Positive Pressure Ventilation enters Holmatro portfolio
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Holmatro announces the introduction of its first Positive Pressure Ventilator (PPV), marking an expansion of the company’s portfolio into ventilation equipment for firefighting operations. The high-performance PPV20 has been engineered to deliver maximum airflow, zero downtime and effortless control in the most demanding situations.
Research-driven design
During development, Holmatro combined simulation-based design with full-scale laboratory and field validation. Central to the design of the PPV20 is a controlled balance between high airflow and high overpressure. Large air volumes support the efficient removal of smoke, heat, and toxic gases, while sustained overpressure helps drive clean air deeper into structures and maintain clear escape routes.
Developed through firefighters’ eyes
Operational usability was a key consideration throughout development. The PPV features a compact, lightweight design that allows rapid deployment and repositioning with one hand. Airflow can be set using preset levels on the unit or adjusted steplessly via the MyHolmatro app, enabling firefighters to adapt ventilation output to changing on-scene conditions.
Integrated power platform
Power to the PPV is provided by two hot-swappable Holmatro batteries, integrated into the company’s existing battery platform. Smart software, on-tool and priority charging, and parallel charging of multiple batteries support continuous operation and consistent airflow output during extended missions.
“From the start, we chose to develop the PPV within our established battery platform,” says Mattijn de Graaf, R&D Manager at Holmatro. “This approach allowed us to focus on airflow performance and usability, while building on a power system that has already been proven across multiple operational applications and is well positioned for future developments.”
Built to operate in heat, cold, rain, and snow, the Holmatro PPV reflects a measured expansion of Holmatro’s engineering expertise into ventilation technology – grounded in research, validated by testing, and developed with practical firefighting requirements in mind.
Check out holmatro.com/ppv for more information.