What Puska Pneumatic does

Puska Pneumatic S.A. is a Spanish manufacturer of compressed air systems, founded in 1962 in Durango and headquartered in Abadiano (Vizcaya), Spain. The company designs and produces piston compressors (belt-driven, sound-insulated LOTAN, cast iron, and gasoline/diesel engineAIR models), rotary screw compressors from 2.2 kW to 160 kW with fixed and variable-speed (IVR, iPM permanent magnet, direct drive) configurations, and oil-free compressors certified to ISO 8573-1 Class 0 (CleanAIR CNR piston, SpiralAIR scroll, wisAIR water-injected screw). Complementary offerings include AIRnet modular piping, refrigeration and desiccant dryers, filters, receivers, the ECOntrol+ central controller, the ICONS IoT monitoring platform, and the Energy Box heat recovery system, plus ComPASS audit services (air quality, energy, leak detection, energy recovery, monitoring). The product portfolio is rounded out with the distributed Pneumatech range for nitrogen and oxygen generation.

Puska generates revenue across four streams: hardware sales of compressors and accessories, original spare parts, professional maintenance and repair services, and specialized compressed-air audits. Pricing is transactional with informational list pricing on the website and direct quotes through the commercial department; web prices exclude VAT and are not a substitute for negotiation. The company has held ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications (renewed through LRQA, valid to December 2028) and has added ISO 27001 information security certification.

Go-to-market is exclusively indirect: sales, installation, commissioning, and after-sales service are delivered through authorized distributors and Official SAT (Servicio de Asistencia Técnica) centers across Spain, Portugal, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands. Five regional delegations (Valencia, Seville, Madrid, Barcelona, plus the Abadiano headquarters) anchor the territory, and customer segments span professional/workshop users, industrial and manufacturing SMEs, critical-process industries (pharmaceutical, food, electronics, textile), and variable-load operations. Since 2003, Puska has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlas Copco Group within its Compressor Technique business area, following an earlier 1996 acquisition by SAMOA. The company distributes the Atlas Copco-affiliated Pneumatech product range under a technology-partnership arrangement.

Name

Puska Pneumatic

Legal name

PUSKA PNEUMATIC S.A.

Website

https://puska.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Puska Pneumatic is a Spanish compressed air equipment manufacturer (founded 1962, headquartered in Abadiano, Spain) producing piston, screw, and oil-free compressors for professionals, workshops, and industrial customers across Spain and Portugal, distributed through authorized dealers and SAT service centers. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Atlas Copco Group since 2003.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Abadín

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compressor Equipment Sales: Sale of piston compressors, screw compressors, and oil-free compressors ranging from portable units to industrial-scale systems
2. Spare Parts and Components: Original PUSKA spare parts designed specifically for each compressor model, available exclusively through authorized distributors and SAT
3. Maintenance and Service: Preventive maintenance plans, repairs, audits, and optimization services for compressed air installations
4. Compressed Air Audits: Five types of specialized audits: Air Quality (ISO 8573-1), Energy Consumption (AIRchitect), Leak Detection, Energy Recovery, and ICONS Monitoring

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Puska Pneumatic manufactures and sells oil-injected screw and piston compressors for industrial and professional applications. The company offers a comprehensive range of compressed air solutions including belt-driven, sound-insulated (LOTAN), cast iron, and gasoline/diesel piston compressors, rotary screw compressors from 2.2 kW to 160 kW with fixed and variable speed options, and oil-free compressors (CleanAIR CNR, SpiralAIR, wisAIR) certified to ISO 8573-1 Class 0. Supplementary offerings include air treatment accessories, ECOntrol+ central controllers, ICONS remote monitoring, Energy Box heat recovery systems, AIRnet piping, maintenance services, and ComPASS audits, distributed through authorized distributors and SAT centers across Spain and Portugal.

