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As compressed air systems become more complex, proper sizing, valve selection and routine maintenance remain critical to controlling efficiency, reliability and energy costs in compressed air operations. In this Plant Engineering Magazine article, Spencer Hall, OEM Application Engineer at Hitachi Global Air Power, delves into the many types and functions of valves and seals in compressed air systems, and how non-OEM components can significantly impact life cycle costs.

Global Portable Project Manager Jerel Cole spoke with Richard Ries of Compact Equipment about the pros and cons of tow-behind air compressors among other options. Cost, application, environment, and maintenance requirements all factor into making an informed decision about which air compressor to choose for the job.

Michigan City, IND. (February 11, 2026) – Hitachi Global Air Power, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions since 1965, is bringing its next generation of electric portable air compressors to ConExpo 2026 in Las Vegas. The company will showcase how the portfolio delivers superior performance while helping rental and construction customers reduce operating costs and meet evolving sustainability expectations.

Published in Compact Equipment Magazine, Global Portable Product Manager at Hitachi Global Air Power Jerel Cole wrote an article highlighting sound safety and noise reducing innovations for portable air compressors. Noise pollution can negatively impact overall health. While noise damage can’t be reversed, it can be prevented.

MICHIGAN CITY, IND. (January 13, 2026) – Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions, won a Compact Equipment 2025 Innovative Iron Award for two of its newest electric portable air compressors: Sullair OFE1550 oil free and Sullair E425H oil flooded.

This article, published in Plant Engineering Magazine and written by Brit Thielemann, Director of Application and Engineering Customer Experience at Hitachi Global Air Power, highlights practical ways manufacturers can improve the efficiency of their compressed air systems.  It outlines actionable steps such as identifying and repairing leaks, optimizing compressor controls, and implementing routine maintenance to reduce energy consumption and improve overall system performance. 

Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC has been acknowledged with two awards for the Sullair E425H Electric Portable Rotary Screw Air Compressor.

The EU Data Act (EUDA), officially titled “Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2023”, takes effect on September 12, 2025. This regulation introduces a new framework governing the access to and use of data generated by connected products[1] and related services offered within the EU market[2].

MICHIGAN CITY, IND. (July 31, 2025) – Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions, announced the launch of the Sullair OFE1550 Oil Free Electric Portable Air Compressor, the latest addition to its expanding line of electric portable air compressors. Designed with customer needs at the forefront, the Sullair OFE delivers 1550 cfm at 125 psi of Class 0 oil free air, making it ideal for applications where air purity is critical – including food and beverage, bottling, and oil and gas operations.

MICHIGAN CITY, IND. (June 2, 2025) – Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions, has received the Silver Award in Plant Engineering’s 2025 Product of the Year awards program for the Sullair TS Series Two-Stage Rotary Screw Air Compressors.

MICHIGAN CITY, IND. (January 30, 2025) – Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions, introduces the Sullair E425H electric rotary screw portable air compressor. This latest release is the next step in the company’s new era of innovation and commitment to providing environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet customer need.

Whether you are towing one or several air compressors, ensuring they arrive safely to the job site requires some careful planning. Hitachi Global Air Power Senior Product Manager, Jerel Cole shares several helpful tips to make sure your air compressors arrive in one piece and ready to work.  Read the article in Compact Equipment Magazine.

MICHIGAN CITY, IND. (September 9, 2024) – Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions has announced the expansion of its oil free air compressor lineup with the introduction of the Sullair DS Series 280-450kW industrial rotary screw air compressors.

Predictive maintenance can be part of your regular maintenance routine. Our expert, John Stralka, Senior Customer Service Manager at Hitachi Global Air Power breaks down what a compressed air service tech looks at on a service call and how analyzing data trends from oil sampling and other regular service activities can help ensure your compressed air system stays up and running its best.

Hitachi Global Air Power President and CEO, John Randall sat down with Compressed Air Best Practices editor, Rod Smith to discuss the innovations behind the new Sullair TS Series two-stage rotary screw air compressors with best-in-class* efficiency.

MICHIGAN CITY, IND. (March 26, 2024) – Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC (Hitachi Global Air Power), an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions, today announced the launch of the Sullair TS 190-260 Series two-stage rotary screw air compressors. Engineered for excellence, the Series offers best-in-class efficiency based on the most recent* efficiency data published in accordance with the Compressed Air and Gas Institute’s (CAGI) third-party verification program.

