This section provides an overview for ventilators as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 28 ventilator manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked ventilator companies as of November, 2024: 1.Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., 2.Daikin North America LLC, 3.Medtronic.
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Ventilators are devices used in factories, warehouses, large buildings, and other facilities to exchange air between the indoor environment and the outdoors. They generally refer to systems that provide ventilation between enclosed spaces and the exterior. Examples include air conditioner vents in cars and systems used in buildings such as factories and warehouses. Ventilators play a crucial role in maintaining safe conditions by removing heat, steam, odors, and fumes. There are two main types: natural ventilation systems, which use natural forces and require no power, and forced ventilation systems, which include an internal fan and are motor-powered.
Ventilators are installed in various settings, including factories, warehouses, government buildings, and commercial facilities, often on roofs. They are crucial in environments that generate significant heat, such as manufacturing plants, helping to dissipate heat effectively. Facilities like waste treatment plants, glass factories, and power plants also commonly utilize ventilators, sometimes installing them across entire roofs or in connected configurations for optimal performance.
The operation of ventilators can be categorized into natural and forced ventilation systems. Natural systems are favored for energy savings and comfort, while forced systems offer superior air movement and heat release. Natural ventilation can be driven by local wind-powered suction, gravity ventilation due to temperature differences (utilizing the chimney effect), or draft ventilation created by wind-induced pressure differences. Ventilators are designed to prevent direct entry of rain and wind and can be optionally fitted with insect and bird nets or light windows.
Forced ventilation systems rely on motor-powered fans to circulate air, especially useful in hot industrial environments to expel heat. While offering high ventilation capacity, these systems require maintenance and consideration for noise in sensitive areas.
Ventilators are made from various materials, including galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and PVC, each selected based on the required corrosion resistance and durability for the specific ventilation environment.
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Hillrom is a supplier of Healthcare Solutions and has been headquartered in Illinois since 1980. The company is a subsidiary of Baxter that is known for manufacturing medical products and providing therapies. The company provides similar services and products such as smart beds, patient monitoring equipment, safe patient handling, and healthcare furniture along with care communications, procedural connectivity, diagnostics, non-invasive respiratory therapy, and veterinary and animal health. They help therapy sectors with rental therapy solutions, commercial and personal healthcare setups with construction solutions as well as pet stores
Medtronic established in Minneapolis, USA is a manufacturer engaged in medical equipment. The company's product range includes diagnostic imaging systems and patient monitoring devices to surgical equipment and laboratory instruments. Their products are used in healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and research institutions and they have international standards, and adhere to all relevant regulations. In 2002 the company developed the first remote monitoring system, designed to securely transfer data from patient devices to doctors via the internet.
Daikin North America LLC (DNA) is an American manufacturer of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) products that was established as a subsidiary of the Japanese company Daikin Industries Ltd. in 2015. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company offers various HVAC products including mini-split air-conditioning systems, gas furnaces, air filters, and VRV multi-zone systems. These are primarily utilized by residential and commercial contractors, as well as industrial manufacturers. DNA operates three manufacturing facilities in North America, including one in Alabama and another in Minnesota.
ENERVEX, established in 1990 and based in Alpharetta, Georgia, is a manufacturer and supplier of draft control and mechanical draft solutions. The company introduced the industry's first mechanical draft fan in 1958 and delivers custom-built, comprehensive venting systems from boiler outlet to chimney termination. These are engineered to optimize exhaust and air quality while reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions3. The company serves North and Central America as well as the Middle East, operating from its 80,000-square-foot facility.
Reed Industrial Systems, Inc. (RIS) is a full-service contract manufacturer and distributor specializing in industrial ventilation and air pollution control that was established in 1954. Based in Shreveport, Louisiana, the company offers various products related to industrial ventilation, dust and fume control, and process heating systems. These include exhaust, dust, and ventilation systems, scrubbers, and paint booths. They also offer custom design, engineering and installation services for customer projects. RIS chiefly serves clients in the automotive, chemical processing, and metalworking sectors, including Nucor Steel and General Motors.
Air Impurities Removal Systems, Inc. began in 1981 and is headquartered in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Through distributors such as Amazon, Fastenal, Grainger, and Staples, the company produces extractors and air circulation devices for industries such as beauty, industrial, electronics, and laboratories, as well as for residential use. The company’s products include air purifiers, fume extractors, mist collectors, and dust collectors. The company also sells replacement parts and accessories such as filters, covers, and exhaust kits.
Peterson Products Company is based in Fredonia, Wisconsin and has a history dating back to its first patent issued in 1916. Peterson Products Company is ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer and distributor of products designed to assist customers with wastewater, tunneling, plumbing, and pipeline needs. Peterson’s product categories include annular seals, contractor tools, custom inflatable tools, custom manufacturing, inflation accessories and fittings, lifting bags and pipe handlers, pecker carriers, high pressure pipe plugs, chemical resistant pipe plugs, temperature and pressure gauges, and test equipment.
