Air-TraXX B.V.

What Air-TraXX B.V. does

Air-TraXX B.V. is a privately held Dutch system integrator and product supplier founded in 2006 and headquartered in Etten-Leur, Netherlands. The company designs and delivers measurement and control systems for building-bound installations, with a domain specialization in complete Induction Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems and integrated indoor climate solutions spanning HVAC, ventilation, and building management. Its offering combines proprietary products (Smart-TraXX HTML5 building management system, NEXIO multi-protocol embedded controller), distributed third-party brands (Distech Controls, Schneider Electric SmartStruxure Lite, Salda, ATISA, iSMA, Sontay, Belimo), and project-based integration services for new construction and renovation.

The underlying technology architecture is built around open-protocol interoperability — BACnet (MSTP/IP), LonWorks, Modbus, KNX, EnOcean, M-BUS, MQTT, and LoRa — enabling integration across heterogeneous building systems. Air-TraXX supplies the full stack: primary controllers (ECY-S1000), room/VAV controllers (ECY-VAV-IP, ECY-PTU, ECL/ECB series), accessories and sensors (Allure UniTouch, EC-Smart-Vue, EnOcean wireless), ventilation hardware (Induction VAV units, WTW units, Eurovent-certified air handling units, fan coils, grilles), and cloud-based remote management via the IXON IXrouter and Air-TraXX Cloud Connect portal.

Air-TraXX generates revenue through three primary streams: project-based system integration and advisory services, hardware resale of control and ventilation products, and a smaller recurring remote-management subscription. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales directed at project owners, contractors, and engineering firms in the Netherlands, with select international projects executed in China and Germany. End customers span distribution centers (Michael Kors, DB Schenker/Nokia, Nippon), schools (Avonturijn College, De Zonnewijzer), telecom (China Mobile), residential/care (Catharinahof), and offshore/industrial (Allseas), with a recurring focus on BREEAM-certified sustainable builds. The firm holds VCA certification (2021) and operates with approximately six employees.

Name

Air-TraXX B.V.

Legal name

Air-TraXX B.V.

Website

https://air-traxx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Air-TraXX B.V. is a Dutch system integrator and supplier of building automation, HVAC control, and ventilation solutions, serving commercial, logistics, education, residential, and offshore projects in the Netherlands and internationally. It combines proprietary products (Smart-TraXX, NEXIO controller) with distributed third-party brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation Systems

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Controls, Thermostats, Sensors & Building Automation (HVAC Controls) (IMADANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB), Smart Air Quality Sensors, Purifiers & Humidifier/Dehumidifier Integration (HSAOANAH), Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)

Keywords

• Building automation systems
• HVAC control integration
• Ventilation products supply
• Indoor climate solutions
• Measurement control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Etten-Leur

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. System Integration and Project Services: Design and implementation of measurement and control systems for building-bound installations, including custom advisory, installation, and commissioning services.
2. Control Technology Products: Supply of Distech Controls web-based DDC controllers, AX Building Management System, EnOcean products, and related control components.
3. Ventilation Products: Sale of air distribution products including VAV units, constant volume controllers, fan coil units, air grilles, duct heaters/coolers, ceiling induction units, WTW units, and EuroVent certified air handling units.
4. Remote Management Services: Cloud-based remote management and monitoring of building installations via Air-TraXX Cloud Connect platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Air-TraXX B.V. designs and implements measurement and control systems for building installations (system integration) and supplies a range of control technology components (Distech Controls ECLYPSE controllers, AX GBS, EnOcean wireless products) and ventilation products (Induction VAV units, air handling units, WTW heat recovery units, fancoils, air grilles). Its proprietary offerings include the Smart-TraXX building management system and NEXIO embedded controller, supplemented by Air-TraXX Cloud Connect remote management services.

