Air Power East

What Air Power East does

Air Power East Ltd is a UK-based private industrial equipment distributor and service provider founded in 1991 by Richard Sewell in Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The company operates as the authorised East Anglian Premier Partner of Atlas Copco, distributing and servicing a portfolio of compressed air equipment including oil-lubricated and oil-free rotary screw compressors, piston compressors, vacuum pumps, and nitrogen gas generators (membrane and PSA technologies). Its core product lines span Atlas Copco compressors, low-cost and cast-iron piston compressors, vacuum pumps, and on-site nitrogen generation systems, complemented by energy-efficient Variable Speed Drive (VSD) compressor technology and energy recovery systems capable of recovering up to 94% of compression heat.

The business model combines hardware sales with recurring service revenue streams including preventative maintenance contracts, installation and commissioning, 24/7 emergency breakdown support, quality testing, leak detection, equipment hire, and spare parts supply. The go-to-market is sales-led, with direct engagement by an experienced sales team and field service engineers targeting industrial and commercial customers across East Anglia (Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire). Customer segments are diverse, spanning manufacturing, agriculture, engineering, food production, plastics and packaging, education, public sector, and dental/healthcare. The company is family-led, with founder Richard Sewell as Managing Director alongside his sons Anthony and Jason and Sales Director Kevin, and holds Constructionline Gold, SafeContractor, and British Compressed Air Society credentials.

Air Power East operates from a purpose-built headquarters in Stanton, Suffolk, relocated from its previous Shepherd's Grove Industrial Estate base. The company employs between 11 and 50 staff and is actively recruiting additional engineers and apprentices. It maintains a content-driven marketing presence through its website blog (40+ articles), Facebook, LinkedIn, and emphasises referrals and word-of-mouth driven by reliable service delivery. The business has no external investment, parent company, or public listing, and remains a privately-held regional specialist.

Name

Air Power East

Legal name

Air Power East Ltd

Website

https://airpowereast.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Air Power East is a family-owned UK industrial distributor and service provider, operating as the authorised Atlas Copco Premier Partner for East Anglia, supplying and servicing air compressors, vacuum pumps, nitrogen generators, and related systems for manufacturing, agriculture, engineering, and public sector customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compressed Air Equipment & Services

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Compressed air systems
• Industrial air compressors
• Nitrogen gas generation
• Compressor servicing
• Vacuum pumps supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Bury Saint Edmunds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Air Compressor and Equipment Sales: Sale of compressed air equipment including Atlas Copco compressors, piston compressors, nitrogen generators, vacuum pumps, and ancillary equipment.
2. Servicing and Maintenance Contracts: Preventative maintenance servicing programmes, one-off services, and repair services for compressed air systems. Provides ongoing revenue through maintenance contracts.
3. Installation Services: Professional installation of compressed air systems, pipework, and nitrogen systems including commissioning.
4. Equipment Hire: Short-term and long-term hire of air compressors and related equipment to meet temporary or seasonal demand.
5. Quality Testing and Analysis: Compressed air quality testing services including detailed assessments and evaluations of equipment performance.
6. Spare Parts Supply: Supply of genuine spare parts for compressors and compressed air equipment including filters, oil separators, and other components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Air Power East is an authorised Atlas Copco Premier Partner supplying, installing, and servicing industrial air compressors (oil-lubricated, oil-free, VSD, and piston variants), vacuum pumps, and on-site nitrogen gas generators across East Anglia. The company delivers complete lifecycle support including equipment sales, professional installation, preventative maintenance contracts, leak detection, quality testing, and 24/7 emergency breakdown services for industrial and commercial compressed air users.

