BOSS

What BOSS does

BOSS Industries, LLC is a privately held manufacturer of mobile air and gas compression systems headquartered in LaPorte, Indiana. Founded in 1988 by Paul Wilkins and Patrick Wilkins, the company designs and builds rotary screw and piston air compressors, natural gas compression systems, hydraulic-driven and PTO-driven power units, and multi-function combinations of compressors, generators, and welders. Its product portfolio spans three primary drive configurations — PTO-driven underdeck rotary screw compressors (BOSSAIR 85 and 185), hydraulic-driven systems (Infinity series and BOSSAIR H series), and engine-driven units (Bullet G/D series, Journeyman series) — supplemented by MechanX multi-function units, the REVOLT underhood power system, Roughneck and Tycoon natural gas compressors, spray foam equipment, tool lifts, and airend components sold to OEMs. Proprietary technical components include the B-CAN digital interface control system with J1939 protocol integration, the ShieldWorks proprietary lubricant and maintenance program that enables a lifetime warranty on rotary screw airends, and the MechanX multi-function integration platform.

The company serves 16+ named industry verticals including tire service, fire and rescue, U.S. military, state and federal departments of transportation, gas and electrical utilities, paint striping, telecommunications, mechanics and service trucks, landscape and irrigation, spray foam insulation, municipal water and sewer, railroad, OEM manufacturers, vacuum excavation, construction, and vapor recovery. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of compression systems, complemented by parts and accessories sales through the BOSS365 e-commerce platform, professional service and training through the BOSS INSIGHT Service & Training School, and direct OEM packages. Pricing is quote-based via a factory-authorized distributor network, with no public pricing disclosure.

BOSS operates from a 66,500 sq ft manufacturing facility employing 60+ skilled professionals and claims more than 50% of global PTO rotary screw compressor market share. Go-to-market is hybrid: a direct enterprise field sales force targeting military, DOT, utilities, construction, and railroad, paired with a global network of factory-trained and certified distributors handling installation and service. The company received growth capital from Main Street Capital in 2014 and acquired the commercial assets of HIPPO Multipower in November 2021 to extend its mobile multipower product line and absorb HIPPO's customer base. Operating geographies are global, anchored by U.S. manufacturing and supported through the distributor channel.

Name

BOSS

Legal name

Boss Industries, LLC

Website

https://bossair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BOSS Industries is a privately held LaPorte, Indiana manufacturer of mobile air compressors, natural gas compressors, and multi-function power systems (compressor/generator/welder) serving military, DOT, utilities, oil & gas, railroad, construction, and service-truck industries through a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Air Compressors and Power Systems

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Motors & Generators (3621), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL), Natural Gas Compressor Station Operations & Services (TLAGACAD)

Keywords

• Mobile air compressors
• Rotary screw compressors
• Natural gas compression
• Mobile power systems
• Underdeck PTO compressors

Headquarters

HQ city

Laporte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Compressor Sales: Sale of mobile air compressors including rotary screw, piston, PTO-driven, hydraulic-driven, and engine-driven systems for various industrial applications.
2. Natural Gas Compressor Sales: Sale of natural gas compression systems including Roughneck Series Wellhead Gas Compressors and Tycoon Series Vapor Recovery Units.
3. Parts and Accessories Sales: BOSS365 e-commerce platform selling certified parts, airends, filters, compressors components, and accessories. Includes parts for all product lines including HIPPO product support.
4. Service and Training: BOSS INSIGHT Service & Training School providing customer education seminars and technician training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BOSS Industries manufactures and sells mobile air compressors, natural gas compressors, and mobile power systems for industrial and government customers. The company offers rotary screw and piston compressors in PTO-driven, hydraulic-driven, and engine-driven configurations, multi-function MechanX units combining compressor, generator, and welder, and the REVOLT underhood power system. It also distributes replacement parts through its BOSS365 e-commerce platform and provides technician training through the BOSS INSIGHT school.

