solutionair
SolutionAir Limited (SolutionAir Group) designs and manufactures custom commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC equipment—including the RegenCore energy recovery line, air handling units, direct- and indirect-fired furnaces, and DX cooling systems—sold through a North American manufacturer-rep network as a subsidiary of Price Industries Limited.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersWinnipeg, Canada
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What solutionair does
SolutionAir Limited (operating as SolutionAir Group) is a Winnipeg, Manitoba-based manufacturer of custom commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC equipment, operating as a subsidiary of Price Industries Limited (PIL), a diversified private industrial conglomerate. The company's product portfolio centers on the RegenCore family of alternating mass-exchanger energy recovery ventilators (PRC and PRCF/Flex variants) capable of up to 92% sensible and latent effectiveness with operation down to -40°C/F without pre-heat. Supporting products include AW-A custom air handling units, AW-D direct-fired make-up air furnaces (100% combustion efficiency, 92% overall thermal, up to 30:1 turndown), AW-I drum-and-tube indirect-fired furnaces, IFC convoluted-tube indirect-fired units, and DX cooling systems spanning 8–200 tons with multi-stage capacity control.
The business model is project-based custom manufacturing sold exclusively through a network of manufacturer representative firms across Canada and the United States (e.g., E.H. Price Solutions, Buckley Associates, Jorban-Riscoe, H&V Sales), with quote-based pricing tied to project specifications rather than published list prices. Customers span automotive OEM (Ford Kansas City Assembly), electric-vehicle service (Rivian), premium automotive retail (Aston Martin Bentley), industrial gas (Linde), healthcare/lab, gaming/hospitality, senior housing, education, conservation, and government/non-profit sectors, indicating deliberate vertical diversification. A dedicated aftermarket service-parts and service-support channel provides a recurring revenue layer on top of one-time equipment sales. The company's competitive differentiation is anchored on extreme-climate performance, energy-recovery effectiveness, custom configurability across construction materials and heating/cooling sources, and a deeply embedded North American rep-driven specification network.
solutionair firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- solutionair
- Legal name
- SolutionAir Limited
- Website
- https://solutionairgroup.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- SolutionAir Limited (SolutionAir Group) designs and manufactures custom commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC equipment—including the RegenCore energy recovery line, air handling units, direct- and indirect-fired furnaces, and DX cooling systems—sold through a North American manufacturer-rep network as a subsidiary of Price Industries Limited.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
solutionair industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial HVAC Equipment
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)
- akta.pro primary industry
- HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD), Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)
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Where solutionair is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Winnipeg
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
solutionair business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- HVAC Equipment Sales: Sale of custom-configured air handling units, energy recovery systems, make-up air furnaces, and DX cooling solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC projects. Products are sold through a rep network with quote-based pricing determined by project specifications and configuration options.
- Aftermarket Service & Parts: Post-sale support including service parts, service support, and aftermarket assistance for installed equipment. Dedicated contact channels for parts and service support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Project-specific custom quotation |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels4 records
solutionair product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SolutionAir manufactures custom-configured commercial air handling units, energy recovery systems (RegenCore product line), make-up air furnaces (direct-fired and indirect-fired), and DX cooling solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC projects. Products are engineered for extreme cold-climate operation (down to -40°C/F) with high energy recovery effectiveness (up to 92%) and are sold project-by-project through a manufacturer representative network across North America. The company also provides aftermarket service parts and support for installed equipment.
Product overview
SolutionAir delivers high-efficiency air handling units, energy recovery systems, make-up air furnaces, and DX cooling solutions engineered for commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC projects. The product portfolio centers on the RegenCore energy recovery product line (including PRC and PRCF/Flex variants), which achieve 90%+ effectiveness for dedicated outdoor air systems. Supporting products include AW-A Air Handling Units for custom heating/cooling/ventilation configurations, AW-D Direct Fired Units with 92% thermal efficiency, AW-I Drum and Tube Furnaces for indirect-fired applications, IFC Convoluted Tube Furnaces with stainless steel heat exchangers, and DX Cooling systems from 8 to 200 tons. The products work together as configurable HVAC solutions where energy recovery, make-up air, and cooling capabilities can be combined for complete building climate control.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- RegenCore: Energy recovery systems achieving 90%+ sensible and latent effectiveness for HVAC efficiency, energy savings, and reliable dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) performance in extreme climates.
- RegenCore PRC
- RegenCore Flex (PRCF)
Products and services
- RegenCore PRC Alternating mass-exchanger energy recovery unit that recovers sensible and latent energy during both heating and cooling seasons, achieving up to 92% effectiveness with no pre-heat requirement down to -40°C/F. Designed for commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC applications requiring dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) performance in extreme climates.
- RegenCore Flex (PRCF) Flexible energy recovery unit recovering up to 90% sensible energy during both heating and cooling seasons. Can be mounted in any direction and configuration for compact applications. Operates down to -40°C/F without pre-heat requirement. Designed for retrofits and projects with space constraints.
- AW-A Air Handling Units Custom air handling units providing heating, cooling, ventilation, and energy recovery in rooftop, indoor, and packaged designs built for efficiency and durability. Configurable for a wide range of commercial and industrial HVAC applications.
- AW-D Direct Fired Units Direct-fired make-up air furnaces using ultra-efficient burners that achieve 100% combustion efficiency and 92% overall thermal efficiency. Provide up to 30:1 turndown ratio with fully modulating system for precise temperature control. Designed for commercial and industrial make-up air applications.
- AW-I Drum and Tube Furnaces Indirect-fired furnaces providing heat transfer with clean combustion air separation for safe, reliable indoor air quality in make-up air applications. Durable drum and tube construction designed for demanding HVAC applications.
