Tamturbo

What Tamturbo does

Tamturbo Oyj is a Finnish private industrial-technology company founded in 2010 in Tampere that develops, manufactures, and sells oil-free air turbo compressors under its proprietary Touch-Free™ brand. Its core technology combines Active Magnetic Bearings (AMB), Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM), and Variable Speed Drive (VSD) direct-driven centrifugal compression to deliver ISO 8573-1 Class 0 air with zero oil in the machine — differentiating from conventional 'oil-free' screw compressors that still contain roughly 60 liters of oil internally. The product line spans five models (TT145-TT325, 145-325 kW / 195-435 hp), complemented by an integrated energy-recovery module (up to 90% of input energy recoverable as hot water at up to 90°C), 24/7 remote monitoring, and the Care-Free fixed-fee service contract.

Tamturbo serves industrial customers in food & beverage, pulp & paper, pharmaceuticals, electronics, automotive, textile, and general manufacturing, where oil contamination is unacceptable for product safety or regulatory reasons. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales (including a wholly-owned US subsidiary, Tamturbo Inc., in St. Louis) with a global network of authorized distributors and service partners (Applied Air Systems in the US, JustAir BV in Belgium/France, KPP in the Czech Republic). A growing Air-as-a-Service subscription model — operated through JustAir — allows customers to pay per cubic meter of compressed air consumed rather than buying equipment outright, converting capex sales into recurring revenue.

The company is privately held with approximately 1,500 shareholders; Sulzer AG holds a strategic stake acquired in 2020. FY2022 net sales were €5.1M (+110% YoY), with H1 2023 net sales of €2.7M and an order backlog of €7.4M. The company raised €22M in January 2025 to accelerate international growth, has expanded into the Middle East and North America through dedicated sales leadership, and is preparing for a future stock-exchange listing after a prior 2020 Nasdaq First North Helsinki IPO was cancelled.

Name

Tamturbo

Legal name

Tamturbo Oyj

Website

https://tamturbo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tamturbo is a Finnish private industrial-technology company that designs and sells 100% oil-free turbo air compressors using proprietary Active Magnetic Bearing technology, serving industrial customers in food and beverage, pulp and paper, electronics, and manufacturing through direct sales, distributors, and an Air-as-a-Service subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compressors

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF)

Keywords

• Oil-free compressors
• Turbo compressors
• Industrial compressed air
• Active magnetic bearings
• Energy recovery systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampere

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of oil-free turbo compressor units (TT145-TT325 models, 145-325 kW / 195-435 hp). Compressors are sold directly to industrial customers through distributors and direct sales team. One-time capital purchase with long-term operational savings.
2. Air-as-a-Service / Subscription Model: Customers pay for the compressed air they actually use without capital investment. JustAir BV operates this model using Tamturbo equipment. Tamturbo offers similar subscription arrangements. All installation, performance guarantee, and long-term responsibility is handled by the service provider.
3. Care-Free Service Contracts: Fixed annual fee covering all service and maintenance, spare parts, consumables, and full Remote Monitoring. Customers carry no unexpected repair costs. Service intervals of 2-3 years with need-based maintenance approach.
4. Compressed Air System Equipment: Sale of air system equipment including heat management units, air dryers, and multi-compressor control systems. Often sold bundled with compressor units for complete turnkey compressed air solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tamturbo designs, manufactures, and markets 100% oil-free air turbo compressors (TT145-TT325 models, 145-325 kW) using its proprietary Touch-Free™ technology with Active Magnetic Bearings and high-speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors. The offering includes variable-speed centrifugal compressors, integrated heat recovery systems, 24/7 remote monitoring, and Care-Free service contracts, sold to industrial customers across food and beverage, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, electronics, and general manufacturing.

Product overview

Tamturbo offers a portfolio of 100% oil-free turbo compressors based on its proprietary Touch-Free™ technology, which uses Active Magnetic Bearings to eliminate mechanical contact and wear. The core product line consists of five VSD (Variable Speed Drive) turbo compressor models (TT145 to TT325, ranging 145-325 kW / 195-435 hp) that deliver ISO 8573-1 Class Zero air without any oil in the machine. The product line is complemented by an Energy Recovery System that captures up to 90% of input energy as usable hot water (up to 90°C). Tamturbo bundles its compressors with Remote Monitoring for 24/7 predictive diagnostics and a Care-Free Service contract covering all maintenance at a fixed annual fee. The company also offers an Air-as-a-Service subscription model where customers pay per unit of compressed air rather than purchasing equipment outright.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Touch-Free™: Tamturbo's proprietary technology using Active Magnetic Bearings and high-speed motors that allows rotors to levitate without physical contact, eliminating friction, wear, and the need for oil in the compressor.
• Care-Free
• JustAir
• Touch-Free™ Air

