Cooling Tower Technology

What Cooling Tower Technology does

Cooling Tower Technology (CTTI; Persian: فن‌آوران برج خنک کن آرمین اکسیر) is an Iranian industrial cooling tower equipment manufacturer and EPCC contractor founded in 2000 and headquartered in Tehran. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies complete cooling tower systems in both FRP and concrete constructions, alongside a broad components portfolio including fill packs (Tubedek, 2H TAP 160 Eurovent-certified), drift eliminators (DEZ 180), water distribution nozzles (HEWITECH H3 three-stage), fans, gearboxes, fan stacks (GEA Polacel-licensed), carbon fiber drive shafts, vibration switches, and FRP/GRP structural profiles. It is the official Iranian representative of ENEXIO (formerly GEA, Germany), Howden (Netherlands), and DESMI (Denmark), and supplies spare parts under Rexnord, Hansen, Sumitomo, KOBELCO, and Matrix brands.

The company serves large-scale industrial enterprises in Iran's oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, and steel sectors, with named customers including Khuzestan Steel, Mobarakeh Steel, JAM Petrochemical, Razi Petrochemical, Zagros Petrochemical, Abadan Oil Refinery, and the Shazand, Ba'esat, and Isfahan power plants. It also supplies spare parts to 50+ companies globally. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; sales are conducted via direct enterprise engagement through a website consultation form, WhatsApp, and phone.

CTTI operates a 40,000 square-foot manufacturing facility with four GEA Polacel-licensed FRP fan stack production lines and holds ISO 9001, ISO 10004, ISO 45001, Eurovent, and CTI certifications plus ASME membership. Recent large projects include a 268 billion Toman new cooling tower construction at the Isfahan Power Plant and a 100+ billion Toman renovation of Ba'esat Power Plant Unit 3, where the company claims a measured 40% reduction in water consumption and 20% reduction in internal electrical consumption. Leadership is headed by Chairman Abu Taleb Khodakarami (ابطالeb Godakrami).

Name

Cooling Tower Technology

Legal name

فن‌آوران برج خنک کن آرمین اکسیر (Fanavaran Barj-e Khablkhan Amin Aksir)

Website

https://ctti.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cooling Tower Technology (CTTI), founded in 2000 and headquartered in Tehran, designs, manufactures, and services industrial FRP and concrete cooling towers plus components for Iran's oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, and steel enterprises, acting as the official Iranian representative of ENEXIO, Howden, and DESMI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cooling Towers

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC), Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB), AC-DC Power Supplies (Industrial PSUs, DIN-rail, enclosed/open-frame) (IMAGADAA)

Keywords

• Industrial cooling towers
• Cooling tower components
• FRP cooling towers
• EPCC cooling services
• Drift eliminators

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cooling Tower Equipment Supply: Supply of cooling tower components (filling, drift eliminators, nozzles, fans, gearboxes, fan stacks, drive shafts, FRP/GRP structural profiles) and complete cooling tower units (FRP and concrete structures) for industrial applications.
2. Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC): Full EPCC services for cooling tower projects including design, supply of equipment, installation, commissioning, and startup. Covers both new construction and retrofit/replacement of existing cooling towers.
3. Maintenance and Repair Services: Preventive and corrective maintenance services for cooling towers, including overhaul, parts replacement, and performance optimization. Offered through dedicated maintenance and after-sales service units.
4. Spare Parts and Consumables Supply: Supply of replacement parts and consumable materials for cooling tower equipment throughout the operational lifetime. Parts are produced using original specifications to ensure precision and quality.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CTTI manufactures and supplies industrial cooling tower components (fill packs, drift eliminators, water distribution nozzles, axial fans, gear reducers, carbon fiber drive shafts, GRP fan stacks, vibration switches) and complete FRP and concrete cooling towers (1 m² to 300 m²). The company also delivers full Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) services covering design, installation, commissioning, modernization, and after-sales maintenance for petrochemical, power generation, oil & gas, and steel customers. Products are produced under license from ENEXIO (Germany), Howden (Netherlands), and DESMI (Denmark), and spare parts are supplied to 50+ contractors worldwide.

