MAC3
MAC3 is a privately held French manufacturer of compressed air solutions, producing mobile diesel, industrial screw, and oil-free scroll compressors plus pneumatic tools and air treatment for construction, industrial, agricultural, medical, and mining customers across 50+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersSaint-cyprien, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MAC3 does
MAC3 is a privately held French manufacturer of compressed air solutions, headquartered in Saint-Cyprien, Loire (Auvergne Rhône-Alpes), designing and producing equipment from an in-house design office. Its catalog spans mobile diesel compressors for construction (MSP series, 1,300–12,000 L/min), industrial lubricated screw compressors across belt, direct, variable-speed, and two-stage configurations (5–315 kW), oil-free scroll compressors (MSS series, manufactured by Hitachi in Japan), the MSH MAC Farmer 3-in-1 agricultural compressor, pneumatic tools including the patented AIRGO anti-vibration jackhammer, and SEPREMIUM condensate separators and air treatment systems. Technology positioning centers on energy efficiency (IE5 IPM permanent-magnet variable-speed motors, two-stage compression, claimed up to 55% energy gains), industrial integration via the Smartronic-Pro controller with Modbus TCP and BMS, and an Industry 4.0 / IoT service branded MAC3 CONNECT.
The company serves five vertical segments — construction, industrial manufacturing, agriculture, medical/pharmaceutical, and mines/quarries — and distributes through a hybrid model combining specialized dealers and rental companies with direct sales for custom engineered solutions and large industrial installations. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales on a quote-based, project-by-project pricing model, supplemented by aftermarket services (maintenance kits, spare parts, on-site intervention, training, visio-assisted support), custom engineering, and a customer financing program; multi-year contracts are available. MAC3 operates a multi-language web presence (French, English, Spanish, German) and engages the market through industry trade shows (notably BAUMA) and a 2025 Partner Days event, with no disclosed parent company, outside investors, or public funding rounds.
The business is bootstrapped and internationally oriented: products are sold in more than 50 countries, international expansion has been an active program since 2014, and the company's defensibility rests on its in-house engineering, its 'Made in France' brand positioning (French Fab member), the AIRGO patent, and the breadth of its catalog across power ranges and verticals rather than on any single dominant technology.
MAC3 firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MAC3
- Legal name
- MAC3
- Website
- https://mac3.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- MAC3 is a privately held French manufacturer of compressed air solutions, producing mobile diesel, industrial screw, and oil-free scroll compressors plus pneumatic tools and air treatment for construction, industrial, agricultural, medical, and mining customers across 50+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MAC3 industry classification
Industry- 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), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAI), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Aftermarket Parts, Service & Remanufacturing (Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAJ), Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)
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Where MAC3 is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint-cyprien
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
MAC3 business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Compressed Air Equipment Sales: MAC3 manufactures and sells compressed air equipment including industrial compressors, mobile compressors, agricultural compressors, pneumatic tools, and air treatment systems. The company operates through direct sales and channel partners globally.
- Aftermarket Services: Services including maintenance kits, spare parts, repair services, on-site intervention, and visio assistance support. Training services also offered for equipment operation and maintenance.
- Custom Solutions and Engineering: Bespoke compressed air solution design, conceptualization, and manufacturing through integrated design office for specialized industrial applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
MAC3 product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MAC3 designs, manufactures, and sells compressed air solutions — mobile diesel compressors, industrial screw compressors (15–315 kW in belt, direct, variable speed, and two-stage configurations), oil-free scroll compressors, the MSH MAC Farmer agricultural compressor, pneumatic tools (AIRGO jackhammer, PAC3000 air pick), and air treatment systems (SEPREMIUM separators, dryers, filtration). The company also provides aftermarket services (maintenance kits, spare parts, repair, on-site intervention, visio assistance) and custom engineering through an in-house design office.
Product overview
MAC3 is a French manufacturer of compressed air solutions organized across three product ranges — Construction, Industry, and Agriculture — serving over 50 countries. The product portfolio centers on three categories of compressors: (1) Mobile diesel compressors (MSP series, 1300–12000 L/min) for construction and public works; (2) Industrial screw compressors spanning multiple drive types — belt drive (MSC, 15–160 kW), direct drive (MSD, 22–315 kW), variable speed (MSD-V, 5–75 kW), and two-stage fixed/variable speed (MSTS/MSTS-V, 90–315 kW); and (3) Oil-free scroll compressors (MSS, 1.5–30 kW) for sensitive applications. The portfolio also includes the MSH MAC FARMER agricultural compressor, SEPREMIUM condensate separators, refrigeration and adsorption dryers, and pneumatic tools (AIRGO anti-vibration jackhammer, PAC3000 air pick, sandblasters, VDT dust vacuum). Smart management is provided through the MAC3 CONNECT Industry 4.0 service and Smartronic-Pro/SMARTRONIC controllers with Modbus TCP and BMS integration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AIRGO: Next-generation jackhammer designed to reduce exposure to risks, particularly musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), with vibration level below 5 m/s² and up to 50% reduction compared to traditional tools.
