Pacific Engineering Inc

What Pacific Engineering Inc does

Pacific Engineering Inc is a privately held Canadian industrial firm, founded in 1978 and headquartered at 860 Brock Road, Pickering, Ontario. The company distributes and services compressed air systems—including reciprocating, rotary screw, scroll, oil-free, and vacuum pumps—alongside air treatment equipment (dryers, filters, separators), air pipe distribution systems, and sprinkler air compressors. Its proprietary Pacific Ranger series of single and two-stage reciprocating compressors (1-30 HP) anchors the catalog, complemented by authorized Canadian distribution agreements with FS Curtis (Master Line, Large Industrial, Ultra Pack, Climate Control, SE Series, RS Series, AF Series VSD, and ZW Series oil-free lines), DV Systems, Anest Iwata (oil-less scroll, piston), and Bauer (high-pressure breathing air). Manufacturing and parts warehousing are conducted at the Pickering, Ontario headquarters and a North Tonawanda, New York facility.

The business operates a hybrid equipment-plus-services model. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of compressors, parts, and spares; recurring revenue via three-tiered Annual Maintenance Contracts (Silver, Gold, Platinum plans with 85-95% uptime guarantees); and project-based revenue from system installation, air audits, and 24/7 emergency service. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by a Canadian dealer/distributor network, with pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customers span industrial and commercial businesses, with named segments including government agencies, universities, food and beverage manufacturers, agricultural merchants, automotive sub-assembly plants, and medical and laboratory facilities requiring clean oil-free air. TSSA-certified installation engineers and an in-house team of Professional Engineers enable regulatory compliance under Ontario Pressure Vessel Regulations, supporting turnkey installation work that smaller competitors cannot replicate.

Name

Pacific Engineering Inc

Legal name

Pacific Engineering Inc

Website

https://pacificranger.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pacific Engineering Inc, founded in 1978 and based in Pickering, Ontario, distributes and services compressed air systems and air treatment products across Canada, selling its own Pacific Ranger line and acting as authorized distributor for FS Curtis, DV Systems, Anest Iwata, and Bauer to industrial, government, and institutional customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compressed Air Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Industrial air compressors
• Compressed air systems
• Air treatment equipment
• Rotary screw compressors
• Compressed air maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pickering

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of air compressors (reciprocating, rotary screw, scroll, oil-free), air treatment products (dryers, filters), pipe systems, and sprinkler air compressors.
2. Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC): Three-tiered AMC plans (Silver, Gold, Platinum) providing scheduled maintenance, emergency service, and spare parts coverage for compressed air systems.
3. Service and Maintenance: Preventative maintenance, inspections, installations, troubleshooting, compressor rebuilding, pipework installation, 24-hour emergency service.
4. Air Audits: Compressed air system audits that review systems to identify efficiency improvements and cost reduction opportunities, including energy conservation recommendations.
5. Parts and Spares: Sales of air compressor parts and spares for all makes, models and types including filters, separators, gaskets, valves, belts, service kits, and lubricants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Pacific Engineering Inc sells and services industrial and commercial compressed air equipment, including its own Pacific Ranger series of reciprocating compressors alongside distributed lines from FS Curtis, DV Systems, Anest Iwata, and Bauer. The company also supplies air treatment products (dryers, filters, separators), air pipe systems, vacuum pumps, and sprinkler/medical compressors, and provides installation, factory-trained maintenance, three-tiered Annual Maintenance Contracts (Silver, Gold, Platinum), and compressed air audits to reduce energy and maintenance costs.

