“As we celebrate 70 years, we aren’t just looking back at where we’ve been: we are building for what’s next.”
In 1956, Erling Berner arrived in the United States with a vision to introduce advanced air movement technology to a growing market. What began in a small building in New Castle, Pennsylvania, has evolved through three generations of family leadership into one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of air curtains.
A History of Leadership in Air Curtain Engineering
Our history is defined by steady leadership in engineering, technological innovation, and architectural aesthetics, from helping establish industry performance standards in the 1970s to the pivotal era under Georgia Berner, who strengthened our culture and positioned the company for long-term success. Currently under the leadership of Mikael Berner, we continue this legacy of innovation, driving the brand into its most ambitious phase of growth yet.
While our first half-century laid the foundation, the last 20 years have defined our momentum.
We have transformed our New Castle facility through major investments in production space and local job creation. We’ve also looked toward the future of the planet, integrating solar energy to reduce our carbon footprint and power our operations more efficiently.
Advancing Sustainable Air Movement Technology
With the introduction of Intelliswitch™ digital controls and the Berner AIR® platform, we have made it seamless to integrate high-performance air curtains into today’s sophisticated smart buildings. Our products now do more than just move air, they combine architectural elegance with energy efficiency and quiet operation.
Expanding Global Reach and Local Manufacturing
Our reach now extends far beyond North America.
With established operations in Sweden, a research and development lab in Montreal, and an expanding global presence, we support customers worldwide with the same reliability that was envisioned 70 years ago.
Digital Innovation
The past two decades have also seen Berner lead the charge in regulatory and digital evolution. We were instrumental in securing the vestibule exception in building codes. We’ve moved from simple hardware to the new Berner Intelliswitch touchscreen interface with digital controls and the Berner AIR IoT platform, allowing our products to integrate seamlessly into today’s smart buildings.
Building the Future of Air Curtain Manufacturing
As we celebrate 70 years, we aren’t just looking back at where we’ve been: we are building for what’s next.
With a major plant expansion currently underway, we are increasing our capacity to innovate and meet the demands of a more sustainable, smarter world.
Berner’s legacy is built on innovation, and the future is just beginning.
About Berner Air Curtains
Berner Air Curtains, Founded in 1956 and headquartered in New Castle, PA, is a leader in innovative air movement solutions that save energy and create healthy, comfortable environments. Berner designs and manufactures high-performance air curtains that protect doorways, reduce energy costs, and improve the overall experience. Its solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of many industries, from food service and healthcare to hospitality and supply chain logistics.