- MSH MAC Farmer
- MSD-V PM
- MAC3 CONNECT
- SEPREMIUM
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 55% additional energy efficiency compared to conventional technologies
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use MAC3
Customer profileSegments5 records
MAC3 technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature7 records
MAC3 partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- BG TechnologiescoreMAC3 established a new commercial partnership with BG Technologies. As leaders in their sector, both companies seek collaborations that help improve product and service quality. BG Technologies is recognized for their expertise and commitment to innovation and quality.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
MAC3 competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Ingersoll Rand: Major compressor and fluid handling OEM with broad industrial and oil-free compressor lines, plus a strong service aftermarket. Comparable directly to MAC3's industrial screw line and increasingly its connected service offerings.
- Gardner Denver: Industrial compressor and flow control manufacturer (now part of Ingersoll Rand) with rotary screw and oil-free lines. Comparable at the product level, though Gardner Denver is now part of a much larger combined entity.
- Atlas Copco: Global compressor market leader with full industrial, oil-free, and mobile compressor portfolios plus a major service/connectivity business. Highly comparable product overlap with MAC3 across screw, oil-free, and mobile compressors, but operates at vastly larger scale.
Direct peers
- BOGE Kompressoren: German manufacturer of screw, piston, and oil-free compressors plus compressed air treatment. Very close mid-sized European peer to MAC3 with similar product breadth, German-engineering positioning, and channel-led distribution.
- Sullair: Specialist in oil-flooded and oil-free screw compressors plus a large mobile compressor product family. Directly comparable to MAC3's MSP mobile and MSD industrial product families for both construction and industrial end markets.
- Chicago Pneumatic: Atlas Copco-owned brand focused on industrial and mobile compressors plus pneumatic tools. Direct overlap with MAC3's MSP mobile compressors and AIRGO pneumatic tools, typically positioned at the mid-market price point.
- ELGi Equipments: Indian-headquartered compressor manufacturer with a global footprint and a strong industrial screw compressor line. Comparable to MAC3 as a mid-sized non-incumbent pushing into Europe and offering oil-free and variable speed models.
- Kaeser Kompressoren: German privately held compressor manufacturer with a strong mid-sized industrial compressor line, focused on energy efficiency and rotary screw technology. Arguably the closest model to MAC3 in terms of being a privately held, mid-sized European compressor specialist with similar product breadth.
- Airpress: Dutch/European compressor manufacturer offering screw, piston, and oil-free compressors plus air treatment. Closely comparable European mid-market competitor to MAC3, primarily channel-distributed.
- ALUP Kompressoren: European compressor manufacturer (part of ALGA) producing screw and piston compressors plus air treatment. Comparable mid-sized European competitor with a similar product range, particularly in the 7–75 kW industrial segment.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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MAC3 leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
MAC3 funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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MAC3 M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about MAC3
What does MAC3 do?
MAC3 designs, manufactures, and sells compressed air solutions — mobile diesel compressors, industrial screw compressors (15–315 kW in belt, direct, variable speed, and two-stage configurations), oil-free scroll compressors, the MSH MAC Farmer agricultural compressor, pneumatic tools (AIRGO jackhammer, PAC3000 air pick), and air treatment systems (SEPREMIUM separators, dryers, filtration). The company also provides aftermarket services (maintenance kits, spare parts, repair, on-site intervention, visio assistance) and custom engineering through an in-house design office.
Is MAC3 a public or private company?
MAC3 is a private company. It is currently operating.
When was MAC3 founded?
MAC3 was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is MAC3 based?
MAC3 is headquartered in Saint-cyprien, France, in the Europe region.
How does MAC3 make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Compressed Air Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are aftermarket Services and custom Solutions and Engineering.
Who are MAC3's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Ingersoll Rand, Gardner Denver and Atlas Copco. Direct peers are BOGE Kompressoren, Sullair, Chicago Pneumatic, ELGi Equipments, Kaeser Kompressoren, Airpress and ALUP Kompressoren.
Does MAC3 have an API?
No public API is recorded for MAC3.
What industry is MAC3 in?
Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHANAE, Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose), with a secondary code of IMAHANAI, Controls, Monitoring & Condition Management (for Pumps/Compressors). Its NAICS code is 333912 and its SIC code is 3585.