1937 · AIRAP
The first pages
S. Rappoport founded the Rappoport establishments, the origins of AIRAP’s industrial story.
French manufacturer since 1937
Industrial expertise.
A team ready to listen.
AIRAP designs and manufactures industrial fans, impellers, hot gas circulation fans and components for equipment manufacturers and HVAC installers.
From the component
to your application.
Standard ranges and custom designs: we support the specification and integration of your ventilation to meet your equipment’s requirements.
01Advice and design
02Manufacturing and inspection
03Delivery and support
The AIRAP story
Almost a century of air in action.
From the first workshops to demanding projects, one constant: meeting the needs of industry.
1979 · AIRAP
AIRAP takes its name
The AIRAP company was created under Christian Rappoport’s management.
1987 · AIRAP
Axial fans take shape
AIRAMAT was created, manufacturing axial fans in Neuilly-sur-Marne.
1990s · AIRAP
Major projects
Bibliothèque de France, Stade de France and SNCF projects, alongside smoke extraction approvals.
1997 · AIRAP
International expansion
The commercial network expanded in Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.
2003 · AIRAP
Growing expertise
First trilingual digital catalogue and development of ATEX and smoke extraction ranges.
2005 · AIRAP
Roots in Dieppe
AIRCDV was created and the Dieppe factory acquired to broaden the fan ranges.
2009 · AIRAP
New industrial equipment
Investment in a laser cutting table to improve manufacturing and lead times.
2010 · AIRAP
The nuclear sector
During the industrial crisis, major nuclear-sector orders supported AIRAP’s activity.
2016 · AIRAP
Ventilation for major facilities
Parking fans were supplied for the ARENA 92 multipurpose venue.
2019 · AIRAP
Bringing the story together
SMTI merged into AIRAP through absorption.
2025 · AIRAP
A new chapter
New management took over with the ambition to continue and develop AIRAP’s expertise.
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A heritage built every day.
The story began in 1937 with the Rappoport establishments. AIRAP’s creation in 1979 marked a new chapter: impellers, fans and hot gas extraction became the foundations of industrial expertise developed through successive applications.
Axial ventilation, smoke extraction, international expansion and the Dieppe factory broadened this expertise. In 2025, new management took over to continue the company’s story and prepare its future.
And the story continues.
The next chapter also includes FABAIR SELECT, our upcoming fan selection tool.
Across many industries
A wide range of ventilation applications
From transport to industrial processes, every installation has its own constraints. These examples illustrate the applications encountered and do not replace an assessment of your site requirements.
Transport and infrastructure
Tunnel ventilation, railway equipment, buildings and large facilities.
Industrial processes
Paint booths, furnaces, ovens, printing, packaging and drying.
Energy and thermal processes
Combustion air, flue gas extraction, cogeneration and energy recovery.
Water and environment
Aeration and ventilation for treatment facilities, according to process conditions.
Machinery and equipment
Cooling, filtration, extraction and integration into specialist equipment.
Food, laboratories and healthcare
Air conditioning, hoods and extraction for environments with specific requirements.
Selected references
Projects and organisations in our history
Examples of major facilities and HVAC projects presented by AIRAP over the years, illustrating the range of project contexts.
Major sites and projects
- Le Louvre
- Bibliothèque nationale de France
- Stade de France
- Accor Arena
- Grande Arche de la Défense
- Cœur Défense
Industry and HVAC
- Alcatel
- Thomson
- SNCF
- RATP
- Saint-Gobain
- Stellantis
- Michelin
- Alstom
- Renault
- EDF
The names above come from historical references published by AIRAP. Their mention does not imply a current partnership or contract.
AIRCDV · AIRAP
AIRCDV becomes AIRAP
AIRCDV has been absorbed into AIRAP. Enquiries about former AIRCDV installations, references and documentation should now be addressed to AIRAP.
AIRCDV becomes AIRAPYour project starts with a conversation.
Flow, pressure, temperature, integration: let’s discuss your application.