What Vostermans Ventilation does

Vostermans Ventilation B.V. is a Dutch family-owned manufacturer of axial fans headquartered in Venlo, Netherlands, founded in 1952. The company designs, produces, and distributes premium ventilation solutions under its Multifan sub-brand for agricultural markets (poultry, dairy, pigs, and greenhouse/horticulture) and industrial markets (warehouses, manufacturing, data centers, rental and trade, entertainment, transformer cooling, drying, and urban transit). Its core technology centers on proprietary motor-impeller combinations developed and manufactured in-house, including Totally Enclosed Air-Over IP55 motors with insulation class F, modular impellers, and proprietary ECplus and Vplus energy-saving technologies, the latter claimed to deliver up to 70% energy savings in panel fan applications.

The company operates from four wholly-owned locations (Netherlands headquarters, USA, China, Malaysia) and exports to more than 75 countries through a hybrid of direct enterprise sales, a dealer network, and a multilingual self-serve product selector. Vostermans Alu Foundries, a sister entity within Vostermans Companies, supplies in-house aluminum castings, providing vertical integration into motor and impeller components. The business produces 30,000+ finished product variations and offers custom/OEM solutions, private-label production, and aftermarket accessories, allowing the firm to serve both engineered enterprise projects (e.g., NYC Metro trains, transformer cooling) and volume agricultural and industrial customers.

Vostermans generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of axial fans, circulation fans, basket fans, ceiling fans, mobile fans, and universal fan motors, complemented by aftermarket parts, control equipment, and custom engineering services. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices, reflecting the B2B industrial sales motion. The firm is privately held by the third generation of the Vostermans family, holds ISO 9001 certification since 1993, and its products meet CE, IMAG, DLG, CSA, UL, and NEMCO standards.

Name

Vostermans Ventilation

Legal name

Vostermans Ventilation B.V.

Website

https://ventilation.vostermans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vostermans Ventilation is a Dutch family-owned axial fan manufacturer, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Venlo, that designs, produces, and globally distributes Multifan-branded ventilation solutions for agricultural and industrial customers in 75+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Ventilation Equipment

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)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)

Keywords

• Axial fan manufacturing
• Agricultural ventilation
• Industrial ventilation
• Livestock climate control
• Circulation fans

Headquarters

HQ city

Venlo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Axial Fan Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling axial fans for agricultural and industrial applications. Products include exhaust fans, circulation fans, and custom solutions.
2. Custom/OEM Solutions: Custom-designed fans and separate motor-impeller combinations for OEM integration, as well as private label arrangements for large quantities.
3. Aftermarket Parts & Accessories: Sales of accessories including control equipment, mounting kits, suspension kits, and power cables.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vostermans Ventilation designs, manufactures, and distributes premium axial fans for agricultural and industrial markets worldwide under the Multifan brand. The company produces exhaust fans, circulation fans, universal fan motors, and custom OEM/private label solutions with proprietary motor-impeller combinations, ECplus and Vplus energy-saving technologies. Core products include fiberglass cone fans, galvanized box fans, high pressure fans, panel fans, tube mounting fans, horizontal circulation fans, V-FloFan, AirBreeze, basket fans, ceiling fans, and mobile fans, complemented by control equipment accessories.

Product overview

Vostermans Ventilation is a premium axial fan manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of ventilation solutions under the Multifan brand. The product range includes exhaust fans (fiberglass cone, galvanized box, high pressure, panel, tube mounting), circulation fans (horizontal, vertical V-FloFan, AirBreeze, basket, ceiling, mobile), universal fan motors, and custom solutions. The company also offers control equipment accessories. Products serve agricultural markets (poultry, greenhouse, pigs, dairy) and industrial markets (warehouses, manufacturing, data centers, rental/trade, entertainment). The Multifan sub-brand is the premium product line known for energy efficiency, featuring ECplus and Vplus technologies. EMI products were added through acquisition of EMI Indolec in 2006. Custom solutions include OEM fan motors and impellers, private label options, and application-specific designs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Multifan: Premium axial fan brand manufactured by Vostermans Ventilation. Known worldwide for energy efficiency and reliability. Features red blades made from technically advanced plastics, IP55 rated motors with insulation class F, anti-corrosion coating, and ECplus/Vplus technology options.
• EMI (EMI Indolec)