Product overview

Pacific Engineering Inc is Canada's leading supplier of premium air compressors and air treatment products since 1978. Their product portfolio centers on the Pacific Ranger series of reciprocating compressors alongside an extensive range of FS Curtis compressors including Master Line, Large Industrial, Ultra Pack, Climate Control, SE Series (rotary screw), RS Series, AF Series (variable speed), and ZW Series (oil-free) models. They distribute high pressure breathing air systems (Bauer), oil-less scroll compressors (Anest Iwata), and offer a comprehensive lineup of reciprocating compressors from 1-30 HP and rotary screw units from 3-300 HP. Supporting products include air treatment equipment (dryers, filtration, separators), energy management systems, air pipe systems, sprinkler compressors, medical compressors, and vacuum pumps. Services encompass air audits, system installation, and three-tiered Annual Maintenance Contracts (Silver, Gold, Platinum plans). The company operates manufacturing centers in Pickering, Ontario and North Tonawanda, NY.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pacific Ranger: Pacific Ranger series of single & two stage compressors known for reliability and performance in industrial applications

Products and services

• Pacific Ranger Series (Reciprocating Compressors) Pacific Engineering's proprietary line of single and two-stage reciprocating air compressors designed for reliability, performance, and long service life in industrial applications. Featuring slow-running robust design, compact footprint, and configurable receiver sizes for simple installation and optimum operation.
• Industrial Rotary Screw Air Compressors Rotary screw compressors ranging from 3 to 300 HP available in oil-free, oil-less, and lubricated formats for demanding industrial applications.
• Oil-Less Scroll Enclosure Air Compressors Air-cooled oil-less scroll compressors with multiple air-end control systems for variable air demand applications, distributed from Anest Iwata, the original developer of air-cooled, oil-less scroll compressor technology.
• FS Curtis Master Line Series Reciprocating air compressors featuring heavy-duty cast iron construction, pressure lubrication, slow V-belt drive, and a 5-year limited warranty, distributed as part of the FS Curtis line in Canada.
• FS Curtis Large Industrial Series Low-speed heavy cast iron air compressor packages rated 25 to 125 HP and up to 250 P.S.I.G., designed for extended service life and low maintenance.
• FS Curtis Ultra Pack Compressors Fully packaged simplex and duplex compressors rated 15 to 30 HP with heavy-duty cast iron construction and comprehensive standard equipment.
• FS Curtis Climate Control Compressors Compressors providing clean, dry air for instrument control equipment, offered in simplex and duplex models.
• FS Curtis SE Series (Oil-Injected Rotary Screw) Oil-injected rotary screw air compressors featuring eCOOL technology, absolute-rated filtration, EPAct-rated TEFC motors, and AIMSplus controller for system management and energy efficiency.
• FS Curtis RS Series (Rotary Screw) Rotary screw compressors designed for low energy consumption, easy service, and flexible optional features, manufactured to ISO 9001:2000 standards.
• FS Curtis AF Series (Variable Speed Drive) Variable Speed Drive (VSD) compressors using Automatic Flow technology to match compressed air demand and minimize input energy consumption.
• FS Curtis ZW Series Oil-Free Screw Compressors Water-injected oil-less screw compressors producing hydrocarbon-free air with up to 15% energy savings over dry screw compressors, available in fixed speed and variable speed models with an additional 30–35% energy savings for variable air demand applications.
• High Pressure Breathing Air Compressors High pressure breathing air systems including containment fill stations and air cascade systems for industrial safety applications.
• Sprinkler Air Compressors Compact self-contained compressors suitable for dry, pre-action, alternate, or tail-end sprinkler systems, available with or without air receivers.
• Medical Air Compressors Compressors for dental and surgical applications, HP compressors for breathing air and paintball, high pressure boosters, and project-based systems for theme parks and transportation industry.
• Vacuum Pumps Non-contact design vacuum systems for waste removal, medical, laboratory, or industrial applications requiring minimal maintenance.
• Air Treatment & Accessories Refrigerated and adsorption dryers, filtration systems, condensate separators, and airline accessories for clean and dry compressed air.
• Air Pipe Systems High-quality sealed pipe systems for compressed air distribution to prevent contamination and system losses.
• Energy Savings & Air Management Systems Controls and systems utilizing permanent magnet motors and variable speed compressors for energy management and remote monitoring of compressed air systems.
