Altec AIR

What Altec AIR does

Altec AIR, formerly Puregas, designs and manufactures compressed air drying and treatment systems for industrial, telecommunications, and laboratory applications. The company was founded in 1954 in Broomfield, Colorado, and has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Altec Industries since 2003. Following the 2019 acquisition of MACAIR Inc. and the March 2023 acquisition of Engineered Air Products, Altec AIR now manufactures at two US facilities (Broomfield, CO and Lancaster, NY) and offers a product range spanning small heatless desiccant dryers (starting at 0.4 SCFM) through large desiccant units rated at 30,000 SCFD, refrigerated air dryers, cable pressurization equipment, antenna/waveguide dehydrators, and laboratory compressed air purification products including CO2 and hydrocarbon adsorbers and CO extractors.

The underlying technology is rooted in pressure-swing adsorption desiccant drying, mechanical refrigeration cycles for non-critical applications, and purpose-built pressurization systems for telecom outside-plant cable infrastructure. Altec AIR's dehydrators support remote access and monitoring features, with firmware updates released as recently as June 2025. Three staff hold CAGI Certified Compressed Air Specialist credentials, and the company discloses Buy America Act and Buy American Act Preference compliance, positioning it for federally funded telecom and infrastructure deployments.

The business model is project-based B2B equipment sales: customers request quotes, and Altec AIR delivers engineered systems, plus ongoing aftermarket parts, consumables, and service through a nationwide direct sales force and distributor network. Customer segments are telecommunications carriers and infrastructure contractors, industrial manufacturing operators, and laboratory/research facilities. Pricing is not publicly listed, consistent with custom-engineered industrial equipment. The company also operates a parts and accessories catalog (maintenance kits, installation kits, fittings, tubing) supporting the installed base.

Name

Altec AIR

Legal name

Altec AIR, LLC

Website

https://altecair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Altec AIR designs and manufactures compressed air drying, treatment, and pressurization equipment for telecommunications, industrial manufacturing, and laboratory customers, operating as a subsidiary of Altec Industries from facilities in Colorado and New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compressed Air Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Drying & Evaporation Equipment (Dryers, Evaporators, Crystallizers) (IMAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Compressed air dryers
• Desiccant air dryers
• Cable pressurization systems
• Antenna waveguide dehydrators
• Laboratory air treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Broomfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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. Air Dryer and Treatment Equipment Sales: Altec AIR generates revenue primarily through the sale of compressed air treatment equipment including industrial air dryers (desiccant and refrigerated), cable pressurization systems, antenna dehydrators, and laboratory air treatment products. Products are sold directly to end users and through distributor partners.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Services: Revenue generated from replacement compressors, maintenance kits, filters, fittings, tubing, and other accessories. The company offers full service repair center in Broomfield, CO for heatless dryers and compressor rebuilding services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Altec AIR designs and manufactures compressed air drying and treatment systems, including industrial desiccant and refrigerated air dryers, cable pressurization equipment for telecommunications, antenna/waveguide dehydrators for radar and broadcast, and laboratory air purification products such as CO2 adsorbers and hydrocarbon extractors. The company also produces a proprietary remote access dryer cycling module and offers replacement parts, maintenance kits, fittings, tubing, and compressors along with repair services.

Product overview

Altec AIR is a manufacturer of compressed air drying and treatment systems organized into four distinct product categories: Industrial air dryers (desiccant and refrigerated types with filters), Cable Pressurization equipment for telecommunications (P Series dryers from 350 to 30,000 SCFD, panels, manifolds, and accessories), Antenna/Waveguide Pressurization for broadcast and radar applications, and Laboratory compressed air treatment (CO2 adsorbers, hydrocarbon adsorbers, CO extractors). The company also offers a centralized P08033W Remote Access Dryer Cycling Module for controlling up to 8 dryers, comprehensive maintenance and installation kits, and replacement compressors. Products are manufactured in Broomfield, CO and Lancaster, NY with Made in USA designation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Desiccant Air Dryers Industrial air dryers using desiccant media to remove moisture from compressed air, achieving dew points from -40°F to -100°F for sub-freezing and moisture-sensitive applications in industrial and telecom use cases.
• Refrigerated Air Dryers Industrial compressed air dryers using refrigerant-based heat exchange to cool air and remove moisture, producing approximately 38°F dew points for general manufacturing applications.
• Compressed Air Filters & Elements

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% purge reduction possible when using point-of-use dryers vs large desiccant dryers in cyclic corrosion test chamber applications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Engineered Air Products (EAP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2023Altec AIR acquired assets of Engineered Air Products (EAP) located in Lancaster, NY near Buffalo in March 2023. EAP had been designing and manufacturing large desiccant air dryers since 2009 and brought a legacy of over 40 years in the compressed air treatment market. This acquisition expanded Altec AIR's manufacturing capacity and product portfolio to include larger dryers.
• MACAIR Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2019Altec AIR acquired MACAIR Inc. in 2019, which allowed the company to expand from smaller point-of-use desiccant air dryers (below 50 SCFM) to include refrigerated and desiccant air dryers up to 3,000 SCFM. This acquisition enabled the company to offer a full range of air dryers to the market.
• Altec Industries, Inc.coreOthersAltec AIR has been a subsidiary of Altec Industries, Inc. since 2003. Altec is a leading equipment and service provider for electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets, providing products and services in more than 100 countries. The rebrand from Puregas to Altec AIR formally announced continued alignment with parent company's core values.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/altecair
• Facebookfacebook.com/AltecAIR

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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