Netavent
Netavent A/S is a Danish manufacturer of ventilation products and demand-controlled indoor climate systems — including chilled beams, dampers, and the ControlAir DCV family — serving architects, engineers, and developers of commercial, healthcare, and public-sector buildings across Northern and Central Europe.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersHerlev, Denmark
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Netavent does
Netavent A/S is a Danish engineering company specializing in air-based cooling systems, demand-controlled ventilation (DCV), and indoor climate management, with headquarters in Herlev (greater Copenhagen) and over 40 years of operating history. Its product portfolio spans chilled beams (one-, two-, and four-way variants such as CornerAir, OptimAir, PremiAir, AQUATiQ), air diffusers (ceiling, wall, displacement, transfer, and custom industrial units such as ArenaJet), CAV/VAV dampers and measuring units (KNXiQ, KBI-IRIS, BASiQ series), sound attenuators, and the ControlAir family of DCV solutions (ControlAir BAS for standardized VAV, ControlAir SYS for advanced DCV with active motorized diffusers and occupancy sensors, and ControlAir uLAB for laboratory and hospital safety ventilation). All products are manufactured at the company's 12,000 m² ISO 9001/14001/50001-certified plant outside Kecskemét, Hungary (operated by EU division Airvent Légtechnikai), warehoused centrally in Malmö, Sweden, and supported by partners in Sweden (Klimatbyrån AB, Umecto AB), Hungary, and Poland (Airvent Polska).
The company generates revenue primarily through one-time sale of ventilation hardware to enterprise customers via direct field sales complemented by professional services covering installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance service agreements. Customers span commercial real estate, retail, sports and entertainment venues, transportation hubs, hotels, hospitals, laboratories, and manufacturing facilities — typically specified by architects, consulting engineers, contractors, and developers during the design phase, with specification supported by 234 products / 12,000+ variations listed in the MagiCAD Cloud BIM database and a browser-based SELECTOR dimensioning tool. Sustainability is a core commercial lever: all products carry Byggvarubedömningen assessments, meet EU taxonomy criteria, comply with Miljöbyggnad and BREEAM, and are backed by a rolling program of Environmental Product Declarations published across 2025-2026. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or public listing.
Netavent firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Netavent
- Legal name
- Netavent A/S
- Website
- https://netavent.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Netavent A/S is a Danish manufacturer of ventilation products and demand-controlled indoor climate systems — including chilled beams, dampers, and the ControlAir DCV family — serving architects, engineers, and developers of commercial, healthcare, and public-sector buildings across Northern and Central Europe.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Netavent industry classification
Industry- Product category
- HVAC Ventilation Products
- NAICS
- Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD), HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)
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Where Netavent is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Herlev
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Netavent business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Ventilation Products: Netavent generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical ventilation products including diffusers, chilled beams, dampers, measuring units, sound attenuators, and air handling units. Products are sold directly to customers through the company's sales force and distributed via partners in Scandinavia, Hungary, and Poland.
- Professional Services (Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance): Netavent offers installation, commissioning, configuration, and ongoing maintenance services for its own installations. Services include project planning and dimensioning, installation and configuration, comprehensive service of own installations, and targeted user training courses. Service agreements provide ongoing maintenance, energy optimization, and operational supervision.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Netavent product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Netavent designs, manufactures, and sells ventilation products and indoor climate solutions including chilled beams, air diffusers, dampers, measuring units, sound attenuators, and proprietary ControlAir demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) systems. The company operates its own 12,000 m² manufacturing facility in Hungary (Airvent Légtechnikai) and offers a full lifecycle service from consulting and engineering through installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Hungary, and Poland.
