Tecnifan

What Tecnifan does

Tecnifan, S.L. is a Spanish family-owned manufacturer of centrifugal fans for industrial ventilation, founded in January 1985 and headquartered in Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid. The company designs and produces single-inlet (TSA), double-inlet (TDA), direct-drive (TMD), and plug fan (NTPF) product lines, as well as industrial fans for demanding processes (KHLE, NTHE/TEAF, MHZ/MAZ, DP, V, BCE/BAFE, BCZ/BZAF series) covering heating/cooling, dust collection, fume exhaust, gas-tight, explosion-proof, and boiler applications. Through a collaboration with Italian manufacturer Comefri S.p.A., Tecnifan operates a Tecnifan-Comefri sub-brand incorporating Comefri's patented Forefinger inlet cone technology in higher-end double-inlet series (NTHZ, TZAF). The company has manufactured over one million centrifugal fans cumulatively since founding.

The company serves residential, commercial/HVAC, industrial, and specialized (maritime, food, hospitals) customer segments. Revenue is generated primarily through direct B2B sales of hardware with quote-based pricing, supplemented by the free Optifan fan-selection software used as a specification and customer-acquisition tool. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, relying on trade shows (notably C&R at IFEMA Madrid), AFEC association membership, and direct contact channels (phone, email, web forms). Tecnifan holds ISO 9001:2015, ATEX (LOM 04ATEX0040), and F400°C/2h (UNE-EN 12101.3) fire-resistance certifications and is led by General Manager Cristina Gómez. The company has 10 employees, no disclosed external funding, and operates primarily in Spain and broader Europe with stated export activity.

Name

Tecnifan

Legal name

Tecnifan, S.L.

Website

https://tecnifan.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tecnifan is a Spanish family-owned manufacturer of centrifugal industrial fans, founded in 1985. It serves residential, commercial/HVAC, industrial, and specialized segments (maritime, food, hospitals) with single-inlet, double-inlet, direct-drive, and plug fan series via direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Centrifugal Fans

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADANAB

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/HVAC Components & Building Ventilation Products

Keywords

• Industrial centrifugal fans
• HVAC ventilation equipment
• Industrial fan manufacturing
• Smoke extraction fans
• EC motor fans

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrejón de Ardoz

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Fan Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of centrifugal fans including Single Inlet (TSA), Double Inlet (TDA), Direct Drive (TMD), Plug Fan (NTPF), and industrial fan series (KHLE, NTHE/TEAF, MHZ/MAZ, DP, V, BCE/BAFE, BCZ/BZAF)
2. Tecnifan-Comefri Fan Products: Resale and distribution of Comefri S.p.A. fan products under Tecnifan-Comefri brand including single inlet, double inlet, and plug fan TPF series
3. Accessories and Components: Sale of fan accessories including antivibration mounts, inlet/outlet flanges, flexible connections, inspection doors, speed regulators, and motor supports
4. Software (Optifan): Free fan selection software available for download; professional services potentially associated with technical support

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tecnifan designs and manufactures centrifugal industrial fans including single inlet (TSA), double inlet (TDA), direct drive (TMD), plug fan (NTPF), and industrial series for HVAC, ventilation, dust collection, smoke extraction, and industrial process applications. The company also offers EC technology high-efficiency fans, accessories, and the free Optifan fan selection software.

Product overview

Tecnifan is a Spanish manufacturer of industrial ventilation technology founded in 1985, offering a comprehensive portfolio of centrifugal fans and ventilation solutions. Their core products include the TSA (Single Inlet), TDA (Double Inlet), and TMD (Direct Drive) series, along with the Plug Fan NTPF line for plenum assembly. Under the Tecnifan-Comefri sub-brand, they offer extended product families (TLE/THLE single inlet, TLZ/THLZ/VTZ/NTHZ/TZAF double inlet, and TPF plug fans) developed through collaboration with Comefri S.p.A. The company also manufactures Industrial Fans (KHLE, NTHE/TEAF, MHZ/MAZ, DP, V, BCE/BAFE, BCZ/BZAF series) for demanding applications. Recent innovations include EC technology products (TMD EC and NTPF EC) featuring high-efficiency electronically commutated motors with integrated control. Supporting the product range, Tecnifan provides accessories and the Optifan software for fan selection. The products serve residential, commercial, industrial HVAC, air handling units, and specialized applications including smoke control, maritime, pharmaceutical, and food processing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tecnifan-Comefri: Product line of fans manufactured in collaboration with Comefri S.p.A. for residential, commercial, and HVAC applications, including single inlet (THLE, TLE), double inlet (TLZ, THLZ, VTZ, NTHZ, TZAF), and plug fan (TPF) series.

