Air Powered Services

What Air Powered Services does

Air Powered Services Pty Ltd is an Australian privately held compressed-air equipment specialist, founded in 1991 by Murray Closter and headquartered in Tullamarine, Victoria. The company supplies, hires, and services diesel and electric air compressors, pneumatic tools, compressed-air treatment and filtration, underground boring equipment, breathing-air and confined-space systems, concrete and dust-control equipment, lighting towers, and fuel storage to customers in mining, construction and civil engineering, manufacturing and industrial, and utility/infrastructure end markets. It also operates a Sun Powered sub-brand offering solar-powered street lamps and lighting towers for hire and sale. Brands distributed include ALUP, Chicago Pneumatic, Atlas Copco, and Kaeser, with products ranging from portable 70-175 cfm compressors up to 1500 cfm / 315kW industrial installations, including specialized Zone 2/Rigsafe offshore and oil-free units.

The company operates a direct, field-sales go-to-market model with a national toll-free number (1800 247 769), dedicated hire and sales consultants, website-based enquiry and quote forms, and physical branches in Tullamarine (VIC), Smithfield (NSW), Yeerongpilly (QLD), and Rockingham (WA), supported by a Darwin contact point for the Northern Territory. Its revenue is generated through three primary streams: usage-based equipment hire (daily/weekly/monthly rental of compressors, generators, light towers, and pneumatic tools), one-time equipment sales (including new and inspected preowned inventory priced from roughly AUD 1,000 for small electric units to AUD 55,000 for higher-end diesel units), and professional service revenue (24/7 emergency breakdown, scheduled maintenance, air demand analysis, rotary screw air-end overhauls, and spare parts). Membership in the Hire & Rental Industry Association and ICN Gateway provides visibility into major-project procurement pipelines.

The business remains independently owned with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, M&A activity, or external funding rounds. It carries an 11-50 employee headcount and has been in operation for over 30 years, with named customers spanning government (Goulburn-Murray Water) and enterprise accounts (Visy Packaging, Enermech, Insituform Pacific, Seymour Whyte). The differentiator articulated by the company is a "one team, one number" model that consolidates sales, service, and hire through a single national point of contact, backed by OEM-trained technicians and parts-in-stock for rapid repair.

Name

Air Powered Services

Legal name

Air Powered Services Pty Ltd

Website

https://airpoweredservices.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Air Powered Services is an Australian privately held compressed-air equipment specialist, supplying diesel and electric compressors, pneumatic tools, and related accessories for hire, sale, and 24/7 service to mining, construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure customers across four states plus the Northern Territory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compressed Air Equipment Supply, Hire, and Service

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Power & Energy Equipment Rental/Leasing (Generators, Light Towers, Compressors) (TLABAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), Industrial Cleaning & Environmental Equipment Rental/Leasing (Vacuum Trucks, Dust Control, Dehumidifiers) (TLABAFAK)

Keywords

• Compressed air equipment
• Air compressor hire
• Pneumatic tools sales
• Compressor servicing maintenance
• Industrial air treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Tullamarine

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Hire: Short-term and long-term rental of air compressors, generators, light towers, and pneumatic tools. Provides flexible access to equipment without capital purchase.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of new and preowned air compressors, air tools, boring equipment, and related accessories. Includes clearance and used equipment.
3. Service and Maintenance: 24/7 emergency breakdown service, scheduled maintenance, air demand analysis, compressor overhauls, and spare parts supply.
4. Solar Lighting (Sun Powered Division): Hire and sale of solar powered street lamps and lighting towers through their Sun Powered division.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Air Powered Services supplies, hires, and services compressed air equipment—including diesel and electric compressors, oil-free compressors, pneumatic air tools, underground borers, breathing air systems, and air treatment/filtration products—through a national Australian branch network. The company combines equipment hire (short- and long-term rental), new and preowned equipment sales, and a 24/7 service/maintenance offering under its Sun Powered sub-brand for solar lighting solutions.

Product overview

Air Powered Services is a compressed air specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of equipment for hire and sale, serving construction, mining, manufacturing, and infrastructure industries across Australia. The core offering centers on diesel and electric compressors from brands including ALUP, Chicago Pneumatic, Kaeser, and Atlas Copco, supported by an extensive range of pneumatic air tools, underground boring equipment, breathing air systems, concrete equipment, dust ventilation, and lighting solutions. The company operates as both equipment supplier and service provider, offering 24/7 emergency breakdown response, preventative maintenance, air demand analysis, and rotary screw compressor overhauls. A subsidiary division, Sun Powered, provides solar-powered lighting alternatives. Products span from small portable compressors (70-175 cfm) to large industrial installations (up to 1500 cfm and 315kW), with specialized offerings for hazardous zones, offshore environments, and food-grade oil-free applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sun Powered: A division of Air Powered Services providing solar powered street lights and lighting towers for hire or sale, targeting mining, construction, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

