Kaeser is a famous large-scale industrial air compressor manufacturer in Germany and enjoys a wide reputation in Europe. Currently they have no factory in China, so air compressors can only be imported in original packaging. They have recently set up an office in Shanghai, but have not yet established a sales network across the country. Their main advantage is the reliable quality of their products. However, their disadvantages are higher prices, longer lead times, and after-sales support that does not reach the customer's factory in a timely manner.
2. Atlas Copco:
Atlas Copco is a multinational group headquartered in Sweden with a subsidiary specializing in air compressor production. Through acquisitions over the years, Atlas Copco has become well known in the market for its ability to produce almost every form of air compressor. They are strong and have a wide range of products, and were the first manufacturer to produce screw machines. Unrivaled in oil-free and centrifugal machines, they have a large market share. They have several factories around the world, including one in Wuxi, China. Their advantage is high visibility and flexible pricing for important projects. But the disadvantages are high brand premium, expensive service costs and less attention to machines below 90KW.
3. Ingersoll Rand (Ingersoll Rand - IR):
Ingersoll Rand was an early joint venture in China to produce screw compressors, founded in Shanghai in 1987. Initially focusing on construction machinery and refrigeration machines, today it has a market share second only to Atlas. In China, IR's centrifugal compressors are more popular. Mobile air compressors are also a profitable product for them and are widely used in China. They mainly sell in China through their branches, which are located in major cities such as Beijing, Shenyang, Qingdao, Wuhan, Three Gorges, Guangzhou and Shanghai, and through distribution agents in other regions. The advantage still lies in high visibility, but the challenge is the existence of two sets of sales systems, which are not easy to unify, as well as higher after-sales prices.
4. Sullair:
Sullair is a subsidiary of a large American aerospace and military company known for producing reliable air compressors. They offer oiled screw and mobile air compressors, and in recent years mobile products have been gradually localized within China, increasing their market share. Shouli sells mainly through agents and has achieved considerable results in the textile and automotive industries. Their advantage is that they have factories in China and have a competitive price for centrifuges. However, some configurations are heavily localized and not cheap, which is still their disadvantage.
5. WeiLanAIR:
WeiLanAIR is a local manufacturer of air compressors founded in China. Since the company's inception, they have dedicated themselves to the development and production of air compressor technology. In the domestic market, Azure Gas is gradually gaining recognition for its reliable quality and excellent cost performance. Although they are a little less well-known than other international brands, they continue to expand their market share through continuous technical improvements and excellent customer service. They have sales and after-sales service networks across the country and are committed to providing timely support and solutions to their customers. Especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, Azure's price and quality advantages often become their first choice. However, their popularity is still low compared to Atlas
6. Quincy, USA:
Quincy has been dedicated to the compressed air technology industry since 1920, specializing in the manufacture and sale of high-quality air compressors and vacuum pumps. Their products are used worldwide in manufacturing, medical and climate control systems, and other industries that require a reliable source of air. They were later acquired by Atlas and marketed as an Atlas subsidiary. The advantage lies in the relatively good brand name with the backing of the Atlas head office. However, relatively incomplete product lines and fewer after-sales service points are their disadvantages.
7. Japan Shinko (Japan Shinko):
Japan Shinko began at the beginning of the last century, and has a long history of nearly a century. They are one of the very few comprehensive compressor manufacturers in the world that can independently produce piston, screw and centrifugal process compressors and air compressors.
8. Fusheng:
Fusheng is a joint venture with three domestic factories in China located in Zhongshan, Shanghai and Beijing, and is one of the more recognizable air compressor manufacturers in China. They opened up the Chinese market with their small piston machines of good quality, with dealers all over the country. However, their screw machines still represent low-grade models, with the advantage of cheap prices and high visibility. The disadvantages, however, are the high failure rate of the large horsepower type machines and their less than satisfactory quality performance.
9. Bolaite (Atlas Copco Bolaite):
Since its establishment in 1999, Atlas Bolaite Air Compressor has specialized in the design, production and sales of screw air compressors, and has now become a trusted brand in China's air compressor industry with the support of the Atlas Copco Group.2006, Bolaite was recognized by global air compressor supplier Atlas Copco wholly acquired. Their advantage is that they are backed by Atlas Group, but the price is relatively cheaper, with good cost performance. There are also many agents and service outlets all over. However, the disadvantage is that they mainly produce oil-injected machines and lack oil-free models.
10. Compair:
Compair is a British company, mainly known for the production of sliding vane air compressors (≤ 50HP) in the industry. In recent years, they have acquired the screw compressor division of Demag in Germany and Leroi in the U.S. to become a global air compressor company. 1993, they set up a factory in Shanghai, but they have not yet established a comprehensive nationwide sales network in China, so their influence is limited. Their advantage is that the price of sliding vane machine is cheaper, screw machine also has a competitive advantage, the product range is more complete, and they have factories in China. However, the product quality is average, the marketing network is not yet perfect, and the popularity needs to be improved.