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1973
Air & Noise Equipment is formed and operates as a manufacturer's agent. The name later changes to Air & Noise Engineering Pty. Ltd.
Glen Harries and Jack Pirie start the Company in Melbourne and Sydney with the aim of providing a new level of customer service and high quality products.
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1975
Air & Noise Engineering becomes the agent for Ziehl Abegg and the ebm range of fans from Germany. This introduces Australia to external rotor motor technology.
To provide better service, the Melbourne office moves to Canterbury, Sydney office moves to Beverley Hills.
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1978
Fantech starts manufacturing its own axial flow fans.
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1979
Introduction of Centrifugal Roof Ventilators - Gamma Series.
Axial roof units with cowls made of fibreglass are added to the range.
The Minivent Roof unit is developed specifically for a new shopping centre and goes on to become very popular. Subsequent developments introduce all plastic cowl.
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1980
Fantech agent Air Design is formed to service Queensland customers from a local office.
Launch of the Miniduct (now called the Minitube) a small in-line axial fan that uses an external rotor motor.
Melbourne office moves to 710 sq.m premises in Camberwell.
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1982
The Fantech brand with its sophisticated new logo is created and begins to replace the Air & Noise Engineering logo.
Launch of the Gamma roof ventilator with a fibreglass cowl.
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1984
Fantech NSW moves to larger premises in Seven Hills.
Purchase of a 900 sq.m premises in Box Hill sees Melbourne office move again.
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1986
3400 sq.m premises at Mulgrave becomes the new home of Fantech. Over the years this expands to over 6000 sq.m.
On the same day Fantech becomes the official company name
Fantech becomes the exclusive agent for the Elta Fans UK range of adjustable pitch axial flow impellers. These range up to 1.25m diameter
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1987
Opened Fantech office in Adelaide.
Systemaire becomes the Fantech Agent in Western Australia.
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1988
To help keep our customers up-to-date with the latest information, our Tech Talk Newsletter is created.
The first Fantech fans are exported. These were installed in the Australian Embassy in Beijing.
Agents are established in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
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1989
Minivent roof units are installed on Sydney's Monorail trains to help cope with the summer heat.
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1990
To provide Fantech customers with heavy duty centrifugal fans, a strategic partnership with Fan and Blower Company is established.
Growth in NSW sees Fantech move to a larger 1040sq.m building in Kings Park.
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1991
Fantech Axial and Centrifugal fans installed at Melbourne's Southgate project, one of the largest mechanical projects ever undertaken in Australia.
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1992
Manufacturing of Elta adjustable pitch axial Impellers under licence in Australia starts.
Fantech becomes the first fan company in Australia to achieved QA Accreditation under the AS3902 standard. This was updated to ISO9001 in 2000.
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1993
The first Fans by Fantech hard cover catalogue is launched giving customers extensive product and application information.
Fantech New Zealand is established with the opening of the Auckland office.
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1996
Approximately 200 fans are supplied to the “A Team”, an alliance of 3 leading mechanical contractors, for installation into the new Crown Casino complex in Melbourne.
Custom designed axial flow fans are manufactured to precise specification for the first of 10 ANZAC class frigate ships.
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1997
Fantech becomes part of the Elta Group UK.
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1998
The interactive Fan Selection CD Program is launched and provides clients with a level of information and convenience never seen before.
Driven by customer demand, the PowerLine Centrifugal In-Line range is launched.
Fantech supply ventilation equipment for the new “Stadium Australia ” at Homebush NSW.
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1999
www.fantech.com.au website is launched. It includes many helpful features for users, such as real-time up-to-date technical/electrical data, acoustic analysis, fan weights calculator and maintenance manuals.
Fantech Smoke-Spill Fans meet the new standard AS4429.
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2000
A 710mm diameter axial fan and silencer are developed to help shape the flame from the cauldron 2000 Sydney Olympic games.
Introduction of the Mixvent In-line mixed-flow fan that requires 40% less space and is 6dBA quieter than existing small inline fans.
Elta Axial Range is extended to 2.0m diameter providing customers with more choice.
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2001
Fans, attenuators and cowls are installed at the Adelaide Convention Centre, voted one of the worlds best convention centres.
Axial, centrifugal and dual motor exhaust fans are installed at the impressive W.A. Maritime Museum that sits at the entrance of Fremantle Harbour and houses the famous Australia II and Parry Endeavour.
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2002
In-line axial and In-line centrifugal fans are installed at the much anticipated and unique Federation Square in Melbourne.
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2003
Air Design supply all fans and attenuators for the multi-million dollar re-fit of the Suncorp Stadium in Queensland.
2IFC in Hong Kong is supplied with axial fans. This building is 415m high and is currently the 3rd tallest building in the Greater China region.
