What Airtec Corporation does

Airtec Corporation is a privately-held Australian manufacturer founded in 1994 that designs, produces, and distributes digital tyre inflation equipment and digital axle load systems. The company is headquartered in Singapore with operational offices in Adelaide (South Australia, the Digital Tyre Inflation division at 40 George Street, Thebarton) and Noosa (Queensland, the SmartOBM division at 1/4 Selkirk Drive). It operates two legal entities — Airtec Corporation Pty Ltd (ACN 122 444 277) and Airtec Manufacturing Pty Ltd (ACN 115 521 072) — and employs between 11 and 50 staff.

The core technology platform centres on digital tyre inflators built around ceramic pressure sensors delivering ±0.3 PSI accuracy, IP66-rated weatherproof enclosures, and automatic calibration confirmed every six months and at every power-on. The product line spans freestanding forecourt units (FEP with external compressor, FRP with in-built compressor, FSC stainless steel), wall-mounted units (MXA workshop, MDA weatherproof, XDA heavy-duty, XDB high-volume for mining, XTC temperature-compensating, XDH aircraft, XDZ over-tyre, XHA high-pressure), mobile units (FSU, TR5/TR6 nitrogen trolleys, MXC2 sports ball), and vehicle/bicycle dual-mode units (FEP-5001, FRP-5004). Adjacent products include the SmartOBM AXS digital truck scales with Bluetooth-mesh and over-the-air firmware updates, and the Pay Air payment terminal enabling self-service paid inflation via a touchscreen accepting 80+ payment methods. Accessories (chucks, hose kits, gauges, nitrogen analysers, valves) are sold through a dedicated online store.

The business model is hardware sales with quote-driven enterprise transactions for major equipment and an e-commerce store for parts. Pricing ranges from AUD $0.74 (valve caps) to AUD $6,500 (branded freestanding inflators with built-in compressor), with mobile nitrogen units priced at AUD $3,914-$4,394 and wall-mounted units at AUD $1,058-$3,080. Distribution combines direct sales, an online store (airtecdirect.com.au), an Australian dealer network, authorised service contractors (Gilbarco, National Petroleum), and international channels out of Singapore. Customer segments are vertical-focused: primary is fuel retail/service stations (7-Eleven, BP, Shell, Ampol, Caltex, Exxon/Mobil, United Petroleum), with secondary segments in transport & fleet, mechanical workshops, aviation, mining, military, government emergency services (SA Country Fire Service), motorsport (Method Motorsport, Todd Hazelwood), and sports. Leadership includes founder/CEO David Hewett and General Manager Jacinta Lane (promoted from Executive Assistant).

Name

Airtec Corporation

Legal name

Airtec Corporation Pty Limited

Website

https://airteccorporation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airtec Corporation, founded 1994 and headquartered in Singapore with Australian operations, manufactures and distributes digital tyre inflation equipment and SmartOBM digital truck scales. It sells branded forecourt inflators, wall-mounted and mobile units, and accessories to fuel retailers, fleets, aviation, mining, military, and workshops across Oceania and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tyre Inflation Equipment

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive HVAC Controls & Actuation (HVAC ECUs/Actuators/Sensors) (IMACALAH)

Keywords

• Digital tyre inflation equipment
• Automated tyre inflators
• Nitrogen inflation systems
• Digital axle load scales
• Forecourt inflation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Thebarton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Tyre Inflation Equipment Sales: Sale of digital inflators including freestanding, wall-mounted, and mobile units for service stations, workshops, mining, aviation, and transport applications. Products are sold through direct sales with quotes and online store.
2. Parts & Accessories: Spare parts including PCB boards, air chucks, hose kits, gauges, valves, and decals sold through online store with overnight delivery to anywhere in Australia, New Zealand and surrounding Pacific Islands.
3. Pay Air Payment Terminal: Payment terminal integration for forecourt inflators enabling self-service payment, creating new revenue stream for service station operators.
4. Nitrogen Inflation Systems: Nitrogen trolley inflators (TR5/TR6) and nitrogen analysers for professional performance tyre inflation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Airtec Corporation manufactures, markets, sells and distributes digital tyre inflation equipment (freestanding, wall-mounted, mobile and nitrogen trolley inflators) and digital axle load / on-board mass management systems (SmartOBM). Its products serve forecourt fuel retail, transport fleets, workshops, mining, aviation, military, motorsport and agricultural customers across Oceania and internationally. Supplementary offerings include branded corporate customisation, the Pay Air self-service payment terminal, and a comprehensive spare parts and accessories catalogue distributed via online store with overnight delivery.