To achieve oil free compressed air for critical applications there are a number of steps and considerations when designing the process. Hitachi Global Air Power Senior Product Manager, Stationary Oil Free Compressor, Bob Lord shares the important role air treatment plays in building an oil free compressed air system. Read more in Plant Engineering Magazine. Read the article here (beginning on page 46)

MICHIGAN CITY, IND. (October 19, 2023) — Rental Magazine, a nationally recognized magazine serving rental equipment professionals, has selected the Sullair E1035H portable electric air compressor as one of the Editor’s Choice Award winners for 2023. The annual award recognizes products that enhance the efficiency of rental companies and their customers as well as streamlines their operations. Winning products are selected by nomination, innovation, dependability, and audience engagement at forconstructionpros.com.

MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA (MARCH 23, 2023) – Sullair, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions since 1965, announced the expansion of the popular and highly efficient LS Series lubricated rotary screw industrial air compressors with the release of higher powered LS190-260 Series models.

MICHIGAN CITY, IND. (MARCH 14, 2023) – Sullair, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions since 1965, announced today the next step in its commitment to a carbon neutral value chain with the introduction of the E1035H electric portable compressor.

Much is changing and evolving in the compressed air market. Contractors and rental companies have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic to a changed business environment. Advancements in efficiency and technology are enabling exciting developments as purchasing patterns and needs have changed.

Compressors are frequently the biggest users of electricity making efficiency essential. This in Plant Engineering article explores ways to balance compressed air demand and supply to maximize efficiency. Read more. 

Centrifugal air compressors offer a number of benefits over rotary screw compressors, including certain advantages, depending on the application. From energy savings, to oil free operations and more, learn about the versatility of centrifugal air compressors and when and where they may be the better choice for your operation. Read the full article at Compressed Air Best Practices - page 24.

When choosing to buy or rent your next air compressor there are many factors to consider. Usage, availability, total cost of ownership among others can impact which choice makes the most business sense. Our portable product expert, Jerel Cole breaks down what you need to look for when deciding whether to buy or rent an air compressor for your business. Read More in ForConstructionPros.com.

In a day and age where compressor lubricant options can be overwhelming, it helps to understand the pros and cons and compositions of each. While some lubricant options appear to offer cost savings upfront, most equipment owners do not realize the effects of lower cost alternatives on the interior compressor components until it’s too late. The hidden costs will be realized, and your air compressor will feel the pain. Learn more and read the article in Plant Engineering.

Rental, a nationally recognized magazine serving rental equipment professionals, has selected the Sullair Mid-Range Series of Tier 4 Final portable air compressors as one of its 2021 Editor’s Choice Awards winners.

Rental Equipment Register (RER) magazine has selected the Sullair Next Generation 1600H Tier 4 Final portable rotary screw air compressor as the Compressors/Air Tools equipment category winner in its 2020 Innovative Product Awards.

Sullair, an industry leading provider of compressed air solutions, announced its Mid-Range Series of portable lubricated rotary screw air compressors was named a 2020 Innovative Iron Award from Compact Equipment.

Sullair, an industry leading provider of compressed air solutions, today launched its Mid-Range Series of Tier 4 Final portable lubricated rotary screw air compressors—the first of its portable air compressors to incorporate electronic spiral valve technology. The Mid-Range Series is designed for flexibility and efficiency, with the 800HH/900H model delivering 800–900 cfm at 150–200 psi, and the 920H/1100 model delivering 920–1100 cfm at 100–150 psi.

Sullair, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions since 1965, today introduced its Tier 3 OFD1550 oil free portable air compressor. The portable compressor delivers ISO 8573.1 Class 0 oil free air wherever users need it—plantside, refineryside or at the jobsite.

Compact Equipment's March 2020 issue highlights some of the most interesting equipment showcased at The ARA Show in Orlando.

Sullair today introduced its next generation 1600H Tier 4 Final portable air compressor at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2020. Redesigned with a focus on enhanced usability, the compressor is built with reliability, durability and performance in mind -- the three pillars driving the quality of all Sullair compressors since the company’s founding.

Sullair announced its expanded Perkins® portable diesel air compressor line will be showcased at The ARA Show 2020. Sullair now offers a comprehensive line of Tier 4 Final Perkins-powered ‘small air’ machines, including the 185, 375H, 400HH and 425H. The machines were designed with reliability, durability and performance in mind -- the three pillars driving the quality of all Sullair compressors since the company’s founding.

