Pattons
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1945
- HeadquartersCharlotte, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Pattons firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pattons
- Legal name
- Pattons Inc.
- Website
- https://pattonsinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1945
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Pattons industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Compressed Air Equipment Distribution
- 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), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose) (IMAHANAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors (IMAHANAF), Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Anesthesia & Respiratory Gas Delivery Equipment (Breathing Circuits, Vaporizers, Gas Mixers) (HLAHAGAK)
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Where Pattons is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Charlotte
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices15 records
Markets served
Pattons business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sales of industrial air compressors including rotary screw, reciprocating, oil-free, high pressure, and portable compressors along with complementary equipment like dryers, vacuum pumps, chillers, nitrogen generators, and piping systems. Revenue generated from direct sales of equipment to industrial customers.
- Rental Services: Short and long-term rental options for air compressors, dryers, and accessories. Rental services include flexible terms from hour to year durations with delivery, installation, and pick-up services included in the rental offering.
- Maintenance and Service Agreements: Preventative maintenance programs that include routine checkups, scheduled service, performance monitoring, and on-site repair services. Non-binding service agreements enable routine services on compressed air systems based on operating hours and environment.
- Multi-Brand Parts and Accessories: OEM quality parts compatible with all major air compressor brands including lubricants, valves, separators, belts, couplings, drains, and filters. Parts sales for maintenance and repair needs.
- Compressed Air Audits: Comprehensive compressed air audit services including baseline audits, demand-side audits, leak audits using ultrasonic detection, supply-side audits, and verification audits. Identifies areas of energy wastage to help cut energy bills.
- Pattons Air Direct (PAD): Long-term rental contract alternative providing complete compressed air as a utility for a fixed term. Includes systems design, equipment, installation, maintenance, management, and performance guarantees. PAD is positioned as a capital-raising alternative.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Industrial air compressor sales - quote-based pricing |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Rental services with flexible short and long-term options |
| Subscription | Annual | Maintenance agreements - customizable service plans |
| Hybrid | Multi-year contract | Financing programs through LEAF |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Pattons product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pattons distributes, installs, services, and rents industrial air compressors and compressed air systems as the exclusive ELGi distributor for the Southeast USA. The company supplies rotary screw (oil-lubricated and oil-free), reciprocating, high-pressure, and portable compressors, along with complementary equipment such as dryers, vacuum pumps, nitrogen generators, condensate management systems, piping, and chillers. Pattons also delivers recurring service, parts, rentals, and managed-service offerings including Pattons Air Direct (PAD) and Pattons Medical medical air systems.
Product overview
Pattons is an authorized distributor of ELGi air compressors and a subsidiary of ELGi Equipments Limited, offering a comprehensive portfolio of compressed air solutions for industrial applications across the Southeast USA (North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Alabama). The core product portfolio centers on ELGi rotary screw compressors (lubricated and oil-free), reciprocating compressors, high-pressure Sauer compressors, and portable diesel compressors, complemented by supporting systems including compressed air dryers (refrigerated and desiccant), Dekker industrial vacuum pumps, condensate management/oil-water separators, nitrogen generators (South-Tek and Nano PSA), compressed air piping (Prevost and Infinity), and process chillers. Medical air solutions are delivered through the Pattons Medical brand. The portfolio also includes the Pattons Air Direct (PAD) managed-services offering, multi-brand parts and accessories, and services spanning air compressor rentals, maintenance agreements, compressed air energy audits, and leak studies. The company holds various certifications including ASME, UL, CE, CAGI, and NFPA 99 for medical equipment.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Pattons Air Direct (PAD): A worry-free compressed air solution where Pattons provides compressed air at rated flow, pressure and quality for a fixed term, including equipment, installation, maintenance, and performance guarantees.
Products and services
- Rotary Screw Air Compressors
- Oil Free Screw and Scroll Air Compressors Oil-free rotary screw and scroll air compressors meeting ISO 8573-1 Class 0 air quality for medical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and electronics applications.
- Reciprocating Air Compressors Piston-driven reciprocating air compressors from ELGi and Champion for high-pressure and lower-duty-cycle applications.
- High Pressure Air Compressors Sauer high pressure air compressors (Mistral, Passat, Hurricane, Tornado, Typhoon, 5000, 6000 Series) for naval, industrial, and military applications.
- Portable Air Compressors ELGi diesel-powered and utility-mount portable air compressors from 35 to 425 CFM for construction, agriculture, and remote site applications.