Products and services

• Single Inlet Centrifugal Fans (TSA series) Single-inlet centrifugal fans from the TSA family with single impeller design, manufactured from model 9/4 to 30/14 for industrial ventilation applications.
• Double Inlet Centrifugal Fans (TDA series) Double-inlet centrifugal fans from the TDA family with double impeller design, manufactured from model 6/5 to 30/28 for industrial ventilation.
• Direct Drive Centrifugal Fans (TMD series) Double-inlet, low-pressure centrifugal fans manufactured in galvanized steel Z-275, belonging to the TDA light series with direct motor drive.
• Plug Fan NTPF Compact housingless fans designed for clean or slightly dusty air environments, operated directly by electric motor. Sizes 225mm to 800mm with air-flows up to 50,000 m³/h and pressures up to 3,000 Pa.
• Tecnifan-Comefri Single Inlet Fans (TLE/THLE series) Single-inlet fans under the Tecnifan-Comefri brand providing solutions for residential, commercial, and HVAC sector applications.
• Tecnifan-Comefri Double Inlet Fans (TLZ/THLZ/VTZ/NTHZ/TZAF series) Double-inlet fans under the Tecnifan-Comefri brand including multiple series for residential, commercial, and HVAC applications including air handling units and rooftop units, featuring Comefri patented Forefinger technology.
• Tecnifan-Comefri Plug Fan TPF Housingless plug fans driven directly by electric motor, suitable for non-aggressive clean air or reduced dust level atmospheres. Diameters 250mm to 1000mm with air volumes up to 55,000 m³/h and pressures up to 2,200 Pa.
• Industrial Fans (KHLE, NTHE/TEAF, MHZ/MAZ, DP, V, BCE/BAFE, BCZ/BZAF series) Industrial fans for demanding processes and special manufacturing requiring high performance. Includes equipment for heating/cooling, ventilation, dust collection, separation, conveying, laboratory fume exhaust, gas tight, explosion proof, fired heater, and boiler systems.
• Direct Drive EC Fan (TMD EC) High-efficiency centrifugal fans directly coupled to brushless EC motors with permanent magnets (PMSM), synchronous, internal rotor, electronically commuted with integrated electronic control. Size range 7/7 to 15/15, working temperature -20°C to +50°C.
• Plug Fan NTPF EC High-performance single-inlet fans for plenum assembly with backward-blades impeller. Features EC motor with integrated controller, sizes 250mm to 630mm, air-flow values up to 25,000 m³/h and static pressures up to 2,000 Pa.
• Fan Accessories Range of fan accessories including rubber and spring antivibration mounts, anti-spark construction, inlet/outlet flanges, motor support bench, shaft guards, flexible connections, drain plugs, speed regulators, and various mounting options.
• Optifan Fan Selection Software Free fan selection program developed to offer a practical, simple, and intuitive tool for correct Tecnifan fan selection. Includes all characteristics needed in a technical report.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million centrifugal fans manufactured since founding
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Comefri S.p.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration agreement with Italian company Comefri S.p.A for industrial fan products. Tecnifan offers Comefri products under the Tecnifan-Comefri brand, including single inlet, double inlet, and plug fan TPF series. Comefri's patented Forefinger technology is incorporated into Tecnifan-Comefri products for improved performance.
• AFEC (Asociación de Fabricantes de Equipos de Climatización)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTecnifan is a member of the AFEC board of directors. AFEC is the Air Conditioning Equipment Manufacturers Association in Spain. The company actively participates in AFEC activities and EU EcoDesign policy implementation through this membership.
• EU Commission / EU EcodesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTecnifan is actively involved in the implementation of EU EcoDesign policies through AFEC membership. The company complies with EU Commission Ecodesign Directives and ISO standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kruger Ventilation Industries: Spanish manufacturer specializing in industrial centrifugal fans (single/double inlet, plug fans, ATEX-rated) for HVAC, industrial processes, and smoke control. Highly comparable in product line and Iberian market positioning.
• Sodeca: Spanish industrial fan and ventilation manufacturer headquartered near Barcelona, serving industrial, HVAC, and smoke-extraction markets across Europe. Closely comparable to Tecnifan in geographic focus, product mix (centrifugal/axial fans), and target verticals.
• Comefri S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of centrifugal and axial fans for industrial and HVAC applications. Tecnifan's primary technology partner — both companies share overlapping product families (THLE, TZAF, plug fans) and Forefinger patented technology, making Comefri the closest direct comparable in product scope.
• Casals Ventilació Industrial: Spanish centrifugal fan manufacturer producing single-inlet, double-inlet, and plug fans for HVAC, industrial, and ATEX applications. Directly comparable product portfolio and Spain-based competitive overlap with Tecnifan.
• Nicotra Gebhardt: European manufacturer of centrifugal fans, axial fans, and HVAC components serving AHU/OEM and industrial markets. Comparable in fan technology focus and European industrial customer base, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Systemair: Large Swedish-listed HVAC and ventilation group with broad product portfolio including centrifugal fans, AHUs, and air distribution. Competes with Tecnifan in commercial and industrial ventilation but operates at vastly greater scale with global distribution.
• Greenheck: US-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial ventilation equipment including centrifugal fans, energy recovery ventilators, and dampers. Comparable in centrifugal fan manufacturing but serves primarily North American markets at much larger scale.
• FläktGroup: European HVAC and ventilation specialist offering fans, AHUs, and air-handling solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Overlaps with Tecnifan in centrifugal fan product categories but with a much broader portfolio and multi-country presence.

Regional players

• Torin: Chinese centrifugal fan and HVAC component manufacturer focused on the Asian market. Compares to Tecnifan on centrifugal fan technology but operates regionally in Asia rather than competing directly in Spain/EMEA.

Emerging players

• Vent-Axia: UK-based ventilation specialist focused on residential and light commercial air movement and indoor air quality. Partial overlap with Tecnifan's residential/light commercial centrifugal fan offerings, though Vent-Axia emphasizes air quality rather than industrial ventilation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tecnifan

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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