Product overview
Netavent is a ventilation products and indoor climate solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of air distribution, climate control, and demand-controlled ventilation products. The core offering includes: ControlAir demand-controlled ventilation systems (BAS for standard VAV solutions, SYS for advanced DCV with sensors, and uLAB for laboratory safety); chilled beams in 1-, 2-, and 4-way variants (CornerAir, FacadeAir, FreeAir, HotelAir, OptimAir series, PremiAir, WallAir) with AQUATiQ integrated control; dampers and measuring units (KNXiQ for KNX integration, KBI-IRIS, SPD, SPJ, SPT, ZMC, BASiQ series); and air diffusers including ceiling, wall, duct, displacement, and transfer air units. Products are available as BIM objects through MagiCAD Cloud, supported by web-based SELECTOR dimensioning tools, and certified to ISO 9001, 14001, and 50001 with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for sustainability documentation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ControlAir Demand-Controlled Ventilation Systems (BAS, SYS, uLAB) Proprietary integrated hardware-software DCV platform comprising three variants: ControlAir BAS for simple VAV solutions using VAV dampers or chilled beams with conventional diffusers; ControlAir SYS for advanced DCV with motorized diffusers, occupancy sensors, and ControlAir VIEW visualization; and ControlAir uLAB for safety ventilation in laboratories, clean rooms, and hospitals with room pressure control and human movement registration.
- Chilled Beams Comprehensive range of active chilled beams in one-, two-, and four-way configurations for comfort cooling and ventilation, including CornerAir (1-way, suspended), FacadeAir (facade-integrated), FreeAir (2-way, suspended), HotelAir Hi-Flow (high-capacity for hotels), OptimAir Dual Flow / High Flow / Normal Flow / ML (2-way, flush-mounted), PremiAir and PremiAir Hi-Flow (4-way, flush-mounted), WallAir (1-way, wall-mounted), AQUATiQ (with integrated ControlAir DCV control), and PassiveAir. Designed for offices, hotels, shopping centers, and large commercial buildings.
- Dampers and Measuring Units Portfolio of airflow control and measurement products including KNXiQ (VAV-damper for KNX building automation integration), KBI-IRIS (circular iris measuring/control damper), SPD (circular two-position damper for DCV), SPJ (rectangular louvre damper), SPT (circular rotary/shut-off damper with Belimo actuator), ZMC (circular measuring and commissioning damper), and the BASiQ series (BASiQ-F VAV unit, BASiQ-FT with flow measurement, BASiQ-P for pressure control).
- Air Diffusers Complete air distribution diffuser range covering supply air diffusers (ceiling-mounted for false ceilings and free-hanging), extract air diffusers, wall diffusers, low impulse/displacement diffusers for displacement ventilation, transfer air diffusers, and ventilation grilles. The portfolio includes the PLI ceiling-mounted plane-recessed diffuser (a modern reinterpretation of the classic NPL diffuser) for modular ceiling systems.
- ArenaJet Custom Industrial Jet Diffuser Custom-engineered 800mm diameter industrial jet diffuser capable of supplying variable airflow up to 16,000 m3/h (4,400 l/s) at sound levels as low as 30 dB(A). Designed and manufactured by Netavent for large multi-purpose venues such as the 3Arena Stockholm stadium with retractable roof.
- Installation, Commissioning, Configuration, and Service Professional services offering including project planning and dimensioning, installation and configuration with full functional responsibility, comprehensive service of Netavent's own installations, ongoing service agreements for energy optimization and operational supervision, and targeted user training courses for project stakeholders. Delivered by Netavent's service department across Denmark and partner markets.
Quantifiable outcome
- Buildings account for ~40% of national energy consumption; Netavent's energy-efficient ventilation solutions directly reduce this footprint
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Companies that use Netavent
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Netavent technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability1 record
Feature7 records
Netavent partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Klimatbyrån ABcoreKlimatbyrån AB is Netavent's Swedish partner based in Malmö, Sweden (Travbanegatan 6, SE-213 77 Malmö). The company also develops and maintains the K-factor app used for commissioning purposes. Klimatbyrån appears to serve as Netavent's primary distribution and sales partner in the Swedish market.
- Umecto ABcoreUmecto AB is Netavent's Swedish partner based in Skogås, Sweden (Svarvarvägen 24, SE-142 50 Skogås). Serves as a distribution partner for Netavent's products in the Swedish market.
