VIM Experts En Ventilation

What VIM Experts En Ventilation does

VIM Experts En Ventilation is a French manufacturer of ventilation, indoor air quality (IAQ), smoke extraction, and air treatment equipment, headquartered in Soudan, Deux-Sèvres, with regional directorates in Massy (North), Bouguenais (West), and Chassieu (South). Founded in 1916, the company supplies HVAC professionals, architects, installers, and building operators across five primary verticals: collective residential buildings, tertiary (commercial) buildings, industrial and logistics facilities, professional kitchens and catering, and covered parking structures. Its product portfolio spans smoke extraction fans certified to F400 400°C/120min, energy-efficient air handling units under the ECOWATT brand (featuring ECM motors with integrated VAV/CAV/COP/ASR/ModBus regulation), professional kitchen hoods under the VORAX and NOVAX brands, double-flow heat-recovery units (PURECLASS), air curtains (GUARD), and complete diffusion components. The company also distributes FERRARI industrial fans in France under a strategic partnership.

VIM operates a hybrid B2B go-to-market combining a field sales network of itinerant and sedentary technical representatives organized by French department with a B2B e-commerce storefront offering downloadable public tariffs and direct purchasing. Revenue derives primarily from HVAC equipment sales, with ancillary income from after-sales service, commissioning, technical documentation, CAD/BIM support, and proprietary selection software (EASYVENT, OPTAIR Ventilation). The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications through AFAQ/AFNOR and operates a dedicated export department supporting sales in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and Dutch across European markets. Product launches in 2025 (ASR2 ECOWATT, new TEDH/TEDV F400 sizes, VAV/DCV systems) indicate continued investment in energy efficiency and regulatory compliance-driven ventilation solutions.

Name

VIM Experts En Ventilation

Legal name

VIM

Website

https://vim.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

VIM Experts En Ventilation is a French manufacturer of HVAC equipment — ventilation, indoor air quality, smoke extraction, and air treatment systems — serving collective residential, commercial, industrial, catering, and parking building sectors across France and selected European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), Air Filtration & Indoor Air Quality Components (Filters/UV/ERVs-HRVs) (IMADANAE), Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Ventilation & Filtration Services (BPABACAH), HVAC Parts & Supplies Retail (Thermostats, Filters, Ducting) (CRAIADAI)

Keywords

• Industrial ventilation systems
• Smoke extraction fans
• Air handling units
• Indoor air quality management
• Commercial kitchen ventilation

Headquarters

HQ city

Soudan

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Sales: VIM generates revenue through the sale of ventilation equipment, air handling units, smoke extraction systems, air purifiers, fans, ducts, grilles, diffusers, hoods, and related HVAC components to professional customers in the construction industry
2. E-commerce Sales: Online sales platform for products with downloadable public tariffs and catalog pricing, enabling direct purchasing of equipment and spare parts
3. Services: After-sales service, commissioning, technical documentation, CAD/BIM services, and software selection tools provided to customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VIM designs, manufactures, and distributes HVAC equipment for ventilation, indoor air quality (IAQ), smoke extraction, and air treatment in collective residential, tertiary, industrial, and catering buildings. The product portfolio includes F400 120 certified smoke extraction fans and boxes, ECOWATT energy-efficient ECM-motor air handling units, VORAX professional kitchen extraction hoods, double-flow heat-recovery units (PURECLASS), air curtains, grilles, diffusers, and IAQ modulation systems. Sales are conducted through a direct regional B2B sales network across France, a dedicated export department, and an online e-commerce platform.

Product overview

VIM Experts En Ventilation is a French HVAC manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of ventilation, indoor air quality (IAQ), smoke extraction, and air treatment solutions for collective residential, tertiary, industrial, and catering buildings. The product ecosystem centers on several interconnected solution lines: (1) smoke extraction and fire safety equipment including F400 120 certified extraction boxes (KDTA/KDTR, KUBAIR), roof fans (TEDH/TEDV F400, TCDH/TCDV, FR F400), and associated controls; (2) professional kitchen capture systems under the VORAX brand (CHEF, CONFORT, PREMIUM, CONNECT) including induction hoods (NOVAX 90/10), filtering ceilings (VORAX VISION), and odor treatment (now discontinued VORAX ESP+); (3) air handling units and treatment (PURECLASS double-flow AHU, KSDR/KSCR ECOWATT simple-flow units, terminal batteries, heaters, air curtains); (4) diffusion and distribution components (grilles, diffusers, ducts, registers, VAV/CAV regulated systems); and (5) IAQ management including CO2/presence-based modulated ventilation and sensors. The ECOWATT label denotes energy-efficient ECM motor technology across product lines. Proprietary software tools (EASYVENT, OPTAIR Ventilation) support product selection and system design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VORAX: Product brand for electrostatic precipitation filtration and air purification systems, including VORAX ESP+ and VORAX UV models
• NOVAX
• PURECLASS
• KUBAIR
• TEDH/TEDV F400 ECOWATT
• GUARD