Product overview

Air-TraXX B.V. is a system integrator and supplier of building automation and HVAC products, offering both a portfolio of its own branded products and distributed third-party products. The core product offering centers on the NEXIO Embedded Controller (edge controller for protocol integration and edge computing) and Smart-TraXX (HTML5-based next-generation Building Management System). The product ecosystem also includes Distech Controls branded controllers (ECY VAV IP, ECY PTU, ECL/ECB VAV, ECL/ECB PTU series), primary control systems (ECY S1000 IP and I/O modules), room/naregeling controllers, accessories (Allure UniTouch, EC-Smart-Vue, EC-Smart-Comfort, EC-Multi-Sensor, EC-Sensors, Open-to-Wireless, WiFi Adapter), displays (HORYZON-C, ECx Display), field equipment (Sontay sensors, Belimo actuators), and iSMA I/O modules (Mini, Mix, AAC20 DDC, Room Controllers). The ventilation portfolio includes Induction VAV units, round and rectangular VAV units, WTW heat recovery ventilation units, Eurovent-certified air handling units, fancoil units, VaryBeams, constant volume regulators, and air grilles/diffusers. Remote management is provided via IXON IXrouter. Visualization and supervisory platforms include EC-NET Supervisor and Envysion. System integration is achieved through open protocols: BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, M-BUS, KNX, EnOcean, MQTT, and LORA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart-TraXX: Next Generation tool for Building Management Systems (GBS). An HTML5 browser-based unified toolset optimized for efficient workflows, designed to work seamlessly on tablet, smartphone, and desktop. Supports add-on applications including automated analytics.
• VAVI
• EC-SUI

Products and services

• Smart-TraXX Building Management System (GBS) Proprietary next-generation HTML5-based Building Management System from Air-TraXX, supporting tagging, data modelling, automated analytics add-ons, and cross-device operation (desktop, tablet, smartphone). Designed for system integrators, facility managers, and building owners operating HVAC and climate control installations.
• NEXIO Embedded Controller Proprietary compact edge controller for building and industrial automation manufactured in Italy, supporting BACnet MSTP/IP, Modbus RTU/IP, M-BUS, KNX, MQTT, LORA, and Wi-Fi. Designed for FIN Framework integration via Docker image. Targeted at system integrators and OEM partners for utility, industrial, and OEM automation solutions.
• Air-TraXX Cloud Connect Remote Management Service Cloud-based subscription service for remote login, monitoring, and management of building automation installations delivered to existing Air-TraXX customers.
• Building Automation System Integration Services Project-based design, advisory, installation, and commissioning services for measurement and control systems in building-bound installations. Delivered to project owners, contractors, and engineering firms for new construction and renovation projects in the Netherlands and internationally.
• Induction VAV (VAVI) Units Variable Air Volume induction units with a control range of 20-100% that prevent air dropping and work with low supply air temperature from air handling units, enabling more cooling capacity with smaller air volumes. A signature Air-TraXX offering used in commercial buildings, schools, distribution centres, and offices.
• Air Handling Units (Luchtbehandelingskasten) and WTW Heat Recovery Ventilation Units EuroVent certified modular air handling units with double-walled panels, integrated control, and heat recovery options (rotor up to 80%, cross-flow up to 85% efficiency). Includes WTW units with EC fans (0-100% adjustable). Used in residential, commercial, and school applications.
• Fancoil Units and Constant Volume Regulators Fan coil units available in ceiling and facade versions with 3- or 4-row cooling coils and 1- or 2-row heating coils. Constant Volume Regulators require no power supply and are available in DN80 to DN400 sizes. Distributed under Air-TraXX's exclusive arrangement with ATISA (since 2007).
• Distech Controls ECY and ECL/ECB Controller Range Distech Controls programmable controllers (ECY VAV IP, ECY PTU, ECL/ECB VAV, ECL/ECB PTU, ECL/ECB 350-650 series) for sub-control of VAV units, fan coils, and primary systems. Supports BACnet/IP, LonWorks, and EnOcean wireless. Distributed by Air-TraXX for system integrators and OEM partners.
• iSMA I/O Modules and DDC Controllers iSMA I/O modules and DDC controllers (Mini Series, Mix Series, AAC20, Room Controllers) for building management, providing universal/digital/analog inputs and outputs with Modbus and BACnet protocol support. Distributed by Air-TraXX for BMS expansion and HVAC specialisation.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 levels can reach maximum acceptable concentration in just 2.5 hours in poorly ventilated buildings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIN FrameworkcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020NEXIO Embedded Controller designed for FIN Framework integration via dedicated Docker image, enabling efficient implementation and scalable management.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2013Partner since 2013 following Schneider Electric's acquisition of Can2Go. Products rebranded as SmartStruxure Lite. Collaboration includes integration of Schneider Electric building automation solutions.
• Can2Go / SCL Elements (Canada)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2011European distributor of Can2Go wireless control products from 2011. Can2Go pioneered wireless communication between secondary controls. Acquired by Schneider Electric in December 2012.
• SaldaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009Distributor of Salda products from Lithuania since 2009. Products include WTW units, air handling units, rooftop ventilation fans, and related equipment. Salda factory is located in Šiauliai.
• Gampper ArmaturenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009Distributor of Gampper Armaturen products - German company producing radiator valves, dynamic control valves, and thermostat knobs.
• ATISAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Exclusive distribution of ATISA fan convector units taken over in 2007. Previously sold under Barcol-Air brand.
• Distech ControlscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006Authorized System Partner since company founding in 2006. One of the first to реализprojects in Netherlands with Distech Controls products. Distributes full range of Distech Controls products including ECLYPSE web-based DDC controllers, AX Building Management System, and related accessories.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building technology incumbent with the Metasys, Facility Explorer, and FX BMS platforms. Overlaps with Air-TraXX in HVAC control, VAV integration, and large commercial/logistics facility deployments; substantially larger in scale and scope.
• Schneider Electric: Global incumbent in building automation, energy management, and BMS under the EcoStruxure and SmartStruxure brands. Air-TraXX is both a Schneider Electric partner (post-Can2Go acquisition) and a competing integrator; Schneider's broad portfolio dwarfs Air-TraXX but overlaps meaningfully in the smart-building controller and GBS space.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global incumbent offering the Niagara Framework (via Tridium), BMS controllers, and integrated building solutions. A broad competitor to Air-TraXX in commercial building automation, with substantially greater scale and reach across HVAC, energy, and security verticals.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Building automation, HVAC control, and energy management division of Siemens. Competes broadly with Air-TraXX in Desigo and APOGEE controllers, BMS software, and large-scale commercial/infrastructure projects across Europe and globally.

