FANS

What FANS does

FANS, a.s. is a Czech industrial cooling technology company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hlinsko, with commercial operations run out of Prague. The company engineers, manufactures, and delivers cooling solutions for power generation, petrochemical, chemical, metallurgical, and heavy industrial customers worldwide, executing projects on a turnkey EPC basis and through direct equipment supply. Its portfolio spans forced-draft, natural-draft, hybrid, and compact cooling towers (CTF, CTF FRP, and BORA series), air-cooled condensers (ACC), air coolers (AC), dry coolers, and full cooling circuits, supported by in-house components such as fan units, electric motors, diffusors, eliminators, cooling fills, nozzles, and a proprietary low-noise aluminum impeller introduced in 2022.

The business operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries (Proficool FANS, AO 'FANS' Kazakhstan, FANS ASIA Pvt. Ltd.) and a network of regional representatives covering Europe, Russia and the CIS, India, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time EPC and equipment contracts negotiated on a project-specific basis, complemented by an aftermarket service and maintenance stream that includes warranty support, reconstruction of both FANS and third-party cooling towers, and emergency response. Customer concentration is in energy and process industries, with marquee references including INTER RAO ENGINEERING, Nabinagar Power Generating Company, Linde Engineering, Sibur-Tobolsk, Grupa Azoty, DUSLO, EDF Toruń, and CERN.

Commercial reach is anchored by export orientation — exports accounted for 95% of revenue in 2015, with over 50% of exports going to CIS countries. FANS differentiates through full EPC delivery capability, Rostechnadzor industrial safety certification for the Russian Customs Union, ISO 9001/14001/45001 and welding/steel-structure certifications (ČSN EN ISO 3834-2, EN 1090-1/2), and long-standing industry memberships (CTI since 2007, Eurovent since 2014). Demand generation is event-driven (POWER-GEN Europe/Russia, Chillventa, Electrify Europe, KGH Belgrade), with participation under official Czech Republic pavilions supported by CzechTrade and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Name

FANS

Legal name

FANS, a.s.

Website

https://fansct.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FANS, a.s. is a Czech EPC contractor (founded 1992) that designs, manufactures, and delivers industrial cooling towers, air-cooled condensers, dry coolers, and complete cooling circuits for power, petrochemical, chemical, and heavy-industry clients across 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cooling Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC), Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE), Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

Keywords

• Industrial cooling equipment
• Cooling tower manufacturing
• EPC cooling systems
• Air-cooled condensers
• Dry cooler solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Hlinsko

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPC Projects (Engineering, Procurement, Construction): FANS delivers comprehensive investment projects on a turnkey basis, including design, component manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and personnel training. EPC projects span cooling towers, dry coolers, air-cooled condensers, and complete cooling circuits for power plants and industrial facilities across Russia, Kazakhstan, India, and Europe.
2. Industrial Cooling Equipment and Components: Sale of cooling towers, dry coolers, air-cooled condensers, compact cooling towers, hybrid cooling towers, and their components (diffusers, fan units, eliminators, cooling fills, nozzles, electric motors). Components are produced in-house or sourced from vetted suppliers. Revenue is generated through one-time delivery contracts.
3. Aftermarket and Service: Comprehensive warranty and post-warranty service, routine maintenance, repair and reconstruction of cooling towers (own and other suppliers). Includes technical condition analysis, noise/vibration/cooling performance measurement, electrical installation reviews, and temporary cooling via mobile cooling equipment. Emergency service available within 24 hours under service contracts.
4. Cooling Circuits and Circulating Systems: Design, delivery, and assembly of complete cooling circuits including circulating pumps, chemical water treatment plants, piping routes, electrical and control systems, commissioning, and warranty measurements. Delivered as turnkey projects for industrial clients.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FANS, a.s. designs, manufactures, and delivers industrial cooling equipment including forced-draft cooling towers, natural-draft cooling towers, hybrid cooling towers, compact cooling towers (BORA), air-cooled condensers (ACC), air coolers (AC), and dry coolers, along with supporting components. The company provides turnkey EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) project delivery for power plants, petrochemical, chemical, and heavy industrial clients worldwide.

