What Air Vent Technology does

Air Vent Technology (AVT) is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of ventilation and air movement equipment, founded in 1996 and operating as a subsidiary of the Vectaire Group since 2007. The company is headquartered at Cressex Business Park in High Wycombe with operational facilities in Andover, Hampshire, and employs between 11 and 50 staff. Its core product portfolio spans heat recovery units (including the ClassFlo, Infinity ClassFlo CF350, HRPVX, and HRPSL ranges), air handling units in large (STP-1), small (SPE), and compact (IMW) configurations, acoustic cabinet and inline extract fans, mixed-flow fans, and high-temperature fans for industrial kitchen applications. The CF350 exemplifies its current technical positioning, delivering up to 88% heat recovery efficiency, 52% energy savings versus low-efficiency alternatives, and BMS integration via Modbus, BACnet, Bluetooth, and NFC.

AVT manufactures to ISO9001 standards (held since 2001) and designs products specifically to comply with UK building regulations including BB101, BB93, Approved Document F and L, and Part F. The company serves three primary verticals: education (schools, universities, nurseries, student accommodation), residential (care homes, apartment blocks, private residences), and commercial/industrial. Revenue is generated through two streams: hardware sales of standard catalogue and bespoke/custom-built ventilation units, and Site Engineering Services (SES) covering installation, scheduled inspection, refurbishment, and emergency repair. Pricing is quote-based per project.

The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, leveraging a "one-stop shop" model that combines product design, flat-pack delivery options, nationwide UK support, and after-sales service under a single supplier relationship. Distribution is concentrated entirely within the United Kingdom. Marketing relies on website content, blog/news articles, downloadable technical resources, and an active LinkedIn presence. Recent operational investments in 2024 (new production line and pallet wrapping machinery, each delivering 20% productivity gains) and the August 2025 launch of the CF350 indicate ongoing reinvestment and product refresh activity under the Vectaire Group umbrella.

Name

Air Vent Technology

Legal name

Air Vent Technology Limited

Website

https://airventtechnology.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Air Vent Technology (AVT) is a UK designer and manufacturer of ventilation and heat recovery equipment, serving education, residential, and commercial/industrial customers with standard and bespoke air handling units, extract fans, and on-site installation and refurbishment services since 1996.

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 (33341)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), Ventilation System Installation (Exhaust Fans, ERV/HRV, Make-Up Air) (HSAOAGAI)

Keywords

• Air handling units
• Heat recovery ventilation
• Mechanical extract ventilation
• Commercial ventilation systems
• HVAC equipment manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Andover

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ventilation Equipment Sales: Sale of air handling units, heat recovery units, extract fans, high temperature fans, and related ventilation products. Both standard units and bespoke/custom-built systems are available.
2. Site Engineering Services: Installation, refurbishment, and repair services for air handling units and ventilation systems. Includes scheduled inspections, maintenance, and emergency repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Air Vent Technology designs and manufactures ventilation equipment in the UK, including air handling units, heat recovery units, extract fans, inline fans, and high temperature fans for commercial, residential, and educational applications. The company also offers Site Engineering Services for on-site installation, refurbishment, and maintenance of ventilation systems, operating as a one-stop shop from design through to after-sales support.

