M&A Deal Summary

Atlas Copco Acquires Compressed Air Systems

On June 14, 2021, Atlas Copco acquired distribution company Compressed Air Systems

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Atlas Copco’s 26th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Atlas Copco’s 36th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Atlas Copco’s 3rd transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-06-14
Target Compressed Air Systems
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Atlas Copco
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Compressed Air Systems

Salisbury, North Carolina, United States
Compressed Air Systems is a distributor of professional equipment sales, system design, installation, 24/7 service for compressed air and industrial vacuum systems to customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Central Virginia. The company provides technical support, products, and service available in its trading area. Over the last 30 plus years, it has developed a staff of Systems engineers, factory-trained service technicians, and heavily experienced parts and support personnel. Compressed Air Systems was formed in 1984 and is based in Salisbury, North Carolina.

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Buyer

Atlas Copco

Nacka, Sweden

Category Company
Founded 1873
Sector Machinery
Employees55,248
Revenue 176.8B SEK (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to an Atlas Copco facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Entrance to an Atlas Copco facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Atlas Copco is a diversified industrial group, a manufacturer of compressors, expanders, and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools, and assembly systems. Atlas Copco was founded in 1873 and is based in Nacka, Sweden.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 134 of 176
Sector: Distribution M&A 26 of 36
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 102 of 142
State: North Carolina M&A 3 of 3
Country: United States M&A 36 of 44
Year: 2021 M&A 10 of 18
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-31 Arpuma

Kerpen, Germany

Arpuma is a highly specialized vacuum systems and solutions provider for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, based in Kerpen, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-24 Airflow Compressors & Pneumatics

Leigh, United Kingdom

Airflow Compressors & Pneumatics is a supplier of complete compressed air system solutions and have been providing highly professional and competitive services for over 18 years to a wide range of various industries. The company specializes in all aspects of product range from initial consultation to design, supply, and installation followed by a lifetime cover competitive maintenance package. Airflow Compressors & Pneumatics was formed in 1996 and is based in Leigh, United Kingdom.

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