Brownlee-Morrow Company was founded in 152 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Brownlee-Morrow is a full-line pump and fan distributor as well as service provider serving the municipal, industrial air, liquid handling, power generation, mining, automotive, chemical, pulp and paper, primary metals, marine, and poultry industries. Brownlee-Morrow services include repair and field service, system design, and well drilling. Brownlee-Morrow’s products include air handling & control, air pollution control, fans and blowers, pumps, pump accessories, seal products, macerators, softstarters, conveyors, sludge treatment, and filtration.
Vendi Health LLC is a supplier of healthcare devices and supplies based in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, and founded in 2019. Products they distribute include personal protective equipment, official COVID test kits, ventilators, IV bags, and syringes. As a member of the American Hospital Association’s AHRMM, the company also facilitates equipment exchanges between hospitals and healthcare institutions of both new and refurbished Verathon, Medtronic, and Harloff brand name devices as a cost-effective alternative to utilizing OEM services.
ACFM was established in 1977 and is based in East Templeton, Massachusetts. ACFM is a distributor and full-service provider of clean air solutions for dust & fume projects for customers in New York State and New England regions. ACFM offers on-site service, fabrication, and installation of systems and components. Additional services include troubleshooting, project management, engineering consultation, and customer service. ACFM’s primary products include extraction arms, industrial fans & blowers, and dust collection systems.
American Aldes Ventilation Corporation (AAV) is an American supplier of ventilation products and systems that was established in 1983 as a subsidiary of the Aldes Group. Based in Bradenton, Florida, the company primarily produces constant airflow regulators, heat and energy recovery ventilators (HRV/ERV), and zone register terminals for dynamic control of centralized air systems. It also offers various fans (e.g. kitchen range hood fans) and related accessories such as grilles, diffusers, and dampers. AAV primarily serves the residential and commercial sectors, as well as clients in the hospitality industry such as Hilton Hotels and the Starbucks Coffee Company.
Seikow Chemical Engineering & Machinery, Ltd. founded in 1956 and based in Akashi, Hyogo, Japan is an ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer and supplier of corrosion-resistant chemical equipment and various water utility works. The company's product range includes specialized pumping equipment, corrosion-resistant devices, chemical processing tools, water utility devices, and water treatment equipment. These products are primarily used in chemical processing, water treatment, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Besides product manufacturing, the company offers services such as research, development, and maintenance for its range of equipment.
Hamilton Medical was founded in 1983 and is known as a manufacturer and supplier of Ventilation Solutions and is headquartered in Switzerland. The company provides various types of ventilators with different clinical settings for different types of patients such as neonates, pediatrics, adults, and those at high risk that are installed with better accessibility and personalization. Their Academy also provides training and education on technologies and practices in mechanical ventilation to healthcare professionals helping them as well as caretakers in the medical field.
Greenheck Fan Corporation, established in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, is a manufacturer that specializes in providing air movement, control, and conditioning equipment. The company's product line includes fans, dampers, louvers, kitchen ventilation systems, energy recovery, and more. It also offers make-up air units, indoor air handlers, fan coil units, dedicated outdoor air systems, and duct heaters. Its ventilation systems are engineered for low noise levels, providing a quiet and comfortable environment for building occupants. The company has achieved ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. It serves industries such as healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, and commercial.
Founded in 1885 at Cork, Ireland, Johnson Controls Inc is a manufacturer of smart building solutions and safety systems for commercial and domestic needs. The company with their OneBlue product focuses on producing blueprints for advanced and healthy technologies associated with schools, commercial buildings, hospitals and residences. The products comprise HVAC systems, building automation, security systems, energy storage, and automotive batteries. These products are used for their effectiveness in offering energy efficacy, safety, comfortability and sustainability for the dwellers. Their AI based intelligence functioning offers more productivity while being sustainable and environment friendly.
ACS Klima, established in 1999 and headquartered in Izmir, Turkey, is a manufacturer of HVAC systems and equipment. The company specializes in air handling, heat pumps, packaged rooftop units, and more. Its products encompass heat recovery, fresh air handling, and pool dehumidification features. Its solutions cater to diverse sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and commercial. The company also offers after-sales services and is a member of various industry associations, including the Aegean Region Chamber of Industry and Torbalı Chamber of Commerce.
Sangati Berga S.A., established in 1992 and headquartered in Ceará, Brazil, is a manufacturer of technologically advanced equipment for the wheat and corn milling sectors. The company's product line includes mills, rice improvement equipment, feed factory equipment, and more. It also offers maize equipment and port facilities equipment. Its product allows distribution all over the aspiration duct, and the product blade thickness is adjustable. The company has been certified according to ISO 9001:2015 by the British Standards Institution. It serves various industries such as wheat and corn milling sectors, animal feed factories, facilities for cereal, and rice improvement.
