Ventex
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersAlliston, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Ventex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ventex
- Legal name
- Ventex Inc.
- Website
- https://ventexinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ventex industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial HVAC Ventilation Products
- NAICS
- Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles (IMADAIAM), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)
Keywords
Where Ventex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Alliston
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Ventex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- HVAC Product Sales: Revenue from manufacturing and selling commercial-grade louvers, dampers, and ventilation products. Products are custom-engineered to project specifications with pricing determined through quotations. Custom product nature limits mass production efficiencies.
- Technical Support Services: Technical assistance including submittal documentation, stamped shop drawings, and ongoing technical coordination during projects.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Ventex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ventex designs, engineers, and manufactures commercial-grade louvers, dampers, equipment screens, and gravity ventilators/weather hoods for commercial building applications. Under the Ventex brand (louvers and vision screens) and sister Alumavent brand (dampers), the company delivers custom-engineered airflow control products certified to AMCA, NFPA, UL/ULC, and SMACNA standards, with technical support including submittal documentation and stamped shop drawings.
Product overview
Ventex manufactures commercial-grade louvers, dampers, and ventilation products under the Ventex and Alumavent brands for demanding building environments. The product portfolio comprises five core product families: (1) Stationary Wall Louvers including stormproof, drainable, architectural, and sight-proof models in various depths (2-6 inches) and materials (aluminum, galvanized steel, stainless steel); (2) Acoustic Louvers with airfoil, vee, and standard blade types in 4, 6, 8, and 12 inch depths featuring mineral wool insulation for sound attenuation; (3) Control Dampers including extruded aluminum airfoil, insulated thermal-break, and low-leakage steel models for airflow regulation; (4) Equipment Screens (vision screens) with horizontal and vertical blade orientations for concealing mechanical equipment. Products are designed for commercial, institutional, and residential high-rise applications and are AMCA certified for air performance and water penetration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Ventex: Primary brand for louvers, vision screens, and ventilation products for commercial applications.
- Alumavent
Products and services
- 3160 / 3161 / 3165 / 3167 Extruded Aluminum Control Damper Extruded aluminum airfoil blade control damper with center-pivot design and ultra-low leakage for exhaust or intake applications, AMCA certified for air leakage and air performance. Designed for commercial HVAC systems requiring precise airflow regulation.
- 3960 / 3961 / 3965 / 3967 Insulated Extruded Aluminum Control Damper Insulated extruded aluminum control damper with thermal-break blades and ultra-low leakage for exhaust or intake, featuring true thermal-break blade construction for energy efficiency in commercial HVAC systems.
- 4100 Low Leakage Steel Control Damper Low leakage galvanized steel control damper with lock-together frame and santoprene blade seals for commercial HVAC applications requiring reliable airflow regulation.
- 2420 / 2425 4 Inch Stormproof Louvers 4 inch deep extruded aluminum stormproof louver with specially engineered blade design that maximizes free area, increasing it by nearly 30% over traditional designs. AMCA certified for water penetration and air performance. Used on projects such as the Calgary Cancer Center.
- 2620 / 2625 6 Inch Stormproof Louvers 6 inch deep extruded aluminum stormproof louver with high free area for large span applications, AMCA certified for water penetration and air performance. Used on Harbour Plaza and other large-scale projects where louver covers significant span.
- 2220 / 2225 2 Inch Stormproof Louvers 2 inch deep extruded aluminum stormproof louver for applications where four inch louver depth is impractical due to reduced height or limited wall depth, AMCA certified.
- 2420S(SS) / 2425S(SS) 4 Inch Stormproof Louvers, Stainless Steel 4 inch deep galvanized steel stormproof louver for exhaust and low to medium velocity intake, also available in stainless steel for demanding or corrosive environments.
- 2430 / 2435 4 Inch Drainable Louvers 4 inch deep extruded aluminum drainable louver with optimal water protection and high free area, AMCA certified for water penetration and air performance.
- 2430S(SS) / 2435S(SS) 4 Inch Drainable Louvers, Stainless Steel 4 inch deep galvanized steel drainable louver, also available in stainless steel for coastal, industrial, and food service environments where corrosion resistance is essential.
- 2410A / 2415A 4 Inch Architectural Louvers 4 inch deep extruded aluminum high-performance stationary louver for large architectural applications with high free area and clean aesthetic, AMCA certified.
- 2410S(SS) / 2415S(SS) 4 Inch Architectural Louvers, Stainless Steel 4 inch deep galvanized steel architectural louver for exhaust and low to medium velocity intake, also available in stainless steel for corrosive environments.
- 2440 / 2445 4 Inch Transformer Vault Sight-Proof Louvers 4 inch deep extruded aluminum chevron blade transformer vault louver providing security by preventing unauthorized access and blocking direct lines of sight for electrical transformer vault applications.
- ACL600F / ACL605F 6 Inch Deep Airfoil Blade Acoustic Louver 6 inch deep formed aluminum airfoil blade acoustic louver for noise reduction and ventilation, designed for demanding airflow applications with lower pressure drop at higher velocities.
- ACL600V / ACL605V 6 Inch Deep Vee Blade Acoustic Louver 6 inch deep formed aluminum vee blade acoustic louver providing effective acoustic attenuation while maintaining adequate airflow, used in pumping stations and portable generators.
