Atlas Canarias

What Atlas Canarias does

Atlas Canarias, S.L. is a private industrial equipment distributor and service provider headquartered in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, with operations across the Canary Islands. Founded over 30 years ago (firmographics cite 1981; internal company history references 1993), the company specializes in compressed air systems, vacuum and on-site nitrogen/oxygen gas generation, material handling equipment, and power generation solutions. It operates from two offices — one in Tenerife and one in Agüimes, Gran Canaria — serving regional industrial customers in food and beverage, distribution and logistics, automotive workshops, aluminum/PVC/wood processing, and healthcare. Atlas Canarias is the certified distributor for Atlas Copco (compressors and vacuum) and STILL (forklifts) in the Canary Islands, and also resells CS Instruments flow measurement systems.

The product portfolio spans four core lines: compressed air solutions (rotary screw and oil-free compressors, air quality treatment, remote monitoring, distribution networks, CS-Instruments flow measurement, and AIRScan / IITRAK energy audits); material handling (electric, diesel, and gas forklifts including the STILL RX 20 and lithium-ion models, plus battery regeneration services); vacuum and on-site N2/O2 gas generation; and mobile/stationary power generators. Supporting services include preventive and corrective maintenance plans, installation legalization under EIP/ERP pressure equipment regulations, logistics audits, and certified forklift operator training courses. The technical backbone relies on third-party OEM platforms (Atlas Copco, STILL, CS Instruments) rather than proprietary technology, augmented by ISO 11011-compliant audit methodologies and CS-Instruments-based flow measurement.

Atlas Canarias monetizes through a multi-stream model: one-time equipment sales (new and refurbished), recurring rental contracts on daily/weekly/monthly/annual terms, and subscription-style preventive maintenance plans. The go-to-market is sales-led, with field sales engineers conducting on-site consultations, audits, and demonstrations; supporting channels include the company website, technical blog, weekly newsletter, and LinkedIn. Customer segmentation is vertical-driven, with primary emphasis on food and beverage and distribution/logistics. The company has 17 employees and is privately held with no disclosed parent company, external funding rounds, or M&A activity in the source data.

Name

Atlas Canarias

Legal name

ATLAS CANARIAS, S.L.

Website

https://atlascanarias.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlas Canarias, S.L. is a Canary Islands-based industrial equipment distributor and service provider specializing in Atlas Copco compressed air systems, STILL forklifts, and material handling solutions for food and beverage, logistics, automotive, and manufacturing customers across Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Distribution and Services

NAICS

Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Power & Energy Equipment Rental/Leasing (Generators, Light Towers, Compressors) (TLABAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM)

Keywords

• Industrial compressed air
• Forklift equipment distribution
• Material handling solutions
• Vacuum pump systems
• Industrial equipment maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new industrial equipment including Atlas Copco compressors, STILL forklift trucks (electric, diesel, gas-powered), vacuum systems, and energy generators. Equipment is sold directly to industrial customers with installation services.
2. Equipment Rental: Short-term and long-term rental of compressors and forklift trucks. Rental options include daily, weekly, or monthly contracts for both new and used equipment to cover seasonal peaks or unexpected volume increases.
3. Maintenance Services: Preventive and corrective maintenance services for compressed air systems, forklift trucks, generators, and portable equipment. Includes scheduled maintenance plans and on-call repair services.
4. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished and certified used compressors and forklift trucks at prices below new equipment, with quality guarantees and immediate availability.
5. Energy Audits and Consulting: Three-tier audit services (Visual Inspection, IITRAK Data Logging, AIRScan Full Audit) that identify energy savings opportunities in compressed air systems, with follow-up recommendations for efficiency improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Atlas Canarias distributes and services industrial equipment in the Canary Islands, acting as regional distributor for Atlas Copco compressed air systems and STILL forklift trucks. The company sells, rents, installs, legalizes, and maintains compressors, forklifts, vacuum pumps, on-site gas generators (nitrogen and oxygen), and power generators, while also delivering energy audits, preventive maintenance plans, battery regeneration, and certified forklift operator training.

