Burckhardt Compression Holding AG

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Burckhardt Compression Holding AG is a Switzerland-based holding company and global leader in reciprocating compressor systems and services. Founded in 1844 as a mechanical workshop in Basel by Franz Burckhardt, it has evolved into the world's only manufacturer offering a full range of technologies, including labyrinth piston compressors, process gas compressors, hyper compressors, and fuel gas compressors. These customized, modular systems are vital for compressing, cooling, and liquefying gases in key industries such as chemicals, petrochemicals, refineries, gas transport and storage, hydrogen mobility and energy, industrial gases, upstream oil and gas, and gas extraction and processing. The company operates through two primary divisions: the Systems Division, which develops and sells tailored compressor equipment, and the Services Division, providing maintenance, repairs, overhauls, spare parts, and training to ensure long-term reliability. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, with around 3,336 employees, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG maintains a strong global presence through strategic acquisitions in the US, China, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Thailand, and Japan, enhancing its service network and market access. In 2024, it achieved record sales exceeding CHF 1 billion, underscoring its significant role in advancing sustainable energy solutions like hydrogen compression and low-pressure LNG applications.

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