What Air-Row does

Air-Row Fan Company is a US-based manufacturer of patented destratification and air-purification fans for commercial and industrial HVAC applications, founded in 1988 and operating as a division of Enerlinc from its headquarters in Fortville, Indiana. The company designs power-axial destratification fans in two form factors: the F-Series (F-18, F-18R, F-22) for open ceilings and the LA-248/DA-248 line for drop-grid ceilings and duct boosting, paired with up-to-92%-efficient EC motors, Kynar aluminum housings, and optional photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) air purification. Integrated BMS/smart-building controls — the EnviroStat touch-screen controller, AIR-ROW-NETCom BACnet MS/TP device, AR-Adapter, and 0-10V interfaces — provide BACnet IP, Modbus, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth integration for enterprise facility management.

Air-Row monetizes primarily through direct hardware sales via inside sales, toll-free phone, and online RFQ/quote forms, supported by an emerging territorial distributor program and a registered-account e-commerce storefront. Revenue is generated by the core fan hardware, plus recurring accessories, replacement parts (including EBN PAPST motors, power cords, tilt brackets, hanging kits, and AR-series controls), and premium air-purification add-ons. Customers include supermarkets/grocery, warehouses and manufacturing, retail and big-box stores, with additional served verticals spanning convenience stores, offices, hospitality, schools/universities, hospitals, churches, fire/police facilities, and auto dealerships. Air-Row quotes projects per-deployment based on fan count, accessories, and color-customization requirements, and provides placement consultation as part of larger commercial installations. The company holds US patents on the LA-248 and DA-248 products, an industry-endorsed 10-year parts and workmanship warranty, and is cited by the Carbon Trust as a leading simple energy-reduction initiative for buildings.

Name

Air-Row

Legal name

AIR-ROW Fan Company

Website

https://airrowfans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Air-Row, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Fortville, Indiana (a division of Enerlinc), manufactures patented destratification and air-purification fans for commercial and industrial HVAC applications across more than ten verticals including supermarkets, warehouses, and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC 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

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Destratification fans
• Commercial HVAC fans
• Air circulation equipment
• Industrial ventilation fans
• Building air management

Headquarters

HQ city

Fortville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Destratification Fan Hardware Sales: Air-Row generates revenue from the sale of industrial destratification fans including the F-18, F-18R, F-22, LA-248, and DA-248 models. Products are sold directly and through distributors to commercial and industrial customers.
2. Accessories and Replacement Parts: Air-Row sells a full range of accessories including tilt brackets, hanging kits, control switches (AR-Switch, AR-POT), BMS adapters (AR-Adapter, AIR-ROW-NETCom), temperature sensors, power cords, motors, and replacement parts.
3. Air Purification Add-ons: The LA-248-C Clean Tile with integrated photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) technology and Bipolar Ionization (BPI) kits for air purification are sold as premium add-ons to core fan products.
4. Consultation and Installation Services: Air-Row provides consultation services for proper fan placement and system design to maximize destratification results, often bundled with product sales for enterprise customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Air-Row manufactures patented destratification fans designed to address air stratification in commercial and industrial buildings. The fans gather hot air trapped at the ceiling and deliver concentrated air columns to the floor, reducing HVAC energy consumption by 30-50%. Product lines include open ceiling fans (F-Series), grid ceiling fans (LA-248), duct boosters (DA-248), air purification modules (LA-248-C with PCO technology), and BMS-compatible smart controllers and accessories.

