FTF Group

What FTF Group does

FTF Group is a privately held specialist designer and manufacturer of water-driven heating and cooling HVAC systems for commercial buildings, with operating heritage of over 80 years anchored by its wholly-owned Frenger Systems subsidiary. The product portfolio centers on Active Chilled Beams (Compact, Eco, Ultima 300, Halo, Cornice, Bulkhead), Passive Chilled Beams including the patented X-Wing Radiant model, Multi-Service Chilled Beams that integrate cooling, ventilation, and LED lighting into prefabricated plug-and-play units, Radiant Heating Panels (Modula, Frengerwarm, Prison), Multi-Service Radiant Panels (MSRPs) with integrated acoustic and lighting functions, and Chilled Ceilings (Traditional tiles, Hydroplank, wall-mounted). Products operate on clean potable water without refrigerants, are manufactured on a Made-to-Order basis, and are supported by in-house climatic, photometric, and acoustic testing laboratories plus proprietary CNC serpentine copper-coil bending equipment. Key patented technologies include the X-Wing radiant wings (~40% radiant cooling), Turn Down Facility, and AMDV Air Management Discharge Vane technology.

The company generates revenue through project-based hardware sales to large commercial construction projects, with a Made-to-Order model that minimizes production waste. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting architects, consulting engineers (including Hoare Lea), and main contractors during the building design and specification phase, supplemented by regional distributors (Wales Darby and BJ Terroni in the US) and direct offices in Derby (UK HQ and manufacturing), New York (Americas), and Sydney (Australia/Oceania, trading as Frenger Systems). Customer segments are diversified across Healthcare, Education, and Commercial Offices as primary verticals, with secondary exposure to Sports & Leisure and Prisons/Secure Facilities; named customers include Aston Martin F1, Victorian Heart Hospital, Hub on Causeway Boston, Liverpool FC, and the Dogger Bank Wind Farm O&M base.

FTF Group holds Eurovent independent performance certification and BSI EN ISO 9001:2015 quality registration, and is a member of HEVAC, FETA, CBCA, and CIBSE. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no public trading status, no M&A activity in the input, and revenue is not publicly reported. The customer base spans at least nine countries (UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Botswana, Trinidad & Tobago), and the sustainability positioning rests on third-party-validated whole-life carbon reductions of 47-50% versus VRF and FCU alternatives.

Name

FTF Group

Legal name

FTF Group

Website

https://ftfgroup.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF)

Keywords

• Chilled beams manufacturing
• Radiant heating panels
• Chilled ceilings
• Commercial HVAC systems
• Water-based HVAC solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Manufacturing and Supply: FTF Group designs, manufactures, and supplies bespoke water-driven heating and cooling HVAC systems including Active Chilled Beams, Passive Chilled Beams, Multi-Service Chilled Beams, Radiant Heating Panels, and Chilled Ceilings. Revenue is generated through project-based supply of customized HVAC equipment to commercial building projects globally. Products are manufactured on a Made-to-Order basis minimizing production wastage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FTF Group designs, manufactures, and supplies bespoke water-driven HVAC terminal units and surface systems — including active and passive chilled beams, multi-service chilled beams, radiant heating and cooling panels, multi-service radiant panels, and chilled ceilings — for commercial buildings. The company operates as an engineered-to-order manufacturer with in-house thermal and acoustic testing laboratories and full BIM/Revit digital integration support for architects, consulting engineers, and main contractors.

Product overview

FTF Group is an HVAC manufacturer specializing in water-driven heating and cooling solutions for commercial buildings. The product portfolio centers on Chilled Beams (Active, Passive, and Multi-Service variants) and Radiant Heating Panels, with supporting Chilled Ceiling products. Active Chilled Beams include Compact, Eco, Ultima 300, Halo, Cornice, and Bulkhead models offering cooling capacities ranging from 599 to 4597 BTU/hr depending on configuration. Passive Chilled Beams feature the X-Wing Radiant model with 40% radiant cooling capability. Multi-Service Chilled Beams (MSCBs) combine cooling, heating, ventilation, and LED lighting in prefabricated plug-and-play units. Radiant Heating options include Modula, Frengerwarm, and Prison panels, plus Multi-Service Radiant Panels (MSRPs) integrating heating, lighting, and acoustics. Healthcare-specific variants incorporate drop-down heat exchangers for infection control. Products operate on clean potable water without refrigerants, suitable for heat pump integration, with 25+ year life expectancy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FTF Group Climate: Primary trading name for the company's US operations and marketing materials.
• Frenger

