Northwest Industrial Engine & Compressor

Name

Northwest Industrial Engine & Compressor

Legal name

Northwest Industrial Engine & Compressor

Website

https://nwiec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engine and Compressor Maintenance Services

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Parts, Service & Remanufacturing (Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Natural Gas Compressor Station Operations & Services (TLAGACAD)

Keywords

• Industrial engine repair
• Gas compressor maintenance
• Preventative maintenance programs
• OEM parts distribution
• Emissions control services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Maintenance and Repair Services: On-site and in-shop overhaul, repair, and preventive maintenance services for industrial engines, compressors, pumps, turbines, and fin fans. Services include complete overhauls, emergency repairs, borescope services, laser alignment, and emissions controls setup and testing.
2. OEM and Aftermarket Parts Sales: Sales of new and used OEM and aftermarket parts including TDI air starters, Altronic parts, Stitt spark plugs, Sloan lubrication products, and components for various compressor and engine brands.
3. Equipment Sales: Sale of used industrial equipment including Ariel gas compressors, Ingersoll-Rand air compressors, and Caterpillar engines.
4. Custom Compressor Package Building: Custom building and servicing of compressor packages for gas compression applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Northwest Industrial Engine & Compressor provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for industrial engines, compressors, pumps, turbines, and fin fans used in the natural gas compression industry throughout California. Core services include complete overhauls (on-site or in-shop), preventive maintenance programs, cylinder head rebuilding, custom compressor package builds, borescope inspections, laser alignment, emissions controls setup and testing, and 24/7 emergency call-out response. The company also sells new and used OEM and aftermarket parts as an authorized West Coast distributor for brands including TDI, Stitt, Corken, Quincy, Altronic, Sloan, Gemini, and Ingersoll-Rand.

Product overview

Northwest Industrial Engine & Compressor is a leading maintenance contractor in the gas compression industry, providing industrial engine and compressor services across California for over 37 years. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on overhauling, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment including Natural Gas Engines and Compressors, Pumps, Turbines, and Fin Fans. Core services include preventative maintenance programs (Level 1-3 PM for compressors and engines), cylinder head rebuild services for Caterpillar and Waukesha engines, custom compressor packages, and emergency repair services with fully equipped mobile trucks. The company serves major equipment brands including Waukesha, Caterpillar, Ariel, Ingersoll-Rand, Quincy, Cooper, Clark, Superior, and others. As an authorized distributor, they also sell and install OEM parts including TDI Air Starters, TDI TurboTwin, Altronic controls, Stitt Spark Plugs, Sloan Lubrication Systems, and Gemini products. Used equipment for sale includes Ariel JG-2 Gas Compressors, Ingersoll-Rand air compressors, and Caterpillar G399NA engines. The company holds safety certifications through Avetta, ISNetworld, and Veriforce, and is fully insured (Contractor License #891970).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Gas Engines and Compressors Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved equipment reliability and run times through scheduled maintenance programs

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TDIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized West Coast distributor for TDI Air Starters and TDI TurboTwin products. TDI Air Starters are grease-packed for life, designed for dirty environments with uncompromising performance and reliability. TurboTwin handles long and hard cranking cycles for critical applications.
• StittcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Stitt spark plugs distributor. Stitt provides industrial spark plugs and ignition accessories crafted for exact standards with rigorous quality control testing.
• CorkencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Corken rebuilding service and parts including industrial horizontal compressors with cylinder sizes from 2.75 to 8 inches, packing cups, spacers, O-rings, segmented packing, and spring components.
• QuincycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Quincy natural gas compressors and parts. Quincy offers single-stage and two-stage compressors with features including internal pressure up to 30 psi, heavy-duty valves, and slow-speed operation for increased cfm per horsepower.
• AltronicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSells and installs Altronic parts including custom PLC panels, annunciators, vibration monitors, and alarm/shutdown systems designed to protect and control rotating machinery.
• Sloan LubricationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Sloan products and systems providing fail-safe, dependable, and accurate lubrication solutions for critical equipment.
• GeminiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides Gemini maintenance and parts. Gemini excels in fabrication of natural gas compressors, engines, frames, cylinders, pumps, generators, motors, and connecting rods.
• WaukeshacoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory-trained service and parts provider for Waukesha natural gas engines built for endurance in oil and gas applications. Waukesha engines help avoid extended downtime and increase efficiencies.
• CaterpillarcoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory-trained service on G342, G379, G398, and G399 Caterpillar engines. Technicians provide on-site excellence with maintenance programs to reduce large repair bills.
• ArielcoreTechnology or IntegrationAriel is a manufacturer of reciprocating gas compressors engineered for significant horsepower drivers and high compression capacity. Northwest provides service, parts, and overhaul services.
• Ingersoll-RandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides service and parts for Ingersoll-Rand air compressors ranging from 5 HP to 30 HP. T30 models feature cast iron pumps for enhanced reliability and 100% continuous operation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Exterran Corporation: Large publicly traded provider of natural gas compression services, aftermarket parts, and operations & maintenance to oil and gas operators. Comparable as a scaled gas-compression services incumbent; differs in owning its compression fleet rather than being a pure independent service shop.
• Ariel Corporation: Leading OEM of reciprocating gas compressors whose equipment NWIEC services, rebuilds, and supplies parts for. Comparable through overlapping presence in the same gas compression installed base; differs as the OEM rather than an independent service channel.
• Caterpillar Oil & Gas: OEM of gas engines (including the G342/G379/G398/G399 series that NWIEC is factory-trained to service) serving upstream and midstream oil and gas. Comparable as a service and parts channel for the same equipment installed base; differs as a global manufacturer.
• Atlas Copco: Global compressor and industrial tools manufacturer with extensive service network for gas and air compressors in oil and gas, power, and industrial applications. Comparable as an overlapping service provider for compression equipment; differs as a multinational OEM.
• USA Compression Partners: Provider of natural gas compression services and parts to the energy industry. Comparable in serving gas compression operators with maintenance, overhaul, and aftermarket support; differs in operating a large owned compression fleet.
• Waukesha (Dresser Natural Gas Solutions): OEM of natural gas engines (VHP, VC series) used in oil and gas applications—NWIEC is a factory-trained service and parts provider for these engines. Comparable through the same installed base and service overlap; differs as the equipment manufacturer.
• Ingersoll Rand: Global industrial compressor and fluid-handling OEM, including air compressors in the 5–30 HP range that NWIEC services and supplies parts for. Comparable through the same installed base; differs as a multi-billion-dollar global OEM and service organization.
• Archrock, Inc. Largest U.S. provider of natural gas compression services and aftermarket parts for the energy sector. Comparable in serving natural gas compression operators with maintenance and parts; materially larger and asset-heavy versus NWIEC's independent service model.

Direct peers

• Industrial Service Solutions: Independent industrial engine, compressor, and rotating-equipment MRO provider serving oil and gas, power, and industrial customers. Closely comparable to NWIEC in core service offering (overhauls, field service, parts distribution), though operating at a larger national scale.

Regional players

• Kimball Equipment Company: Independent distributor and service provider for industrial gas compression equipment across the western U.S., focused on gas engines and compressors. Comparable as a regional independent channel and service peer, though based in the Intermountain West rather than California.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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