Air Control Industries Ltd
Various equipment
Company Overview
Air Control Industries (ACI) has operated as a global specialist in industrial air movement solutions since its establishment in 1969. With headquarters in Axminster, UK, and a subsidiary in Windsor, Maine, USA, ACI maintains a global presence through a network of distributors and partners across over 40 countries. The company transitioned to an employee-owned structure in January 2023, a strategic move intended to empower its workforce and foster a culture of innovation.
Products and Services
ACI offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial fans and blowers, encompassing centrifugal, axial, and side channel designs. These products are available in diverse configurations, including explosion-proof versions certified to ATEX, IECEx, and UKEX standards for use in potentially hazardous environments. Beyond its standard product lines, ACI specializes in custom fan engineering, developing bespoke solutions tailored to specific performance, spatial, and regulatory requirements. The company additionally serves as a UK distributor for leading brands such as Euroventilatori, ebm-papst, and italBlowers.
Air Knife Systems and Energy Efficiency
A key offering includes ACI's air knife drying systems, which provide efficient solutions for applications such as surface moisture removal, cooling, dust elimination, and static control across various industrial sectors. These systems are noted for their potential to deliver significant energy savings, reportedly up to 90%, when compared to conventional compressed air methods. Furthermore, the JetBlack Safety product range presents blower-driven alternatives to compressed air for personnel de-dusting and general clean-down operations, aiming to enhance safety and cost-efficiency.
Commitment to Quality and Innovation
Leveraging over 50 years of technical expertise, ACI maintains adherence to rigorous quality and environmental standards, holding ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. The company operates in-house testing facilities compliant with BS EN ISO 5801:2017 standards, which supports performance guarantees for both standard and custom-engineered solutions. ACI's ongoing investment in research and development, Industry 4.0 technologies, and employee training programs reflects its dedication to innovation and the provision of reliable, high-performance air movement solutions.
