Compressed Air Solutions

What Compressed Air Solutions does

Compressed Air Solutions Ltd. is a privately held UK industrial services company headquartered in Cosby, Leicestershire, founded around 2006 and operating with approximately 18 employees. The company designs, supplies, installs, and services compressed air systems for manufacturing, food production, facilities management, and retail/leisure customers across the East Midlands. Its product portfolio centres on reciprocating and rotary screw air compressors (including oil-free variants), refrigerated and desiccant dryers, filtration, condensate management systems, and Teseo aluminium pipework (AP and HBS ranges), supplied under a strategic partnership with Ingersoll Rand that grants access to premium-efficiency VSD compressors such as the Nirvana HPM motor platform and R-Series equipment, together with factory-trained master-technician certification.

Commercially, the business operates a multi-stream revenue model: one-time equipment sales of new and reconditioned compressors, recurring maintenance contracts, 24/7 professional services for breakdown response, short- and medium-term hire of compressors with a hire-cost-credit toward future purchase, and direct resale of second-hand equipment from a 3,500 sq ft warehouse holding over £100,000 of inventory. Go-to-market is sales-led through experienced regional sales advisors delivering turnkey design-to-after-sales solutions, with secondary direct-to-consumer warehouse and hire channels.

The company differentiates on local responsiveness (24/7 service, rapid hire deployment), engineering depth (in-house pipefitters, factory-trained technicians with 10-20+ years of experience, NEBOSH/IOSH-qualified safety staff), and compliance credentials (ISO 9001:2015, Safecontractor, CHAS, BCAS membership with 99% compliance score, Construction Line, British Safety Council) that satisfy procurement pre-qualification in regulated and facilities-managed environments. Headcount is small and ownership appears family-operated (Mark Scott and Lisa Blockley as Directors, Claire Scott as HSEQ lead), with no disclosed external investment, subsidiaries, M&A, or geographic expansion beyond the Leicestershire/surrounding-area regional scope.

Name

Compressed Air Solutions

Legal name

Compressed Air Solutions Ltd.

Website

https://compressedairsolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Compressed Air Solutions is a UK regional industrial services firm that designs, supplies, installs, and maintains compressed air systems for manufacturing, food production, facilities management, and retail/leisure customers in Leicestershire and surrounding areas, operating as a strategic partner of Ingersoll Rand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compressed Air Equipment & Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD), Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF)

Keywords

• Compressed air systems
• Industrial air compressors
• Air treatment equipment
• Compressed air maintenance
• Leak detection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cosby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of new and reconditioned air compressors, air treatment equipment, and condensate management systems. Includes reciprocating compressors, rotary screw compressors, and oil free options
2. Maintenance Contracts: Cost-effective and flexible maintenance contracts tailored to each client's needs, ensuring systems operate at peak efficiency
3. 24/7 Breakdown Service: Round-the-clock breakdown service with fully trained Ingersoll Rand master technicians available every day of the year
4. Hire Fleet: Short or medium term hire solutions to keep facilities running while long term strategies are formed. Hire cost can be deducted from new machine purchase
5. Reconditioned Equipment: Reconditioned machines available from stock in dedicated 3,500 sq/ft warehouse with over £100,000 of equipment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Compressed Air Solutions designs, supplies, installs, and services compressed air systems for UK industrial and commercial customers, operating as an authorised Ingersoll Rand partner. Its offering spans new and reconditioned air compressors (reciprocating, rotary screw, and oil-free), air treatment equipment (refrigerated and desiccant dryers, filters, condensate management), Teseo aluminium pipework, and a 24/7 breakdown, maintenance, leak detection, air quality testing, and audit service wrap.