Products and services

• Touch-Free™ Turbo Compressors (TT145, TT185, TT325) Direct-driven high-speed VSD centrifugal oil-free air turbo compressors (145-325 kW / 195-435 hp) using Active Magnetic Bearings and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors to deliver ISO 8573-1 Class 0 compressed air with zero oil in the machine. Sold to industrial customers in food and beverage, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, electronics, and general manufacturing.
• Energy Recovery System Integrated heat recovery system for Tamturbo compressors that captures up to 90% of input energy and delivers hot water up to 90°C for process heating, building heating, or sanitation applications. Reduces or eliminates the need for separate heating systems.
• Remote Monitoring Service 24/7 real-time remote monitoring and diagnostics service for Tamturbo compressors. Sensors track pressure differential, operating parameters, and maintenance needs, enabling predictive maintenance and remote optimization without dispatching service technicians.
• Care-Free Service Contract Fixed annual fee service contract covering all maintenance, spare parts, consumables, and remote monitoring for Tamturbo compressors. Service intervals of 2-3 years with need-based maintenance; customers carry no unexpected repair costs.
• Air-as-a-Service (Compressed Air Subscription) Compressed air subscription model where customers pay only for the cubic meters of compressed air they consume, eliminating capital equipment investment. Service provider handles installation, operation, performance guarantee, and long-term responsibility, with Tamturbo providing the equipment and support.
• Compressed Air System Equipment (Heat Management Units, Air Dryers, Multi-Compressor Control) Complementary air system equipment sold alongside Tamturbo compressors, including heat management units, air dryers, and multi-compressor control systems, often bundled into turnkey compressed air solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-50% better energy efficiency compared to existing oil-flooded screw compressors
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KPP – Konzultace pro průmyslminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 March 2026Czech maintenance consulting partner. Together with Tamturbo, showcased the concept of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction at the Maintenance Conference for Top Managers at Liblice Castle near Prague in March 2026. Emphasized how advanced maintenance technologies and digital solutions can extend equipment lifetime and boost reliability.
• Applied Air Systems, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022US-based provider of custom-engineered compressed air solutions. Partnership began in 2022, adding Tamturbo's oil-free turbo compressors to Applied Air Systems' portfolio. Applied Air Systems typically starts with energy and demand audits, then designs systems including Tamturbo units as primary or replacement compressors, delivering complete turnkey systems with significantly lower lifecycle cost. Delivered 25-50% better energy efficiency vs existing equipment.
• JustAir BVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Belgian specialist in oil-free compressed air founded by former Atlas Copco Oil-Free Air division president Christiaan Lybaert. Delivers compressed air as a service using Tamturbo technology with long-term performance guarantees. More than twelve Tamturbo turbomachines deployed across customers in Belgium and France. Energy efficiency typically ~15% better than dry screw, maintenance costs at roughly half, ROI of 1-4 years.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Atlas Copco: Global leader in industrial compressors, with the dominant Z-range and AQ-range oil-free screw and oil-injected screw lines. Directly competes with Tamturbo in oil-free compressed air for F&B, pharma, electronics, and general industry — and is the benchmark Tamturbo's TCO story is built against.
• Ingersoll Rand: Major player in oil-free compressors (Nirvana, Sierra) and centrifugal turbo compressors targeting industrial customers. Competes head-to-head in food & beverage, pharma, and electronics air purity applications.
• Kaeser Kompressoren: German family-owned compressor manufacturer with a broad oil-free and oil-injected screw portfolio, plus rotary blowers and turbo blowers. Strong overlap in industrial oil-free air and energy efficiency messaging.
• Sullair (Hitachi Global Air Power): Manufacturer of oil-free screw compressors and oil-flooded rotary screw compressors serving industrial and oil-free applications. Comparable product mix and customer base to Tamturbo's industrial segments.
• Boge Kompressoren: German manufacturer of oil-free and oil-injected screw compressors, with focus on oil-free, hygienic, and energy-efficient solutions for F&B, pharma, and general industry — a close feature-and-segment competitor.
• Elgi Compressors: India-based global manufacturer of oil-free and oil-injected screw compressors serving industrial customers worldwide. Comparable in offering oil-free compressed air solutions for F&B, pharma, and general manufacturing.
• Aerzen: Specialist in rotary lobe blowers, screw compressors, and turbo blowers for industrial process air applications. Competes with Tamturbo in oil-free air for water treatment, pneumatics, and process industries.

Broad incumbents

• Sulzer AG: Swiss industrial flow-control major that is both an investor and a strategic partner in Tamturbo. Operates broadly in pumps, rotating equipment, and compressor services; provides Tamturbo with industrial reach and aftermarket scale.
• Gardner Denver (now Ingersoll Rand): Established industrial compressor and blower manufacturer. Competes with Tamturbo across oil-free and oil-injected compressor lines, particularly in pulp & paper, food & beverage, and heavy industry.
• Howden: Global supplier of turbomachinery including centrifugal and axial compressors for process gases and industrial air. Overlaps with Tamturbo's high-speed turbo technology, particularly for process gas and large industrial air applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TamturboPlc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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