Product overview

Cooling Tower Technology (CTTI - فن‌آوران برج خنک کن آرمین اکسیر) is an Iranian cooling tower company and official representative of ENEXIO (formerly GEA, Germany), Howden (Netherlands), and DESMI (Denmark). Its product portfolio centers on cooling tower components and complete tower systems, encompassing: complete FRP and concrete cooling towers; fill packs (including Tubedek Lamellas, PLASdek film fills, splash fills such as Turbo Splash, HP600 PLUS, HP700 KOBELCO, NET 150/25, FC70.44-HD, FC70.34-HD, Hamon 705, Splash Tube 50, and Super Intalox Saddles); drift eliminators (DEZ 180, 2H TAP 160); nozzles and water distribution systems (HEWITECH H3, ECO-JET, PS); mechanical components including Howden axial fans, Hansen/Sumitomo gear reducers, Rexnord carbon fiber drive shafts, fan stacks (GEA Polacel), vibration switches; and FRP/GRP structural profiles. CTTI also provides EPCC services covering engineering design, installation, commissioning, modernization, maintenance, and spare parts supply, serving the oil, gas, petrochemical, power generation, steel, and food industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ENEXIO: German cooling tower brand represented by CTTI in Iran
• Howden
• DESMI

Products and services

• Fan Stacks (GRP) Critical cooling tower component that sits at the top of the tower and directs exhaust air outward to optimize fluid cooling. CTTI produces GEA Polacel fiberglass fan stacks for cooling tower manufacturers, power utilities, and industrial customers worldwide.
• Vibration Switches and Measurement Equipment Measurement and protection equipment for cooling towers, including Matrix 5550 mechanical vibration switches that use an over-center impact mass and spring mechanism to detect excessive vibration and trigger equipment shutdown or alarms. For industrial cooling tower operators.
• Carbon Fiber Drive Shafts (Rexnord Addax / Guyard Shafts) Carbon fiber drive shafts that transmit motor power to cooling tower blades. Offer corrosion resistance, high misalignment capacity, fatigue resistance, lightweight construction, and easy installation. For cooling tower operators and OEMs.
• Cooling Tower Fans (Howden Axial Fans) Axial fans from Howden used in cooling towers, heat exchangers, and steam condensers. Used extensively in power generation, petrochemical, and large-scale HVAC applications. For industrial cooling tower operators and EPC contractors.
• Gear Reducers (Hansen and Sumitomo) Gear reducers from Hansen and Sumitomo that reduce electric motor speed to required fan speed, enabling constant motor operation while allowing variable fan speeds to match changing cooling demands. For cooling tower operators in harsh industrial environments.
• Nozzles and Water Distribution Systems Water distribution nozzles (ECO-JET, PS, and HEWITECH H3) that spray water as fine droplets onto fill packs to maximize evaporation and cooling efficiency. The HEWITECH H3 three-stage design is optimized for Natural Draft and Forced Draft towers. For cooling tower operators and OEMs.
• Drift Eliminators (DEZ 180 and 2H TAP 160) Drift eliminators installed at the top of cooling towers to separate water droplets from exhaust air. DEZ 180 is PVC/PP construction with high chemical resistance and UV durability; 2H TAP 160 achieves Eurovent-certified 99.995% efficiency. For industrial cooling tower operators.
• Fill Packs / Film Packing Comprehensive range of fill/packing media for cooling towers covering counter-flow film fills, cross-flow splash fills (including FC70 HD series rated for water up to 40,000 mg/L TDS and KOBELCO HP700), sedimentation tubes (Tubedek Lamellas), and random packing (Super Intalox Saddles). For cooling tower operators and OEMs.
• FRP Cooling Towers Complete FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer) cooling tower units — a modern, lightweight alternative to traditional concrete and metal towers — sized from 1 m² to 300 m² and designed for low water quality and corrosive environments with built-in fire resistance. For industrial facilities, power plants, and process plants.
• Concrete Cooling Towers Complete concrete cooling towers delivering high efficiency, reliable performance, and long durability, including designs for seawater cooling systems. For large-scale industrial customers.
• FRP/GRP Structural Profiles Composite structural profiles (FRP/GRP) supplied as alternatives to steel, aluminum, or wood, including pipes, grating, cable trays, ladders, tanks, handrails, and platforms. High strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, UV resistance, and ASTM E-84 self-extinguishing fire properties. For industrial construction and infrastructure projects.
• Engineering Design Services R&D, new device design, product catalog and user guide preparation, technical and electrical/mechanical data preparation, foundation drawings, and pipe design. For industrial cooling tower projects.
• Installation and Commissioning Services Turnkey installation and commissioning services for both custom and pre-engineered cooling towers, including inspection and assessment, 24-hour support, repair and maintenance for all brands, cooling tower conversions, preventive maintenance, technical consulting, and operator training. For industrial cooling tower operators.
• Modernization and Replacement Services Modernization and replacement of old cooling towers, especially natural-draft towers, with economical solutions that improve or restore performance beyond original specifications. For power generation and industrial operators with aging cooling assets.
• Maintenance and Repair Services Maintenance and repair services ranging from complete modernization to minor repairs, performed by personnel trained at factory production facilities. For industrial cooling tower operators across all brands.
• Equipment and Spare Parts Supply Supply of OEM-equivalent replacement parts and consumable materials for all CTTI-produced equipment, manufactured to original drawings and specifications with full warranty. For cooling tower operators worldwide (over 50 contractors supplied).

