Innovative compressed air manufacturer, CompAir has rewritten the rules of compressed air generation by launching Quantima, a unique and dynamic oil-free compressor technology. Having only one moving part spinning in a magnetic field, Quantima’s revolutionary Q-drive compression assembly forms the heart of the new compressor design. Its unique rotor and direct-driven compression elements are levitated by active electromagnetic bearings to allow them to reach speeds of up to 60,000 rpm.

Leading compressor manufacturer, CompAir, has completely redesigned its 90 kW to 132 kW oil-injected screw compressors, to deliver a high-end range of machines that addresses operators’ key concerns for reduced cost of ownership.

Described as a ‘major leap forward in portable compressor design’, CompAir’s latest screw compressor, the C210TS-12 has received high praise in an independent review by Plant Manager’s Journal, the UK’s highest-read plant and equipment magazine.

When the AES Corporation (AES) opened the doors to its new electricity-generating plant, its challenge was to guarantee a continuous power supply. The company chose a CompAir compressed air system, which plays a vital role in, click link to read more

CompAir, a leading manufacturer of air and gas compressors, has recently launched a new reciprocating piston gas compressor. The Gazpack 42 watercooled compressor is a new addition to the popular Gazpack series of modular, ready-to-run CNG refuelling systems.

Compressed air specialist CompAir has proved its cool credentials in Iceland thanks to the hot performance of both its industrial and portable compressors. In total 20 compressors including its world-beating turbo screw range were purchased as part of an exclusive partnership with global, click link to read more

Introduced six years ago, the TurboScrew series, with its unique technology for energy efficiency and reliability, is being enhanced. The new QSB 6.7 engine developed by Compair in conjunction with Cummins, has made this possible, click the link to read more

In order to secure a high-quality, uninterrupted air supply at all times, the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has recently renewed and upgraded its CompAir Reavellife maintenance contract to include all routine servicing and air tests.

In this widely successful range, CompAir relies on the new QSB 4.5 engine range from Cummins. These engines are fitted with electronic injection and meet all the EU demands with regards to exhaust emissions for the foreseeable future.

Recognition of greenhouse and environmental issues, coupled with concerns over occupational health and safety has stirred a quiet revolution for the materials handling industry. Behind the scenes in warehouses and factories is a growing interest in natural gas as a fuel for forklifts.

With an expanding global economy and young people who are increasingly drawn to media-based industries, it is critical that industry looks to develop the next generation of engineers, if it is to maintain a strong manufacturing base in the UK.

BEST-IN-CLASS COMPRESSOR FROM COMPAIR DELIVERS 15% MORE AIR WITH LESS ENERGY INPUT

CompAir has once again succeeded in developing several new products to unveil at Bauma. The British based company with a manufacturing facility in Germany has revised and enhanced much of its portable compressor range.

CompAir will be holding an Exhibition on Tuesday, 8 May at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, (United Kingdom) on the theme of “Reducing Compressed Air Energy Costs”

CompAir Australasia Limited has won a major competitive tender to supply, commission and test air compressors at Worsley Alumina’s refinery in south-west Western Australia.

Leading UK manufacturer, CompAir, has been awarded ‘Private Company Turnaround of the Year 2006’ by the Society of Turnaround Professionals (STP) at a prestigious ceremony recognising the outstanding contribution to the UK economy of the country’s top corporate trouble shooters.

The new L30-L50 screw compressor range provides scope for a significant reduction in operating costs. These compressors with capacities of 30, 37 and 45 kW offer best in class performance among global competitor products. The new L50 model, in particular, offers outstanding efficiency.

CompAir Iberia SL, a subsidiary of CompAir Ltd, the global manufacturer of compressed air and gas systems has acquired the assets of Tecnehidrasur SA, a highly qualified distributor in Andalusia, southern Spain.

Hydrovane's senior production engineer, Joanne Campbell, has been highly commended for her contribution to UK manufacturing after being shortlisted for a prestigious CBI First Women Award.

Leading compressor manufacturer, CompAir is building on its reputation for continuous innovation with the launch of its new L50 lubricated screw compressor. This is the first compressor to be designed using CompAir's cutting edge integrated modular design, which delivers a range of tangible benefits for customers including reduced energy bills, a smaller footprint and a noise level of just 67dB(A)

CompAir, the global manufacturer of compressed air and gas systems, celebrated in style recently when distributor Oscott Air, opened its new Coventry depot. Coventry City Football Club players Richard Shaw and Steve Ogrizovic and local speedway rider, Rory Schlein were just a handful of the people that turned up to the launch day.

CompAir has announced the appointment of Jeremy Sykes as Managing Director – UK and Ireland.

Measures put in place by a galvanizing company in Scotland to achieve the ISO 14001 International Environmental Management Standard have led the company to achieving a £multi-thousand energy cost saving. Among the measures introduced by Elgin-based Highland Galvanizers was the replacement of its existing fixed speed compressor with a speed-regulated model from CompAir.

CompAir ‘s Redditch base was the centre of attention when Sir Digby Jones director general, Confederation of British Industry, took time out of his busy schedule to visit the plant in Washford Industrial Estate, to see the latest in engineering design.

Highland Park, whose 18-year-old single malt whisky has been named “best spirit in the world” by US drinks magazine Spirits Journal, has faithfully used Hydrovane air compressors as part of its complex distillery process on Orkney for over 30 years.

Jaguar Cars, the luxury car maker, has saved a substantial amount in energy costs by replacing piston compressors with a more efficient combination of fixed and variable speed compressors from CompAir. The decision to change came after the existing compressors at Jaguar’s Whitley Engineering Centre were data logged to assess their energy usage.

Martin Temple, director general of the Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) has formally opened CompAir’s new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ipswich.

Silence is not a quality often associated with theme park rides, but quiet running compressors from Hydrovane are helping to build the atmosphere of terror on the newly up-graded Tomb Blaster ride at Chessington World of Adventures.

CompAir has become one of just two preferred suppliers for compressed air equipment for the Saint-Gobain Group across Europe. The agreement gives CompAir the potential to supply equipment to more than 800 sites to businesses in Saint-Gobain’s Glass, Building Materials and Distribution, Pipelines and High Performance Materials divisions.

CompAir, the global manufacturer of compressed air and gas systems, has expanded it’s capabilities with the appointment of Mike Perkins as manager of their portable and tool division. He is following in the footsteps of well-known industry professional, Tony Williams, who will be retiring from the position in May 2006 after a successful 40 years with the company.

Established in Coleraine in 1971, CP Hire is now one of Northern Ireland’s largest plant hire specialists, with six branches in the north, plus one in Dublin. The company serves a broad range of customers from tarmac contractors to heavy industry, ship repair and drilling and quarrying. A long-term operator of CompAir portable compressors, CP Hire now has some 150 compressors in its fleet.

Compressor manufacturer CompAir is a company which has always focused on the company’s in-built capability for producing innovative solutions and products – and during 2004 through to the end of 2005 CompAir is developing and launching more new products than in the previous five years of the company’s history.