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2005
Q1, the world's tallest residential tower in Surfers Paradise, is supplied with a range of fans by Fantech agent Air Design.
Opening of Fantech office in Darwin.
Acquisition of Fantech's Canberra agent, Ideal Rayson.
Eltafantech company established in Malaysia.
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2006
JetVent impulse ventilation fans for ventilating car parks are introduced.
Eco-Speed axial duct-mounted fans that incorporate a unique AC motor with an intelligent control, are introduced.
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2007
Agents Air Design in Queensland and Systemaire in Western Australia. become part of the Fantech group
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2008
Fantech opens new office in NT. The new 170 sq.m office/warehouse located at Unit 2/74 Winnelle Road, WINNELLIE
The 5th edition of the highly informative Fans by Fantech catalogue is officially unwrapped at Melbourne's ARBS exhibition.
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2009
New Fantech Melbourne officially opened. A new home of over 10,000 sq.m premises in Dandenong South, located in Melbourne’s South-east.
Demand control Ventilation (DCV) is launched. A new concept that uses sensors to automatically control the amount of ventilation hence increases efficiency and reduces energy consumption.
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2010
Fantech’s Chairman Jack Pirie becomes one of nine men to be inducted into the ARBS Hall of Fame.
Fantech wins Premier Regional Business Awards. These Awards, now in their 19th year, are a function of the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce and are designed to profile and highlight successful businesses in the Region.
Co-founder,Glen Harries - retired
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2011
Fantech wins the Employment category of the Premier Regional Business Awards.
The release of the new EC (Electronically Commutated) series of Fantech JetVent fans has thrust forward energy efficiency in car park ventilation.
Ikea Harvey Normal project, Victoria’s largest bulky goods development, involves 94 JetVent EC units in the car park.
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2012
Fantech was inducted into the 2012 Victorian Manufacturers Hall of Fame.
The HVAC industry’s Product Excellence and Young Achiever prizes have been awarded to Fantech, making ARBS 2012 their most successful yet.
Faster fan and silencer selection is now possible thanks to the new Fans by Fantech Product Selection Program.
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2013
Fantech celebrates 40 successful years in business.
Tech Talk newsletter in circulation for 25 years, 76 editions with over 700 articles published.
New Fantech website is launched.
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2014
Fantech launches a new and extensive range of Demand Control ventilation Systems. These systems include controllers and sensors, and fans that are pre-configured to the application’s requirements.
Fantech launches new range of EC models which includes a factory fitted integrated smoke detection kit.
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2015
Fantech New Zealand expand into new Christchurch office offering twice the capacity of their old premises including over 600s.q.m of stock holding capacity and a large training facility.
EC fans are approved for use in landmark case with the Building Appeals Board Victoria, ruling that they fall within provisions of the Building Code of Australia. .
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2016
The all new 6th edition of the Fans by Fantech catalogue is released. This fully updated version integrates with the Fantech website and Product Selection Program.
Ultimate Header Box exhaust fan is launched. Its fully optimised inlet cone and centrifugal impeller produces strong and efficient air flow performance.
The AirLink Integrated VAV System introduces the next step in HVAC system efficiency whilst potentially saving capital costs.
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2017
Ultra Series - PowerLine, Gamma and Heritage can achieve up to a staggering 30% additional air flow without generating higher noise levels.
Blue Rhino range is released, a smarter breed of SWSI centrifugal fans. Their innovative design integrates a Variable Speed Drive which minimises maintenance.
Systemaire, Fantech's West Australian branch, celebrates 30 years of providing quality products and service to customers.
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2018
Intelligent Ventilation Controls released. Designed to manage from one fan to a system of multiple fans and can be pre-configured for specific applications.
Perth's 60,000 seat Stadium is supplied with a full range of Fantech products including JetVent fans, kitchen exhaust fans and attenuators.
Air Design product catalogue released. It includes all product features as well as technical, acoustic and performance data.
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2019
Fitted with AP axial fans and a range of in-line mixed-flow fans, the world's largest trimaran White Rabbit is completed
Launch of Systemaire commercial kitchen exhaust fans. They are quiet, compact and produce powerful air flow performance.
The ultra efficient ECOtronic axial fan range is launched. It combines the efficient Aerofoil Series 1 impeller with an intelligent EC shaft motor.
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2020
Airlay attenuators launched. They achieve up to 8dB greater noise reductions at low frequencies.
Fantech becomes the exclusive distributor for Plymovent extraction and filtration products.
STARS opens, one of the largest specialist rehabilitation services in the southern hemisphere. Fantech supplies the facility its largest AirLink system to date.
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2021
Full BladeVane range launched. It greatly improves the efficiency of AP axial fans by generating more static pressure with no additional power consumption.
Fantech Melbourne moves to a new 20,000 sq.m facility. This reinforces its commitment to quality Australian manufacturing.
