Compressed Air Systems

What Compressed Air Systems does

Compressed Air Systems (CAS), founded in 1980 in Mansfield, Texas, manufactures industrial air compressors and related air-treatment equipment for sale through a network of qualified distributors. The product portfolio centers on two compressor technologies: reciprocating compressors (2-30 HP, including Industrial Duty, Commercial Duty, Engine-Driven, Pressure Lubricated, Oil-Free, Cube Air System, and Battery Powered variants) and rotary screw compressors (5-476 HP, including Open Frame, Enclosed, Permanent Magnet, Duplex, Engine-Driven, and Hydraulic configurations). Supporting products include refrigerated and desiccant dryers, particulate/coalescing/activated-carbon filters, pressure regulators, air/oil coolers, the proprietary Airtite stainless steel piping system, electrical fittings, and aftermarket service parts and lifetime warranty kits. Rotary screw compressors use Bauer/Rotorcomp airends sourced from Germany, and CAS controls reciprocating pump manufacturing through a facility acquired in Dafeng, China in the early 2000s. Differentiated features include the Plato Smart Touchscreen 7-inch controller (capable of integrating up to eight compressors) and the Permanent Magnet variable-speed series with IE4 efficiency liquid-cooled motors and flux vector inverters.

The company's revenue model is hardware-led (sale of compressors, air-treatment equipment, piping, and service parts) supplemented by managed services such as equipment floor-plan financing for distributors (minimum 7-unit, $15,000 orders) and optional freight insurance at 1.5% of invoiced items. Distribution is exclusively indirect: CAS sells only through qualified distributors, with over 950 service partners across the U.S. and Canada providing installation, maintenance, and 24/7 technical support, while international reach extends to every continent except Antarctica. End-customer segments span automotive repair, industrial manufacturing and fabrication, clean-air applications (medical, agricultural, food and beverage, laboratory), and light commercial use. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; standard terms are Net 30 with a 1.5% finance charge on past-due balances and a 2.5% credit card processing fee. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding rounds, no parent company, and no public listing.

Name

Compressed Air Systems

Legal name

Compressed Air Systems LLC

Website

https://compressed-air-systems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Compressed Air Systems (Mansfield, TX) manufactures industrial air compressors (reciprocating and rotary screw, 1-476 HP) plus air-treatment equipment, piping, and service parts, sold exclusively through qualified distributors across North America and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Compressors

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), Aftermarket Parts, Service & Remanufacturing (Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial air compressors
• Rotary screw compressors
• Reciprocating compressors
• Compressed air treatment
• Air compressor piping

Headquarters

HQ city

Mansfield

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: Manufactures and sells reciprocating and rotary screw air compressors ranging from 1-300 HP. Products include Industrial Duty, Commercial Duty, Engine-Driven, Oil-Free, and Permanent Magnet compressors.
2. Parts and Service: Replacement parts including service kits, installation kits, lifetime warranty kits, synthetic oil, air filters, oil filters and separators. Also offers service guides and parts diagrams.
3. Freight Insurance: Optional freight insurance policy covering replacement of damaged freight parts. Cost is 1.5% of invoiced items, must be selected prior to or at time of shipment.
4. Equipment Floor Plan Financing: Equipment floor planning program for eligible distributors. Order must consist of at least 7 industrial compressor packages with total value of at least $15,000. Floor plan terms begin after Net 60-day term expires, with 2% fee per 30-day period on remaining balance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Compressed Air Systems manufactures and sells industrial air compressors (reciprocating and rotary screw) ranging from 1–300 HP, along with complementary air treatment equipment (dryers, filters, regulators, coolers), proprietary stainless steel piping systems, electrical fittings, and aftermarket service parts and kits. Products are sold exclusively through a network of qualified distributors, with over 950 service partners across the U.S. and Canada providing installation, maintenance, and 24/7 technical support.

Product overview

Compressed Air Systems manufactures industrial air compressors and related air treatment equipment, operating as a single unified product portfolio organized around two core compressor technologies (reciprocating and rotary screw) supplemented by air treatment products, pipe and fittings, and service parts. The reciprocating line includes Industrial Duty (5-30 HP), Commercial Duty (2-5 HP), Engine-Driven (8-18 HP), Pressure Lubricated (5-15 HP), Oil-Free (2-30 HP), Cube Air System (5-15 HP), and Battery Powered models. The rotary screw line spans Open Frame (5-100 HP), Enclosed (5-476 HP), Permanent Magnet (10-150 HP), Engine-Driven, Hydraulic, Compressor-Generators, and Cube Air System configurations. Supporting products include Refrigerated Dryers (15-300 CFM), Desiccant Dryers (up to -40°F dew point), Filters (Particulate, Coalescing, Activated Carbon), Regulators, Air/Oil Coolers, Airtite Pipe stainless steel piping, Electrical Fittings & Conduit, and EZ Pipe Kit. The Plato Smart Touchscreen provides centralized control and monitoring across compressor systems. Products are sold exclusively through a network of qualified distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAS: Abbreviated brand name used in logo and marketing materials for Compressed Air Systems