- ACL640 / ACL645 6 Inch Deep Standard Blade Acoustic Louver 6 inch deep formed aluminum standard blade acoustic louver for noise reduction alongside ventilation, commonly used in pumping stations and portable generators.
- ACL840 / ACL845 8 Inch Deep Standard Blade Acoustic Louver 8 inch deep formed aluminum standard blade acoustic louver for noise reduction alongside ventilation, providing stronger acoustic attenuation for higher noise reduction requirements.
- ACL800V / ACL805V 8 Inch Deep Vee Blade Acoustic Louver 8 inch deep formed aluminum vee blade acoustic louver with chevron-shaped blade geometry that directs airflow while absorbing sound energy.
- ACL800F / ACL805F 8 Inch Deep Airfoil Blade Acoustic Louver 8 inch deep formed aluminum airfoil blade acoustic louver exhibiting lower pressure drop at higher velocities, AMCA certified for water penetration and air performance.
- ACL400F / ACL405F 4 Inch Deep Airfoil Blade Acoustic Louver 4 inch deep airfoil blade acoustic louver with mineral wool insulation and lower pressure drop at higher velocities.
- ACL440 / ACL445 4 Inch Deep Standard Blade Acoustic Louver 4 inch deep formed aluminum standard blade acoustic louver with mineral wool insulation for space-constrained installations requiring noise reduction.
- ACL1200F / ACL1205F 12 Inch Deep Airfoil Blade Acoustic Louver 12 inch deep formed aluminum airfoil blade acoustic louver for maximum sound control and efficient high-volume airflow in large mechanical rooms and data centers.
- 2420 Vision Screen - Horizontal Blade Extruded aluminum architectural vision screen with horizontal blades for concealing mechanical equipment and enhancing curb appeal on commercial buildings. Used on the Université de Montréal MIL Campus project.
- 2440V Vision Screen - Vertical Blade Extruded aluminum architectural vision screen with vertical blades for concealing mechanical equipment and enhancing curb appeal on commercial buildings.
- Penthouses, Ventilators & Hoods Category of gravity ventilators and weather hoods for intake and exhaust applications on commercial buildings, complementing Ventex's louver and damper product lines.
- Technical Support Services Technical assistance including CSI specifications, submittal documentation, stamped shop drawings, installation guides, and IOM documentation provided alongside custom-engineered louver and damper products.
Quantifiable outcome
- AMCA certified for sound attenuation and airflow performance
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Ventex
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Ventex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Ventex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Ainsworth InccoreLong-standing controls contractor partner in Western Canada. Collaborated on Cowichan District Hospital project, providing damper integration across multiple hospital zones and building systems. Ainsworth provides construction team management while Alumavent supplies damper solutions.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ventex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Loren Cook Company: Broader HVAC ventilation equipment manufacturer with fans, blowers, and air-handling products; competes in adjacent air-distribution categories where Ventex louvers/dampers are specified.
- Mestek: Diversified HVAC manufacturer whose portfolio includes louver, damper, and air-distribution brands competing in the same commercial specification channels as Ventex/Alumavent.
Direct peers
- Greenheck Group: Largest North American manufacturer of commercial ventilation equipment, including a broad louver and damper portfolio that directly competes with Ventex/Alumavent in AMCA-certified commercial HVAC specifications.
- Pottorff: Manufacturer of louvers, dampers, grilles, and access doors for commercial HVAC; competes directly in the same specification-driven, AMCA-certified product categories as Ventex.
- Nailor Industries: HVAC products manufacturer offering dampers, louvers, and air-distribution equipment for commercial buildings; overlaps Ventex/Alumavent on control dampers and architectural louvers.
- Ruskin Company: Specialty manufacturer of air control dampers, louvers, and acoustic solutions; competes head-to-head with Alumavent control dampers and Ventex architectural louvers on commercial projects.
- Cesco Products: Manufacturer of architectural and commercial louvers, vents, and grilles; directly comparable on architectural louver specifications in commercial and institutional projects.
- Airolite: Manufacturer of architectural louvers, sun controls, and grilles for commercial construction; directly comparable on building-facade louver specifications served by Ventex.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Ventex social profiles
Digital presenceVentex compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Ventex financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Ventex leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Ventex funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ventex M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ventex
What does Ventex do?
Ventex designs, engineers, and manufactures commercial-grade louvers, dampers, equipment screens, and gravity ventilators/weather hoods for commercial building applications. Under the Ventex brand (louvers and vision screens) and sister Alumavent brand (dampers), the company delivers custom-engineered airflow control products certified to AMCA, NFPA, UL/ULC, and SMACNA standards, with technical support including submittal documentation and stamped shop drawings.
Is Ventex a public or private company?
Ventex is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Ventex founded?
Ventex was founded in 1984. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Ventex based?
Ventex is headquartered in Alliston, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Ventex make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. HVAC Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are technical Support Services.
Who are Ventex's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Loren Cook Company and Mestek. Direct peers are Greenheck Group, Pottorff, Nailor Industries, Ruskin Company, Cesco Products and Airolite.
Does Ventex have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ventex.
What industry is Ventex in?
Ventex's product category is Commercial HVAC Ventilation Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADANAD, Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls, with a secondary code of IMADAIAM, Louvers, Vents & Architectural Grilles. Its NAICS code is 3334 and its SIC code is 3585.