Product overview

Air-Row is a manufacturer of destratification fans for commercial and industrial buildings. The core product portfolio consists of three series of axial destratification fans: the F-Series (F-18, F-18R, F-22) for open ceilings, and the LA-248/DA-248 series for grid ceiling and duct applications. These fans work by gathering stratified hot air trapped at ceilings and redistributing it to the floor, reducing temperature differentials and HVAC energy consumption by up to 30%. The product ecosystem includes complementary air purification modules (LA-248-C Clean Tile with PCO technology), building management system controllers (EnviroStat, BMS Smart Control Package, AIR-ROW-NETCom), wall controls (AR-Switch, AR-POT), and accessories (tilt brackets, hanging kits, power cords). All products are backed by a 10-year warranty and are manufactured in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• F-18 Open Ceiling Destratification Fan Patented power axial destratification fan designed for open ceilings that eliminates stratified air layers from ceiling to floor and delivers up to 30% energy savings for high-elevation ceilings in commercial and industrial buildings.
• F-18R Open Ceiling Destratification Fan Round design variant of the F-Series power axial destratification fan for open ceilings, featuring a unique round Kynar aluminum housing with cross-shaped vanes for proper air distribution and aesthetic integration.
• F-22 Open Ceiling Destratification Fan Larger capacity power axial destratification fan for open ceilings, rated for spaces up to 60 ft height, with variable speed control (0-2100 RPM) and 0-10VDC potentiometer/BMS connectivity for industrial applications.
• LA-248 Grid Ceiling Destratification Fan US patented high-performance destratification fan designed to drop into standard 2x2 ceiling grid systems; self-contained unit with EC motor, ideal for vestibule entrances and drop ceiling applications.
• DA-248 Duct Booster US patented industrial grade duct booster designed to quietly optimize airflow, energy efficiency, and HVAC performance; features EC motor and fits into drop-in style ceilings with a 10-inch duct collar.
• LA-248-C Clean Tile (Air Purification Module) Air purification module using Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) technology to eliminate odors, neutralize viruses and bacteria, and reduce VOCs; integral to the patented Air-Tile fan design for continuous air purification.
• Air-Row EnviroStat Smart Controller Smart energy management controller with touch screen interface supporting BACnet IP, Modbus, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity; controls multiple fans in multiple zones with temperature and humidity monitoring.
• AR-Switch Wall Control Commercial grade dual-function wall control for Air-Row destratification fans, providing power connectivity and speed change between high and low settings, rated for 115V/277V and 15A.
• AR-POT Wall Potentiometer Precision wall potentiometer for controlling EC motor speed via stepless 0-10VDC signal; includes built-in On/Off switch and manual speed control for desired CFM performance.
• AIR-ROW-NETCom BACnet MS/TP Network Device BACnet MS/TP network fan device enabling Air-Row fan integration with building management systems; supports baud rates up to 115200 and requires twisted pair shielded cable.
• AR-Adapter (BMS Connectivity Adapter) Connectivity adapter enabling 0-10VDC control for BMS integration; required accessory for connecting fans to AIR-ROW-NETCom and other building management system interfaces.
• Tilt Bracket (Round) Coated steel tilt bracket for round F-Series destratification fans providing 22-degree angle options for targeting air circulation to specific areas, adjustable for ceiling or wall mounting.
• Tilt Bracket (Square) Coated steel tilt bracket for square F-Series destratification fans enabling directional air targeting with seven 22-degree tilt options for ceiling or wall mounting.
• Hanging Kit (Seismic Restraint) 10-foot Gripple hanging kit for safely suspending Air-Row F-Series destratification fans, with easy push-button mechanisms, UL-certified weight restrictions, and 5:1 safety factor rating.
• Replacement EC Fan Motor (EBM PAPST) Replacement EC axial fan motor (W1G230 EBM PAPST MOTOR) for Air-Row destratification fans, featuring sickle-shaped blades and ESM fan housing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% or more reduction in HVAC energy costs in commercial buildings
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EnerlincparentOthersAir-Row is a division of Enerlinc. Air-Row operates the airrowfans.com website and provides destratification fan products and services as a business unit within the Enerlinc corporate structure. Enerlinc is the parent company overseeing the Air-Row brand.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Continental Fan Manufacturing: Manufacturer of industrial and commercial fans and blowers, including inline duct fans comparable to Air-Row's DA-248. Comparable on product category, customer base (HVAC contractors and facility engineers), and B2B distribution.
• Big Ass Fans: Manufacturer of HVLS (high-volume low-speed) ceiling fans for industrial, commercial, and agricultural spaces. Most direct peer to Air-Row because both target warehouse and big-box facility managers with ceiling-mounted air-circulation products that address destratification, and Big Ass Fans is the best-known brand in the category.
• Hunter Industrial Fan: Maker of HVLS industrial ceiling fans serving warehouses, manufacturing, and fitness facilities. Comparable to Air-Row because both pitch ceiling-mounted air movement to facility owners as a complement to HVAC, with overlapping customer profiles.
• MacroAir Technologies: Specializes in HVLS ceiling fans for warehouses, gyms, and agricultural buildings. Directly comparable to Air-Row because MacroAir sells into the same destratification/air-circulation use case for large open spaces, using a similar vertical-segmentation GTM motion.
• TPI Corporation: Manufacturer of commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, and air-circulation products including ceiling and wall-mounted fans. Comparable to Air-Row because of overlapping product categories (commercial air distribution) and shared grocery/warehouse customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Loren Cook Company: Manufacturer of commercial and industrial fans, blowers, and ventilation equipment. Broad incumbent peer that serves overlapping facility and HVAC buyers as Air-Row, but with a wider generalist catalog rather than a destratification focus.
• Greenheck Fan Corporation: One of North America's largest manufacturers of commercial and industrial fans, dampers, louvers, and ventilation equipment. Overlaps with Air-Row across industrial fans and air-distribution products but operates a much broader HVAC portfolio without specializing in destratification.
• Systemair Group: Global manufacturer of ventilation, heating, and air-handling products. Broad incumbent offering industrial fans and ducting solutions that overlap with Air-Row's destratification and duct-booster range, though at much larger scale and broader scope.

Emerging players

• Rite-Hite: Industrial solutions provider for warehouses and loading docks that has expanded into environmental controls and air circulation. Adjacent peer because it sells into the same warehouse-facility buyers as Air-Row and occasionally bundles destratification-style air movement into facility upgrades.

Others

• Automated Logic (Carrier): Building automation and BMS provider whose controllers and integration layer compete with Air-Row's EnviroStat at the smart-building envelope. Comparable because specifiers often choose between vendor-neutral BMS controllers and Air-Row's appliance controller for destratification fan management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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