Air Energy

Name

Air Energy

Legal name

Air Energy Ltd.

Website

https://air-energy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Power & Energy Equipment Rental/Leasing (Generators, Light Towers, Compressors) (TLABAFAG), Cooling, Lubrication & Air Induction Component Rebuild/Remanufacturing (Oil pumps, water pumps, EGR) (TLAKALAK)

Keywords

• Compressed air systems
• Industrial vacuum pumps
• Nitrogen generators
• Air compressor servicing
• Compressed air installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hereford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Supply of compressed air equipment, vacuum pumps, nitrogen generators, air treatment systems, parts, oils and consumables from leading manufacturers. Products include air compressors, blowers, filtration systems and genuine spare parts.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Planned preventative maintenance, 24/7 emergency breakdown support, breathing air quality testing, and energy efficiency audits. Long-term service agreements for system reliability.
3. System Installation and Commissioning: Full system specification and sizing, pipework and control integration, mechanical and electrical installation, turnkey project delivery, commissioning and performance validation.
4. Specialized Services: Air leak detection surveys, compressed air data logging, breathing air quality testing, written schemes of examination, and air compressor hire services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Air Energy supplies, installs, commissions and maintains compressed air, vacuum and nitrogen generation systems for industrial customers. The company distributes and integrates equipment from leading manufacturers including CompAir, Hydrovane, BOGE, Champion, Elmo Rietschle, Robuschi, Reavell, Leybold and Welch, and delivers turnkey projects from system specification and sizing through pipework, mechanical and electrical installation to long-term preventative maintenance and 24/7 breakdown support.

Product overview

Air Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of compressed air, vacuum, and nitrogen systems for industrial operations. The core product offering centers on air compressors from multiple brands including Hydrovane (rotary vane technology with the 5 Series prominently featured), CompAir (screw compressors including oil-free variants), Champion, and BOGE. Vacuum and blower solutions come from Elmo Rietschle (claw, liquid ring, rotary vane technologies), Robuschi (lobe blowers), Leybold, and Welch. High-pressure applications are served by Reavell compressors, while specialized smoke evacuation is addressed through the Laservac system. Supporting the equipment portfolio, Air Energy offers nitrogen generators for on-site gas production, comprehensive air treatment and filtration systems, and genuine spare parts and oils across all major brands. Service capabilities include planned preventative maintenance, 24/7 emergency breakdown support, air leak detection surveys, breathing air quality testing, energy efficiency optimization, and compressed air data logging. An interactive Wasted Air Energy Calculator enables prospective customers to estimate potential energy savings. The company operates on a manufacturer-aligned model, working directly with CompAir, Hydrovane, Elmo Rietschle, and Robuschi to deliver engineered solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydrovane Compressors Rotary vane air compressors in fixed speed and regulated speed variants from Hydrovane, supplied and integrated by Air Energy for industrial compressed air applications.
• CompAir Compressors Screw compressors including the L Series, regulated speed models, and oil-free screw compressors for contamination-free air applications.
• Champion Compressors Industrial air and screw compressors from Champion supplied for demanding industrial compressed air environments.
• BOGE Compressors German-manufactured industrial air compressors supplied with buying guide resources for informed purchasing.
• Elmo Rietschle Vacuum Pumps and Blowers Vacuum pumps and blowers including claw, liquid ring, and rotary vane technologies for industrial vacuum applications.
• Robuschi Lobe Blowers and Pressure Equipment Lobe blowers and pressure equipment for industrial processes requiring reliable air and gas handling.
• Reavell High-Pressure Compressors High-pressure compression systems for industrial applications requiring pressures exceeding standard compressor capabilities.
• Leybold Vacuum Equipment Precision vacuum equipment for industrial and scientific applications requiring high vacuum levels.
• Welch Vacuum and Diaphragm Pumps Vacuum and diaphragm pump solutions for laboratory and light industrial applications.
• Nitrogen Generators On-site nitrogen generation systems for industrial applications requiring nitrogen gas supply without dependence on delivered cylinders.
• Air Treatment and Filtration Systems Filtration, condensate management, autoclave filter elements, and medical sterile filters for compressed air quality control.
• Compressed Air Service and Maintenance Planned preventative maintenance, 24/7 emergency breakdown support, breathing air quality testing, energy efficiency audits, and air leak detection for installed compressed air systems.
• Air Compressor Maintenance Contracts Long-term service agreements covering preventative maintenance and reliability support for industrial compressed air installations.
• Air Compressor Hire Short-term and long-term rental of air compressors for temporary production needs or during system maintenance.
• Air Leak Detection Surveys On-site leak detection surveys using advanced diagnostic tools to identify compressed air leaks and quantify energy losses.
• Compressed Air Data Logging Technical diagnostic service that logs and analyses compressed air system performance data for system optimisation.
• Breathing Air Quality Testing Quality testing service to verify compliance of compressed air with breathing air standards for worker safety.
• Written Schemes of Examination Statutory examination services for pressure systems to maintain regulatory compliance under written scheme requirements.
• Spare Parts and Oils Genuine manufacturer parts, compressor oils, and service kits for CompAir, Hydrovane, Gardner Denver, Beko, BOGE and other supported brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Potential energy savings of £13,050 annually on typical £43,500 annual compressed air energy cost

