Atlas Copco acquires two UK compressed air distributors 01 February 2023

Atlas Copco has acquired Precision Pneumatics Ltd and Wearside Pneumatics Ltd, two compressed air distributors and service providers in the UK.

Precision Pneumatics Ltd was founded in 1991 and is based near Liverpool, with Wearside Pneumatics Ltd founded in 1974 and based near Newcastle upon Tyne. Both companies are privately owned by the same owners and provide compressed air solutions to companies in all types of manufacturing industries, such as general manufacturing, electronics, automotive supply chain, food & beverage, and metal fabrication

“Both companies have strong sales and service coverage in highly dense industrial areas of the UK,” said Vagner Rego, business area president compressor technique at Atlas Copco. “The acquisitions will further increase our direct service and sales presence in those key areas and provide growth opportunities.”

The acquired businesses will become part of the Service division within the Compressor Technique business area.  

 

 

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