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% reduction in water consumption at Ba'esat Power Plant Unit 3 after cooling tower renovation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers32 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ENEXIO (formerly GEA) - GermanycoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial representative of ENEXIO (formerly GEA Polacel), a German cooling tower technology company. CTTI produces products under ENEXIO's license and technical supervision. ENEXIO is one of the leading global brands in dry and wet cooling systems, cooling towers, and heat exchangers. CTTI also provides services for legacy ENEXIO brands and acquired businesses.
• Howden - NetherlandscoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial representative of Howden, a Dutch company specializing in fans, blowers, rotary heat exchangers, and process gas compressors. Howden products are used in cooling towers, heat exchangers, and steam condensers for industrial and utility applications. Howden has 50+ years of experience in cooling fan technology.
• DESMI - DenmarkcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial representative of DESMI, a Danish company providing pumping solutions and cooling systems. DESMI is a leading brand in cooling tower and pump systems, forming part of CTTI's comprehensive product and service portfolio.
• GEA Polacel Cooling Tower B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationGEA Polacel, a complete cooling tower supplier since 1967, provides a wide range of products to the cooling tower industry. CTTI represents GEA Polacel fans (fiberglass fan stacks/stacks) manufactured in a 40,000 sq ft facility with four independent production lines. GEA Polacel offers 100 different profile sizes with custom molds, fire-retardant resin formulations, and custom colors.
• Rexnord Industries, LLC (Addax Couplings)majorTechnology or IntegrationRexnord Industries introduced the first advanced composite couplings in 1987, revolutionizing the cooling tower industry. The Rexnord Addax composite couplings offer corrosion resistance, high misalignment capacity, excellent fatigue resistance, lightweight, and easy installation. Over 50,000 units delivered worldwide. CTTI supplies Rexnord Addax couplings as part of its cooling tower component portfolio.
• MatrixmajorTechnology or IntegrationMatrix manufactures vibration switches (Models 5550 and 5550G) used for machinery protection in cooling towers. The 5550G model features IECEx explosion-proof certification for Group IIC gas applications. CTTI supplies Matrix vibration switches as part of its measurement equipment offering.
• HansenmajorTechnology or IntegrationHansen is a leading manufacturer of gearboxes for cooling towers, known for high quality, reliability, and efficiency. Hansen gearboxes are built from high-quality materials for operation in harsh conditions and offer a wide range of speed ratios. CTTI supplies Hansen gearboxes as part of its cooling tower equipment portfolio.
• SumitomomajorTechnology or IntegrationSumitomo is a leading gearbox manufacturer for cooling towers, known for high quality, reliability, and efficiency. Sumitomo gearboxes are designed for harsh operating conditions and offer a wide range of speed ratios. CTTI supplies Sumitomo gearboxes as part of its cooling tower equipment portfolio.