Products and services

• Equipment Hire Short- and long-term rental of compressors, air tools, boring equipment, light towers, dust/ventilation gear, and pneumatic construction equipment, available Australia-wide from VIC, NSW, QLD, and WA branches.
• Compressed Air Equipment Sales Sale of new and preowned diesel and electric air compressors, oil-free compressors, pneumatic air tools, hydraulic tools, underground borers, breathing air equipment, air treatment and filtration products, light towers, dust and ventilation systems, compaction equipment, pumps, and fuel cubes from brands including ALUP, Chicago Pneumatic, Kaeser, Atlas Copco, Endo, Masterpac, and Pneuvibe.
• 24/7 Emergency Breakdown Service 24/7 emergency breakdown response covering diesel and electric compressors, rotary screw air end overhauls, underground borer repair, tool repair, and spare parts supply, supported by national branch workshops.
• Service and Maintenance Agreements Scheduled preventative maintenance, air demand analysis, diesel and electric compressor servicing, rotary screw compressor air end overhaul, pressure vessel standards support, and ongoing service agreements for compressed air customers.
• Sun Powered Solar Lighting Hire and sale of solar-powered street lamps and lighting towers delivered by the Sun Powered sub-brand as an environmentally and cost-effective portable lighting alternative for mining, construction, industrial, and infrastructure sites.
• Used / Preowned Compressors Preowned diesel and electric compressors from brands including Atlas Copco, CompAir, Kaeser, and Sullair, thoroughly inspected and serviced prior to sale at reduced prices (e.g., 2009 Atlas Copco XAS130 $11,800; 1999 CompAir C20 $6,000; 2010 Kaeser M20 $11,500; Sullair 750HA reduced to $28,000 from $55,000).

Quantifiable outcome

• Technician dispatched within 1 hour of emergency call
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Hire & Rental Industry AssociationminorOthersMember of the Hire & Rental Industry Association, indicating adherence to industry standards and best practices in equipment hire operations.
• ICN (Industry Capability Network) GatewayminorOthersRegistered member of ICN Gateway, providing visibility for major project opportunities and supply chain integration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coates Hire: Australia's largest equipment rental company, operating branches nationwide and offering a wide range of industrial equipment including compressors, lighting towers, and pumps. Direct overlap with Air Powered Services in serving construction and industrial customers on a hire-and-service basis across Australia.
• Kennards Hire: Major Australian equipment hire specialist with national branch coverage and broad categories including compressors, generators, lighting, and pumping equipment. Competes head-to-head with Air Powered Services for the same construction, industrial, and trades customer base in regional and metropolitan Australia.
• Onsite Rental Group: Australian equipment rental specialist serving mining, construction, and industrial customers with industrial power, lighting, pumps, and air equipment. Direct competitor to Air Powered Services in the Australian hire market for compressors, generators, and lighting towers.

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: World's largest equipment rental company with significant Australian operations. While broader in vertical scope (aerial, earthmoving, power), it competes with Air Powered Services in compressor and light tower hire to industrial and infrastructure customers.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Global general equipment rental company (UK and North America) serving construction and industrial markets. Comparable to Air Powered Services in multi-category rental and compressor adjacency, though larger and broader in scale.
• Atlas Copco: Global manufacturer of compressors, power tools, and vacuum solutions that Air Powered Services distributes and services in Australia. Comparable as both an upstream supplier and a potential competitor operating its own direct sales and rental fleet in select markets.
• Ingersoll Rand: Global industrial compressor, tool, and fluid management manufacturer. Directly comparable to Air Powered Services' compressor product line and to the industrial air-tool and pump categories it supplies, though operating at vastly larger scale and primarily as an OEM rather than distributor.
• Aggreko: Global temporary power and temperature-control rental specialist serving mining, oil & gas, and events. Overlaps with Air Powered Services on compressors and power generation equipment hire, but Aggreko operates on a much larger international scale with dedicated utility-grade rental fleet.

Regional players

• Boart Longyear: Australian-headquartered global drilling services and equipment provider to the mining and geotechnical sectors. Comparable to Air Powered Services in its mining customer overlap and in providing drilling and compressed-air solutions for exploration and production sites.

Emerging players

• Hilti Australia: Global power tool and fastening systems specialist with Australian direct sales and equipment fleet management offering. Comparable to Air Powered Services' air-tools and Atlas Copco hydraulic-tools category, although Hilti's core category is fastening rather than compressed air.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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