Product overview

Atlas Canarias is an industrial equipment and services company serving the Canary Islands for over 30 years, operating as a multi-brand distributor. Its portfolio is organized into four core product lines: (1) Soluciones de Aire Comprimido — encompassing Atlas Copco compressors, air quality equipment, CS-Instruments flow measurement, remote monitoring, compressed air distribution networks, energy savings solutions (including AIRScan and IITRAK energy audits), and maintenance services; (2) Equipos de Manipulación / Carretillas Elevadoras — a multi-brand offering of STILL forklifts and handling equipment available new, for rent, or pre-owned, including lithium-ion battery models and the RX 20 electric forklift; (3) Soluciones de Vacío y Gases — vacuum pump solutions with VSD technology, on-site N2 and O2 generation, and vacuum system audits; and (4) Generación de Energía — mobile diesel generators and portable equipment maintenance. The company also provides supporting services including preventive maintenance plans, battery recovery, logistics and energy audits, installation legalization, and forklift operator training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compressed Air Compressors (Atlas Copco) Sales, installation, and servicing of Atlas Copco oil-injected, oil-free, and variable speed drive compressors for industrial customers in the Canary Islands.
• Forklift Trucks (STILL) Sale of STILL counterbalance, reach, pallet, and lithium-ion forklifts for warehouses, ports, and manufacturing sites.
• Vacuum and On-Site Gas Generation Systems Supply and installation of VSD vacuum pumps and on-site nitrogen and oxygen generators for industrial applications.
• Power Generators Sale of mobile and stationary power generators for backup and continuous power supply to industrial and commercial customers.
• Equipment Rental Services Short and long-term rental of Atlas Copco compressors and STILL forklints to industrial customers.
• Used and Refurbished Equipment Sale of refurbished and second-hand compressors and forklints with service guarantees at lower price points.
• Preventive Maintenance Services Recurring preventive maintenance and repair services for compressors, forklifts, generators, vacuum, and gas equipment, carried out by certified EIP/ERP technicians.
• Compressed Air Energy Audits (AIRScan and IITRAK) ISO 11011-compliant energy audits of compressed air systems using AIRScan and IITRAK data logging and CS Instruments flow measurement to identify leaks and inefficiencies, with documented savings up to 50% in operating costs.
• Forklift Operator Training (Curso Carretilleros) Certified training course for forklift operators in compliance with workplace safety regulations.
• Installation Legalization Services Regulatory legalization and certification services for compressed air and electrical installations to bring customer sites into compliance.
• Battery Regeneration Service Regeneration and reuse of forklift traction batteries, extending service life and reducing replacement costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% reduction in operational costs through compressed air system audits
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Atlas CopcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtlas Canarias is a certified distributor and installer of Atlas Copco compressors and compressed air equipment. The company operates from Atlas Copco facilities in Tenerife (Edif. Atlas Copco) and offers the full range of Atlas Copco compressed air solutions including rotary screw compressors, air quality equipment, and monitoring systems. Atlas Copco is a Swedish industrial group and global leader in compressed air and vacuum solutions.
• STILLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtlas Canarias is the principal supplier of STILL forklift trucks in Tenerife and the Canary Islands. STILL is a German manufacturer of forklifts and warehouse equipment. The partnership includes new equipment sales, rental fleet access, and certified used equipment. Atlas Canarias provides the complete STILL product range including electric counterbalanced trucks, diesel/gas trucks, reach trucks, tractors, stackers, pallet trucks, and order pickers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kaeser Kompressoren: German global compressor manufacturer whose dealer network competes with Atlas Copco distributors. Comparable in industrial compressed air equipment but operates as a much larger incumbent OEM with a global footprint.
• Jungheinrich: German forklift and warehouse equipment manufacturer with a global dealer network that competes directly with STILL for forklift customers in Spain. Comparable in industrial lift equipment but operates at vastly larger scale as the OEM.
• Toyota Material Handling España: Spanish arm of Toyota's global forklift and material handling equipment business, with a dealer network directly competing with STILL. Comparable in forklift equipment but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• BOGE Kompressoren: German compressor and compressed air system manufacturer with a European dealer footprint. Comparable in industrial compressed air systems but operates as a much larger incumbent at OEM level.
• Ingersoll Rand: Global industrial compressor and fluid handling equipment manufacturer whose products compete with Atlas Copco in industrial compressed air. Comparable in compressed air technology but operates at vastly larger scale as a global OEM.
• Linde Material Handling: Global forklift and intralogistics manufacturer with a Spanish dealer network competing with STILL. Comparable in forklift and material handling equipment, but operates as a much larger incumbent with broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Hune (Loxam Hune): Major Spanish industrial equipment rental company (now part of Loxam) offering aerial platforms, forklifts, compressors, and tools with delivery, maintenance, and on-site service. Closely comparable to Atlas Canarias in combining multi-line equipment rental with technical service and regional coverage.
• Kiloutou España: European equipment rental company operating in Spain with broad industrial and construction equipment offerings, including compressed air, lifting, and material handling. Similar mix of equipment distribution, rental, and after-sales service.
• Mateco: Spanish aerial and material handling equipment rental specialist with strong service and maintenance operations. Comparable to Atlas Canarias in focusing on industrial lifting and handling equipment with rental-led revenue and dealer-distributor relationships.
• GAM Alquiler: Spanish industrial equipment rental company providing machinery, power generation, aerial platforms, and forklifts with maintenance and operator services. Mirrors Atlas Canarias' combination of equipment sales, rental, and recurring service revenue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atlascanarias

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

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