficiency solutions across industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ATENEA IoT/IIoT Platform Proprietary IIoT platform enabling remote automation, monitoring, and control of lighting in ATEX zones from a single dashboard; tracks consumption, temperature, gases, and emergency systems, supports SCADA integration, and enables wireless retrofit without rewiring. Targeted at industrial facility operators with hazardous/explosive-atmosphere zones.
• ATEX Luminaires

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 85% energy consumption savings with ATENEA technology deployments
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AchillesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirfal appears on the Achilles supplier platform, which is a supplier qualification and management network used by major industrial companies to vet and onboard suppliers. Achilles provides pre-qualification services for procurement across various industries.
• SAP AribaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirfal is listed on SAP Ariba, a B2B procurement platform used by large enterprises for supplier management and procurement processes. Being on this platform facilitates business transactions with SAP Ariba customers.
• GoSupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirfal is listed on GoSupply portal, another B2B procurement and supplier management platform used by industrial buyers to source and manage supplier relationships.
• JaggaerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirfal is listed on Jaggaer (BravoSolution), a spend management and e-procurement platform used by enterprises for strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• INERIScoreTechnology or IntegrationINERIS (Institut National de l'Environnement Industriel et des Risques) is the French certifying body that conducts annual audits for Airfal's ATEX quality certifications (QAN under European ATEX Directive and QAR under IECEx scheme). This is the ultimate global standard endorsement for explosive atmosphere environments.
• Social Media Platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAirfal maintains presence on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube for corporate communications, industry engagement, and marketing purposes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Glamox: Norwegian industrial and marine lighting group with explosion-proof portfolio (Glamox EX) targeting offshore, oil & gas, and maritime customers. Comparable to Airfal in marine/oil & gas verticals and in combining ATEX hardware with digital/IoT offerings.
• Raytec: UK-based specialist manufacturer of explosion-proof LED lighting for hazardous and industrial environments, with strong focus on Zone 1/2 and Zone 21/22 applications. Comparable to Airfal in ATEX specialization and in focus on retrofit and oil & gas end markets.
• Chalmit (Hubbell): UK-originated hazardous-area lighting brand now within Hubbell, manufacturing flameproof, increased-safety, and emergency luminaires for Zones 1/2/21/22. Direct competitor to Airfal in oil & gas and petrochemical applications with broader corporate backing.
• Cortem Group: Italian explosion-proof lighting and junction box manufacturer serving oil & gas, chemical, and marine markets with ATEX/IECEx certified luminaires. Closest direct competitor to Airfal in form factor, customer base, and certification scope, with comparable customization depth.
• Dialight: UK/US LED industrial lighting specialist with a dedicated hazardous-location product line for oil & gas, mining, and chemical plants. Comparable to Airfal in LED-engineered hazardous-area fixtures, with more listed scale and presence in North America.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global industrial automation and electrification major with explosion-proof lighting and SCADA/control products serving oil & gas, chemicals, and mining. Overlaps with Airfal's ATENEA + SCADA integration pathway and hazardous-area customer base, but at vastly greater scale.
• Zumtobel Group: Austrian lighting group (including Thorn and Tridonic) with a hazardous-area industrial product line and significant European presence. Comparable to Airfal in European enterprise customer base, but at substantially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• AZZ Inc. US-based provider of hot-dip galvanizing and metal coating plus hazardous-location infrastructure (lighting, enclosures) for industrial customers. Adjacent incumbent to Airfal in hazardous-area industrial markets.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): World's largest lighting company, offering industrial hazardous-location luminaires alongside its mass-market consumer and commercial portfolio. Broad incumbent competing with Airfal in large enterprise RFPs where Signify can bundle ATEX fixtures into wider lighting/IoT deals.
• Eaton (Crouse-Hinds): Global power-management company whose Crouse-Hinds division supplies explosion-proof luminaires and enclosures for hazardous industrial environments. Overlaps with Airfal in ATEX/IECEx luminaires but operates at dramatically greater scale across broader industrial electrical infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/airfal
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqrkYKXOuLWvh6sZJDcZDQQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/airfalinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/airfal

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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