Micronair Dust Control

What Micronair Dust Control does

Micronair Dust Control is an Australian designer and manufacturer of industrial dust and fume extraction systems, founded in 1990 by Don Brereton and headquartered in a 4,000m2 facility in Kilsyth, Victoria. The company operates as a family-owned private business under Brereton & Co Pty Ltd with eight employees, supplying Australian industrial customers with end-to-end solutions spanning engineering, manufacture, installation, and aftermarket service. Its installed base exceeds 800 pleated filter systems in the woodworking sector alone, alongside customers in food manufacturing, education, and design joinery.

The product portfolio covers cartridge extraction units (EC Range), vibration-cleaned units (Vibra Range, built on the proprietary VIBRA-CLEAN cleaning mechanism), self-cleaning downdraft tables (CleanFlow Range), welding fume extraction (FumeFix), heavy-duty extraction (HiPower), and silo-top dust collection. Recent additions include Optiflow variable speed drives marketed at up to 50% energy savings and AeroGuard air quality monitoring, with Hi-vac and Compact lines announced as upcoming. Underlying technologies combine pleated cartridge filtration, vibration-based automatic cleaning, variable-speed fan control, and spark detection integrated into a configurable control architecture.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of capital equipment, plus recurring filter replacement, servicing, and custom-engineered installations across Australia, with distribution into New Zealand via W & R Jacks and presence in Southeast Asia. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting industrial SMBs and select enterprise accounts such as Everist Timber and George Western Foods. More than 80% of activity is concentrated in the woodworking vertical, with active diversification into food processing, education, and design joinery.

Name

Micronair Dust Control

Legal name

Brereton & Co Pty Ltd T/A Micronair Dust Control

Website

https://micronair.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Micronair Dust Control designs and manufactures industrial dust and fume extraction systems in Kilsyth, Victoria, serving Australian and trans-Tasman industrial customers, primarily in woodworking, with cartridge filters, vibration-cleaned units, and air quality monitoring.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dust and Fume Extraction Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI), Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Dust extraction systems
• Fume extraction equipment
• Industrial air filtration
• Cartridge dust collectors
• Workplace safety compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Kilsyth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Extraction Equipment Sales: Sale of dust and fume extraction units including EC Range, Vibra Range, CleanFlow Range, HiPower, FumeFix, Optiflow, and custom systems. Units range from entry-level to high-performance industrial models with various airflow capacities.
2. Parts and Accessories: Sale of replacement filters, ducting, flexible hose, bin liners, extraction arms (Plymovent range), spark detection systems, and other components.
3. Installation Services: Professional installation services by trained technicians including CAD design, compliance support, and configuration. Includes working with consultants for optimal delivery.
4. Maintenance and Servicing: Ongoing maintenance services, compliance audits, and support. Includes preventative maintenance and regular servicing to ensure optimal system performance.
5. Consulting and Design: Custom design and consulting services for dust and fume extraction solutions tailored to specific industry requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Micronair designs, manufactures, installs and services industrial dust and fume extraction systems in Australia. Its core offerings are custom-built extraction units (EC, Vibra, CleanFlow, FumeFix, HiPower, Silo Top ranges), proprietary filtration and cleaning technologies, energy-saving variable speed drives, spark detection, air-quality monitoring and supporting parts, backed by consulting, installation and maintenance services.

Product overview

Micronair Dust Control is an Australian manufacturer of dust and fume extraction systems offering a comprehensive portfolio of extraction equipment, accessories, and services. The core product line includes multiple extraction unit ranges (EC Range, Vibra Range, CleanFlow Range, FumeFix Portable/Mobile, HiPower, and Silo Top Extraction) designed for various industrial applications. These systems are complemented by supporting products including Optiflow variable speed drives for energy optimization, Spark Detection safety systems, and AeroGuard air quality monitoring. The company also provides Plymovent extraction arms (MiniMan, KUA, EconomyArm), Downdraft Tables, and a full range of parts and accessories including pleated cartridge filters, ducting, and hoses. Service offerings encompass custom system design, installation, audit and compliance, and preventative maintenance. The portfolio targets diverse industries including woodworking, metalworking, manufacturing, education, government, and materials processing, with filtration efficiencies ranging from 98% to 99.9%.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AeroGuard: Air quality monitoring device that measures particulate matter, VOCs, CO2, temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors with real-time alerts and mobile app integration.
• Optiflow
• EC Range
• Vibra Range
• CleanFlow Range
• FumeFix
• HiPower Extraction