- Compressed Air Dryers Refrigerated and desiccant compressed air dryers from ELGi, ZEKS, MPS, Aircel, and Nano for moisture removal across all pressure ranges.
- Industrial Vacuum Pumps and Systems Dekker DuraVane rotary vane vacuum pumps and Vmax oil-sealed liquid ring vacuum systems for power generation, chemical processing, food processing, pulp and paper, and plastic manufacturing.
- Nitrogen Generators South-Tek N2GEN Series skid-mounted PSA nitrogen generators and Nano PSA nitrogen gas generators for industrial and laboratory nitrogen gas production.
- Compressed Air Piping Systems Prevost Modular Aluminum Piping Systems and Infinity/Elevation 100% metal piping systems for guaranteed leak-free compressed air distribution.
- Process Chillers MTA Process Fluid Chillers and C1 Industrial Process Water Chillers for equipment process cooling in manufacturing and production facilities.
- Medical Air Compressors (Pattons Medical) Pattons Medical oil-free medical air compressors, air dryers, and pipeline products (outlets, zone valves, alarms, manifolds) meeting NFPA 99, UL, and CSA standards for healthcare facilities.
- Pattons Air Direct (PAD) Managed-service compressed air offering that delivers compressed air at rated flow, pressure, and quality for a fixed term, including systems design, equipment, installation, maintenance, remote monitoring, monthly usage reports, and availability, dewpoint, and pressure guarantees.
- Multi-Brand Parts and Accessories OEM-quality parts and accessories (lubricants, valves, separators, belts, couplings, drains, filters) compatible with all major air compressor brands, supported by AIRMATE and ELGi CONSERVE products.
- Compressed Air Energy Audits Comprehensive compressed air audits (baseline, demand-side, leak, supply-side, recommendation implementation, verification) performed by CAGI and U.S. DOE AIRMaster+ certified specialists.
- Air Compressor Maintenance Agreements Preventative maintenance programs including routine checkups, safety checks, efficiency optimization, and service agreements tailored to individual equipment operating profiles, with 24/7 certified technician support.
- Industrial Air Compressor Rentals Short and long-term rental of ELGi EG Series rotary screw air compressors (30-200 HP) with accessories including air dryers and hoses, available across the Southeast USA.
- Compressed Air Leak Studies Ultrasonic leak detection service identifying and tagging compressed air leaks with detailed reporting including leak location, CFM loss, energy cost impact, and carbon footprint data.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 30% energy cost savings with compressed air equipment
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Pattons
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Pattons technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Pattons partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.
- Mann+HummelflagshipPattons and ELGi partnered with Mann+Hummel to cut costs, increase sustainability and improve production through an air system overhaul. The project demonstrates major savings opportunities for manufacturers through smarter air system management. This partnership showcases Pattons' ability to deliver comprehensive compressed air solutions to large industrial customers.
- ELGi Equipments LimitedcorePattons is a subsidiary of ELGi and serves as the exclusive authorized distributor of ELGi EG Series rotary screw industrial air compressors in the Southeast USA. ELGi is a global industrial air compressor manufacturer. Pattons has distributed ELGi products for over 75 years since 1945. The EG Series comes standard with lifetime air-end warranty and Pattons is covered by 48-hour uptime assurance.
- Sauer CompressorscorePattons distributes Sauer's high pressure air compressors including Mistral, Passat, Hurricane, Tornado, Typhoon, 5000 Series, and 6000 Series. Sauer has over 75 years of commercial and naval experience developing cost-effective and reliable high pressure compressors for applications including submarine equipment, aircraft weapons systems, and industrial uses.
- Dekker Vacuum TechnologiescorePattons offers Dekker industrial vacuum pumps and systems including DuraVane rotary vane pumps and Vmax liquid ring vacuum systems. Dekker has been recognized as an innovator in oil sealed liquid ring vacuum pump technology since the 1970s, with products available in various materials for industrial applications.
- TravainicorePattons offers Travaini vacuum solutions designed for various industrial and commercial applications. Travaini vacuum pumps are known for their reliability, efficiency, and durability.
- South-Tek SystemscorePattons distributes South-Tek Systems N2GEN Series Nitrogen Generators for industrial and laboratory applications. Systems provide nitrogen purities from 95% to 99.9995% with flow rates from 296 SCFH to unlimited capacities.
- Champion ( compressor brand)corePattons distributes Champion reciprocating compressors including Advantage Series, R-Series, and Evolution models. Champion compressors feature time-tested, proven designs with rugged standard features.