Product overview

Air Vent Technology offers a comprehensive portfolio of ventilation and air movement products designed and manufactured in the UK. The core product range includes decentralised heat recovery units (ClassFlo, Infinity ClassFlo CF350, HRPVX, HRPSL) for classroom and commercial applications; air handling units in large (STP-1), small (SPE), and compact (IMW) configurations; extract and inline fans including acoustic cabinet single/twin models and mixed flow fans; and high temperature fans (QBK, STR-MOS, QMF-AC) for industrial kitchen applications. Supporting services include Site Engineering Services (SES) for maintenance and AHU refurbishment/repair. The company emphasises UK manufacturing to ISO9001 standards, energy efficiency, and ErP compliance across the product range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infinity ClassFlo CF350 Latest generation decentralised heat recovery unit for classrooms with up to 88% heat recovery, intelligent Bluetooth/NFC controls, Modbus/BACnet integration, and 52% energy savings compared to alternatives. Meets BB101, BB93, Approved Document F and L standards.
• ClassFlo Heat Recovery Unit Decentralised heat recovery unit specifically designed for classroom environments with high-efficiency counterflow heat exchanger to manage CO2 levels while reducing energy consumption.
• HRPVX Heat Recovery Unit High-efficiency heat recovery unit in vertical arrangement configuration for internal location installation in plant room or roof settings.
• HRPSL Heat Recovery Unit High efficiency heat recovery unit available in side-by-side or stacked arrangement for internal or external location, delivering up to 90% heat recovery efficiency.
• Large Air Handling Units (STP-1) Large capacity air handling units available in 11 standard sizes with plantroom or rooftop versions, flat-pack site assembly option, and airflow up to 25m3/sec.
• Small Air Handling Units (SPE) ErP compliant small air handling units with acoustic lining, galvanised steel construction, EHB and LPHW heating options, and EC fans built to L2 standards.
• Compact AHUs (IMW) Compact air handling units with LPHW heating coil and EC motor, available in electric heating variants for small to medium applications.
• Acoustic Cabinet Single Fans (QSS/EM-EC) Single acoustic cabinet fans with EC motor and acoustic lining for low noise levels, pre-wired comprehensive controls, galvanised steel construction, suitable for L2 regulations compliance.
• Acoustic Cabinet Twin Fans (QST/EMT-EC) Twin acoustic cabinet fans with EC motor, acoustic lining, pre-wired ACOP controls, suitable for bathrooms and toilets requiring higher airflow capacity.
• Mixed Flow Inline Fans Robust galvanised steel construction with mixed flow impeller for high performance, thermal cut-out protection as standard for ducted ventilation applications.
• QBK High Temperature Fans EC motor out of airstream extract unit with double-skinned construction for low noise, plastisol finish, continuous running temperature up to 120 degrees Celsius.
• QMF-AC High Temperature Fans Backward curved centrifugal box fans for ducted or direct industrial kitchen ventilation with continuous running temperature up to 180 degrees Celsius.
• Site Engineering Services (SES) On-site engineering services including scheduled inspections, maintenance, refurbishment, and repair for air handling units and ventilation systems to reduce ongoing costs and extend equipment lifespan.
• AHU Refurbishment & Repair Comprehensive refurbishment and repair service for air handling units including casework, filters, coils, fan/motor assemblies, with potential savings of up to 50% compared to replacement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 88% heat recovery efficiency
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vectaire GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007In 2007, Air Vent Technology joined the Vectaire Group, strengthening its position in the air movement industry. This partnership provides access to more than 30 years of industry expertise combined with an innovative approach to energy efficient and high-performance product development.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vent-Axia: A long-established UK manufacturer of domestic and commercial ventilation products including fans, MVHR/MEV units and extract fans, directly overlapping AVT's residential and commercial ventilation range.
• Xpelair: UK brand (part of Volution Group) producing bathroom, kitchen and inline extractor fans plus commercial ventilation; overlaps with AVT's extract fan and acoustic cabinet offerings.
• Elta Fans: UK designer and manufacturer of commercial and industrial fans, blowers and ventilation equipment, including inline, acoustic cabinet and high-temperature fans that map closely to AVT's extract and inline fan lines.
• Nuaire: A Welsh-based UK ventilation manufacturer producing air handling units, MVHR systems and extract fans for residential and commercial applications; closely comparable product portfolio and regulatory positioning to AVT.
• Greenwood Airvac: UK manufacturer of air handling units, heat recovery systems and ventilation accessories for residential and commercial buildings, competing in the same MVHR/MEV and AHU product space as AVT.

Broad incumbents

• FläktGroup: Large European manufacturer of air handling units, fans and indoor air solutions for commercial and industrial buildings; competes with AVT's larger STP-1 AHU and high-temperature fan lines.
• Systemair: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer with a strong UK presence, producing air handling units, fans and ventilation products that overlap with AVT's commercial and industrial ventilation range.
• Daikin UK: Global HVAC giant with UK operations offering air handling units and ventilation systems; competes with AVT in commercial and institutional segments, particularly where energy efficiency matters.
• Volution Group: UK-listed parent group of multiple ventilation brands including Xpelair and Vent-Axia; competes broadly with AVT across residential, commercial and industrial ventilation segments.

Regional players

• Westland Energy Group: UK-based provider of heat recovery, AHU refurbishment and ventilation services; overlaps with AVT on refurbishment, replacement and heat recovery product offerings in the UK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/air-vent-technology-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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