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CompAircoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLeading manufacturer of compressed air equipment including L Series, regulated speed, and oil-free screw compressors. Air Energy supplies, installs and maintains CompAir products as part of integrated compressed air solutions.
• HydrovanecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of rotary vane compressors including fixed speed and regulated speed models. Air Energy holds promotional stock events for Hydrovane products with significant discounts.
• Elmo RietschlecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of vacuum pumps and blowers including claw, liquid ring, and rotary vane pumps. Air Energy provides Elmo Rietschle products for vacuum system applications.
• RobuschimajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of lobe blowers and pressure equipment. Air Energy supplies Robuschi products and genuine spare parts for industrial applications.
• BOGEmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of industrial air compressors. Air Energy offers BOGE compressors and provides a buying guide for customer education.
• ChampionmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of air and screw compressors. Air Energy supplies Champion compressor products and genuine parts.
• ReavellmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of high-pressure compressors. Air Energy supplies Reavell high-pressure compressors, parts, kits and oils.
• Gardner DenvermajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of compressed air equipment. Air Energy supplies genuine Gardner Denver spare parts.
• BekominorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of compressed air treatment equipment. Air Energy supplies genuine Beko parts for air treatment systems.
• LaservacminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of smoke evacuation systems and filters for laser applications. Air Energy supplies Laservac products including filters and disposables.
• LeyboldminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of vacuum equipment. Air Energy supplies Leybold vacuum products for industrial applications.
• WelchminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of vacuum and diaphragm pumps. Air Energy supplies Welch vacuum products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HPC Compressed Air Systems: UK-based specialist in compressed air system design, installation and maintenance for industrial customers. Closely comparable business model to Air Energy: multi-brand distribution, installation, service contracts, and energy efficiency audits for UK manufacturers.
• Pneumatech: Specialist in compressed air treatment, filtration, drying and nitrogen generation, now part of Atlas Copco. Directly comparable to Air Energy's air treatment, nitrogen generator and filtration offerings, with a global footprint versus Air Energy's regional UK base.
• ACB Group (Air Compressor Services): UK-based compressed air specialist providing sales, installation, maintenance and energy audits. Closely mirrors Air Energy's value proposition as a multi-brand UK dealer serving manufacturing, food & beverage and similar industrial verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco UK: Global leader in compressors, vacuum and industrial tools with a direct UK sales and service network. Overlaps with Air Energy across the full compressed air and vacuum product range, but operates at much greater scale and also manufactures its own equipment rather than distributing third-party brands.
• Quincy Compressor: Manufacturer of reciprocating, rotary screw and oil-free compressors with global distribution and service. Overlaps with Air Energy on compressor supply, installation and aftermarket service for industrial customers.
• Ingersoll Rand: Global manufacturer of compressed air equipment, vacuum pumps and blowers with UK presence. Overlaps with Air Energy on rotary screw compressors, vacuum pumps and service contracts, but with broader global scale and a primarily single-brand model.
• CompAir: Manufacturer of oil-injected and oil-free screw compressors that is a core OEM partner of Air Energy. While Air Energy is a downstream distributor, CompAir's direct sales channels and competing UK dealers overlap directly with Air Energy's core product line.
• Kaeser Compressors: Major German compressor manufacturer with UK subsidiary providing sales, installation and service of screw and rotary compressors plus air treatment. Competes with Air Energy for the same industrial customer base but sells only its own manufactured products.
• BOGE Kompressoren: German manufacturer of oil-injected and oil-free screw compressors that is one of Air Energy's major OEM partners. Operates direct subsidiaries in many markets that compete with multi-brand dealers like Air Energy for industrial compressed air business.

Regional players

• Elgi Equipments: Indian-headquartered manufacturer of oil-injected and oil-free compressors expanding into European and African markets. Comparable to Air Energy on screw compressor technology and energy-efficient product lines, but with primary presence outside the UK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/airenergyltd

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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