- IFC Convoluted Tube Furnaces Indirect gas-fired make-up air units utilizing high-efficiency stainless steel convoluted tube heat exchangers to maintain excellent indoor air quality. Maximize thermal efficiency, extend heat exchanger life, and deliver superior IAQ performance in demanding HVAC applications.
- DX Cooling and Fluid Coolers DX cooling systems ranging from 8 to 200 tons featuring multi-stage capacity control and advanced controls for energy efficient comfort cooling and dehumidification. Available in packaged and remote configurations. Includes adiabatic dry coolers for large scale and noise sensitive applications with optional adiabatic assist.
- Aftermarket Service and Parts Post-sale service parts and support for installed SolutionAir equipment. Dedicated contact channels for service parts ([email protected]), service support ([email protected]), and aftermarket assistance (204.633.4808) for customers across North America.
Quantifiable outcome
- Energy recovery effectiveness up to 92% sensible and latent
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use solutionair
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
solutionair technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
solutionair partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- E.H. Price SolutionscorePrimary manufacturer representative network covering major Canadian cities from Vancouver to Montreal. Multi-branch firm handles sales, specification support, and customer relationships for SolutionAir products across all Canadian provinces.
- Buckley Associates Inc.coreManufacturer representative serving New England states including Massachusetts. Facilitated SolutionAir product specification for Massachusetts Spec Lab healthcare project.
- Jorban-Riscoe AssociatescoreManufacturer representative for Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant project. Coordinated with SolutionAir, Greenheck, and Capital Coil manufacturer partners plus P1 Construction mechanical contractor for air-tempering project.
- P1 ConstructionminorMechanical contractor for Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant project. Responsible for installation including 27 helicopter picks during holiday shutdown.
- Alliance EngineeringminorMEP engineering firm for Siloam Mission Madison House project. Worked with SolutionAir in-house engineering on HVAC package design.
- Westwood MechanicalminorMechanical contractor for Siloam Mission Madison House project. Provided smooth installation of SolutionAir PRC2500 RegenCore unit.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
solutionair competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Trane Technologies: Trane is a global broad-line HVAC OEM offering commercial air handlers, chillers, and energy recovery systems. Overlaps with SolutionAir in custom air handling and DOAS applications as part of a much wider product portfolio.
- Carrier Global: Carrier manufactures commercial and industrial HVAC equipment including air handling units and energy recovery ventilators. Competes with SolutionAir in larger commercial projects while also serving global residential and refrigeration markets.
- Daikin Applied: Daikin Applied (US commercial HVAC arm of Daikin) produces chillers, air handlers, and DOAS equipment for commercial/industrial applications. Broad portfolio competes with SolutionAir in custom air handling and energy recovery.
- Johnson Controls (York): Johnson Controls' York brand offers commercial chillers, air handling units, and energy recovery systems as part of an integrated building solutions portfolio. Overlaps with SolutionAir's AHU and energy recovery product lines.
Direct peers
- Greenheck: Greenheck is the largest US manufacturer of commercial and industrial ventilation equipment including air handling units, energy recovery ventilators, fans, and make-up air units. Co-supplied components alongside SolutionAir for the Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant project, directly competing for the same commercial/industrial HVAC specifications.
- Loren Cook Company: Loren Cook manufactures commercial and industrial fans, air handling units, and ventilation equipment with strong North American rep distribution. Comparable mid-sized specialty manufacturer competing in custom air movement and HVAC equipment.
- Mestek: Mestek (parent of RBI, Lanco, and other HVAC brands) manufactures commercial air handling, hydronic heating, and energy recovery equipment. Competes directly in custom commercial HVAC units and heating coil integration.
- AAON: AAON designs and manufactures custom air handling units, energy recovery units, and DX cooling systems for commercial and institutional applications. Highly comparable custom-configured product platform targeting the same semi-custom, high-efficiency HVAC segment.
- Reznor (Nortek Air Solutions): Reznor, a Nortek brand, manufactures commercial and industrial make-up air units, unit heaters, and ventilation equipment including direct-fired gas-fired units. Directly comparable make-up air furnace portfolio competing in commercial/industrial HVAC.
Others
- Price Industries: Price Industries is SolutionAir's parent company (Price Industries Limited) and a major North American manufacturer of air distribution products (diffusers, grilles, air terminals). Sister concern enabling cross-selling and shared channel rather than direct competition in custom AHUs.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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solutionair leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
solutionair funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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solutionair M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about solutionair
What does solutionair do?
SolutionAir manufactures custom-configured commercial air handling units, energy recovery systems (RegenCore product line), make-up air furnaces (direct-fired and indirect-fired), and DX cooling solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC projects. Products are engineered for extreme cold-climate operation (down to -40°C/F) with high energy recovery effectiveness (up to 92%) and are sold project-by-project through a manufacturer representative network across North America. The company also provides aftermarket service parts and support for installed equipment.
Is solutionair a public or private company?
solutionair is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was solutionair founded?
solutionair was founded in -1.
Where is solutionair based?
solutionair is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, in the North America region.
How does solutionair make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. HVAC Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are aftermarket Service & Parts.
Who are solutionair's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Trane Technologies, Carrier Global, Daikin Applied and Johnson Controls (York). Direct peers are Greenheck, Loren Cook Company, Mestek, AAON and Reznor (Nortek Air Solutions). Price Industries is listed as an others.
Does solutionair have an API?
No public API is recorded for solutionair.
What industry is solutionair in?
solutionair's product category is Commercial HVAC Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAB, HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling), with a secondary code of IMADANAD, Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls. Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.