About Active Ventalation Products

Active Ventilation Products, (AVP) is owned by brothers Martin & Ethan Kolt. When asked, “Who is Active Ventilation Products” Ethan, Executive Vice President of AVP explains “We, like other American based manufactures, supply to a niche markets. We have focused our engineering and creative prowess to manufacture roof vents that can handle any type of roof in any climate. We supply over 700 models of roof vents to home owners, roofers, architects, engineers, distributers and OEM’s across the globe”.

Ethan goes on to express his feelings about the current state of roof vents out in the market place today. “Metal roof vent manufacturing has become somewhat of a forgotten art. The quality, durability and aesthetics seem to have deteriorated over the years. That is why we are giving the industry some well-deserved attention” explains Ethan, Executive VP.

With the factory featured in a recent the publication “River of Opportunities” the article explains how Active Ventilation Products Inc., based in the City of Newburgh, NY, is also a great place to work. “You have to take care of your people if you want to be a success” explains Ethan. “We offer a full range of benefits that will enable our staff to have financial security in their retirement years if they so choose.

AVP manufactures more than just metal roof vents, they also offer attic fans, solar attic fans, curb mount flanges, roof curbs, roof jack vent caps, dormer vents (also known as off ridge vents or parapet wall vents), soffit vents, and PVC pipe cap vents amongst others.

With roof vents ranging in size from 3 inches to 48 inches in diameter AVP’s deep line is engineered for flat and steep slope roof applications. AVP’s attic vents have UL certification as well as having Florida State, Texas Department of Insurance and California Fire Code standard approvals. All UL Certified roof vents are rated to withstand wind pressure in excess of 200mph.