What Burckhardt Compression does

Burckhardt Compression is a Swiss manufacturer of reciprocating compressors founded in 1844 and headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, operating globally across more than 80 countries. The company's product portfolio centers on reciprocating compressor systems for oil & gas, LNG carriers and terminals, petrochemical, hydrogen, biogas, and increasingly carbon capture and storage applications. Core technologies include its new high-pressure boil-off gas (BOG) compressor generation for next-generation LNG vessels, dry-running hydrogen compressors, turnkey cryogenic compression solutions for LNG terminals, and the PROGNOST NT digital monitoring system that processes vibration and process variable data to enable predictive maintenance and anomaly detection across the installed base.

The company generates revenue through four principal streams: project-based sales of compressor systems (hardware), aftermarket parts and components, professional service and maintenance contracts executed through its global service center network, and digital monitoring subscriptions tied to PROGNOST NT. Distribution is direct-to-enterprise, with large multi-year contracts secured from major industrial operators (e.g., Hanwha Ocean for 14 BOG compressors across seven LNG carriers; Northern Lights CCS JV for the first industrial-scale LCO2 carrier) and a growing regional service footprint including recent centers in Sarnia (Canada), Pottstown and New Iberia (USA), and Al Jubail (Saudi Arabia). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific rather than published, consistent with bespoke capital equipment sales.

For fiscal year 2025, Burckhardt reported revenue of CHF 1.057 billion (-3.5% YoY), a record operating income of CHF 141 million (13.3% EBIT margin), and record net income of CHF 110 million, although order intake declined 32% to CHF 784 million due to project deferrals. Management has guided FY2026 sales of CHF 900 million to CHF 1 billion. Recent strategic activity includes the September 2025 acquisition of Advanced Compressor Technology (US) and the announced May 2026 acquisition of Italian biogas compressor manufacturer Fornovo Gas, alongside a December 2025 strategic partnership with Evolve Fuels AG focused on Power-to-X and electro-sustainable aviation fuel projects.

Name

Burckhardt Compression

Legal name

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG

Website

https://burckhardtcompression.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1844

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Burckhardt Compression is a Swiss manufacturer of reciprocating compressors serving oil & gas, LNG, hydrogen, petrochemical, biogas, and CCS industries in 80+ countries, generating revenue from compressor system sales, aftermarket parts, digital monitoring (PROGNOST NT), and global service contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compressor Manufacturing

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural Gas Compression Services (EUAAACAC), Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Natural Gas Compressor Station Operations & Services (TLAGACAD)

Keywords

• Reciprocating compressors
• Compressor services
• LNG compression solutions
• Hydrogen compression systems
• Industrial compressor manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Winterthur

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compressor Systems Sales: Sale of reciprocating compressor systems for LNG, hydrogen, oil & gas, and petrochemical applications. Major project-based orders for marine and industrial customers.
2. Service, Repair & Maintenance: Regional service centers providing repair, maintenance, and support for compressor operators. Revenue from service contracts and parts replacement.
3. Digital Monitoring Solutions: PROGNOST NT digital monitoring systems providing vibration monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities for reciprocating compressors.
4. Aftermarket Parts & Components: Sale of replacement components and aftermarket parts for compressor systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Burckhardt Compression manufactures and services reciprocating compressors for industrial applications, including BOG compressors for LNG carriers, LCO2 compression for carbon capture and storage, hydrogen recovery compressors, and cryogenic LNG terminal solutions. It also sells the PROGNOST NT digital monitoring system for vibration and process variable monitoring, and operates a global service network providing repair, maintenance, and aftermarket parts in over 80 countries.

Product overview

Burckhardt Compression is a Swiss manufacturer of reciprocating compressors serving industrial sectors including oil, gas, chemical, petrochemical, LNG, and hydrogen applications in over 80 countries. The company's product portfolio centers on its core reciprocating compressor technology complemented by specialized solutions including BOG compressors for LNG carriers, LCO2 compression for carbon capture and storage, cryogenic LNG terminal solutions, and hydrogen recovery compressors. The PROGNOST® NT digital monitoring system provides condition monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities. The company has expanded through strategic acquisitions (Advanced Compressor Technology in the US, Fornovo Gas in Italy) and continues to grow its global service network with regional service centers across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PROGNOST® NT: Digital Monitoring Solutions system providing vibration probes and PV monitoring instrumentation for reciprocating compressors

Products and services

• PROGNOST NT Digital Monitoring System Digital monitoring system providing vibration probes and PV (process variable) monitoring instrumentation for reciprocating compressors, enabling condition monitoring and predictive maintenance for industrial operators.
• High-Pressure BOG (Boil-off Gas) Compressors Compressors designed for LNG carriers to handle boil-off gas, including a new high-pressure generation for next-generation LNG vessels with stricter emission and methane slip regulations.
• LCO2 Compression Solutions for Carbon Capture & Storage Compression solutions for liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers in carbon capture and storage (CCS) applications, supporting industrial-scale cross-border CO2 transport and storage networks.
• LNG Terminal Cryogenic Compression Solutions Turnkey cryogenic compression solutions for LNG terminals, designed for high reliability, compact design, and fast deployment to meet customer-specific technical and logistical requirements.
• Hydrogen Recovery Compressors Compressors for hydrogen recovery applications, including deployment at a tritium removal facility in Canada, with dry-running capability that reduces production losses from 20% to 2% and cuts energy consumption by 25%.
• Reciprocating Compressors Swiss-manufactured reciprocating compressors serving industrial sectors including oil, gas, chemical, petrochemical, and LNG, with deployments in over 80 countries.
• Compressor Service & Maintenance Network Global network of regional service centers providing local support, faster delivery times, and full reciprocating compressor repair and maintenance services, with facilities in Sarnia (Canada), Pottstown (USA), New Iberia (USA), and Al Jubail (Saudi Arabia).

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced production losses from 20% to 2% and energy consumption by 25% at Air Products South Africa plant
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Evolve Fuels AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Strategic partnership agreement signed December 11, 2025 to collaborate on Power-to-X (PtX) and electro-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) projects. Combines Evolve's project development capabilities with Burckhardt's compression technologies to enhance technical, commercial, and strategic competitiveness in green hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel markets. Both companies committed to driving the global energy transition and building a carbon-neutral fuel ecosystem.
• ISNminorOthersCelebration of 10-year partnership between Burckhardt Compression (US) Inc. and ISN. No specific strategic development or event details provided in the source.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ingersoll Rand:
• Atlas Copco: Swedish global leader in compressors (including oil-free and process gas) and a broad industrial equipment portfolio. Direct overlap with Burckhardt's reciprocating compressor business, but Atlas Copco operates at much larger scale across compressors, vacuum, and industrial tools.

Direct peers

• Howden: Specialist in reciprocating and rotary screw compressors for oil & gas, petrochemical, and emerging hydrogen applications. Closest specialty peer to Burckhardt in reciprocating compression technology.
• Elliott Group: US-based manufacturer of process gas compressors (centrifugal and reciprocating) serving petrochemical, refining, and LNG markets. Comparable to Burckhardt in process reciprocating compressors with similar customer profiles.
• MAN Energy Solutions (Everllence): Supplies reciprocating compressors (including BOG) for LNG carriers, marine, and oil & gas applications. Directly competes with Burckhardt in marine LNG compression and process gas applications.
• Siemens Energy (Dresser-Rand business): Inherited the Dresser-Rand reciprocating and centrifugal compressor portfolio, supplying oil & gas, petrochemical, and LNG customers worldwide. Directly competes with Burckhardt in process gas compressors and LNG applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/burckhardtcompr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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