Product overview

Air Power East is an authorised distributor and East Anglian Premier Partner of Atlas Copco, offering a portfolio of industrial air compressors and related equipment. The product portfolio consists of Atlas Copco compressors (energy-efficient oil-lubricated and oil-free rotary screw models), Low Cost Piston Compressors and Cast Iron Piston Compressors for various industrial scales, Air Compressor Vacuum Pumps, and Nitrogen Gas Generators (Membrane and PSA types). These hardware products are complemented by a suite of service modules including Servicing & Repairs, Installation, Quality Testing, Leak Detection, and Equipment Hire. The company primarily resells and services Atlas Copco equipment while providing ancillary compressed air equipment, spare parts, and comprehensive maintenance services for customers across manufacturing, agriculture, engineering, and other industries in East Anglia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Atlas Copco Compressors Energy-efficient industrial air compressors including oil-lubricated and oil-free rotary screw and reciprocating models, supplied as authorised Atlas Copco distributor and East Anglian Premier Partner.
• Low Cost Piston Compressors Affordable single-acting piston compressors for small-scale, intermittent compressed air requirements in mechanics workshops and small industrial applications.
• Cast Iron Piston Compressors Heavy-duty piston compressors with cast iron construction for industrial applications requiring long operating hours and extended lifespan.
• Air Compressor Vacuum Pumps Pneumatic vacuum pumps for creating negative pressure environments, used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, food processing, and material handling.
• Nitrogen Gas Generators On-site nitrogen generation systems using Membrane or Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology for industrial applications including food packaging, pharmaceuticals, marine tank blanketing, and plastics manufacturing.
• Air Compressor Servicing & Repairs Preventative maintenance programmes, one-off services, and repair services for air compressor systems including oil changes, filter replacements, valve servicing, and condensate management.
• Air Compressor Installation Professional installation services for compressed air systems, nitrogen generators, pipework, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Quality Testing Air quality testing services to assess contamination levels, pressure performance, and compliance with standards including ISO 8573 and BS EN 12021.
• Leak Detection Advanced leak detection services using hi-tech equipment to identify air leaks in compressed air systems, helping reduce energy consumption.
• Equipment Hire Short-term and long-term rental of air compressors and related equipment for temporary, seasonal, or emergency requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% energy savings with VSD compressors compared to fixed-speed alternatives
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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.

• Atlas CopcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir Power East is the 'East Anglian Premier Partner' and authorised distributor of Atlas Copco compressed air equipment. This partnership provides access to Atlas Copco's range of energy-efficient oil-lubricated and oil-free air compressors, VSD technology, and comprehensive technical support. Atlas Copco is a global market leader in industrial compressed air solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Elgi Equipments UK: Indian-headquartered compressor manufacturer expanding in Europe with cost-competitive rotary screw and oil-free compressors. Comparable as an emerging OEM alternative to Atlas Copco that competing UK distributors may partner with or pivot to.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco UK: Global OEM of industrial compressed air equipment and the parent brand Air Power East distributes under Premier Partner status. Directly comparable in product portfolio (compressors, vacuum pumps, nitrogen generators) but operates at much greater scale and with direct-sales capability rather than regional distribution.
• BOGE Compressors UK: German manufacturer of screw compressors, piston compressors, and compressed air treatment equipment with UK distribution. Competes directly with Atlas Copco for the same end customers and therefore competes indirectly with Air Power East's product portfolio and service offering.
• Aerzen UK: Manufacturer and supplier of oil-free blowers, compressors, and vacuum pumps with UK operations. Overlaps with Air Power East in the oil-free compressor and vacuum pump segments, though Aerzen sells via both direct and partner channels across multiple UK regions.
• Parker Hannifin Industrial Air Compressors: Industrial conglomerate offering compressed air treatment and gas generation products alongside motion/control technologies. Comparable in the air treatment and nitrogen generation segments where Air Power East sells complementary equipment.
• CompAir (Gardner Denver): Long-established manufacturer of oil-lubricated and oil-free compressors distributed across the UK. Represents an alternative OEM option for industrial compressed air customers and therefore a competing brand a peer distributor could carry in place of Atlas Copco.

Direct peers

• Compressed Air Solutions UK: UK-based compressed air distributor and service provider selling, installing, and maintaining industrial compressor systems. Comparable in end-to-end distributor/service business model with recurring maintenance contracts.
• Air Energy UK: UK compressed air solutions provider offering sales, servicing, and installation of industrial compressors. Closely comparable as a UK regional distributor/service business model, with overlapping customer base in manufacturing and industrial sectors.
• HPC Compressed Air Systems: UK compressed air equipment distributor and service provider offering sales, installation, and maintenance of industrial compressors and nitrogen generators. Closely comparable business model to Air Power East as a regional distributor/service partner serving UK industrial customers.

Regional players

• East Coast Compressors & Pneumatics: UK distributor and service provider for compressed air equipment and pneumatic tools. Comparable in service-led business model and product range, though operating in a different UK region than Air Power East's East Anglia footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/airpowereast
• Facebookfacebook.com/Airpowereast
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/air-power-east-ltd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Air Power East