Air is our element – and our passion. Whether it’s research and development, planning and consulting, manufacturing, or service – everything we do revolves around innovative air handling technology. Systems and components from Venti Oelde are used to extract, convey, and separate air, vapors, and gases, as well as dust and light fractions.
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Since 1930, we have been among the world’s leading specialists in customized, robust, and efficient industrial air technology.
Whether it’s research and development, planning and consulting, manufacturing, or service — our 350 colleagues across four locations in Germany, China, and India combine local presence with global strength. An international network of representatives, agencies, technology partners, and licensees makes us a reliable partner in more than 50 countries for sophisticated air handling solutions of the highest quality.
Systems and components from Venti Oelde are designed for the extraction, conveyance, or separation of air, vapors, and gases, as well as dust and light materials. With expertise, experience, and innovative strength, we develop technologically advanced, digitally enabled systems that set benchmarks worldwide. Our portfolio ranges from high-performance industrial fans to complete exhaust air, dust collection, and conveying systems, as well as solutions for cooling, sorting, separating, and drying.
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Our roots in the woodworking industry continue to shape our approach to robust, efficient solutions. At the same time, we now serve demanding industries such as cement, steel, power generation, and the chemical industry, as well as numerous other industrial applications worldwide, with systems that redefine efficiency, quality, and operational reliability.
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We combine technological expertise with a comprehensive range of services covering the entire lifecycle: from maintenance and repair to retrofits and plant optimization. Short response paths, fast response times, digital services, and experienced experts ensure long-term availability and economic efficiency.
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SPÄNEX has been part of the Venti Oelde Group since 2022. Specializing in dust extraction systems and briquetting presses for craft and industrial companies – particularly in the wood, plastics, food, and metal industries – SPÄNEX complements the group’s portfolio of solutions.
Discover how our leading air handling technology is shaping the industry of today and tomorrow -
innovative, efficient and sustainable.
Facts & Figures
History - Company Milestones
1930 - Foundation
March 17, 1930, by members of the Cordes and Hupe families.
1931 - Technological innovation
Construction of the first high-pressure fan.
1934 - New markets
Entry into the furniture industry with dust extraction and chip transport systems.
1937 - Expansion into heavy industry
Supply of hot gas recirculation fans to the iron and steel industry.
1950 - New era of filtration technology
Delivery of the first filtration system.
1956 - Technology for the world
Provision of high-performance radial fans for the construction of the first floating drilling rig.
1960s - New business field: Recycling technology
Entry into the shredder system market for metal recycling.
1964 - Technological revolution
Efficiency of radial fans increased from 60 % to 89 %.
1970s - Energy crisis and environmental trend
In response to societal changes, Venti Oelde began focusing on energy efficiency and environmental protection – an approach that continues to this day.
1970s - Milestone
200,000th fan delivered.
1980s - New products for new markets
Cartridge jet filters, jet bag filters, and Vibrosort 5000 for metal separation gain strong demand.
2007 - Establishment of Venti Oelde India
The opening of the first subsidiary in Mumbai.
2010s - Technological innovations
- Development of the tandem drive for radial fans for exceptional availability.
- The compact PowerAirTube flushing air filter and smart solutions for residual material extraction reinforce Venti Oelde’s position as an industry-leading innovator.
2015 - Fans in demand worldwide
Export share reaches 80 %.
2022 - Venti Oelde China established
The company opens its first international production site in China.
2022 - SPÄNEX strengthens Venti Oelde
The acquisition of SPÄNEX, a specialist in extraction systems and briquetting presses, complements the Venti Oelde solution portfolio.
2023 - Technological advancement with the M series
Launch of the M Series of radial fans. Modern development software enables significantly improved efficiency.
2024 - Largest single order in company history
With over one million cubic meters of filtration capacity per hour, Venti Oelde sets a new record. This is equivalent to the air consumption of 1.6 million people per hour.
2025 - Fan records
Venti Oelde manufactures the largest fans in the company’s history. An impeller with a 5-meter diameter and one with a volume flow of 2.6 million m3/h set new standards.
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