What Innovair Solutions does

Innovair Solutions designs, manufactures, and distributes heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and indoor air-quality products for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across North America. Founded in 1967 as Ouellet Canada in L'Islet, Quebec, the company operates as a third-generation family-owned business under the Beaulieu family and rebranded to Innovair Solutions in January 2023 to reflect its expanded scope beyond electric heating. The product portfolio spans electric baseboard and radiant heating, heat pumps, heating cables and heat tracing, thermostats and electronic controls, ventilation equipment, air purifiers and exchangers, and certified explosion-proof industrial heaters, organized under 18 complementary brands including the flagship Ouellet Canada and Stelpro labels, plus Dettson, Delta-Therm, Épurair, Flextherm, Global Commander, Hazloc Heaters, Innovair (US/LatAm), Momento, Synapse Électronique, True Comfort, Uniwatt, and Warmzone.

The company operates 17 manufacturing, sales, and administrative locations across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and China, employing nearly 1,300 people, producing more than one million heating units and over 500,000 electronic controls annually, and cataloging more than 100,000 SKUs across 250+ product groups. Revenue is generated primarily through B2B hardware sales via a network of 600 distributors across North America, complemented by retail shelf presence in major home renovation chains, specialty HVAC contractor channels for industrial products, and direct e-commerce through individual brand websites. Customer segments span homeowners and DIY consumers (Uniwatt, True Comfort, retail channels), professional contractors and distributors (Ouellet, Stelpro, Flextherm), commercial facility operators (Dettson, Stelpro commercial lines), and industrial operators in oil, gas, and chemicals (Hazloc, Delta-Therm).

The go-to-market is a multi-brand house-of-brands strategy in which acquired and legacy brands retain distinct identities, dealer networks, and product specialties, unified under shared ownership and increasingly centralized leadership. In April 2026, La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec) invested $150M CAD alongside $80M CAD from Fonds de solidarité FTQ to fund continued North American acquisition-led growth, while the Beaulieu family retained controlling interest. A May 2026 divestiture of Métal BF to ABB sharpened focus on core HVAC. The company has held Canada's Best Managed Companies recognition for four consecutive years, reaching Platinum status in May 2026.

Name

Innovair Solutions

Legal name

Innovair Solutions Inc.

Website

https://innovairsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Innovair Solutions is a third-generation, family-owned Canadian designer, manufacturer, and distributor of HVAC and indoor air-quality products serving residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across North America via 600 distributors, major retailers, and 18 brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Systems and Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), Air Handling Units (AHUs) & Rooftop Units (RTUs) (IMADANAA)

Keywords

• Electric heating products
• HVAC solutions
• Indoor air quality
• Heat tracing systems
• Industrial explosion-proof heaters

Headquarters

HQ city

L'islet

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Manufacturing and Distribution: Design, manufacture, and distribution of heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions including electric heating units, heat pumps, heating cables, ventilation products, and thermostats
2. Specialized Heating Solutions: Sale of specialized heating products including radiant heating systems, heat tracing solutions, and explosion-proof heaters for industrial applications
3. Electronic Controls: Manufacturing and sale of electronic control systems and thermostats for HVAC applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Innovair Solutions designs, manufactures, and distributes heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and indoor air-quality products through a portfolio of 18 complementary brands. The company produces electric heating units, heat pumps, heating cables, heat tracing systems, ventilation products, thermostats/electronic controls, explosion-proof industrial heaters, and indoor air-quality equipment for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional markets across North America.

Product overview

Innovair Solutions is a Canadian leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions in North America. The company operates as a holding company with a portfolio of 18 complementary brands covering electric heating, heat pumps, heating cables, ventilation, thermostats, and air quality products. Key brands include Ouellet Canada (electric heating pioneer since 1967), Stelpro (HVAC and electronic controls), Dettson (furnaces and heat pumps), Delta-Therm (heat tracing), Épurair (air quality), Hazloc Heaters (explosion-proof industrial heaters), and Synapse Électronique (electronic circuit assembly). The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional markets across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Delta-Therm: Heat tracing solutions brand born from the merger of Britech and Delta-Therm, offering high-quality heat tracing solutions for demanding environments.
• Dettson
• Épurair
• Flextherm
• Global Commander
• Hazloc Heaters
• Innovair
• Momento
• Ouellet Canada
• Stelpro
• Synapse Électronique
• True Comfort
• Uniwatt
• Warmzone

