Yorkshire-based
Pennine Pneumatic Services Ltd (PPS), a compressed air distributor, has joined the
Atlas Copco Group, after being acquired by Atlas Copco UK Holdings Ltd and is now part of the service division within Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area.
PPS has a facility in Brighouse, and was founded in 1991, as well as branches in Sheffield, Hull, Leigh and Alfreton. The company employs 84 people across the five locations and offers energy-saving advice and solutions to manufacturers and other industries with applications that rely on compressed air and related systems and services, such as compressors, gas generators, chillers, pneumatics, pipework, ducting, and assembly tools. Customers are found in all types of manufacturing industries, such as automotive and rail, chemical, construction and engineering, as well as food and beverages.
Ariel Rubinstein,Atlas Copco Compressors UK & Ireland’s general manager, said: “PPS has a strong sales and service presence in the North of England which will open additional opportunities for us going forward. I would like to welcome our new colleagues from PPS to Atlas Copco Group.”
PPS managing director Matt O’Connor said: “PPS has been built on the strength and resilience of its people. Since the company was founded 33 years ago, the team has continued to develop, diversify and embrace change. This growth mindset has been even more evident over the past 10 years where we have gone through a period of acquisitions and dramatic growth. Becoming part of Atlas Copco Compressors UK, with its focus on the wellbeing of the team, innovation and the environment, makes this next chapter the most exciting yet, for both our customers and us.”