Product overview

Airtec Corporation is a provider of digital tyre inflation equipment and related solutions across Australia and New Zealand. The product portfolio consists of a comprehensive range of digital tyre inflators organized into several product lines: Freestanding Digital Inflators (FEP models for external compressor connection, FRP models with in-built compressors, and FSC stainless steel variants); Wall Mounted Inflation Units (MXA workshop inflators, MDA weatherproof units, XDA heavy-duty units, XDB high-volume mining units, XTC temperature compensating units, XDH aircraft units, XDZ over-tyre workshop units, and XHA high-pressure units); Mobile Inflation Units (FSU field service units, TR5/TR6 nitrogen trolley inflators, MXC2 sports ball inflators); and Vehicle/Bike dual-mode inflators (FEP-5001, FRP-5004). The company also offers the SmartOBM AXS digital truck scales with Bluetooth-mesh technology, the Pay Air payment terminal add-on enabling self-service paid inflation, and a comprehensive range of spare parts and accessories including air chucks, hose kits, core removal tools, pressure gauges, and nitrogen analysers. All products are supported by overnight parts delivery and a dealer network across Australia and New Zealand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartOBM: Digital Truck Scales product line featuring Bluetooth-mesh technology for smart on-board mass management.

Products and services

• FEP Freestanding Digital Inflator

Quantifiable outcome

• ±0.3 PSI accuracy ensuring precise tyre inflation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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.

• South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2025Customised inflation solution for CFS Region 5 emergency vehicles. Airtec provides tyre inflation equipment for over 150 volunteer emergency service vehicles, supporting volunteer-run organisation in protecting communities.
• Method Motorsport / Chaz MostertcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2025Airtec provides TR6 Nitrogen Trolley Inflator for Method Motorsport, the professional GT and Supercars racing team founded by Chaz Mostert. This is a longstanding partnership supporting high-performance motorsport with precision nitrogen tyre inflation equipment.
• Todd HazelwoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding motorsport partnership with professional driver Todd Hazelwood, supporting his racing career with precision Airtec inflation equipment.
• GilbarcominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAuthorised service contractor providing installation and maintenance services for Airtec inflation equipment.
• National PetroleumminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAuthorised service contractor providing installation and maintenance services for Airtec inflation equipment.
• SmartOBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationSmartOBM digital truck scales with Bluetooth-mesh technology integrated into Airtec's product ecosystem. AXS Series features latest Bluetooth-mesh technology with auto-scanning and over-the-air firmware updates for smart on-board mass management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Air-Weigh: US-based manufacturer of on-board truck scales and axle load management systems, directly comparable to Airtec's SmartOBM AXS digital truck scales product line. Both serve fleet operators needing precise mass management to prevent overloads.
• Intercomp Company: US manufacturer of portable and on-board weighing systems for trucks, vehicles and aircraft. Comparable to Airtec across both its digital truck scale (SmartOBM) and aviation high-pressure inflation segments.
• Bartec Auto ID Ltd: Provider of TPMS service tools, tyre inflation and diagnostic equipment for the automotive aftermarket. Closely comparable to Airtec's electronic tyre inflation and sensor-based pressure management offerings.
• Tecalemit: European manufacturer of workshop equipment including tyre inflators, nitrogen inflation and garage service gear. Direct peer to Airtec's workshop, freestanding and nitrogen trolley inflator lines.
• SUN Automotive USA: Supplier of wheel service, tyre inflation and alignment equipment to workshops and dealerships globally. Comparable to Airtec's wall-mounted and workshop inflator product family.
• Hennessey Industries: Manufacturer of tire changers, balancers and tyre service equipment serving workshops and service centres. A peer to Airtec in the mechanical workshop and forecourt service equipment space.

Broad incumbents

• Sensata Technologies (Schrader TPMS): Global incumbent in pressure sensing and TPMS, with the Schrader brand a category leader in tyre pressure monitoring. Adjacent to Airtec's ceramic pressure-sensor-based digital inflator technology, but operating at significantly greater scale across OEM and aftermarket channels.
• Snap-on Incorporated: Global manufacturer and distributor of professional tools and automotive service equipment, including diagnostic and inflation products. Broad incumbent peer with overlapping workshop/forecourt customers but a much larger portfolio and franchise network.
• Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Global leader in fuel dispensers, payment systems and forecourt automation. Comparable in serving the same fuel-retail customer base as Airtec and listed as one of its authorised service contractors, making it a partner-overlap peer.
• Continental AG (Original Equipment Solutions): Major automotive supplier with TPMS, tyre and digital fleet offerings relevant to Airtec's pressure-management and on-board mass market. Operates at vastly greater scale across OEM and aftermarket globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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