Product overview

FANS, a.s. is an industrial cooling technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of cooling solutions and components. The core product portfolio includes cooling towers with forced draft (CTF series), cooling towers with natural draft, hybrid cooling towers, compact cooling towers (BORA series), air-cooled condensers (ACC), air coolers (AC), and typified dry coolers. These are supported by a complete range of components including diffusors, fan units, electric motors, eliminators, cooling fills, nozzles, and low-noise aluminum impellers. The company also provides EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services for turnkey project delivery and comprehensive service/maintenance offerings. The products are applicable across power generation, petrochemical, chemical, metallurgical, plastics, paper, food processing, and mining industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forced-Draft Cooling Towers (CTF) Flexible, high-performance forced-draft cooling towers using atmospheric wet cooling with axial fans and counter-current airflow through cooling fill. Available in FRP, steel, stainless steel, and concrete constructions for industrial clients including power plants, chemical, and petrochemical facilities.
• Natural-Draft Cooling Towers Natural-draft cooling towers commonly used in power generation with cooling capacities around 450 MW. Natural draft reduces operating costs and energy consumption.
• Hybrid Cooling Towers Hybrid cooling towers combining wet and dry cooling, with favorable environmental impact and reduced visible steam plume in cold humid weather and winter conditions.
• Compact Cooling Towers (BORA / CTF-B) Atmospheric compact cooling towers for industrial use where high cooling capacity is not required and space is limited. Easy and fast transport, short delivery times, FRP construction for high resistance to climatic conditions and corrosion. ATEX versions available for explosive environments.
• Air-Cooled Condensers (ACC) and Air Coolers (AC) Steam condensation and cooling of heat-carrying media using finned tube bundles and forced-draft axial fans. Steam is condensed inside tubes while cooling air flows over the finned surface. Used in power generation, petrochemical, chemical, metallurgy, plastics/rubber, paper, and food processing industries. Key advantage is low water consumption, suitable for water-scarce environments.
• Typified Dry Coolers and Condensers Smaller cooling devices serving as an alternative for industry and HVAC applications. Feature quick transport, easy installation, short delivery times, low noise emissions, and low water consumption.
• EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) Turnkey Delivery Turnkey delivery of investment complexes including project design, manufacturing, supply, installation, and commissioning of cooling towers, dry coolers, air-cooled condensers, and complete cooling circuits for power plants and industrial facilities.
• Cooling Circuits and Circulating Systems Design, delivery, and assembly of complete cooling circuits including circulating pumps, chemical water treatment plants, piping routes, electrical and control systems, commissioning, and warranty measurements. Delivered as turnkey projects for industrial clients.
• Industrial Cooling Equipment Service and Maintenance Comprehensive warranty and post-warranty service, routine maintenance, repair, and reconstruction of cooling towers (own and other suppliers' equipment). Includes technical condition analysis, noise/vibration/cooling performance measurement, electrical installation reviews, temporary cooling via mobile equipment, and emergency service within 24 hours under service contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5–10% noise reduction with special dampers on compact cooling towers (guaranteed)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FANS ASIA Pvt. Ltd. (India)coreOthers · 1 January 2018FANS ASIA Pvt. Ltd. represents FANS in India. Active projects include the Nabinagar 3x660 MW power plant. Contact: Mr. Brajendra Kumar.
• Alliance of Czech Energy (CPIA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017CPIA was founded in 2015 and supports the Czech National Action Plan for Nuclear Energy Development. FANS joined in late 2017 to collaborate with other members on nuclear energy projects and exchange experience in nuclear power cooling applications.
• Linde EngineeringcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Linde Engineering commissioned FANS for major cooling tower projects including a 14-cell CTF 200 cooling tower for a new ethylene plant in Nizhnekamsk, Russia (Linde Job No. 3110 BR4N), and an ACC F10 air-cooled condenser for a German waste-to-energy plant. Linde is a global leader in gas and engineering.
• INTER RAO ENGINEERINGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2017FANS is executing an EPC project for INTER RAO ENGINEERING — supply of dry coolers for new TEC Pregolskaya and TEC Primorskaya power plants in Kaliningrad, Russia, with total output of 645 MW. FANS provides engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and commissioning.
• EKOL, spol. s r.o. (Czech Republic)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2017FANS is providing complete cooling section for Energy Benkovac project in Croatia, working as a subcontractor to EKOL. The project includes 12 dry coolers for a biomass-to-energy plant.
• Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech RepubliccoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016Official support for participation in international trade fairs. FANS participates under the official Czech Republic pavilion at events such as POWER-GEN Europe, POWER-GEN Russia, and Electrify Europe, with logistical and promotional support from the ministry.
• CzechTradecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016CzechTrade, the Czech trade promotion agency, provides support for FANS's participation in international trade fairs and export activities, helping facilitate entry into foreign markets.
• Proficool FANS (Subsidiary)coreOthers · 1 January 2016Proficool FANS is a wholly-owned subsidiary specializing in compact cooling towers (BORA series) and turnkey cooling solutions. Successfully delivered Grupa Azoty project (2x BORA 10,000, 29.10 MW total) and steel chimney for PGE Kielce (80m, 2015).
• AO 'FANS' Kazakhstan (Subsidiary)coreOthers · 1 January 2016Branch of AO 'FANS' opened in Almaty, Kazakhstan in summer 2016 to serve the Kazakhstan market. CIS exports represent over 50% of total exports. Directed by Irina Ermolenko (Branch Director) and Talgat Sagindikov (Technical Director).
• Eurovent AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Eurovent Association represents the cooling, air conditioning, and ventilation industry, advocating for members' interests before European and national institutions. FANS has been a member since 2014.
• Sdružení dodavatelů investičních celků (SDIC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013SDIC is a platform for investment unit suppliers to advocate for common interests in export and domestic investment projects. SDIC representatives engage with government and industry officials on behalf of members.
• Cooling Technology Institute (CTI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007CTI is a global association of cooling system and equipment manufacturers. FANS has been a member since 2007, benefiting from technology development support, research collaboration, performance testing standards (STD-201), and industry certification.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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