air fm

What air fm does

Air FM is a family-owned HVAC and refrigeration services company founded on April 1, 1991 by Marc Ferrand in Le Thor, Vaucluse, France. The company installs, maintains, and repairs air-conditioning systems, heat pumps, and industrial refrigeration equipment for both residential (particuliers) and professional (professionnels) customers across three southern French departments: Vaucluse (84), Gard (30), and Bouches-du-Rhône (13). Its technical scope spans air-to-air and air-to-water heat pumps, geothermal (ground-source) systems, VRV/VRF commercial systems, rooftop units, ducted (gainable) and cassette systems, chilled water installations, and refrigerated warehouses — supplied via brand partnerships with Mitsubishi and Daikin. Secondary offerings include renewable energy solutions (geothermal, aerothermal) and underfloor heating integrated with heat pump installations.

The business is operated by a small team of 3 technicians and 1 secretary/accountant, deployed via 3 service vehicles for rapid field response. Directorship transitioned from Marc Ferrand to his son Morgan Ferrand in June 2021, with Marc retained in a support role. The company is actively recruiting additional staff, signaling growth investment. It holds the Attestation de capacité N°2036 from the French Ministry of Environment, RGE QUALIPAC certification (fi18434033), and SNEFCCA syndicate membership, enabling it to handle regulated refrigerants and to certify installations for French home improvement subsidies (aides à l'amélioration de l'Habitat).

Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time installation services (heat pumps, AC, refrigeration), equipment sales (bundled with installation), recurring preventive/corrective maintenance contracts, and per-incident repair/depannage services. Pricing is custom and project-based following free on-site assessment and quote (devis gratuits). The company serves individual homeowners (residential segment) and a diverse set of enterprise clients including Ipsen (pharmaceutical), CNR (renewable energy), Ibis/Ibis Budget (hospitality), Socopa (food processing), Cazaux Vacqueyras (wine production), and local government entities — though no revenue split between segments is disclosed. All services are delivered directly by the company's own technicians with no resellers or intermediaries, and demand generation relies on the company website, a Facebook page, free quotes, and word-of-mouth referrals.

Name

air fm

Legal name

AIR FM

Website

https://airfm.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Air FM is a family-owned HVAC and refrigeration services company in Le Thor, France, founded in 1991. It installs, maintains, and repairs air-conditioning systems, heat pumps, and industrial refrigeration for residential and professional customers across Vaucluse, Gard, and Bouches-du-Rhône.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Installation and Maintenance Services

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAOAHAF

Air Conditioner (AC) Repair & Maintenance

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/HVAC Repair, Maintenance & Tune-Ups

SECONDARYIMAIABAE

Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Building Maintenance & Repair (MEP/HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical)

Keywords

• HVAC installation services
• Heat pump systems
• Air conditioning services
• Commercial refrigeration
• Renewable energy heating

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Thor

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Installation services: AIR FM provides installation of heat pumps, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for both residential and commercial clients. Installation is a core one-time service revenue stream, with free on-site assessment preceding the sale.
2. Equipment/material sales: The company sells climate control equipment (heat pumps, air conditioners) directly to customers, providing quality apparatus as part of bundled installation or standalone purchase.
3. Maintenance contracts: AIR FM offers preventive and corrective maintenance services (entretien) for installed equipment, generating recurring service revenue from both residential and professional clients through annual or periodic maintenance contracts.
4. Repair/depannage services: Qualified refrigeration technicians provide breakdown repair services for climate control and heat pump systems, billed on a per-incident basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AIR FM installs, maintains, and repairs air conditioning systems, heat pumps (air-to-air, air-to-water, geothermal), and refrigeration equipment for residential and commercial customers in the Vaucluse, Gard, and Bouches-du-Rhône departments of southern France. The company sells equipment from brands such as Mitsubishi and Daikin and provides end-to-end service from free on-site assessment through installation, maintenance contracts, and breakdown repair. For commercial clients, it additionally delivers industrial refrigeration platforms, VRV/VRF systems, rooftop units, and ducted climate control installations.

Product overview

Air FM is a family-owned heating and cooling company founded in 1991, offering a unified portfolio of air conditioning and heat pump solutions for both residential and commercial customers. The core offerings consist of Air Conditioning (Climatisation) and Heat Pumps (Pompes à chaleur) systems, with complementary renewable energy solutions including geothermal and aerothermal systems. The company provides end-to-end services including equipment sales, installation, and maintenance/repair. For commercial clients, they specialize in industrial refrigeration systems, VRV/VRF systems, rooftop units, and ducted systems. They partner with major brands Mitsubishi and Daikin for heat pump equipment and hold QUALIPAC and RGE QualiPAC certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Conditioning Installation Services (Climatisation)

Quantifiable outcome

• Several heat pump installations per month across Vaucluse, Gard, and Bouches-du-Rhône

Named customers10 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

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hervé Thermique: Industrial and commercial HVAC specialist (Vinci subsidiary) covering installation, refrigeration, and maintenance across France. Closely matches AIR FM's commercial refrigeration and industrial HVAC work for enterprise clients.
• Proxiserve: Veolia's residential heating and cooling services subsidiary, providing installation, maintenance, and repair across France. Overlaps directly with AIR FM on subsidized residential heat pump deployment and ongoing maintenance contracts.
• Axima Réfrigération: Equans subsidiary specializing in commercial and industrial refrigeration, cold storage, and HVAC. Directly comparable to AIR FM's commercial refrigeration work for food processing and cold-chain clients like Socopa.
• IZI by EDF: EDF's home services subsidiary offering heat pump installation, AC, and renovation services across France. Directly competes with AIR FM for residential heat pump and cooling projects, leveraging EDF's national brand.
• Brunet: Multi-trade technical services provider (electrical, HVAC, plumbing) with national coverage and a similar service-led model. Comparable to AIR FM in offering HVAC installation, maintenance contracts, and repair work for both residential and professional clients.
• Spie Climatisation: Spie's HVAC arm focused on commercial and industrial climate control, refrigeration, and energy efficiency projects. Directly comparable to AIR FM's professional and enterprise service line, including commercial refrigeration.
• ENGIE Home Services: France's largest residential HVAC installer and maintainer, providing the same core services (heat pump and AC installation, maintenance, repair) as AIR FM at national scale. Same business model, same customer segments, same regulatory certifications.
• Cegelec: Vinci subsidiary providing electrical, HVAC, and mechanical services to commercial and industrial clients. Overlaps with AIR FM on commercial HVAC installation, refrigeration, and maintenance across France.

Broad incumbents

• Dalkia: Major French energy services company with broad HVAC, heating network, and refrigeration offerings. Larger and broader in scope than AIR FM, but occupies the same enterprise and industrial refrigeration and climate control space.
• Eiffage Énergie Systèmes: National contractor providing HVAC, electrical, and industrial maintenance services, including commercial refrigeration. Wider portfolio than AIR FM but competes for the same types of professional and industrial climate control projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/airfmclimatisation

Compliance2 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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