Phillips has been a manufacturer and supplier of Healthcare and Consumer products since 1891 having its headquarters in the Netherlands. The company designs Professional healthcare products such as Ventilation solutions, Emergency Care and Resuscitation systems, Radiography and Fluoroscopy systems, and so on and they also deal in consumer goods for various categories like personal care, household, mother and child care, lighting, automotive and more and these products have vast uses in various sectors related to health and medical and everyday life.
Dräger, established in 1889, and headquartered in Lübeck, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced safety and medical technology products. They offer a range of solutions, including gas detection systems, respiratory protection equipment, patient monitoring systems, ventilators, and anesthesia machines, which are designed for industries such as oil and gas, chemical, firefighting, healthcare, and mining. Dräger is certified with ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 13485 for medical devices.
ZOLL was founded in 1980 as a manufacturer and supplier of medical products and software solutions having its headquarters in Massachusetts. It is an Asahi Kasei company, that develops and markets medical devices and software solutions that increase clinical and operational efficiencies and help develop advanced emergency care. Their products include defibrillation and cardiac monitoring, Mobilize Trauma Kits, ventilators, and aspirators and they also provide techniques for sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment, Supersaturated Oxygen Therapy, Temperature Management, and more, overall providing benefits to the EMS, Fire professionals, Homeland Security, Hospitals, and non-acute care sectors.
ResMed was founded in 1989 as a manufacturer and supplier of medical devices and software and is based in California. The company offers medical devices and software for the management of respiratory conditions, such as sleep apnea, COPD, and other chronic diseases. ResMed’s products help people breathe better and sleep more comfortably by using cloud-connected CPAP machines, masks, ventilators, and SaaS solutions. Their myAir app helps monitor your progress and track your key therapy metrics which are easy to access and their products support Healthcare professionals and caregivers.
GE Healthcare is a healthcare technology manufacturer and supplier headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in designing, developing and distributing diagnostic imaging and clinical systems. The company’s product portfolio includes imaging solutions, ultrasound technology, patient care solutions, digital solutions and various parts and accessories. Their products cater to different aspects of healthcare, from diagnostics and treatment to operational efficiency and quality enhancement. With offices across the globe, GE Healthcare offers healthcare technology systems and solutions worldwide, backed by expert service teams to ensure equipment uptime and longevity.
Rees-Memphis is based in Memphis, Tennessee. REES designs, manufactures, and installs industrial air systems providing industrial dust collection, pneumatic conveying, and ventilation solutions for a variety of processing industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and ceramics. REES offers a full line of standard products and custom fabrication. Product examples span lines of production including feed hoppers, pneumatic receivers, machine guards, and housing. REES builds complete systems such as dust collection, conveying, grinding, and transfer of wood pellets for lumber mills and dust collection facilities for large automobile factories. REES offers additional services such as surveying, designing, installing, maintenance, repair, and rebuilding.
Indventech was born in 2009 and headquartered in Greer, South Carolina. Indventech is a manufacturer, distributor, and service provider for industrial ventilation technologies. Indventech’s product categories include hunter fans, wall exhaust panel fans, roof fans, fans and collectors, dust collection systems, industrial wall exhaust fans, belt drive fans, HVLS fans, duct fans, blowers, ducts, jan fans, and more. Indventech provides additional services such as installation, laser alignment, balancing, vibration analysis and in-house and field repair.
Aggreko, founded in 1962, is a global provider of temporary power, energy, and temperature control solutions. The company has over 60 years of experience and 6,000+ employees worldwide, It provides flexible, eco-friendly power options to industries like businesses, governments, utilities, pharmaceuticals, construction, shipping, mining, and petrochemical, among others. With a vast global presence of 60 locations, Aggreko is ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 9001 (Canada), ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certified. Their product line includes solutions like power generation, gas generators, diesel generators, industrial air conditioners, temperature control, cooling towers, rental power, and more.
TCEM, founded in 2002, and headquartered in Le Havre, Normandie, is a manfuacturer and distributor of industrial maintenance equipment. The company offers a range of products such as tube pullers, valve lapping machines, and level control instruments. These products are utilized in the manufacture and maintenance of tubular exchangers, boilers, and for level control in the petrochemical and nuclear sectors. The company holds several certifications including ISO 19443:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 for its quality management system.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. |
12.0%
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2 | Daikin North America LLC |
10.4%
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3 | Medtronic |
8.0%
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4 | Smiths Medical |
7.0%
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5 | Vendi Health LLC |
5.2%
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6 | Reed Industrial Systems, Inc. |
5.0%
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7 | Dräger |
4.3%
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8 | Johnson Controls, Inc. |
4.2%
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9 | Hamilton Medical |
4.1%
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10 | Petersen Products Co. |
4.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the ventilator page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 12 | 75.0% |
Japan | 2 | 12.5% |
Switzerland | 1 | 6.3% |
France | 1 | 6.3% |