OTC Industrial Technologies acquired Global Energy Solutions (GES), a leading regional provider of rotating equipment sales, service and repair across the Central United States.
Janne Leinonen has started as Chief Executive Officer of Tamturbo. He leads the Finland-based manufacturer of 100% oil-free turbo air compressors from 115 to 325 kW. The machines run on active magnetic bearings, with no oil anywhere in the air path.
Hall Pyke, an Irish process filtration distributor, has become part of Atlas Copco Group. The company distributes liquid, gas and air filtration, separation and purification solutions for critical industrial applications.
In Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations, pneumatic actuators have traditionally been controlled from control cabinets in distant, safe locations. Long wiring runs increase installation and commissioning time, complicate maintenance and troubleshooting and make future system expansion difficult.
The Best Practices 2026 EXPO & Conference is bringing the largest American event for on-site utilities to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN, Oct. 13-15, 2026. Equipment sales engineers, engineering firms and manufacturing personnel will have the opportunity to meet the leading global manufacturers of compressed air, vacuum and cooling/chilled water technologies on the EXPO floor…
FS-Elliott released the Polaris® P750, the newest addition to its Polaris air compressor portfolio. The P750 launch is part of the company’s 2026 Innovation Series, highlighting new compressor solutions designed to meet evolving customer needs, broaden application coverage, simplify ownership and deliver long-term lifecycle value.
J&G Machinery, a woodworking equipment dealer, reports growing equipment sales driven in part by housing construction across the Southeast. The company uses ELGi as its air compressor manufacturer of choice, citing energy efficiency, low noise and overall strong fit for woodworking applications.
Reno Air Compressor, a new independently owned compressed air business, has opened in Reno, NV, with a clear mission: Restore an old-school, customer-first approach to the industry, the founder says.
Attendees of the Best Practices EXPO & Conference can kick off the 2026 event with a guided tour of SMC’s North American headquarters in Noblesville, IN, on Monday, Oct. 12.
The Compressed Air Challenge – Level 1: Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems course will be offered at the Best Practices EXPO & Conference in Indianapolis on Oct. 13 and 14. The training is designed to help facility engineers, operators and maintenance staff achieve 10-30% cost savings through more effective production and use of compressed air.
All attendees of the Best Practices 2026 EXPO & Conference in Indianapolis are welcome to visit the Leak Detection Pavilion located right on the EXPO floor. Compressed air leaks are a hidden but significant expense. Even a 1/16-inch leak can waste $1,000 in electricity annually at $0.10 per kWh.
The Best Practices EXPO & Conference will present its first-ever Opening Day Panel Discussion “The Critical Importance of Industrial Energy & Water Efficiency” during the opening session in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. All attendees can join this session and earn 1 PDH credit.
CS INSTRUMENTS USA announced the availability of the VA 526 compact inline flow sensor, a practical monitoring solution designed to help industrial facilities improve compressed air efficiency and system performance.
VPInstruments introduced a powerful firmware upgrade for the VPFlowScope M all-in-one flow meter. The latest release significantly improves measurement accuracy, expands multi-gas capabilities and adds new functionality for even more flexibility in the field. Simultaneously, the company launched VPStudio 4.1 with enhanced tools for configuration and data readout.
Industrial operators preparing for the U.S. Department of Energy's 2027 motor efficiency requirements now have a simple yet advanced solution with ABB's new SD200 SP4 severe-duty motor. Designed for maximum compatibility with existing SD200 motors, the SD200 SP4 delivers NEMA Premium® 4 efficiency while simplifying upgrades, reducing energy consumption and minimizing supply chain complexity.
KELTEC, a leading provider of compressed air and gas filtration solutions headquartered in Hudson, OH, announced the acquisition of AJR Filtration, a Chicago-based manufacturer of liquid and dust filtration products.
B&K Compressors, based in La Porte City, IA, offers sales consultations, installation, preventative maintenance and emergency repair. Its experienced technicians provide prompt, dependable service for air compressors, refrigerated and desiccant compressed air dryers, aluminum piping systems and compressed air leak and efficiency audits, partnering with leading manufacturers across the industry.
The compressed air business of 3C Industrial LLC has become part of Atlas Copco Group. 3C provides air compressor equipment and related services to customers operating in general industry. The company is headquartered in Corpus Christi, TX, and has branches in the major Texan urban areas: Houston, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin. It has 26 employees.
ABB has achieved another significant milestone by becoming the first manufacturer to obtain product-level certification for variable frequency drives (VFDs) under the NEMA Make It American® domestic content certification program. This achievement for ABB Drives, manufactured at the company's New Berlin, WI, facility, reinforces its commitment to domestic manufacturing excellence and American…
The Best Practices 2026 EXPO & Conference is partnering with Kansas State University to bring the Pneumatic Conveying Workshop to Indianapolis, IN, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 8 to 11 a.m. Attendees will earn three PDH credits. Pre-registration is required.
Green-Y is enabling air compressor manufacturers to deliver oil-free systems with industry-leading efficiency with the launch of its water-lubricated, single-screw airend. The company is expanding its OEM partner network and inviting additional manufacturers to evaluate the technology. In parallel, the company is implementing its second industrial reference project.
Value Added Distributors (VAD) and Exotic Automation & Supply announced a merger of the two companies. Since VAD partnered with Rotunda Capital Partners in 2024, this merger establishes a significant step toward the shared vision of building a national, value-added distribution platform.
Kaeser Compressors announced its MOBILAIR M17A portable air compressor. This new model enhances the existing M17 design by featuring an integrated aftercooler complete in one versatile package.