Products and services

• Fiberglass Cone Fans Multifan exhaust fans with high air volumes and low energy consumption, designed for corrosive environments. Available in various diameters with high efficiency and air output for agricultural and industrial ventilation.
• Galvanized Box Fans Multifan fans designed for easy wall mounting to effectively ventilate large buildings. Optionally equipped with a cone, providing high air volumes and stable pressure for agricultural and industrial facilities.
• High Pressure Fans Multifan exhaust fans providing reliable solutions where high stable pressure range is essential. Suitable for extraction systems and demanding industrial applications.
• Panel Fans Versatile Multifan allrounder fans typically positioned within walls for ventilation. Available in a wide range of diameters, resistant to corrosive environments, and optionally suitable for circulation applications.
• Tube Mounting Fans Flexible Multifan fans suitable for integration into ducts, tubes, pipes, or chimneys. Available in custom dimensions for vertical and horizontal mounting with long service life.
• Horizontal Circulation Fan Multifan fans that recirculate air over long distances, quickly creating a uniform indoor climate. Designed for high temperatures and humidity differences, with optional misting system.
• Vertical V-FloFan Multifan fans designed to create constant airflow at animal and plant level for uniform greenhouse climate. Developed for 'The New Cultivation' (HNT) approach, reducing chance of diseases.
• AirBreeze The largest Multifan fan, creating powerful and consistent airflow for air circulation or targeted cooling. Features wide coverage and high air capacity with low noise levels and robust design for demanding conditions.
• Basket Fans Multifan fans with wide airflow ideal for creating refreshing indoor airflow. Used for cooling applications with strong airflow to create wind chill effect. Available in diameters 50-130cm with max air volume 46,300 m3/h and max throw 142m. The 130cm size is also known as Dairy fans.
• Multifan Basket Fan 92 cm Specifically designed Multifan basket fan for lower ceiling applications. Fitted with fine-meshed 5mm CE wire guard allowing installation at any desired height, ideal for mounting above stalls or in milking areas.
• Ceiling Fan Multi-purpose Multifan industrial ceiling fans for mixing warm upper air with cold lower air in buildings. Helps save on heating costs in winter while providing cooling breeze in summer. Available in 140cm diameter with max air volume 21,250 m3/h.
• Mobile Fans Portable Multifan fans for fresh air wherever and whenever needed. Easy to move around with high air capacity for extra cooling or extracting dirty air. Available in diameters 40-130cm with max air volume 31,300 m3/h and max throw 95m. Includes Tramontana Fan, Stage Fan, and Pedestal Fan models.
• Universal Fan Motors Vostermans fan motors (Totally Enclosed Air-Over, IP55, insulation class F) that are robust and suitable for demanding environments. Options include various poles, power range from 1/16 to 1.5 hp, 50Hz/60Hz frequency, 110V-400V voltage, and up to 1680 RPM. Produced in the Netherlands.
• Custom Solutions Customized Vostermans fan solutions for specific requirements including custom dimensions, unique airflow demands, or electrical requirements. Includes custom motor and impeller combinations, private label options for large quantities, and tailored colors and branding for OEM customers.
• Control Equipment Vostermans equipment for controlling fan operations including speed controllers for greenhouses and other applications. Supports variable speed control for energy efficiency.
• EMI Basket Fans Fans from EMI Indolec (acquired by Vostermans Ventilation in 2006), providing additional choice for customers in the basket fan category under the EMI brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% energy savings with Multifan Panel Fan Vplus
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ENS Clean Air SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Dutch family company ENS Clean Air Solutions to develop customized, energy-efficient ventilation solution for the Aufero air purification system. Vostermans R&D and technical sales team worked together to find optimal integral solution within the broad product portfolio. Fan provides air suction to capture dust particles in parking garages, bus stations, workshops, and industrial halls. System running successfully for 3 years.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greenheck: US-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial ventilation equipment including axial fans, centrifugal fans, and dampers — directly comparable in industrial/warehouse ventilation end-markets served by Vostermans.
• Systemair: Swedish-listed ventilation company with broad axial/circulation fan portfolio, energy-efficient EC motors, and global subsidiary network — most direct publicly-traded peer to Vostermans by product mix and international footprint.
• ebm-papst: Global market leader in fans and motors with strong EC/efficiency platform; competes head-on with Multifan in agricultural ventilation and industrial air movement with similar OEM/custom solution capabilities.
• Ziehl-Abegg: German axial fan and motor manufacturer serving HVAC, agricultural, and industrial markets with in-house motor development and premium EC technology — directly comparable product range and customer overlap with Vostermans.
• Nicotra Gebhardt: Italian manufacturer of axial and centrifugal fans for industrial and commercial HVAC; comparable in custom-engineered solutions and OEM/private-label offerings.
• TPI Corporation: US-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial fans including axial and circulation fans — directly comparable in product categories Vostermans serves in the North American market.
• Multi-Wing: Danish manufacturer of axial fan impellers and custom fan solutions for agricultural, industrial, and OEM applications — closest comparable to Vostermans by custom motor-impeller combination capability and agricultural focus.
• Sodeca: Spanish ventilation specialist with industrial, agricultural, and OEM fan ranges — comparable size, custom solution focus, and direct overlap in livestock and greenhouse ventilation.

Broad incumbents

• FläktGroup: Large European HVAC and air movement incumbent offering axial fans as part of a broader portfolio including AHUs, chillers, and turnkey ventilation systems — overlaps with Vostermans' industrial segment but operates at much larger scale.
• Howden: Global industrial fan and blower company owned by KKR, serving mining, power, and process industries — broader and larger scale than Vostermans but overlaps in industrial axial fan applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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