Products and services

• EC Range dust extraction unit Entry-level dust and fume extraction system with 4–8 cartridge filter options, automatic filter cleaning, wheelie bins with quick release, and fan sizes from 5.5 kW to 18.5 kW delivering 3,200 to 20,000 m³/hr air volume, for industrial workshops.
• Vibra Range dust extractor Modular dust extractor with proprietary VIBRA-CLEAN automated filter cleaning on shutdown, air volumes from 1,200 to 40,000 m³/hr, requiring no operator for cleaning.
• CleanFlow Range dust extraction system High-performance extraction system with continuous progressive filter cleaning during operation, UltraFlow technology, up to 5× the filter area of similar collectors, and air volumes from 2,100 to over 55,000 m³/hr.
• FumeFix Portable and Mobile fume extractor Compact portable fume extractor for welding, plasma and laser cutting with a 0.75 hp induction motor, 1,200 m³/hr airflow, 360° rotating suction arm and reverse pulse filter cleaning.
• HiPower Extraction cartridge system High-efficiency cartridge extraction system for multiple simultaneous power tools, with 0.3 micron filter capability and 99.9% purification efficiency, available in 4 kW (30 L bin) or 7.5 kW (40 L bin) models.
• Optiflow variable speed drive Variable speed drive power-optimisation system delivering ~50% energy savings via continuous air-speed monitoring and automatic fan speed adjustment, with soft start and auto-link to machine start/stop.
• Silo Top Extraction system Economical silo-top extraction system with stainless steel body, vertically mounted filter elements changeable by one person, 45 m³ storage capacity and variable dust transfer speeds, designed for integration with briquetting systems.
• Spark Detection system Fire and explosion prevention system that detects and responds to sparks in milliseconds, integrating with dust extraction systems to mitigate ignition risk in dust-laden environments.
• AeroGuard air quality monitor Air quality monitoring device measuring particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM10), VOCs, CO2, temperature, humidity, sound and atmospheric pressure, with real-time alerts, mobile app and web portal.
• Downdraft Tables extraction benches Dust and fume extraction benches with built-in downdraft extraction that draws contaminants down and away from the operator, custom ducting, configurable fan sizes and filtration down to 1 micron.
• Custom Made Dust Extraction Systems Tailored dust extraction systems designed and manufactured in-house to address specific industry challenges including diverse requirements, space constraints, varying dust types/volumes and scalability for business growth.
• Parts and Accessories Replacement parts and accessories including pleated cartridge filters, ducting, flexible hose, StayPut hose, bin liners and clean-up kits for Micronair dust extraction systems.
• Plymovent MiniMan extraction arm Compact extraction arm for spot welding, mist collection, laboratory applications, grinding and polishing, available in MiniMan-100 (100 mm diameter, 1.5–2.1 m lengths) and MiniMan-75 (75 mm diameter, 1–1.5 m lengths) with free-spinning design.
• Plymovent KUA extraction arm Lightweight flexible aluminium extraction arm for fume, gas and oil mist removal, available in KUA-160 (160 mm, 2–4 m) and KUA-200 (200 mm, 3–4 m, up to 8.5 m with extension crane) with ATEX versions for explosive environments.
• Plymovent EconomyArm Economical extraction arm with internal support mechanisms for low-ceiling environments, available in 2 m, 3 m and 4 m lengths with 160 mm tube diameter, for light-intensity welding and workbench applications.
• Used Machines (pre-owned extraction equipment) Pre-owned dust and fume extraction machines checked by Micronair consultants and available through the Machines4u marketplace.
• Audit & Compliance service System audits and compliance checks that maintain extraction efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, identify issues early and provide documentation for workplace safety regulations.
• Installation Services Professional installation with CAD design for optimal airflow and fan sizing, technical staff support for industry compliance, expert consultant collaboration and staff training.
• Service Booking (preventative maintenance) Preventative maintenance and servicing by qualified technicians for dust and fume extraction systems, including airflow assessment, filtration recommendations and quality assurance, bookable online.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98-99.9% filtration efficiency vs 95% for traditional bag collectors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• W & R JackscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorW & R Jacks serves as Micronair's national distributor in New Zealand. Located at 19 Allens Road, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013, they handle distribution and support for the New Zealand market, extending Micronair's geographic reach to the Asia Pacific region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Robovent: US-based manufacturer of industrial dust collection and fume extraction systems for metalworking, woodworking, and manufacturing. Directly comparable custom-engineered dust collectors with a similar focus on welding and industrial applications.
• Air Handling Systems: US manufacturer of dust collection systems, fume extractors, and accessories for woodworking and industrial applications. Comparable product range and target customers in the woodworking dust extraction segment.
• Imperial Systems: US manufacturer of custom industrial dust collection and air filtration systems including cartridge collectors and downdraft tables. Closely comparable custom dust collection solutions for manufacturing and woodworking.
• Plymovent: Dutch specialist in welding fume extraction arms (MiniMan, KUA, EconomyArm) — Micronair already resells the Plymovent range. Closest product-level peer for fume extraction equipment, especially for welding, plasma cutting, and automotive/industrial workshops.
• Diversitech Global: Manufacturer of downdraft tables, dust collectors, and air filtration equipment for industrial and woodworking applications. Comparable to Micronair's downdraft tables and mid-range dust extraction products.

Broad incumbents

• Camfil: World's largest air filter manufacturer offering dust collection, HEPA filtration, and clean-air solutions across industrial and commercial markets. Directly comparable to Micronair's core dust and fume extraction offering but with broader global reach and a much larger product portfolio.
• Nederman: Swedish manufacturer of industrial air filtration solutions including dust collectors, fume extraction arms, and welding fume systems. Highly comparable to Micronair in fume extraction and monitoring, particularly for welding and metalworking applications.
• Torit / Parker Hannifin (Industrial Gas Filtration): Parker's Torit brand offers industrial dust and mist collectors used in metalworking, woodworking, and process industries. Established incumbent with overlapping cartridge and baghouse collectors competing in similar Australian industrial accounts.
• Donaldson Company: Global leader in industrial air filtration and dust collection with a comprehensive product portfolio serving manufacturing, woodworking, and process industries. A much larger incumbent offering overlapping dust collectors, fume extraction, and replacement filters, but at a global rather than custom Australian scale.

Regional players

• AQC Dust Collection Systems: Australian dust collection specialist focused on woodworking, metalworking, and industrial applications. Direct regional competitor offering cartridge and baghouse dust collectors in the same Australian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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