Product overview

PUSKA Pneumatic is a Spanish manufacturer specializing in compressed air solutions since 1962, now part of Atlas Copco Group. The product portfolio centers on piston compressors (including LOTAN sound-insulated, engineAIR autonomous gasoline/diesel, and cast iron models) and rotary screw compressors (with fixed and variable speed technologies ranging 2.2-160 kW). The company also offers oil-free compression solutions through CleanAIR CNR piston, SpiralAIR scroll, and wisAIR water-injected screw technologies. Complementary air treatment accessories include AIRnet modular piping, dryers, filters, tanks, and separators. Service offerings encompass ComPASS audit services, ECOntrol+ central controller for multi-compressor systems, ICONS IoT monitoring platform, and Energy Box heat recovery systems. PUSKA distributes Pneumatech products for nitrogen/oxygen generation and provides maintenance plans through an authorized distributor and SAT network across Spain and Portugal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compresores de Pistón (Piston Compressors) PUSKA's flagship product line featuring belt-drive compressors (2-10 CV), sound-insulated LOTAN models, cast iron compressors for aggressive environments, and autonomous gasoline/diesel models, designed for intermittent or continuous professional and industrial applications.
• Compresores de Tornillo (Screw Compressors) Rotary screw compressors from 2.2 kW to 160 kW (3-220 HP) with fixed and variable speed versions, including IVR (variable frequency drive), iPM (interior permanent magnet), direct drive, and belt/gear drive configurations for professional and industrial applications with up to 100% duty cycle.
• Compresores Exentos de Aceite (Oil-Free Compressors) 100% oil-free compressors including piston type (CleanAIR CNR), scroll type (SpiralAIR SPR(x) 2-30 HP), and water-injected screw type (wisAIR 20-75 HP), certified ISO 8573-1 Class 0 by TÜV for critical applications in pharmaceutical, food, electronics, and textile industries.
• Air Treatment Accessories (Dryers, Filters, Tanks, Separators) Complete range of air treatment solutions including refrigeration and desiccant dryers, line filters, air tanks/receivers, and water-oil separators for personalizing compressed air systems to specific quality requirements.
• AIRnet (Modular Piping System) Modular compressed air piping system for customized air network installation, complementing compressor and treatment equipment solutions across customer facilities.
• Energy Box (Energy Recovery System) Heat recovery system capturing up to 90% of electrical energy consumed by compressors as thermal energy for reuse in water heating, space heating, industrial processes (drying, preheating), and air curtains, reducing gas/electricity costs and CO2 emissions.
• ICONS (Intelligent Connectivity System) IoT-based remote monitoring and management system for compressor rooms providing real-time status monitoring, proactive maintenance notifications, energy efficiency analysis, and accessible reports via mobile, tablet, or PC, available in RightTime, UpTime, and Energy license tiers.
• ECOntrol+ (Central Controller) Central controller system connecting up to 10 compressors for coordinated operation, reducing pressure band and unloaded running hours for energy savings, stabilizing air supply during equipment failures, and equalizing running hours for balanced maintenance.
• ComPASS (Compressed Air Professional Audit Services) Five specialized audit types: Air Quality (ISO 8573-1:2010), Energy Consumption (AIRchitect), Leak Detection (ultrasound technology), Energy Recovery assessment, and ICONS-based continuous monitoring for compressed air system optimization.
• Maintenance Plans and Original Spare Parts Comprehensive maintenance programs and genuine PUSKA spare parts available through authorized distributors and official SAT (Technical Assistance Service) network for ensuring compressor reliability and longevity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce energy consumption by 7% by lowering pressure by 1 bar
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PUSKA Pneumatic S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPUSKA Pneumatic S.A. was formed in 1996 when SAMOA acquired PUSKA, creating the current legal entity. In 2003, Atlas Copco Group acquired PUSKA Pneumatic S.A., making it part of the Atlas Copco Group. The company operates as a subsidiary under the Atlas Copco brand.
• Authorized Distributors NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPUSKA maintains a network of authorized distributors across Spain and Portugal including regions: Alentejo, Algarve, Centro, Grande Lisboa, Norte, Oeste e Vale do Tejo, Peninsula de Setubal, and islands (Azores, Madeira). Distributors provide sales, installation, and consulting services for compressed air solutions.
• Official SAT Network (Technical Assistance Service)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial PUSKA service centers certified to provide equipment sales, original spare parts, installations, commissioning, preventive maintenance, legal installation projects, inspections, and fault resolution across Spain and Portugal.
• AIRTALDEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor partner participating alongside PUSKA at the BIEMH trade fair in Bilbao, showcasing compressed air solutions for industrial applications.
• Grupo PeñaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial distributor and spare parts dealer organizing machine shows for workshops in Cordoba, with presence across Andalucia and Ciudad Real regions.
• VemareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkshop equipment distributor organizing annual technical days in Madrid with PUSKA participation. Vemare has presence in Madrid, Guadalajara, Cuenca, Ciudad Real, Toledo, Zamora, and Salamanca provinces.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CompAir (Gardner Denver): Established European-headquartered compressor brand (now part of Ingersoll Rand) offering oil-injected, oil-free, and portable compressors. Competes with PUSKA in the same industrial and process end markets across Iberia.
• Kaeser Kompressoren: Privately held German manufacturer of rotary screw, reciprocating, and portable compressors, plus controllers and service. Head-to-head competitor with PUSKA in Iberian industrial accounts but with far larger global scale and direct sales coverage.
• Chicago Pneumatic: Global compressor brand owned by Atlas Copco, offering piston, screw, and oil-free compressors with a similar channel-led model. Overlaps with PUSKA in product range but operates on a much broader geographic and portfolio scale.

Direct peers

• ABAC Compressed Air: Italian-origin piston and screw compressor brand owned by Atlas Copco, distributed through a European dealer network. Direct sister-brand analogue to PUSKA within the Atlas Copco family, with a comparable piston-strong heritage.
• Mark Compressors: Italian manufacturer of screw, piston, and oil-free compressors distributed across Europe. Direct mid-market competitor to PUSKA in industrial and professional compressed air segments.
• BOGE Kompressoren: German manufacturer of screw, piston, oil-free, and turbo compressors with a strong European dealer and service network. Comparable mid-size European compressor specialist competing in the same product categories as PUSKA.
• FINI Compressors: Italian manufacturer of piston and screw compressors for professional, automotive, and industrial markets, with a European distribution footprint. Closely comparable in product mix and channel-led GTM to PUSKA.
• Ceccato Aria Compressa: Italian compressor brand also owned by Atlas Copco Group, selling piston and screw compressors through a regional dealer/SAT network across Southern Europe. Closest structural peer to PUSKA as a sister brand under the same parent.
• Airpress (HSL Group): Dutch-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of piston and screw compressors serving Northern and Western Europe. Comparable mid-market European competitor with overlapping professional/workshop customer base.

Emerging players

• ELGi Equipments: Indian manufacturer of oil-injected and oil-free screw compressors, expanding across Europe. Comparable product platform (screw-focused, energy-efficient) but a more emerging presence in Iberia relative to PUSKA's established base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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