Ubbink

What Ubbink does

Ubbink is a UK-headquartered (Northampton) manufacturer of building, ventilation, roofing, and energy products serving the residential and commercial construction markets across Europe and, from March 2026, Canada. The product portfolio is centred on mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (the Ubiflux MVHR range), modular ventilation ductwork (Air Excellent featuring a patented 2-in-1 Click-Seal ring, and Aerfoam insulated mass flow ductwork), terminals and seals, valves and grilles, watertightness products including non-lead flashings, roof terminals, the MultiVap vapour-permeable roofing membrane range, and energy accessories covering solar mounting and heat pump kits.

The company's technology revolves around engineered plastic and insulated ductwork systems plus heat-recovery ventilator hardware designed to maintain indoor air quality in increasingly airtight buildings while meeting British Standards. A single granted patent on the Air Excellent Click-Seal ring supports a tangible ease-of-use differentiator for installers. Products are designed to British Standards and carry RoHS and REACH compliance.

Ubbink generates revenue through B2B hardware sales to building installers, contractors, and channel partners/distributors across the UK, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Germany, and Italy, with the Canadian market served through a strategic partnership with sister company Centrotherm under the Ubbink-Centrotherm Group. Pricing is opaque (quotes are requested directly via phone or email) and there are no named enterprise anchor customers. Go-to-market combines a content-rich website with trade-show presence (CMPX 2026 Toronto, Installer Live 2026 NEC Birmingham), BPEC Accredited Training at the Northampton headquarters, and digital tools including the Aerflux configurator for whole-house ventilation sizing. The company is privately held, with no disclosed financials, funding events, M&A, or listed management team in the source data.

Name

Ubbink

Legal name

Ubbink

Website

https://ubbink.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ubbink is a UK-headquartered manufacturer of ventilation, ductwork, roofing, and energy products for residential and commercial buildings across Europe and Canada, selling primarily through installer and distributor channel partners under the Ubbink-Centrotherm Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Ventilation and Roofing Products

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB), Water Heater/Boiler Flue, Venting & Chimney Liner Service (HSAOACAF)

Keywords

• Building ventilation systems
• MVHR heat recovery
• Ventilation ductwork
• Roofing membranes
• Roof terminals flashings

Headquarters

HQ city

Northampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Products Sales: Ubbink generates revenue through the sale of physical building products including ventilation systems, ductwork, roof terminals, watertightness solutions, and energy products. Products are sold through channel partners and distributors to installers and building professionals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ubbink manufactures and supplies building, ventilation, and energy products for residential and commercial construction. Its core offerings are mechanical ventilation systems with heat recovery (Ubiflux MVHR units), ventilation ductwork systems (Air Excellent with patented Click-Seal and Aerfoam insulated mass flow duct), terminals and seals, watertightness flashings, roofing membranes, construction ventilation components, and accessories for solar and heat pump installations. Products are sold through channel partners and distributors across Europe and Canada.

Product overview

Ubbink is a multi-product manufacturer specializing in building, ventilation, and energy solutions for residential and commercial construction. The product portfolio centers on ventilation systems including the Ubiflux MVHR heat recovery units (with accessories and filters), the Air Excellent ventilation ductwork system with patented Click-Seal technology, and Aerfoam insulated mass flow ductwork. Building products encompass watertightness solutions (non-lead flashings), roof terminals (pitched and flat roof variants), and construction ventilation including the new MultiVap membrane range (MultiVap Plus and MultiVap Super). Energy products include solar cable entry and flat roof mounting systems, plus heat pump kits. Through the Ubbink-Centrotherm Group partnership, the company also offers Contego Wall Terminals and InnoFlue Polypropylene Vent Systems for the Canadian market. Products are designed to meet British Standards and Regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InnoFlue: Polypropylene Vent Systems offered as part of the Ubbink-Centrotherm Group product portfolio for advanced air management solutions.
• Contego
• Ubiflux
• Aerfoam
• Air Excellent
• MultiVap
• Dry-Fix