Products and services

• Ouellet Canada Pioneer in electric heating in North America since 1967, offering comprehensive solutions from baseboard heaters to complex systems for multi-unit buildings and industrial facilities. Targeted at residential and commercial heating customers.
• Stelpro Electric heating, heating cables, ventilation (HVAC), and electronic controls with local manufacturing and innovative design. Served across residential, commercial, and institutional markets.
• Dettson Sustainable and efficient HVAC solutions tailored for North American climates, including furnaces, heat pumps, and air conditioners with advanced technologies for comfort and energy efficiency.
• Innovair Air Conditioning Air conditioning systems for residential and complex commercial applications in US and Latin American markets, suited for hot and humid climates.
• Flextherm Electric floor heating solutions for construction and renovation professionals, offering robust and highly customizable systems for optimal thermal comfort under all floor types.
• True Comfort Heated floor products designed for DIYers and professionals, distributed exclusively through hardware stores with rigorous quality control.
• Warmzone Radiant heating systems including indoor floor heating and snow melting systems for driveways and sidewalks. Acquired August 2024.
• Delta-Therm Heat tracing solutions formed from strategic merger of Britech and Delta-Therm brands, providing high-quality heat tracing solutions for industrial applications and demanding environments.
• Hazloc Heaters Explosion-proof industrial heaters designed for hazardous environments in oil, gas, and chemical industries.
• Épurair Indoor air quality solutions including air purifiers, air exchangers, and advanced filtration systems that eliminate pollutants, allergens, and contaminants.
• Uniwatt Accessible and affordable electric heating solutions for consumers with easy-to-install products for basic heating needs.
• Synapse Électronique Electronic circuit assembly services including prototype manufacturing, large-scale production, component assembly, automated verification, and packaging for North American and European markets.
• Global Commander Manufacturer, importer, and distributor of heating and air conditioning products as a sister brand to Ouellet Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million heating units sold annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ABBminorOthers · 13 May 2026Innovair Solutions announced the strategic sale of Métal BF to ABB, an international company recognized for its industrial expertise. This transaction focuses organizational resources on higher-value-added activities and growth potential in heating, air conditioning, and ventilation solutions.
• WarmzonecoreOthers · 29 August 2024Innovair Solutions acquired Warmzone, a manufacturer and distributor specializing in electric radiant heating systems based in Salt Lake City, Utah. This acquisition strengthens Innovair Solutions' position as a US market leader and reinforces its role as an HVAC specialist. Warmzone operations remain in Salt Lake City under Kevin Wilson and Blair Buxton leadership.
• Groupe StelprocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2024Strategic alliance between Stelpro and Innovair Solutions Groups, two family-owned Quebec businesses. Combines expertise in electric heating and HVAC, with manufacturing and distribution facilities across 16 locations in 4 countries. Martin Beaulieu and Yves Chabot jointly chair the Board; Pierre Huard and Louis Beaulieu serve as respective CEOs. Delivers diversified thermal comfort and indoor air quality solutions under 15 brands.
• Industrie Orkan Inc.coreOthers · 11 September 2023Innovair Solutions invested in Industrie Orkan Inc., one of the largest manufacturers of air quality products. Based in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, the company manufactures Epurair brand products sold in Canada and the US. This partnership provides access to new air quality technology and enables collaboration on new product development. The company continues under brothers Daniel and Simon Labrecque leadership.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Global: Global HVAC and refrigeration major offering residential, commercial, and industrial heating/cooling solutions. Comparable to Innovair across product categories and customer segments, but with vastly broader geographic scale, deeper R&D budgets, and a much wider brand portfolio.
• Goodman Manufacturing (Amana): Residential and light commercial HVAC manufacturer and a member of Daikin Group. Competes with Innovair in residential heating and cooling, with similar distributor-led model and broad retail presence, but at much larger unit volumes.
• Rheem Manufacturing: Manufacturer of HVAC, heating, and water heating products serving residential and commercial markets. Comparable to Innovair in residential heating focus and channel strategy, though Rheem has a larger North American footprint and broader product range.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and building climate solutions provider. Overlaps with Innovair's commercial and institutional HVAC focus, with significantly larger scale, brand recognition, and presence in North American commercial markets.
• Lennox International: Residential and commercial HVAC manufacturer with strong North American dealer network. Directly comparable go-to-market and customer base to Innovair, but at meaningfully larger scale and with broader product depth in cooling and refrigeration.
• Bosch Thermotechnology: Global manufacturer of heating, cooling, and hot water solutions including heat pumps and connected controls. Overlaps with Innovair's Dettson heat pumps and smart controls, with deeper European presence and stronger connected-product R&D.

Direct peers

• Napoleon Products: Canadian-based manufacturer of heating, cooling, and hearth products for residential and commercial markets. Closely comparable as a family-owned North American HVAC and heating peer, with overlapping distribution through retailers and similar Canadian manufacturing footprint.
• Broan-NuTone (Broan Group): Manufacturer of ventilation fans, range hoods, air quality products, and IAQ solutions serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable to Innovair's Épurair IAQ business and complementary to its HVAC portfolio.
• Cadet Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of electric resistance heating products (baseboards, wall heaters, toe-kicks). Direct overlap with Innovair's core electric heating portfolio and similar distributor/home-center channel strategy.
• King Electric: Manufacturer of electric heating products including baseboard heaters, unit heaters, and thermostats for residential and light commercial use. Closely matches Innovair's Ouellet/Stelpro/Uniwatt product lines and serves similar electrical distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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