- AircelcorePattons offers Aircel desiccant dryers, refrigerated dryers, and breathing air systems including ABP Series heated blower purge dryers, AHLD-E heatless regenerative dryers, VF Series non-cycling refrigerated dryers, and BHD Series breathing air systems.
- ZEKScorePattons distributes ZEKS refrigerated air dryers including HeatSink cycling refrigerated dryers, NC Series non-cycling dryers, and heatless purge dryers. ZEKS products feature True-Cycling operation for variable compressed air demand.
- Nano (compressor brand)corePattons offers NANO PSA nitrogen gas generators and air treatment products. Nano develops energy-efficient solutions for high quality complete packaged nitrogen generation.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Pattons competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mattei Compressors: Manufacturer of rotary vane industrial compressors with direct US sales and service. Competes with Pattons/ELGi on industrial compressed air equipment, particularly in mid-market manufacturing accounts.
- Powerex: US-based manufacturer of oil-less reciprocating compressors, rotary screw compressors, and vacuum pumps with direct industrial sales. Comparable product breadth in oil-free and packaged compressed air systems overlapping Pattons' portfolio.
- Bauer Compressors: Specialty manufacturer of high-pressure industrial compressors (up to 7000 PSI) used in naval, military, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Pattons' Sauer high-pressure compressor line.
- Ingersoll Rand: Major industrial compressor OEM (including Gardner Denver) with direct enterprise sales coverage in the US. Competes with Pattons across rotary screw, reciprocating, and oil-free compressor segments, and is also serviced by Pattons as a multi-brand partner.
- Kaeser Compressors: Direct competitor in oil-flooded rotary screw compressors with company-owned sales and service offices across the Southeast USA. Competes directly with ELGi/Pattons in industrial manufacturing accounts.
- FS-Curtis: Industrial air compressor manufacturer distributing rotary screw and reciprocating compressors through regional dealer/service networks. Comparable product portfolio and dealer-distribution model.
- Hertzler Industrial Services: Regional industrial compressed air distributor and service provider offering equipment sales, installation, audits, and maintenance. Closest comparable business model to Pattons — a regional distributor with full-service compressed air capabilities.
- Quincy Compressors: Atlas Copco-owned industrial compressor brand distributing reciprocating and rotary screw compressors through direct and authorized channels. Pattons services Quincy as a multi-brand partner while competing for the same end customers.
- Sullair: Hitachi-owned industrial rotary screw compressor manufacturer with direct factory sales across the US. Competes with Pattons/ELGi on rotary screw equipment and is also serviced as a multi-brand partner by Pattons.
- Atlas Copco: Global industrial compressor manufacturer with direct factory sales and authorized distributor network across the US. Competes head-to-head with Pattons on rotary screw compressors and service contracts in the Southeast, and is also serviced as a multi-brand partner.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Pattons social profiles
Digital presencePattons compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance10 records
Pattons financial estimates
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Pattons leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Pattons subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Pattons funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Pattons M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Pattons
What does Pattons do?
Pattons distributes, installs, services, and rents industrial air compressors and compressed air systems as the exclusive ELGi distributor for the Southeast USA. The company supplies rotary screw (oil-lubricated and oil-free), reciprocating, high-pressure, and portable compressors, along with complementary equipment such as dryers, vacuum pumps, nitrogen generators, condensate management systems, piping, and chillers. Pattons also delivers recurring service, parts, rentals, and managed-service offerings including Pattons Air Direct (PAD) and Pattons Medical medical air systems.
Is Pattons a public or private company?
Pattons is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Pattons founded?
Pattons was founded in 1945. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Pattons based?
Pattons is headquartered in Charlotte, United States, in the North America region.
How does Pattons make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are rental Services, maintenance and Service Agreements, multi-Brand Parts and Accessories, compressed Air Audits and pattons Air Direct (PAD).
Who are Pattons's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mattei Compressors, Powerex, Bauer Compressors, Ingersoll Rand, Kaeser Compressors, FS-Curtis, Hertzler Industrial Services, Quincy Compressors, Sullair and Atlas Copco.
Does Pattons have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pattons.
What industry is Pattons in?
Pattons's product category is Industrial Compressed Air Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHANAE, Air & Gas Compressors (General Purpose), with a secondary code of IMAHANAF, Process Gas & High-Pressure Compressors. Its NAICS code is 333912 and its SIC code is 3585.