Products and services

• NOVAX 90/10 3D and NOVAX CONFORT 90/10 3D Induction Hoods Welded 90/10 induction hoods with 3D geometry engineered for optimized air capture, energy efficiency, and acoustic performance in professional kitchens and catering facilities.
• PURECLASS Double-Flow Air Handling Unit Double-flow air handling unit with counter-current heat exchanger and single-zone ECM motor delivering up to 1,000 m3/h of filtered, heat-recovered ventilation for tertiary buildings.
• KUBAIR F400 CC/MV Extraction Boxes F400 120 fire-rated extraction boxes certified to operate at 400°C for 120 minutes, designed for smoke evacuation in covered parking lots, industrial, and large-scale tertiary buildings.
• TEDH/TEDV F400 ECOWATT Smoke Extraction Roof Fans F400 120 certified centrifugal reaction smoke extraction roof fans with ECOWATT ECM motors up to 24,000 m3/h, available with horizontal (TEDH) or vertical (TEDV) discharge, and integrated VAV/CAV/COP/ASR control modes.
• ASR2 ECOWATT Flow Management System Flow management system providing manual or automatic modulation of extraction airflow in professional kitchens, integrating with VIM extraction boxes and smoke extraction fans to balance ventilation with cooking demand.
• GUARD and GUARD ONE Air Curtains Air curtains positioned above building entrances to separate indoor and outdoor climates, reducing heat loss and maintaining comfort in commercial and tertiary building doorways.
• EVAV Circular Registers Circular air distribution registers regulating airflow and diffusion patterns within HVAC ductwork networks.
• JBRE AC PR Regulated Extraction Boxes C4-class regulated extraction boxes maintaining constant pressure in ductwork for smoke extraction applications.
• VORAX CHEF, CONFORT, PREMIUM, and CONNECT Extraction Hoods Multipurpose professional kitchen extraction hoods under the VORAX brand, available in standard, comfort-enhanced, premium, and IoT-connected (CONNECT) variants to suit varying commercial kitchen requirements.
• VORAX VISION and VORAX VISION COMFORT Filtering Ceilings Filtering ceiling systems providing concealed air extraction with integrated filtration, designed for professional kitchen environments requiring discreet ventilation solutions.
• KSDR ECOWATT and KSCR ECOWATT Simple-Flow AHUs Simple-flow air handling units with ECOWATT energy-efficient motor technology, available in standard (KSDR) and compact (KSCR) configurations for space-efficient ventilation installations.
• CAD O INTEGRAL Double-Flow AHU V-configuration double-flow air handling unit with integral heat exchanger for balanced supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery.
• K STD IP, KMDT ECOWATT, KDTA/KDTR F400 Extraction Boxes Extraction and insufflation boxes spanning standard (K STD IP), ECOWATT energy-efficient (KMDT), and F400 120 fire-rated smoke extraction (KDTA/KDTR) configurations for ventilation and smoke evacuation applications.
• TCDH/TCDV F400 and FR F400 / BSP F400 Smoke Extraction Fans F400 120 fire-rated smoke extraction fans including AC-motor roof fans (TCDH/TCDV), direct-drive centrifugal units (FR F400) for large installations, and transmission-based centrifugal reaction units (BSP F400).
• FERRARI Industrial Fans (Distributed Range) Centrifugal and axial industrial fans distributed by VIM as the French representative for FERRARI France, serving industrial, agricultural, and naval ventilation applications.
• EASYVENT and OPTAIR Ventilation Selection Software Proprietary HVAC selection software: EASYVENT for fan technical data sheets (thermal data, operating points, acoustic characteristics, dimensional plans) and OPTAIR Ventilation for roof fan and box selection across KDT, KSH, TCD, KUBAIR, and TED product ranges.
• Technical Support, CAD/BIM and After-Sales Services After-sales service, commissioning, CAD/BIM file provision, technical documentation, and software selection tools delivered alongside HVAC equipment to installers, design offices, and operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• VORAX ESP+ reduces discharge pollution and odors in dense urban kitchen installations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FERRARI FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIM serves as the French representative for FERRARI industrial fans, distributing centrifugal and axial fans for industrial, agricultural, and naval applications across France.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Casals Ventilación Industrial: Spanish industrial-ventilation specialist with strong presence in fans, smoke extraction, and commercial-kitchen ventilation — closely comparable in product mix and European mid-market positioning to VIM.
• Aldes: French ventilation and indoor-air-quality manufacturer with comparable product breadth across residential, tertiary, and industrial HVAC, including smoke extraction, AHUs, and IAQ solutions — VIM's closest French-headquartered direct competitor.
• Sodeca: Spanish manufacturer of industrial and commercial ventilation fans, smoke-extraction systems, and AHUs — a directly comparable specialty ventilation peer with similar F400-style certifications and application focus.
• France Air: French distributor and manufacturer of ventilation, air-handling, and smoke-extraction equipment, competing head-to-head with VIM across commercial-kitchen, residential, and tertiary segments in France.
• Rosenberg Ventilatoren: German manufacturer of industrial fans, ventilation units, and air-handling equipment serving HVAC, industrial, and OEM markets — a directly comparable European specialty ventilation peer.
• Vortice: Italian ventilation and air-treatment manufacturer offering fans, AHUs, and IAQ products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications — comparable mid-sized European peer with overlapping product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Systemair: Swedish-listed pan-European HVAC manufacturer with a comprehensive ventilation, smoke-extraction, and AHU portfolio — directly comparable products (fans, smoke extraction, AHUs) but operating at multinational scale versus VIM's primarily French footprint.
• Atlantic (Groupe Atlantic): Large French HVAC group with extensive ventilation, heating, and air-treatment portfolio serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets — overlaps significantly with VIM's product range but at substantially greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• Nicotra Gebhardt: European manufacturer of fans and air-handling units with a wider industrial-and-commercial HVAC portfolio — comparable AHU and fan products with broader multinational scale than VIM.

Regional players

• Helios Ventilatoren: German ventilation specialist with comparable residential, commercial, and IAQ product range — direct product overlap but operating primarily in the German-speaking market rather than France.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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