Product overview

BOSS Industries (Boss Air) is an engineered air and gas systems provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of mobile air compressors and power solutions. The product lineup includes three primary drive configurations: PTO-driven underdeck rotary screw compressors (BOSSAIR 85 and 185), hydraulic-driven abovedeck and underdeck systems (Infinity series and BOSSAIR H series), and engine-driven units (Bullet G/D series, Journeyman series). The MechanX multi-function series combines compressor, generator, and welder capabilities in portable units. Additional offerings include natural gas compressors (Roughneck and Tycoon series), railway products, spray foam equipment, tool lifts, and BOSS365 parts e-commerce platform. The company also supports HIPPO Multipower products following a 2021 acquisition. Products serve diverse industries including tire service, construction, railroad, municipal water/sewer, oil and gas, and vapor recovery applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MechanX 150 Multi-Function System Portable multi-function unit combining a 13 CFM air compressor, 150 AMP welder, and 4.0kW generator in a single 14HP gas-powered system weighing 400 lbs, with remote air tank options of 10, 22, and 28 gallons. Designed for mobile service applications requiring air, power, and welding in one package.
• MechanX 250 Multi-Function System Portable multi-function unit with 23HP Kohler engine delivering 24 CFM air, 250 AMP welding, 5.0kW generator output, and jumpstarter capability with 12/24VDC output. Designed for heavy-duty mobile service applications.
• BOSSAIR 85 Underdeck PTO Compressor Underdeck PTO-driven rotary screw compressor delivering up to 85 CFM at 110 PSIG with B-CAN digital interface control. Mounts under the vehicle deck to free up deck space and tow hitch. Designed for service trucks and fleet applications.
• BOSSAIR 185 Underdeck PTO Compressor Advanced underdeck PTO-driven rotary screw compressor delivering up to 185 CFM and 220 PSI with B-CAN digital interface and J1939 protocol integration. Designed for heavy-duty service truck and fleet applications.
• BOSSAIR H85 Hydraulic Underdeck Compressor Hydraulic-driven underdeck rotary screw compressor delivering up to 100 CFM at 110 PSIG with two-year unlimited hour warranty on air-end. Designed for hydraulic-powered service truck installations.
• BOSSAIR H185 Hydraulic Underdeck Compressor Hydraulic-driven underdeck rotary screw compressor delivering up to 185 CFM at 220 PSI with two-year unlimited hour warranty. Designed for high-capacity hydraulic-powered service truck installations.
• Infinity 35 Hydraulic Compressor Compact hydraulic rotary screw compressor delivering up to 35 CFM at 175 PSIG with 20% size and weight reduction and rated for 110°F ambient temperatures. Designed for compact service truck installations.
• Infinity 80 Hydraulic Compressor Hydraulic-driven rotary screw compressor with adjustable output of 45-80 CFM at 100 PSI in a self-contained compact design with hinged canopy for easy maintenance access. Designed for medium-duty service truck applications.
• Infinity 100 Hydraulic Compressor Hydraulic rotary screw compressor with variable output up to 100 CFM at 100 PSIG in a compact modular design measuring 20" W x 30" H x 36" L and 375 lbs wet weight. Designed for high-capacity service truck applications.
• Infinity 185 Hydraulic Compressor Hydraulic rotary screw compressor with variable output up to 185 CFM at 110 PSIG in a self-contained compact unit measuring 26" W x 31" H x 35" L and 700 lbs wet weight. Designed for high-capacity hydraulic service truck installations.
• BA440 Hydraulic Piston Compressor Hydraulic-driven single-stage piston compressor delivering up to 40 CFM at 100 PSIG with aluminum construction, 180 lbs dry weight, 18-month warranty, and flexible hydraulic output from 8-12 GPM. Designed for mobile service applications needing compact, lightweight air.
• Journeyman 18 Portable Piston Compressor Portable gas engine-driven piston compressor with 6.5HP Honda engine, 18 CFM displaced at 100 PSIG, 9-gallon tank, and 179 lbs wet weight. Designed for entry-level portable air needs.
• Journeyman 30 Portable Piston Compressor Portable gas engine-driven two-stage piston compressor with 13HP Honda GX390 engine, 30 CFM displaced at 175 PSIG, 30-gallon tank, and 365 lbs wet weight. Designed for higher-capacity portable air.
• Bullet G 35 Gas Rotary Screw Compressor Compact gas engine-driven rotary screw compressor with 14HP Kohler engine delivering 35 CFM at 90 PSIG with 286 lbs dry weight and fuel-efficient operation. Designed for portable rotary screw applications.
• Bullet G 70 Gas Rotary Screw Compressor Gas engine-driven rotary screw compressor with 25HP Kohler V-twin engine delivering 70 CFM at 110 PSIG, available in skid or wheel-mounted configurations, 405-435 lbs dry weight. Designed for medium-duty portable rotary screw applications.
• Bullet D 80 Diesel Rotary Screw Compressor Diesel engine-driven rotary screw compressor with 25HP Kubota engine delivering 80 CFM at 100 PSIG in a compact 20" W x 48" L x 40" H package at 670 lbs wet weight, with optional generator up to 7.5kW. Designed for portable diesel-powered applications.
• FT4 DUS 110 Diesel Utility Skid Compressor Final Tier 4 diesel utility skid-mounted compressor with 24.3HP Kubota D1005 engine delivering 110 CFM at 100 PSIG, with hinged canopy and 1058 lbs wet weight. Designed for utility fleets requiring emissions-compliant diesel power.
• FT4 DUS 210/250 Diesel Utility Skid Compressors Final Tier 4 diesel utility skid compressors with 74HP John Deere engine, with DUS 210 delivering 210 CFM and DUS 250 delivering 250 CFM at 100 PSIG, featuring B-CAN digital control system. Designed for high-capacity utility and infrastructure applications.
• FT4 DUT 110 Tow-Behind Compressor Towable diesel compressor with 24.3HP Kubota engine delivering 110 CFM at 100 PSIG, with adjustable drawbar, 1,256 lbs wet weight, and 6.5-gallon fuel tank. Designed for towable jobsite compressed air.
• FT4 DUT 185 Tow-Behind Compressor Towable diesel compressor with 49HP Isuzu engine delivering 185 CFM at 100 PSIG, with two full-length toolboxes, 29-gallon fuel tank, and 2,340 lbs wet weight. Designed for high-capacity towable jobsite applications.
• REVOLT Underhood Power System Underhood power generation system providing 6.0kW of electrical power from the vehicle engine for mobile applications. Designed for service trucks and vehicles needing on-board electrical power without dedicated generator units.
• BOSS Oil & Gas Compressors (Roughneck and Tycoon Series) Natural gas compression systems including the Roughneck Series Wellhead Gas Compressors and Tycoon Series Vapor Recovery Units for oil and gas production applications. Designed for efficient gas compression, environmental compliance, and reliable operation in remote wellhead locations.
• BOSS Railway Air Compressor Products Railway-specific air compressor products and tools designed for railroad maintenance and operations. Built for durability in railroad environments and reliability for critical maintenance operations.
• Spray Foam Rigs Spray foam application systems featuring Graco heated hoses and equipment for spray insulation applications. Designed for spray foam insulation contractors needing integrated air and proportioning systems.
• Tool Lifts (Titan EasyLift series) Hydraulic truck-mounted tool lifting systems including the Titan EasyLift series for handling heavy equipment on service trucks. Designed for service truck operators lifting and loading heavy tools and equipment.
• BGB Vapor Recovery Units Vapor recovery units and components for environmental compliance in fuel and gas applications. Designed for fuel and gas operators needing vapor capture and recovery for environmental compliance.
• Airends for OEM Rotary screw air compressor airends and components supplied to original equipment manufacturers for integration into their vehicles and equipment. Designed for OEMs requiring pre-engineered compressor components.
• BOSS365 Parts and Accessories Store Online e-commerce platform selling certified parts, airends, filters, compressor components, and accessories for all BOSS product lines including HIPPO product support. Direct shipping to customers with warranty registration and order tracking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50%+ market share in PTO rotary screw compressor segment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HIPPO MultipowercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2021Boss Industries acquired the commercial assets of HIPPO Multipower in November 2021. The acquisition included HIPPO's full line of mobile multipower solutions. This strategic acquisition expanded Boss Industries' product portfolio and service offerings to HIPPO's existing customer base, strengthening their position in the mobile power solutions market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VMAC: VMAC is a direct competitor in mobile air compressors and multi-power systems for service trucks, including underdeck, PTO-driven, hydraulic-driven, and vehicle-mounted compressors. It is the closest functional and competitive analog to BOSS's specialty product portfolio.
• Vanair: Vanair manufactures mobile air compressors, generators, and multi-function systems for service trucks and fleet applications. Its product line and target customer base (utility, construction, public works) directly overlap with BOSS's MechanX and BOSSAIR series.

