AST TURBO

What AST TURBO does

AST Turbo AG is a Swiss-headquartered independent field services company specializing in turbomachinery maintenance, inspection, installation, and modernization for the hydrocarbon processing and energy industries. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Altendorf, Switzerland, the company deploys expert technical teams on-site at customer facilities to service process gas compressors (API 617) and steam turbines (API 612), with regional offices supporting field operations in North America (Houston) and the Middle East (Saudi Arabia). Its core technology stack centers on Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT) laser tracker services for precision measurement, virtual assembly, internal alignment, and 3D scanning of rotating equipment, complemented by a Lean Turnaround Planning methodology and an ART smartphone application for field data capture and reporting.

The company operates a project-based professional services revenue model, pricing engagements through individual quotes determined by scope, equipment specifications, geographic location, and response time requirements. Its customer base consists of enterprise plant operators across petrochemicals, refineries, fertilizer production, and power generation, with publicly disclosed work including turbomachinery services at Borealis facilities in Porvoo, Finland. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct delivery by AST Turbo's own technical teams; marketing channels are limited to LinkedIn, the company website, and select industry publications such as World Fertilizer Magazine. The firm maintains ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications valid through February 2027 and is a member of Swissmem and Switzerland Global Enterprise.

As of February 27, 2026, AST Turbo AG was fully acquired by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation (MCO), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group. The acquisition integrates MHI's OEM technological expertise with AST Turbo's independent field service capabilities, regional customer base, and proprietary virtual assembly technology, positioning AST Turbo as MCO's field service platform across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Leadership is led by CEO and Managing Director Sam Blaser, with Nik Dillier serving as Head of Engineering.

Name

AST TURBO

Legal name

AST Turbo AG

Website

https://ast-turbo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AST Turbo AG is an independent Swiss field services provider specializing in installation, maintenance, inspection, and modernization of process gas compressors and steam turbines for hydrocarbon processing and energy plant operators across Europe, North America, and the Middle East, acquired by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation in February 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Turbomachinery Field Services

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Steam Turbines & Turbogenerators (IMAHAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Turbines (Industrial & Utility-Scale) (IMAHAFAA), Engine Modules & Hot-Section Components (Compressors/Turbines/Combustors) (IMABADAJ), Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) / Peaker Generation (EUACABAB), Gas-Fired Steam Turbine (Boiler-Fired) Generation (EUACABAF)

Keywords

• Turbomachinery field services
• Process gas compressor maintenance
• Steam turbine services
• Rotating equipment field service
• Laser tracker alignment

Headquarters

HQ city

Altendorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Field Service and Technical Support: AST Turbo generates revenue through professional services delivered on-site at customer facilities. Services include inspection, troubleshooting, installation, commissioning, maintenance, upgrades, and modernization of process gas compressors and steam turbines. Revenue is project-based and derived from service contracts and time-and-materials engagements with major plant operators in the hydrocarbon processing and energy sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AST Turbo provides independent on-site field services for rotating equipment — specifically process gas compressors and steam turbines — used in hydrocarbon processing and energy facilities. Its portfolio covers inspection, troubleshooting, installation, commissioning, scheduled maintenance, upgrades, and modernization, supplemented by precision laser-tracker measurement services (AMT) and a hands-on Training Academy. Services are delivered globally through company-employed technical teams deployed from offices in Switzerland, the USA, and Saudi Arabia.

Product overview

AST Turbo is an independent service provider offering a portfolio of specialized turbomachinery services. The core offering includes Field Services for process gas compressors and steam turbines used in hydrocarbon processing and energy sectors. The portfolio comprises four main service lines: Laser Tracker Service (AMT) providing advanced laser metrology and virtual assembly; Installation & Commissioning for new equipment and relocations; Upgrades & Modernizations for reliability enhancement and capacity adaptation; and Training Academy for hands-on compressor and turbine education. Services are delivered globally across Europe, North America, Middle East, and other regions through the company's headquarters in Switzerland and regional operations in Saudi Arabia and the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Installation & Commissioning Professional installation and commissioning services for new turbomachinery, relocation of existing equipment, and footprint replacement unit installations during short outages. Includes project planning, technical field advisory, supervision, erection, commissioning, and QA/QC for process gas compressors and steam turbines in hydrocarbon processing and energy facilities.
• Upgrades & Modernizations Equipment enhancement services for steam turbines (API 612) and process gas compressors (API 617), including turbine speed control, overspeed protection, seal upgrades, coupling upgrades, oil console upgrades, and modernization/standardisation of integrally geared compressors, gear boxes, and motor/generators.
• Training Academy Practical training programs for process compressor and steam turbine technologies used in oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Offers hands-on and classroom sessions with real equipment, expert instructors, and curriculum covering maintenance, troubleshooting, and operations at the AST Turbo Training Center in Dottikon, Switzerland.
• Field Services Comprehensive field services for turbomachinery including technical support, turnaround execution, project management, equipment upgrades, and customer staff training. Supports process gas compressors and steam turbines for the hydrocarbon processing and energy sectors globally.
• Laser Tracker Service (AMT) Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT) service integrating rotating equipment expertise with cutting-edge laser metrology. Enables virtual assembly of critical components, internal alignment, rotor axial set-up, 3D scanning, and digitised reporting for steam turbines, process gas compressors, and new equipment installations on customer sites.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sulzer: Swiss-headquartered industrial services and rotating-equipment specialist with global field-service operations for pumps, turbines, and compressors across the hydrocarbon and power sectors — directly comparable service scope and geographic reach to AST Turbo.
• Elliott Group: Manufacturer and independent service provider of turbomachinery (compressors and steam turbines) with field service, overhauls, and upgrades — same equipment focus and brand-agnostic service positioning as AST Turbo.
• Hydro Inc. Independent service provider specializing in turbomachinery repair, overhaul, and field engineering for refineries, petrochemical plants, and power stations — close independent-service analog to AST Turbo.
• EthosEnergy: Independent provider of turbine and compressor services, including operations, maintenance, and component repair for the energy industry — the closest direct independent-service comparator to AST Turbo.

Broad incumbents

• Howden (Chart Industries): Provider of rotating equipment (compressors, fans, steam turbines) and associated aftermarket services to hydrocarbon, petrochemical, and power customers — overlapping field-service scope with AST Turbo.
• Mitsubishi Power: OEM of steam and gas turbines with global service operations; AST Turbo's new parent MCO sits inside this broader MHI ecosystem and is a direct competitor on third-party turbine service work.
• Solar Turbines (Caterpillar): Major industrial gas turbine OEM with an extensive global aftermarket service network serving oil & gas and power customers — overlaps with AST Turbo on turbine field service and lifecycle support.
• MAN Energy Solutions: Large OEM and service provider for large-bore engines, steam turbines, and process gas compressors; competes with AST Turbo on turbomachinery service contracts for hydrocarbon and power plant operators worldwide.
• Atlas Copo Compressors: Global industrial compressor OEM with a large aftermarket and field service business serving oil & gas, petrochemical, and process industries — comparable installed-base service model to AST Turbo's process gas compressor work.

Emerging players

• MJB International: Specialist rotating-equipment and turbomachinery services provider active in Latin America and the Middle East, with comparable on-site service capabilities for process gas compressors and steam turbines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInch.linkedin.com/company/ast-turbo-ag

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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