Products and services

• Eco Active Chilled Beam A high-performance active chilled beam available in 2-pipe and 4-pipe variants, engineered for projects with limited ceiling voids. Designed for integration into chilled ceilings, the Eco provides heating and cooling via water-driven heat exchange combined with EC fans for primary air. Includes a healthcare variant suited to clinical environments and supports BIM/Revit project workflows for architects and M&E consultants.
• Halo Active Chilled Beam A cylindrical active chilled beam available in 2-pipe and 4-pipe configurations with 600 mm and 1200 mm coil lengths. Provides heating and cooling with no visible slots or joints, supports recessed surface or pendant installation, and includes a healthcare variant with anti-microbial drainpan valve (AMDV) technology. Suited to commercial office, education, and healthcare projects requiring discreet architectural integration.
• Ultima Active Chilled Beam A high-capacity active chilled beam with 2-pipe and 4-pipe variants, designed for projects with limited ceiling voids and demanding cooling loads such as operating theatres and large open spaces. Features EC fans, a 4-pipe healthcare variant for clinical projects, and supports BIM/Revit object workflows for architectural and engineering specification.
• X-Wing Passive Chilled Beam A passive chilled beam that uses natural convection for cooling without fans or moving parts, reducing maintenance and electrical consumption. Provides simultaneous cooling and ventilation when supplied with primary air from a central air-handling unit, with options for cooling-only or cooling-and-heating configurations. Targeted at energy-efficient commercial office, education, and healthcare environments.
• Multi-Service Active Chilled Beams (MSAC) Multi-service active chilled beams combining chilled beam cooling with integrated lighting, sprinklers, and other ceiling services into a single coordinated architectural unit. Designed to eliminate coordination clashes between separate services, reduce installation cost, and deliver a clean finished appearance for high-spec commercial office, healthcare, and education projects.
• Multi-Service Passive Chilled Beams (MSPC) Multi-service passive chilled beams that integrate cooling, heating, lighting, and other ceiling services into a single factory-engineered unit. Reduce ceiling build-up and on-site coordination while providing energy-efficient convection-based cooling for commercial offices, education, and healthcare projects.
• Modula Radiant Heating Panels A modular radiant heating panel system using a polymeric membrane bonded to a powder-coated steel cassette, available with a choice of piping for project-specific performance. Designed for integration into suspended ceilings with BIM/Revit object support. Targeted at commercial offices, education, and healthcare projects requiring discreet radiant heating.
• Frengerwarm Heating and Cooling Panels A combined heating-and-cooling panel using PIR insulation with copper piping bonded to a steel sheet ceiling tile, designed for ceiling installation to deliver both radiant heating and cooling. Provides high thermal output for commercial offices, education, and large open spaces including high-ceiling applications.
• Prison Radiant Heating Panels A specialized vandal- and ligature-resistant radiant heating panel designed for installation in cells and high-security areas of prisons, custodial facilities, and similar secure buildings. Engineered to provide reliable radiant heating while minimizing opportunities for self-harm and resisting tampering in high-risk environments.
• Multi-Service Radiant Panels (MSRPs) Multi-service radiant panels that combine radiant heating and cooling with integrated lighting and other ceiling services in a single factory-engineered assembly. Designed to reduce installation complexity, eliminate service clashes, and deliver a coordinated architectural ceiling solution for high-spec commercial projects.
• Traditional Chilled Ceiling A traditional chilled ceiling product using water-cooled pipework embedded within plaster-finished panels to deliver radiant cooling via ceiling surface absorption. Suited to commercial offices, education facilities, and healthcare projects where uniform, draft-free radiant cooling is required.
• Hydroplank Chilled Ceiling A modular active chilled ceiling system using water-driven heat exchange integrated into a plank-format suspended ceiling. Provides both cooling and supplementary heating, with sizes and accessories designed to suit UK and international project specifications for commercial offices, retail, and education environments.
• Wall Mounted Chilled Ceiling A wall-mounted chilled ceiling product used where ceiling void space is unavailable. Provides radiant cooling and optional heating via water-driven surface panels mounted on interior walls, with BIM/Revit object support for architectural integration. Targeted at retrofit and constrained-ceiling commercial projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47% lower whole life carbon compared to VRF systems (Active Chilled Beams with Air Source Heat Pumps)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered regional, strategic and core.