Product overview

Compressed Air Solutions is a UK-based provider of compressed air systems and services. Their product portfolio centres on air compressors (reciprocating and rotary screw types, including oil-free variants) and air treatment equipment (refrigerated dryers, desiccant dryers, and filters). They also offer Teseo aluminium pipework systems (AP and HBS ranges) and comprehensive services including 24/7 breakdown support, routine maintenance, leak detection surveys, air quality testing, and system audits. The company supplies and supports Ingersoll Rand equipment and maintains over £100,000 of reconditioned equipment in stock for rapid deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Compressors Range of reciprocating (aluminium, high pressure, non-lubricated, 2-stage lubricated), rotary contact-cooled (small and medium rotary screw), and oil-free rotary screw air compressors for industrial customers.
• Air Treatment Equipment Cycling and non-cycling refrigerated dryers, heatless and heated desiccant dryers, and filters for removing moisture, particulates, and contaminants from compressed air.
• Condensate Management Systems Systems for managing and disposing of condensate generated by compressed air processes.
• Teseo Aluminium Pipework Systems Teseo aluminium compressed air pipework systems in AP Range and HBS Range configurations for distributing compressed air around customer facilities.
• Second Hand / Reconditioned Equipment Reconditioned and refurbished compressed air equipment held in stock at the company's 3,500 sq/ft warehouse with over £100,000 of equipment available at any time.
• Routine Maintenance Service Scheduled maintenance services delivered under flexible contracts tailored to each client, keeping compressed air systems operating at peak efficiency.
• 24/7 Breakdown Service Round-the-clock emergency breakdown cover staffed by fully trained Ingersoll Rand master technicians, available every day of the year.
• Leak Detection Survey Comprehensive survey identifying compressed air leaks with a written report listing each leak found and recommendations for rectification, used to quantify wasted energy (e.g., a 3mm hole costing approximately £1,000/year in wasted energy).
• Air Quality Testing Testing services to verify compressed air purity and quality standards, particularly relevant for food and beverage customers and other regulated applications.
• Compliance Advisory (Legalities) Advisory services covering health, safety, and regulatory requirements for compressed air systems, helping customers ensure their equipment remains legally compliant.
• Compressed Air Audits System audits assessing efficiency, performance, and optimisation opportunities across a customer's compressed air installation.
• Equipment Re-Sale Resale of new and refurbished compressed air equipment to customers, distinct from the stocked second hand warehouse offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 15% more air output with two stage airend using same energy
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• Ingersoll RandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Ingersoll Rand, the world's largest compressor manufacturer. Provides access to premium efficiency variable speed compressors including Nirvana VSD with hybrid permanent magnet motor technology and R-Series Premium Efficiency compressors. Enables provision of factory trained master technicians and comprehensive after-sales support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CompAir: Established compressor brand (owned by Gardner Denver/Ingersoll Rand) offering oil-lubricated and oil-free screw compressors plus service. Closely comparable on product categories and after-sales service model.
• BOGE Kompressoren: German manufacturer of screw and piston compressors with UK distribution and service. Closely comparable on product range (oil-flooded/oil-free screw compressors, dryers, filtration) and on energy-efficiency-led value proposition.
• Parker Hannifin (Industrial Compressor Division): Diversified motion and control giant with industrial compressor and air treatment product lines sold through UK distributor networks. Comparable on air treatment and filtration scope if not on full-system integration.
• Atlas Copco UK: Global leader in compressors and industrial tools with a substantial UK direct and distributor presence. Competes head-on with Compressed Air Solutions in rotary screw and oil-free compressors but on a far larger scale, including its own UK service network and SMARTlink digital monitoring.
• ELGi Equipments: Global compressor manufacturer with growing UK presence in oil-lubricated and oil-free screw compressors plus aftermarket service. Comparable product portfolio and SME/industrial customer overlap.
• ALUP Compressors: Screw and piston compressor brand distributed across Europe with a UK partner network. Comparable mid-market positioning in rotary screw compressors and air treatment equipment.
• Kaeser Compressors UK: Major German compressor manufacturer with UK subsidiary selling rotary screw compressors, blowers and aftermarket services. Comparable product mix (screw compressors, dryers, audits) and overlapping customer base in UK manufacturing.

Direct peers

• Slee Compressors: UK-based compressed air equipment supplier and service provider covering sales, installation, hire and maintenance. Closely comparable regional-distributor-plus-service model targeting UK industrial customers.
• HPC Compressed Air Systems: UK compressed air specialist offering design, supply, installation and maintenance of compressor and air treatment systems — directly overlapping service model, customer base (UK industrial) and product portfolio with Compressed Air Solutions.

Others

• Air Products and Chemicals (industrial gases / on-site nitrogen): While not a compressor distributor, Air Products operates on-site gas generation systems that compete with compressor-driven nitrogen generation in some customer facilities; relevant as an adjacent, enabling provider in compressed-gas applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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