Top 11 Air and Gas Compressor Suppliers in the U.S.

Homeowners and major industries alike both rely on air and gas compressors to accomplish dozens of tasks. The air and gas compression industry is thus very large and very profitable compared to many other industrial sectors. In this article, we will take a look at the largest of these companies and the sector overall.

Air and Gas Compression Industry Overview 

Buoyed by a robust domestic energy market and extensive construction, the air and gas compressor industry has seen a phenomenal year to year growth. According to MNI, compiler and publisher of the industrial data that powers IndustryNet, sales jumped from almost $17.5 billion to $20.2 billion in one year for an increase of 15.48%.

Nearly 30,000 people are employed in this industry, up 4.78% percent from the previous year. Nearly half of the 615 associated companies are located in the South, with 43% residing in this region. The West and Northeast are equally distributed with roughly 15% each, and the remaining 25% are based in the Midwest.

Top 11 Air and Gas Compressor Suppliers by Number of Employees

About the Top Air and Gas Compressor Suppliers

Emerson

Formed in 1890 as a manufacturer of small fans and electric motors, Emerson has grown into a global solutions provider. A major part of these solutions is tied to air and gas compression.

Monitoring compressor health in real time saves operators money and reduces unexpected maintenance. Their vibration monitors, surge detectors and adaptive control algorithms maximize the efficiency of any compressor system. Located in Sidney, Ohio, this branch employs 2,700 people.

Ariel Corporation

The world's largest manufacturer of reciprocating compressors, Ariel Corporation located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, has produced over 40,000 compressors.

These particular types of compressors are used extensively in oil and gas production, refining and midstream processing. About 1,900 skilled personnel work at this massive facility.

Ingersoll-Rand Company

With a portfolio that includes such companies as ThermoKing, Trane and American Standard, Ingersoll-Rand's core business is compressed air. Beginning in 1871 as a manufacturer of steam-powered rock drills, Ingersoll-Rand currently builds large air compressor units for heavy industry including automotive, bottle blowing and manufacturing.

They also produce smaller models for hobbyists and small demand purposes.

Elliot Group

Jeanette, Pennsylvania is home to Elliot Group. Offering a full line of axial and centrifugal compressors, this company has numerous customers in power generation, petroleum refining, industrial refrigeration and ethylene production.

Elliot Group started with innovative beginnings in 1895 when William Swan Elliot formed a company to sell his patented boiler tube cleaner. In its current status as a leading turbomachinery manufacturer, Elliot Group is still innovating new and advanced methods in the compression field.

Michigan Automotive Compressor Inc.

Occupying a 1 million square foot building in Parma, Michigan, MACI only makes one product: automotive air conditioning compressors with a magnetic clutch. The 900 employees, 200 robots and 650 machines do not do any tasks that are not related directly to manufacturing, giving them laser focus on producing the best product possible.

TD Automotive Compressor Georgia LLC

Producing a unique variable displacement air conditioning compressor, TD Automotive Compressor Georgia sells approximately 5 million units annually. Sharing roots with Toyota Industries North America Inc. and Denso International, TACG employs nearly 800 people.

Stellar

Stellar is not strictly a manufacturer but a full-service architectural firm that can build industrial facilities customized for the customer. Among these, they excel at refrigeration and food distribution facilities. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Stellar employs 650 people.

Dresser-Rand Company

A part of Siemens Power and Gas, Dresser-Rand Company produces all manner of turbomachinery, including turbo and reciprocating compressors.

Ingersoll-Rand Company

This branch of the Ingersoll-Rand Company located in Buffalo, New York, is tasked with producing centrifugal turbocompressors.

Sullair LLC

Formed in 1965, Sullair was one of the first companies to incorporate rotary screw technology in their compressors. They are currently part of the Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Company.

Alliance Compressors

Located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Alliance Compressors employs 550 people in the manufacture of air compressors. They are part of the Emerson business portfolio.

A G Equipment Company

This privately held company has grown from five employees to 500. Their niche is creating custom compressor packages for customers. With more than 7,000 packages built since their start in 1979, this company has the room and expertise to handle the largest jobs.

Gardner Denver

Based in Quincy, Illinois, the 490 employees of Gardner Denver build high-performance compressors for the oil and gas, food and beverage, and chemical industries.

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