Iag - International Agencies Group

What Iag - International Agencies Group does

International Agencies Group (IAG) is a privately held regional representative and distributor headquartered in the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone), United Arab Emirates, with a secondary office in Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt. The company serves as the exclusive Middle East and Africa channel partner for two principal manufacturers in professional air treatment: Climecon OY Finland (a Finnish ventilation manufacturer established in 1984) and Parker Hannifin's UAS / United Air Specialists division (a US-based air filtration and pollution control manufacturer established in 1966). Its customer base is concentrated in the hospitality sector — primarily luxury hotel chains and restaurants — with a secondary vertical in industrial food processing. Notable reference projects include The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat in Oman and the Corinthia Hotel on Gewan Island in Qatar.

The company's product portfolio is engineered entirely by its principal manufacturers rather than developed in-house. Core offerings span professional kitchen ventilation hoods (CleanMaster UV with a 4-step cleaning process, MistMaster cold-water mist technology, Standard Plus, Standard Condensate, Low Profile, and Black Hood variants), air purification systems (Ecology Unit / Smog-Hog electrostatic precipitators with up to 99.99% filtration, UltraCarbon, PSA, TPC, and KPC chemical air purifiers achieving 99.0–99.9% contaminant removal), the FG Master aerosol fire suppression system for Class F grease fires, the Demand Control System DCV for real-time ventilation adjustment, decorative and standard air outlets, and duct fixtures. IAG also distributes Climecon's Hood X, Vent X, and Ecology Unit Sizing & Selection design tools, which integrate with the MagiCAD Plugin for AutoCAD.

IAG operates a hybrid channel-partner and event-driven go-to-market model. Revenue is generated through hardware distribution and sales (no SaaS or recurring revenue disclosed), with quote-based, non-publicly-disclosed pricing. The company markets primarily through industry exhibitions such as Gulfhost 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Center and through design-tool resources that support engineering consultants and specifiers. Operational reach covers the UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Egypt, and the company serves enterprise customers across the MEA region with a stated 11–50 employee headcount.

Name

Iag - International Agencies Group

Legal name

International Agencies Group

Website

https://intlagenciesgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Agencies Group is a UAE-based regional distributor representing Climecon Finland and Parker Hannifin UAS to supply professional kitchen ventilation, air purification, and fire suppression systems to hospitality and industrial clients across the Middle East and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitoring & Ventilation Optimization (BPABAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Ventilation & Filtration Services (BPABACAH), HVAC & Industrial Ventilation (Chillers, AHUs, Exhaust, Filtration) (EUAEAFAE)

Keywords

• Kitchen ventilation hoods
• Air purification systems
• Commercial HVAC distribution
• Fire suppression systems
• Air treatment solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution and Sales: IAG generates revenue through distribution and sales of air treatment and ventilation products for professional kitchens, representing leading manufacturers including Climecon OY Finland and Parker Hannifin UAS in the Middle East and Africa region.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

International Agencies Group (IAG) is a regional representative and distributor that supplies and distributes air treatment, kitchen ventilation, and related HVAC products for commercial clients across the Middle East and Africa. IAG exclusively represents Climecon OY Finland and Parker Hannifin UAS (United Air Specialists), offering professional kitchen hoods, chemical and electrostatic air purifiers, aerosol fire suppression systems, demand-controlled ventilation, air outlets, duct fixtures, and forced air heating solutions for hotels, restaurants, and industrial food processing facilities.

Product overview

IAG (International Agencies Group) is a regional representative office for leading air treatment and ventilation manufacturers, specializing in professional kitchen ventilation solutions for the Middle East and Africa. The company's core product portfolio centers on Climecon kitchen hoods (including Clean Master UV, Mist Master, Standard Plus, Standard Condensate, Low Profile, and Black Hood variants) and Parker Hannifin/United Air Specialists air purification systems (Ecology Unit, UltraCarbon, PSA, TPC, and KPC purifiers). Supporting products include Demand Control System DCV for intelligent ventilation management, FG Master fire suppression systems, decorative and standard air outlets, forced air heating solutions, and duct fixtures. The company also provides design tools (Hood X, Vent X, Ecology Unit Sizing & Selection) that integrate with MagiCAD Plugin for AutoCAD. Services include hospitality solutions for hotels and restaurants, air purification and treatment systems, and traditional and decorative air outlet installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Climecon: Finnish manufacturer of kitchen ventilation hoods and air treatment solutions, represented by IAG in Middle East and Africa
• Parker Hannifin UAS