- Airvent Légtechnikai Zrt.coreAirvent Légtechnikai Zrt. is Netavent's EU division operating the company's 12,000 m2 manufacturing plant outside Kecskemét, Hungary. The facility is certified to ISO 9001, 14001, and 50001. The entity manufactures all Netavent ventilation products including air diffusers, chilled beams, dampers, and air handling units.
- Airvent PolskacoreAirvent Polska is Netavent's partner in Poland, located at ul. Zaporoska 35 53-519 Wrocław. Serves as Netavent's distribution partner for the Polish market.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Netavent competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Trox: German global leader in ventilation components including diffusers, dampers, VAV terminals, and air distribution products. Direct competition in the air diffuser and damper categories that anchor Netavent's portfolio.
- Lindab: Swedish building products company with a ventilation division offering air distribution, ductwork, and indoor climate solutions. Comparable to Netavent through its ventilation product range, though Lindab operates a much broader building components portfolio.
- Systemair: Large Swedish-listed HVAC manufacturer offering air handling units, fans, diffusers, and ventilation components. Overlaps with Netavent across diffusers and ventilation products but at significantly greater scale and broader geographic reach.
- Rosenberg Ventilatoren: German manufacturer of fans, air handling units, and ventilation components for commercial and industrial applications. Comparable to Netavent in the broader ventilation component space, particularly for industrial production halls (like Netavent's Atlas Copco reference).
- FläktGroup: European HVAC incumbent supplying fans, air handling, and indoor air quality solutions. Comparable through its ventilation product portfolio serving commercial and industrial buildings, though with broader scope than Netavent's niche.
Emerging players
- Airmaster: Danish provider of demand-controlled ventilation with a focus on decentralized and energy-efficient solutions. Comparable to Netavent's DCV positioning, particularly in commercial and educational buildings in Northern Europe.
Regional players
- Nilan: Danish manufacturer of indoor climate solutions including heat pumps, ventilation systems, and chilled beams. Comparable to Netavent in residential and small commercial HVAC, with stronger focus on integrated heat-pump solutions.
Direct peers
- Halton Group: Finnish indoor air and ventilation specialist serving commercial buildings, healthcare, and laboratories. Directly comparable to Netavent in demand-controlled ventilation, laboratory safety ventilation, and chilled beams, with similar European geographic footprint.
- Swegon: Swedish manufacturer of indoor climate solutions including air diffusers, chilled beams, dampers, and demand-controlled ventilation systems. Directly competes with Netavent across commercial HVAC product lines in the Nordics and Europe, with similar target customers (consultants, contractors, building owners).
- Exhausto: Danish ventilation manufacturer specializing in comfort and safety ventilation, including solutions for residential and commercial buildings. Direct competitor to Netavent in the Danish market with overlapping product categories.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Netavent social profiles
Digital presenceNetavent compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
Netavent financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Netavent leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Netavent funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Netavent M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Netavent
What does Netavent do?
Netavent designs, manufactures, and sells ventilation products and indoor climate solutions including chilled beams, air diffusers, dampers, measuring units, sound attenuators, and proprietary ControlAir demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) systems. The company operates its own 12,000 m² manufacturing facility in Hungary (Airvent Légtechnikai) and offers a full lifecycle service from consulting and engineering through installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Hungary, and Poland.
Is Netavent a public or private company?
Netavent is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Netavent founded?
Netavent was founded in 1984. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Netavent based?
Netavent is headquartered in Herlev, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Netavent make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Ventilation Products are the primary driver. The others are professional Services (Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance).
Who are Netavent's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Trox, Lindab, Systemair, Rosenberg Ventilatoren and FläktGroup. Airmaster is listed as an emerging player. Nilan is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Halton Group, Swegon and Exhausto.
Does Netavent have an API?
No public API is recorded for Netavent.
What industry is Netavent in?
Netavent's product category is HVAC Ventilation Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAG, Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment, with a secondary code of IMADANAD, Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls. Its NAICS code is 33341 and its SIC code is 3585.