Products and services

• Reciprocating Compressors Piston-driven air compressors available in configurations ranging from 2-30 HP and 6-102 CFM. Includes Industrial Duty, Commercial Duty, Engine-Driven, Pressure Lubricated, Oil-Free, Cube Air System, and Battery Powered models for automotive, fabrication, light commercial, and demanding industrial environments.
• Rotary Screw Compressors Continuous-duty rotary screw air compressors ranging from 5-476 HP and 18-1895 CFM. Available in Open Frame, Enclosed, Engine-Driven, Permanent Magnet, Duplex, Cube Air System, Hydraulic, and Compressor-Generator configurations for high-volume industrial and manufacturing environments.
• Refrigerated Dryers Compressed air dryers from 15-300 CFM capacity using R513A refrigerant, featuring solid aluminum heat exchangers, self-cleaning design, and timed electric auto drains. Used in industrial compressed air systems to remove moisture.
• Desiccant Dryers Regenerative desiccant air dryers providing up to -40°F dew point and up to 80°F dew point depressions, with capacities from 17-240 CFM at 70% duty cycle. Used in applications requiring ultra-dry compressed air.
• Filters Industrial filtration products including Particulate Filters (1 micron removal), Coalescing Filters (0.01 micron removal), Activated Carbon Filters (0.003 micron), and Bulk Water Separators with 1/2" to 2-1/2" NPT connections. Die-cast aluminum housing with cathodic dip coating.
• Regulators Pressure regulators and filter-regulators for maintaining consistent downstream pressure in compressed air systems, with capacities from 50-400 CFM and NPT connections from 1/4" to 1-1/2".
• Air/Oil Coolers High-efficiency aluminum air and air/oil coolers for compressor thermal management, available in belt guard mounted and freestanding configurations with capacities from 50-450 CFM.
• Airtite Pipe Proprietary stainless steel piping system with press style fittings from 1/2" to 6", ASME B31.1 and B31.3 certified, with maximum working pressure of 235 PSI and working temperature range from -4°F to 176°F. Leak-free connections installable wet or dry, with press connections completed in fifteen seconds or less.
• Electrical Fittings & Conduit Liquid tight fittings and conduit from 3/8" to 2", NEMA 4 rated, UL certified, suitable for direct burial or poured concrete, and resistant to salt water, weak acids, gasoline, alcohol, and oil.
• EZ Pipe Kit Flexible piping kit containing 100 ft of 3/4" semi-flexible HDPE/aluminum core tubing, compression style fittings, mounting clips, and a tubing cutter for easy shop or garage installation.
• Service Parts & Kits Aftermarket service parts including Service Kits, Installation Kits, Lifetime Warranty Kits, Synthetic Compressor Oils, Air Filters, and Oil Filters & Separators for reciprocating and rotary screw compressors. Also offers service guides and parts diagrams.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 1.5 Hours run time per charge for battery powered compressors
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bauer/Rotorcomp (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationSource airends from Bauer/Rotorcomp in Germany for rotary screw compressors. Chosen for their reputation for extreme reliability.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Powerex: US manufacturer specializing in oil-less reciprocating and scroll compressors for medical, dental, laboratory, and industrial applications. Comparable size and direct overlap with CAS's oil-free product line serving clean-air applications.
• Kaeser Compressors: Privately held German compressor specialist with strong North American presence, offering rotary screw and reciprocating compressors plus Sigma Control and Sigma Air Manager networked systems. Closest comparable to CAS in size, product mix, and distributor-driven model.
• Chicago Pneumatic: Atlas Copco subsidiary offering reciprocating and rotary screw compressors targeted at automotive, construction, and light industrial customers. Competes head-to-head with CAS in the same distributor channels, particularly in automotive repair and small industrial segments.
• Quincy Compressor: Established US manufacturer of reciprocating and rotary screw compressors serving automotive, industrial, and commercial customers. Highly comparable mid-sized competitor with overlapping HP ranges, distributor model, and a long operating history similar to CAS.
• Sullair: US-based manufacturer of oil-flooded and oil-free rotary screw compressors, with a focus on industrial and energy applications. Directly comparable product mix and customer base, with comparable size and distributor-driven sales model.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco: Global leader in industrial compressors with a broad product portfolio spanning reciprocating, rotary screw, oil-free, and oil-injected compressors, plus downstream air treatment. Directly comparable to CAS across every product category but operates at vastly greater scale with full IoT/digital service capabilities.
• Gardner Denver: Global industrial compressor manufacturer with comprehensive rotary screw, reciprocating, and oil-free product lines serving similar industrial, automotive, and process customers. Larger and more diversified than CAS with broader geographic footprint.
• Ingersoll Rand: Major global manufacturer of compressed air systems, including rotary screw, reciprocating, and oil-free compressors serving industrial and commercial markets. Overlaps almost entirely with CAS's product range and customer segments, with stronger digital service offerings.
• Campbell Hausfeld: Long-established US brand offering air compressors and air tools primarily for consumer, automotive, and light commercial markets. Overlaps with CAS's Commercial Duty and entry-level reciprocating lines, with broader retail distribution.

Emerging players

• ELGi Equipments: Indian-based global compressor manufacturer rapidly expanding in North America with oil-lubricated and oil-free screw compressors at competitive price points. Competes with CAS in industrial segments and represents an emerging low-cost alternative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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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