• KOBELCO - JapanmajorTechnology or IntegrationKOBELCO of Japan designed the HP700 splash filling used in cross-flow cooling towers for moderately to heavily contaminated water. The product features mechanical connection design for easy installation and cleaning, and is used in steel industry applications. CTTI supplies KOBELCO-designed products as part of its filling portfolio.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SPX Cooling Technologies: One of the world's largest cooling tower manufacturers ( Marley, Recold, Ceramic ), offering induced-draft, natural-draft, and FRP cooling towers plus aftermarket service to power, petrochemical, and industrial customers — directly comparable in product scope and target verticals to CTTI.
• ENEXIO: Germany-based global leader in dry and wet cooling, cooling towers, and heat exchangers; CTTI is ENEXIO's official representative and licensed manufacturer in Iran and also services legacy ENEXIO/GEA Polacel equipment, making them a directly comparable cooling tower technology peer.
• Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC): Global leader in evaporative cooling, heat transfer, and ice thermal storage, serving HVAC, refrigeration, data center, and industrial process customers. BAC's FRP cooling tower and heat exchanger portfolio directly overlaps CTTI's product and end-market focus on industrial/commercial cooling.
• EVAPCO: US-based global manufacturer of evaporative cooling and industrial refrigeration equipment, including FRP cooling towers, adiabatic coolers, and ice storage. EVAPCO is a direct competitor in industrial FRP cooling towers serving petrochemical, power, and steel markets like CTTI.
• Howden: Netherlands-based manufacturer of fans, blowers, rotary heat exchangers, and process gas compressors used in cooling towers and industrial ventilation. CTTI is Howden's official representative in Iran, and both companies sell overlapping axial-fan and cooling-tower component portfolios to power, petrochemical, and steel customers.
• Hamon: Belgium-based engineering and EPC contractor specializing in cooling towers, heat exchangers, and air-cooled condensers for power and industrial customers. Hamon's natural-draft cooling tower design, retrofit, and EPCC services directly compete with CTTI's EPCC and modernization offering.
• GEA Polacel Cooling Tower B.V. Netherlands-based cooling tower supplier (since 1967, now part of GEA) whose fiberglass fan stacks, profiles, and components CTTI manufactures under license. GEA Polacel competes globally in the same FRP cooling tower component niche as CTTI.
• Brentwood Industries: US manufacturer of cooling tower fill (film, splash), drift eliminators, and internal components used globally in FRP, concrete, and wood cooling towers. Brentwood's fill-pack portfolio competes head-on with CTTI's PLASdek, Turbo Splash, HP700, and FC70.34/44-HD product lines.

Regional players

• Paharpur Cooling Towers: India-based manufacturer and EPC contractor of natural-draft, induced-draft, and FRP cooling towers serving power, petrochemical, fertilizer, and steel customers across South Asia and the Middle East. Comparable in EPCC-driven cooling tower business model and target industrial verticals to CTTI, though primarily serving the Indian subcontinent rather than Iran.
• Liang Chi Industry Co., Ltd. Taiwan-based manufacturer of cooling towers (FRP and open/counter-flow types) and HVAC equipment, exporting globally with strong presence in the Middle East. Comparable to CTTI as an FRP cooling tower manufacturer targeting industrial and commercial customers, though primarily Asian-headquartered rather than Iranian.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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