• Wales DarbyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWales Darby is FTF Group's New Jersey/New York distributor representing the brand in the tri-state area. Conducted product roadshow showcasing FTF Group's HVAC solutions to business representatives in New York and wider tri-state area. First roadshow held since COVID-19 pandemic.
• BJ TerroniregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal representative in New Jersey representing FTF Group for radiant heating panel products. Supplied Ocean County Courthouse West Wing renovation with Modula Ceiling Recessed Radiant Heating Panels.
• Hoare LeastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst tier consulting engineers who launched HVAC Performance Assessment Tool for Whole Life Carbon featured in CIBSE Journal. Article demonstrates significant advantages of using Chilled Beam systems compared to other HVAC systems and how this technology can help reduce buildings carbon footprint.
• EuroventcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent performance certification body. All FTF Group Chilled Beams independently performance certified by Eurovent as part of EC programme for Chilled Beams. Factory certification number 13.10.005.
• BSI (British Standards Institution)coreTechnology or IntegrationBSI EN ISO 9001:2015 registered for operating a Quality Management System which complies with requirements of BS EN 9001:2015.
• CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIBSE accredited to conduct CPD seminars. Provides range of Continuing Professional Development seminars focusing on application and benefits of chilled beam technology for HEVAC industry.
• HEVAC (Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of HEVAC. Subject to regular third-party inspection and assessment to ensure technical and commercial competence.
• FETA (Federation of Environmental Trade Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of FETA, the recognised UK body representing manufacturers, suppliers, installers and contractors within heat pump, controls, ventilating, refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
• CBCA (Chilled Beam and Ceiling Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Chilled Beam and Ceiling Association formed by leading companies in building industry. Objective is to promote use of Chilled Beams and Chilled Ceilings and encourage best practice in development and application.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Swegon: Swedish-headquartered indoor climate solutions specialist and one of the leading European manufacturers of chilled beams, radiant panels, and air-handling units. Directly comparable to FTF Group in product portfolio (active/passive chilled beams, radiant ceilings) and target market of energy-efficient commercial buildings.
• Zehnder Group: Swiss specialist in radiant heating and cooling ceilings and panels, with a comparable focus on water-driven indoor climate systems for commercial, healthcare, and educational buildings.
• Halton Group: Finnish indoor climate solutions provider offering chilled beams, radiant panels, and air distribution systems for commercial buildings. Directly comparable in product mix and sustainability-focused specification strategy.
• TROX: German global leader in air distribution and HVAC components, with a dedicated chilled beam and chilled ceiling product line. Competes with FTF Group in commercial and institutional projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
• FläktGroup: European HVAC manufacturer providing air-handling units, chilled beams, and ventilation systems for commercial and institutional buildings. Overlaps with FTF Group in commercial HVAC specification work, particularly across UK and European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building technologies incumbent offering integrated HVAC, controls, and energy management solutions. Competes with FTF Group in turnkey commercial HVAC projects, particularly where controls integration and whole-building optimization are required.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and building services incumbent offering chillers, air handlers, and integrated climate solutions for commercial buildings. Provides the broadest competitive alternative to FTF's chilled beam approach for large commercial projects.
• Daikin: Global HVAC incumbent and VRF technology leader with extensive product lines including chilled beams and air handling. Competes indirectly with FTF Group as the mainstream alternative against which FTF positions its 47% lower whole-life-carbon value proposition.
• Systemair: Swedish-listed HVAC manufacturer with a broad portfolio of ventilation, heating, and cooling products including air handling units and radiant panels. Competes with FTF Group in commercial building HVAC but offers a much wider product range at scale.
• Carrier Global: Global HVAC manufacturer with comprehensive commercial and industrial product portfolios. Indirect competitor to FTF Group in commercial specification projects, particularly in healthcare and education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

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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