Others

• Belimo: Swiss manufacturer of HVAC field devices (dampers, valves, actuators, sensors) of which Air-TraXX is a distributor. Functions as a supplier/upstream partner rather than competitor, but is an adjacent comparable in the building automation value chain and HVAC controls market.
• Salda: Lithuanian manufacturer of ventilation equipment (air handling units, heat recovery units, rooftop fans) distributed by Air-TraXX in the Netherlands since 2009. Functions primarily as a product supplier, but is an adjacent comparable in the European indoor air quality and ventilation equipment market.
• Tridium (Honeywell): Framework provider behind the Niagara AX/Niagara 4 open-building integration platform used by Air-TraXX (DGbox/DGlux integration, FIN Framework alignment). Acts as an enabling technology layer rather than a direct competitor, but defines the integration ecosystem in which Air-TraXX operates.

Direct peers

• Kieback&Peter: German family-owned building automation system integrator with a similar profile to Air-TraXX: focus on HVAC/BMS, open-protocol integration (BACnet, KNX, LonWorks), and combined hardware distribution plus engineering services. Comparable in scale, philosophy, and specialization in DDC controllers and building management software.
• Distech Controls: Canadian manufacturer of building automation controllers, room sensors, and GBS software with which Air-TraXX has been an Authorized System Partner since 2006. Directly comparable as a product/platform competitor in the same BACnet/LonWorks controller and BMS space, though Distech Controls sits upstream as a product company and Air-TraXX is a downstream integrator.
• Priva: Dutch-headquartered specialist in climate, energy, and building automation systems with deep expertise in HVAC control and indoor climate optimization. Directly comparable to Air-TraXX in geographic focus (Netherlands/Benelux), product portfolio (controllers, sensors, integration), and target verticals (commercial buildings, horticulture, utilities).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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