About Smooth-Air | New Zealand’s HVAC Essentials Partner
Smooth-Air manufactures, sources, and supplies HVAC products and system solutions to installers, contractors, and consultants across New Zealand.
For more than 35 years, Smooth-Air has supported New Zealand’s HVAC industry with the products, expertise, and service installers rely on every day.
Founded in Christchurch in 1990, Smooth-Air has grown into a nationwide manufacturer, importer, and HVAC solutions partner, supplying HVAC products and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning components across New Zealand.
With branches in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, we support HVAC installers, contractors, consultants, and system designers across residential and commercial projects throughout New Zealand.
The Smooth-Air Difference
Smooth-Air combines local manufacturing, engineering expertise, and global HVAC partnerships to deliver practical solutions for installers, contractors, and consultants across New Zealand.
With more than three decades of industry experience, dedicated commercial support, and access to international HVAC technology through the global Elta Group, we help our customers design, win, and deliver successful HVAC projects.
From locally manufactured ventilation systems and duct heaters through to large commercial HVAC components, Smooth-Air provides the products, knowledge, and support required to deliver reliable HVAC systems.
Smooth-Air at a Glance
Why Installers Choose Smooth-Air
Smooth-Air works closely with HVAC installers and contractors to help deliver efficient, reliable systems.
Our team provides practical product advice and technical support, custom ducting design and system assistance, reliable nationwide supply and logistics, and a carefully selected range of HVAC installation essentials.
Whether you're installing a single Heat Pump system or delivering a large commercial project, Smooth-Air helps ensure the job runs smoothly.
Working With Smooth-Air
Smooth-Air is built around supporting HVAC professionals on real projects.
- Technical expertise
Our team includes 13 qualified HVAC engineers who assist with product selection, system design support, and technical advice. - Custom manufacturing
Fabrication workshops in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch allow us to manufacture bespoke HVAC components including plenums, duct heaters, and specialist ducting. - Commercial project support
Our commercial team works with consultants and contractors to help develop practical HVAC solutions and support successful project delivery. - Reliable supply
National stockholding combined with global HVAC partnerships ensures products are available when you need them. - Local industry knowledge
With more than 35 years supporting the New Zealand HVAC industry, we understand local installation practices, building requirements, and project challenges.
Our goal is simple - make HVAC installations easier and more successful for the professionals who deliver them.
Commercial HVAC Solutions
Smooth-Air has a dedicated commercial team focused on supporting larger HVAC projects.
Our engineers and commercial specialists work alongside consultants, design-build contractors, and installers to develop practical HVAC solutions that meet New Zealand building requirements.
We support projects with product selection and system design concepts, technical data and specification assistance, value-engineering options to help manage project budgets, and practical solutions for complex installations.
Smooth-Air products and systems are used across offices, apartments, healthcare facilities, and large residential developments.
Supporting Consultants and Specifiers
Smooth-Air works closely with HVAC consultants and system designers to help develop practical, compliant solutions for commercial projects.
Our engineering team can assist with technical data and product specifications, system design concepts and alternative solutions, product sourcing for specialised applications, and value-engineering options where project budgets require optimisation.
With access to global engineering knowledge through the Elta Group, along with extensive local manufacturing capability, Smooth-Air supports consultants from early design through to project delivery.
New Zealand Manufacturing Capability
Manufacturing has always been an important part of the Smooth-Air story.
Today, we manufacture more than 30% of our product range in New Zealand, with fabrication workshops in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
These facilities include modern CNC manufacturing equipment and a new laser cutting system in our Christchurch workshop, enabling faster production and improved manufacturing accuracy.
- Monica roof extract fans
- HEX 390 balanced heat exchange systems
- HEX LP low-profile heat exchange systems
- HomeVent positive pressure ventilation systems
- Electric duct heaters
- Custom plenums for ducted Heat Pump systems
Local manufacturing allows us to provide bespoke solutions, consistent quality, and faster turnaround times for custom HVAC components.
Engineering and Technical Expertise
Smooth-Air has 13 qualified HVAC engineers based in New Zealand, providing technical support across product selection, system design, and commercial project solutions.
Through our connection with the global Elta Group, our team also has access to engineering expertise across specialist HVAC companies worldwide.
Global HVAC Partnerships
Smooth-Air works with more than 40 international HVAC manufacturers to provide a comprehensive range of HVAC solutions.
Combined with the global reach and engineering expertise of the Elta Group, this network allows us to access new technologies, influence product design for the New Zealand market, and ensure reliable supply for large projects.
Our Commitment
At Smooth-Air, we believe great HVAC systems start with the right products, the right support, and strong partnerships with the professionals who install them.
Our commitment is simple - reliable HVAC products, practical technical expertise, fast and responsive service, and long-term support for installers, contractors, and consultants.
After more than three decades in the industry, Smooth-Air continues to combine local manufacturing, engineering expertise, and global HVAC partnerships to help customers deliver reliable HVAC systems across New Zealand.
