Sam Baker (left) of Kingsdown Compressed Air Systems with Atlas Copco’s Ariel RubinsteinKingsdown Compressed Air Systems Ltd, a distributor of compressed air and other equipment, has become part of the
Atlas Copco Group, after being acquired by Atlas Copco UK Holdings Ltd.
Kingsdown, which was founded in 1996 and is located in Wrotham, Kent, has a wide range of customers in all types of manufacturing industries, including food and drinks, textiles, printing, and advanced manufacturing.
Ariel Rubinstein, general manager at Atlas Copco Compressors UK & Ireland, said: “Kingsdown has strong sales and service credentials and has an impressive market presence in its region. This acquisition is fully in line with our strategy to further enhance geographical presence and will help us serve present and future customers even better. I would like to welcome our new colleagues from Kingsdown to Atlas Copco Group.”
Kingsdown managing director Sam Baker concluded: “Given the strong history under Baker family ownership, as I exit the business to pursue other ventures, it was vital for me to ensure Kingsdown’s loyal customers and staff benefit under a new era of ownership, and that the business continues to grow. As a global market leader, Atlas Copco offers this opportunity for all.”