Products and services

• CleanMaster UV Hood Next-generation UV technology kitchen hood with a 4-step cleaning process for high grease-emission appliances such as deep fryers, frying pans, and broilers. Equipped with supply and capture air and available as exhaust-only with inbuilt control unit. Targeted at professional kitchens with heavy grease output.
• MistMaster Hood Kitchen hood using ultra-fine cold water mist to suppress flames and sparks, separate soot, and lower temperature, designed for safe indoor use with open flames and charcoal appliances.
• Ventilated Ceiling Hood Ceiling-mounted ventilation solution combining supply air, capture air, exhaust air units, and air curtain units to prevent dirty air from spreading outside frying stations, optionally equipped with CleanMaster UV, MistMaster, or StandardPlus technologies and noise-dampening elements.
• Standard Plus Hood Supply-and-capture (or exhaust-only) kitchen hood for appliances that produce less grease such as ovens and commercial kettles, retrofittable with CleanMaster technology if kitchen use changes over time.
• Standard Condensate Hood Freely dimensioned hood for kitchens and dining areas handling appliances with low steam and grease emissions, including charcoal grills connected directly to a chimney.
• Low Profile Hood Compact supply-and-capture or exhaust-only kitchen hood available in 400 mm and 300 mm heights and equipable with CleanMaster technology.
• Black Hood All-black kitchen hood whose stainless steel parts are blackened via a proprietary process without paint or coating, preserving the steel's surface and shine while remaining suitable for kitchens prohibiting chemicals or degradable materials.
• Demand Control System (DCV) Intelligent ventilation control system that adjusts airflow in real time based on workstation-specific information and combines with building ventilation control to deliver large energy savings versus constant-speed ventilation.
• FG Master Fire Suppression System Aerosol-based, wireless, fully green fire extinguishing system designed to put down class F grease fires in professional kitchens.
• Ecology Unit (Smog-Hog) Electrostatic precipitator air purification system (Smog-Hog) for industrial food processing applications that captures mist, fumes, and smoke, with optional filter modules raising filtration efficiency up to 99.99% and available in ducted, unducted, ceiling-mounted, machine-mounted, portable, and outdoor configurations.
• UltraCarbon Air Purifier Compact chemical air purifier for professional kitchens, restaurants, and food industry, providing efficient removal of particles, odors, and exhaust fumes.
• PSA Air Purifier Air purifier unit for purifying supply air when background contamination levels are high and excellent purity is required, achieving over 99% contaminant removal efficiency.
• TPC Air Purifier Chemical air purifier designed for high background contamination levels and extremely demanding conditions, delivering over 99.9% contaminant removal efficiency.
• KPC Air Purifier Chemical air purifier designed to clean particles, odours, exhaust fumes, and urban air for commercial and food-industry environments.
• Air Outlets Functional range of supply and exhaust air diffusers for diffusion and displacement ventilation, featuring stylish design, easy installation, and maintenance.
• Decorative Air Outlets Unique decorative air products (Rox, Viva, Line, and more) combining stylish design with technical features and easy installation and maintenance, targeting prestige hospitality interiors.
• Forced Air Heating Solutions ECO series supply air vents with heating element for flush wall mounting that combine excellent air and sound performance with a smooth surface, extremely low profile, and finished design.
• Duct Fixtures Duct fixtures ensuring steady supply and exhaust air flow and dampening for air terminals, using acoustic Dacron dampening material that does not emit fibres or particles into indoor air.

Quantifiable outcome

• TPC air purifiers achieve over 99.9% contaminant removal efficiency
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Climecon OY FinlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1984IAG represents Climecon OY Finland, a Finnish manufacturer founded in 1984, for air treatment and ventilation solutions in the Middle East and Africa region. Climecon specializes in professional kitchen ventilation hoods, air purifiers, and air outlets.
• Parker Hannifin UAS United Air SpecialistscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1966IAG represents Parker Hannifin UAS United Air Specialists, a US-based manufacturer founded in 1966, in the Middle East and Africa. UAS is an industry-leading manufacturer of high-performance air filtration and air pollution control equipment including industrial cartridge filter dust collectors and electrostatic precipitator mist collectors.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building automation and HVAC incumbent. Comparable in commercial building IAQ, ventilation optimization, and demand-controlled ventilation (overlapping with IAG's DCV offering), but as part of a much broader building systems portfolio.
• Daikin: Global HVAC and refrigeration manufacturer with active MEA operations. Comparable in commercial building climate control and ventilation but as a broad incumbent, not a kitchen-ventilation specialist.
• Carrier Global: Global HVAC and refrigeration incumbent with significant GCC presence. Comparable in commercial cooling/ventilation and IAQ, but operates at much larger scale and broader portfolio than IAG.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC incumbent with established MEA operations serving commercial buildings, hospitality, and industrial customers. Overlaps with IAG's broader IAQ and ventilation positioning but as part of a much wider portfolio rather than as a kitchen-ventilation specialist.

Direct peers

• Aldes Group: French manufacturer specializing in indoor air quality, ventilation, and air handling for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Comparable in IAQ/ventification focus and kitchen/hospitality exposure to IAG's portfolio.
• Systemair: European HVAC manufacturer with a strong MEA distribution footprint, offering fans, air handling units, and ventilation products. Directly comparable as both a ventilation equipment maker and a regional channel player in similar end markets.
• Greenheck: US manufacturer of commercial and industrial ventilation equipment (fans, dampers, air-handling units, kitchen ventilation). Comparable product lines to IAG's IAQ and ventilation portfolio though primarily North America focused.
• FläktGroup: European manufacturer of air handling, ventilation, and indoor climate solutions with presence across commercial buildings including hospitality. Comparable product portfolio (IAQ, ventilation, filtration) to IAG's represented lines.
• CaptiveAire: US-headquartered manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation hoods, exhaust systems, and IAQ equipment. Comparable in product category and end markets (restaurants, hotels, food service) to IAG's kitchen ventilation portfolio, though focused on North America.
• Halton Group: Halton is a global manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation hoods and IAQ solutions with significant MEA presence. Directly comparable to IAG's Climecon kitchen hood and air purification offering, though Halton manufactures its own IP rather than representing third-party brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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