Manufactured by Ziehl Abegg and distributed by Vent Axia, this is probably one of the most popular plate mounted axials on the market today. Ziehl Abegg are one of, if not the biggest external rotor motor manufacturers in the world, they have over 100 years of engineering experience behind them, which gives you the confidence. If a low cost painted finish fan is your choice this is among the best available.