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Minka Group
Minka Group is a decorative lighting and fan supplier whose brands include Minka-Aire, Minka-Lavery, George Kovacs, Metropolitan and The Great Outdoors. Ferguson acquired the company in June 2022.
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Minka Group at a glance
Minka Group is a decorative lighting and fan supplier whose brands include Minka-Aire, Minka-Lavery, George Kovacs, Metropolitan and The Great Outdoors. Ferguson acquired the company in June 2022. Also listed as Minka.
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At a glance
| Catalog | Current catalog → |
|---|---|
| Status | Acquired — Acquired by Ferguson Enterprises in June 2022; continues to operate under its own name. |
| Parent company | Ferguson Enterprises |
| Headquarters | Corona, California |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Price tier | Mid-range |
| Website | minka.com |
| Availability | On the SESCO Ft. Lauderdale card |
About Minka Group
Minka Group is a Corona, California decorative lighting and ceiling fan supplier whose brands are Minka-Lavery, Minka-Aire, Metropolitan, George Kovacs, The Great Outdoors and Vantage. Ferguson Enterprises acquired the company in June 2022 and it continues to operate under its own name. For a Florida buyer the relevant piece is Minka-Aire, whose fan range includes indoor, outdoor, smart, coastal-grade and CCT models.
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| Minka-Lavery | The core decorative fixture brand — chandeliers, pendants, sconces, flush mounts, bath and vanity across traditional to transitional styles. |
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| Minka-Aire | The ceiling fan brand, with indoor, outdoor, smart, value, coastal-grade and CCT fan ranges. |
| George Kovacs | The contemporary decorative brand licensed to Minka since 2002, covering ceiling, bath, wall, desk and floor fixtures. |
| Metropolitan | The group's upper decorative tier. |
| The Great Outdoors | The dedicated exterior lighting brand within the group. |
| Vantage | A further brand within the Minka Group portfolio. |
What you get for the money
Minka Group as a whole is a mid-tier house, with Metropolitan sitting above the core and Minka-Lavery and Minka-Aire in the volume middle. The value is portfolio coverage: decorative interior, exterior, contemporary and fans all under one supplier, so a whole house or a whole development can be specified from one order and one warranty registration system. Construction is plated and powder-coated metal with glass and acrylic diffusers, with a large and growing integrated-LED share.
Where it gets used
The group's product goes into residential new construction and remodels at every room, into builder and developer packages, and into light commercial and hospitality work. Minka-Aire covers great rooms, bedrooms and — critically in South Florida — covered patios and lanais, where the outdoor and coastal-grade ranges apply. The Great Outdoors handles exterior wall, post and hanging fixtures.
Specifying notes
For Florida exterior fan work, use the outdoor and coastal-grade Minka-Aire ranges and confirm the damp or wet rating on the specific model — a damp-rated fan is for a covered, protected location and a wet-rated fan is what an exposed pool deck or open pergola needs. Minka runs a warranty registration program across its brands, so register after installation; that is also how the group administers product warranties. On decorative fixtures, verify the location listing per catalog number rather than by brand.
How it compares
| Quorum International | The closest peer on residential fans plus decorative lighting, including damp- and wet-rated fan models, at similar price points. |
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| Hunter Fan Company | Long-established fan specialist with broad availability and strong parts support, less decorative lighting alongside. |
| Kichler | Comparable mid-tier breadth across decorative, landscape and fans with wide showroom distribution. |
| Fanimation | Design-forward fan specialist with a strong large-span and outdoor range for covered patios and great rooms. |
Common questions about Minka Group
Who owns Minka Group?
Ferguson Enterprises acquired Minka Group in June 2022. The company continues to operate under its own name from Corona, California.
What brands does Minka Group own?
Minka-Lavery, Minka-Aire, Metropolitan, George Kovacs, The Great Outdoors and Vantage.
Who represents Minka Group lighting and fans in South Florida?
I do not represent this line, so it sits in this index for reference. The manufacturer will point you to the agency that covers Florida. If you are working on a job here and want a comparable fixture from a line I represent, send me the type and I will put an alternative in front of you.
Does Minka Group have a warranty?
Minka Group product is covered by the manufacturer's warranty and the company runs an online warranty registration program that it uses to administer product warranties. Minka does not publish a single blanket duration, so register your fixture or fan after installation and ask me to confirm the term for your catalog number.
Are Minka-Aire fans suitable for a Florida patio?
Some models are. Minka-Aire publishes indoor, outdoor, smart, value, coastal-grade and CCT fan ranges — use the outdoor or coastal-grade models and confirm whether the specific fan is damp rated (covered locations only) or wet rated (direct exposure) before installing.
Is Minka Group made in the USA?
No. Minka Group is headquartered in Corona, California, where it designs its product, but manufacturing is overseas.
Quoting Minka Group?
Pricing on this line comes from the agency that holds it — the rep directory shows who that is. Send me the project anyway if you want a read on the fixture before you specify it.
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Building outside South Florida? Minka Group publishes its own representative locator — use it to find the agency holding the line in your territory.
Why ask me about it
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