• Air Compressor Parts and Spares Wide range of air compressor parts and spares including filters, separators, gaskets, valves, belts, service kits, and lubricants for all compressor makes, models, and types.
• Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) Three-tiered maintenance plans (Silver, Gold, Platinum) providing scheduled service visits, emergency support, and spare parts coverage for compressed air systems, assuring compressor uptime of 85% (Silver), 90% (Gold), or 95% (Platinum).
• Air Audits Compressed air system audits that review systems to identify efficiency improvements, reduce waste, and lower energy, maintenance, and equipment costs, with typical outcomes including 10–30% operating cost reduction and 10–25% maintenance cost reduction.
• System Installation and Upgrade Installation services for pipework, air drops, drains, and complete turnkey installations using various materials including aluminum, galvanized steel, black steel, stainless steel, and plastic, delivered by TSSA-certified installation engineers.
• Service & Maintenance Factory-trained maintenance and repair services for all air compressor types, dryers, vacuum pumps, and blowers, including preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, compressor rebuilding, and 24-hour emergency service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce operating costs by 10% to 30%
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FS CurtiscoreTechnology or IntegrationPacific Engineering is an authorized distributor of FS Curtis air compressors, including Master Line Series reciprocating compressors, Large Industrial air compressors, Ultra Pack compressors, Climate Control compressors, SE Series rotary screw compressors, RS Series rotary screw compressors, and AF Series variable speed drive compressors.
• DV SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPacific Engineering distributes DV Systems air compressors for the Canadian market.
• Anest IwatacoreTechnology or IntegrationPacific Engineering distributes Anest Iwata oil-less scroll enclosure air compressors. Anest Iwata was the first in the world to develop air-cooled, oil-less scroll compressors. Also distributes Anest Iwata piston compressors.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bauer Compressors: Manufacturer of high-pressure breathing air systems, fill stations and cascade systems. Pacific Engineering distributes Bauer products in Canada, overlapping in industrial safety and high-pressure applications.
• Powerex: Manufacturer of oil-less reciprocating compressors and scroll compressors for medical, dental and laboratory markets — overlapping significantly with Pacific Engineering’s Anest Iwata oil-less and medical product lines.
• FS Curtis: Manufacturer of reciprocating, rotary screw and oil-free air compressors. Pacific Engineering is an authorized FS Curtis distributor in Canada, making it both a customer and a direct channel competitor in the Canadian compressed-air market.
• Anest Iwata (Compressed Air Division): Developer of oil-less scroll compressors and piston compressors. Pacific Engineering distributes Anest Iwata products in Canada, making it a direct competitor on oil-free scroll applications such as medical and laboratory.
• DV Systems: Canadian manufacturer of rotary screw and reciprocating air compressors, distributed by Pacific Engineering. Directly comparable as a Canadian-headquartered industrial compressor specialist serving the same end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Quincy Compressor: Manufacturer of reciprocating, rotary screw and oil-free compressors serving industrial customers across North America. Comparable product mix and service-led business model, but operating at much greater scale.
• Kaeser Compressors: Global manufacturer of rotary screw, reciprocating and oil-free compressors with an established Canadian presence. Targets the same industrial compressed air customers as Pacific Engineering with factory-direct sales and service.
• Atlas Copco: Global leader in industrial compressors with a full Canadian sales and service network. Competes for the same industrial and commercial compressed air customers with broader product breadth and stronger digital/service capabilities.
• Ingersoll Rand: Major global compressor manufacturer (including the legacy Ingersoll-Rand and Gardner Denver portfolios) serving industrial customers across North America with a wider range and deeper service network than Pacific Engineering.
• Sullair: Established North American manufacturer of rotary screw compressors and vacuum pumps. Directly comparable product portfolio and target customer base, with a larger distribution footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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