Broad incumbents

• Sullair: Sullair (a Hitachi group company) is a long-established industrial air compressor manufacturer with a broad rotary screw and portable compressor portfolio. It competes with BOSS in portable and tow-behind compressors and brings greater scale and global distribution.
• Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco is a global compressor and industrial tools major with an extensive portable compressor product line. It competes with BOSS in mobile and tow-behind compressors while offering broader service, financing, and OEM support capabilities.
• Ingersoll Rand: Ingersoll Rand is a large diversified compressor manufacturer with a strong portable compressor offering (including the Doosan Portable Power line). It competes with BOSS in mobile and tow-behind segments and has significantly greater scale and channel reach.
• Doosan Portable Power: Doosan Portable Power is a major manufacturer of portable air compressors serving construction, mining, and rental markets. Its tow-behind diesel compressors compete head-to-head with BOSS's FT4 DUT and DUS skid/tow-behind series.
• Kaeser Compressors: Kaeser is a globally recognized compressor manufacturer with a strong rotary screw and portable product portfolio. It competes with BOSS in industrial and mobile compressor segments and competes on distributor network in North America.
• Quincy Compressor: Quincy Compressor is an established industrial and portable rotary screw compressor brand. It competes with BOSS in piston and rotary screw segments, particularly through distributors and OEMs in contractor and industrial applications.
• Gardner Denver: Gardner Denver (now part of Ingersoll Rand) is a major manufacturer of industrial and oil and gas compressors. Its wellhead and natural gas compression products directly overlap with BOSS's Roughneck and Tycoon series serving oil and gas producers.

Emerging players

• Rotair: Rotair is an Italian manufacturer of portable screw compressors and generator products for mobile and construction applications. It is an emerging competitor in the mobile compressor segment with comparable product formats to BOSS's tow-behind and skid lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boss-industries-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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