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air compressors, air compressor, air filters, air toolsABAC Aria Compressa can claim to have shaped the history of the Italian and indeed the International compressed air industry.

The company was founded in 1980 by Antonio Balma who with over 60 years experience in the industry was regarded by many as the “Father of compressed air” - ABAC has grown into the strong and dynamic company of today that now heads the multi-national ABAC Group of companies.

Thanks to a long and unique heritage in the production of air compressors, the Company has secured a position as world-wide market leader in the production and distribution of air compressors for the industrial, professional, semi-professional and DIY sectors.

Listening to the customer” has always been the mainstay of ABAC’s approach to its business.

ABACAll manufacturing benefits from the employment of high-tech modular production methods using high levels of automation and with a continuous investment in innovation and improvement to manufacturing efficiency. All production is certified UNI EN ISO 9001. A prompt response to the requirements of the market along with reliable and efficient after sales service are factors that have enabled ABAC to forge such a strong success in the sector.

A tradition reaching back 60 years and by two generations with 1,400 employees, customers in 123 countries in five continents, 8 production plants world-wide with an annual turnover of 300 million euros. These are the facts and figures of the ABAC multi-national group, a historical name in the production of compressed air equipment which has always offered practical, efficient solutions to its customers’ needs.

air compressors, air compressor, air filters, air toolsThe ABAC Group is in fact the only manufacturer world-wide that is present in all three market segments (consumer, professional and industrial). In particular in the sector of piston compressors intended mainly for the consumer and professional market, the ABAC Group is the European leader with a market share of 40% and world-wide with a share of 15%. In the sector of screw compressors, intended for the industrial market, the Group is the fourth largest European manufacturer and ranks seventh world-wide.

Today, there are more than 10 million ABAC compressors in operation and these support millions of workers and businesses all over the world. The wide range of ABAC compressors provide a complete solution to all users of compressed air, comprising a wide choice of piston compressors and rotary screw compressors for industrial, automotive and other applications. Employing both lubricated and oil free technology in a power range of between 1 kW and 620 kW. In addition a complete range of accessories including dryers, air treatment, pneumatic tools, filters and fittings are available.

 
The ABAC Group:

  • 8 Production Plants
  • 30 Sister Companies
  • 15% Market Share Worldwide
  • 123 Export Markets
  • 300 Million Euros Turnover
  • 1400 Employees
  • 1000 Service Centers in the World
  • 5200 Compressors Manufactured Daily
  • 10000 Screw Compressors Manufactured Yearly
  • 10000000 Compressors in use Worldwide
 

 



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