Products and services

• Ubiflux MVHR Heat Recovery Units Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) units designed for residential and commercial ventilation, recovering heat from exhaust air to improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Includes associated Ubiflux accessories and replacement filters.
• Air Excellent Ventilation Ductwork Complete ventilation ductwork system featuring patented 2-in-1 Click-Seal ring technology that locks and seals ducts in a single click for faster, more reliable installation. Includes distribution boxes, ducts, bends, mechanical connections, straight connectors, adaptors, valve adaptors, floor grille adaptors, and duct cover.
• Aerfoam Insulated Mass Flow Ductwork Insulated ductwork system designed for mass flow ventilation in airtight buildings, preventing heat loss and condensation while maintaining indoor comfort and energy efficiency. Components include ducts, bends, T-pieces, Y-pieces, connectors, wall brackets, adaptors, sound attenuators, and iso sleeves.
• Ventilation Terminals and Seals Ventilation terminals including pitched roof terminals, flat roof terminals, wall terminals, and seals for varied installation requirements across residential and commercial applications.
• Valves and Grilles Air distribution components including valves and grilles for ventilation systems in residential and commercial buildings.
• Watertightness Products Building watertightness solutions including non-lead flashings and accessories designed to prevent water ingress in construction projects.
• Roof Terminals Roof penetration products including pitched roof stack terminals, pitched roof terminals, and flat roof terminals for various ventilation and exhaust applications.
• Construction Ventilation Products Construction ventilation products including eaves, dry fix solutions, hip ventilation, membranes, vents, adaptors, flat roof void vents, and roofing accessories (including the Dry-Fix sub-line for eaves, hip, and roofing applications).
• MultiVap Membrane Range Advanced vapour-permeable roofing membranes (MultiVap Plus and MultiVap Super) providing reliable weather protection, high durability, and support for modern roofing requirements.
• Solar Installation Products Solar installation accessories including cable entry systems and flat roof mounting solutions for rooftop solar installations.
• Heat Pump Kits Accessory kits designed to support heat pump installations.
• Contego Wall Terminals Wall terminal products for air management solutions in residential and commercial buildings, offered through the Ubbink-Centrotherm Group partnership.
• InnoFlue Polypropylene Vent Systems Polypropylene-based vent systems for advanced air management in residential and commercial buildings, offered through the Ubbink-Centrotherm Group partnership.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CentrothermcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Centrotherm Canada and Ubbink have formed a strategic partnership under the Ubbink-Centrotherm Group to deliver advanced air management solutions for residential and commercial buildings in Canada. The Air Excellent product line has been rebranded as Centrotherm Ventilation. The partnership leverages Ubbink's decades of European engineering experience in air management alongside Centrotherm's high-performance ventilation systems. New products include Contego Wall Terminals and InnoFlue Polypropylene Vent Systems.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Systemair: European HVAC manufacturer offering energy-efficient ventilation, air handling and heat recovery units targeted at residential and commercial segments. Comparable MVHR/ducting position to Ubbink in continental Europe and the UK.
• Zehnder Group: European manufacturer of heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) units, ductwork, and indoor climate systems for residential and commercial buildings. Most direct competitor to Ubbink's Ubiflux and Air Excellent ranges across UK and continental Europe.
• Aldes: France-based ventilation and indoor air quality specialist with heat recovery units and ducted distribution systems serving residential and commercial markets. Strong direct overlap with Ubbink's European footprint.
• Polypipe (Genuit Group): UK-headquartered manufacturer of ventilation ductwork, MVHR systems and plastic piping for residential and commercial construction. Directly comparable given overlapping UK installer channel and mechanical ventilation product portfolio.
• Manrose Manufacturing: UK manufacturer of fans, MVHR systems, ductwork and accessories for residential ventilation. Comparable product range and direct overlap in the UK installer and distribution channel.
• Greenwood Airvac: UK-based ventilation equipment manufacturer offering MVHR units, ducting systems, and ancillary components. Direct UK competitor across residential ventilation channels.
• Lindab (Lindab International): Swedish manufacturer of indoor climate and ventilation products including ductwork, fans and components. Comparable in ducted ventilation distribution and European building-products footprint; competes with Aerfoam and Air Excellent.

Emerging players

• Passive Purple / Bluebeam (Ventilation Systems Ltd): UK MVHR and ductwork specialist focused on the residential new-build and retrofit market. Closest emerging UK-only peer competing for the same installer base and B2B specification channel.

Broad incumbents

• FläktGroup: Large European HVAC and air-management solutions provider covering fans, air handling units and ventilation systems. Broader incumbent with deeper commercial focus; overlaps with Ubbink's commercial building segment.
• Daikin Europe: Global HVAC incumbent whose product range spans heat pumps, air conditioning, and increasingly MVHR/ventilation. Competes with Ubbink's MVHR and heat-pump adjacent categories across Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Ubbinkuk

Compliance1 record

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 →

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