Sullair announced the introduction of the enhanced LS160 oil-flooded rotary screw air compressor featuring a larger and higher efficiency air end. The new air end results in greater free air delivery and increased efficiency in LS160 units up to 150 psi.

Sullair has introduced its 260 Series portable lubricated rotary screw air compressors for Tier 3 markets. The 260 Series diesel compressors are powered by a turbo-charged Tier 3 emissions compliant Kubota V3307 engine with two pressure options.

Plant Engineering magazine named the Sullair OFD1550 portable oil free rotary screw air compressor a bronze award winner at the 2018 Product of the Year awards program.  2018 is the 31st year of the Plant Engineering Product of the Year award program, which allows readers the opportunity to select outstanding new products to help them do their jobs smarter, safer, more efficiently and more productively.

Plant Services' April Technology Toolbox column highlights some modern predictive and prescriptive maintenance solutions, including the Sullair AirLinx® remote monitoring system. Manhar Grewal, R&D Product Manager at Sullair, discusses how AirLinx is differentiated from other IoT solutions.

Sullair, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions since 1965, and Hitachi will jointly display their global oil free and oil flooded compressor solutions at ComVac Hannover Messe 2019. Under the guidance of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems, the global portfolio includes oil flooded rotary screw compressors; oil free compressor options including rotary screw, scroll and centrifugal; piston compressors; and OEM options.

The Sullair Certified Reman Program rolled out the 1,000th remanufactured compressor on January 25th. Sullair partnered with Springfield Manufacturing Corp. in March 2013 and has progressively grown its remanufactured compressors since that time. The remanufacturing process used by Sullair and SRC fully disassembles the air compressors. The components are cleaned, reclaimed to meet Sullair specifications or replaced with new, all while updating the units to the latest engineering designs prior to being put back in stock.

In Plant Services' February 2019 issue, the publication discusses several of the most recent innovations in the industry and interviews many of the important players in the world of compressed air efficiency.

Sullair introduced its 185 Tier 4 Final Diesel Portable Air Compressor powered by a Caterpillar engine at The Rental Show today. The CAT model will be offered alongside the Kubota powered machine to provide customers with choices regarding their preferred engine. 

The R&I Sales and Channel team, as well as R&I Product Management, New Product Development and Sullair Senior Leadership, hosted the first “Re-Launch” meeting of the Caterpillar Distributor Council Meeting in Michigan City, Indiana. 

Rental Equipment Register (RER) magazine has selected the Sullair OFD1550 portable oil free rotary screw air compressor as the top winner in the Compressors/Air Tools equipment category of its 2018 Innovative Product Awards.

Plant Engineering magazine has selected the Sullair OFD1550 portable oil free rotary screw air compressor as a 2018 Product of the Year Finalist. 2018 is the 31st year of the Plant Engineering Product of the Year award program.

How and where is compressed air used in the drilling and mining industry? In the November 2018 issue of GeoDrilling International, a Sullair expert explains.

Sullair launched the LS160 oil-flooded rotary screw air compressor. The LS160 expands the innovation and performance of the Sullair LS series – first introduced in 2017 – to the next horsepower range, delivering 200 hp and 160 kW.

Sullair displayed at the inaugural Best Practices Expo & Conference, held September 16-19, 2018 in Rosemont, Illinois.

Compact Equipment magazine features the article "Air Tools - And Where There Are Air Tools There Are Air Compressors," which informs readers of how to select the appropriate air tools and size the appropriate portable air compressor for their needs.

Sullair showcases its expanded oil free compressor line at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago.

Sullair showcases its expanded LS Series rotary screw air compressor line at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago.

Diesel Progress magazine informs readers about the new Sullair branding initiative and new products for the construction and mining industries.

Compressed Air Best Practices features the article “Great Plains and Air Capital Equipment Monitor Great Savings,” which shows how a plant air audit saved the company money by optimizing the performance of the compressed air system.

The Sullair LS Series, the first Sullair compressor to utilize a new, patent-pending air end design, has been selected a Plant Engineering Magazine 2017 Product of the Year Finalist.

Rental, a nationally recognized magazine serving equipment rental professionals, has selected the Sullair 1600H Tier 4 Final portable air compressor as a recipient of one of its 2017 Editor’s Choice Awards.

Sullair unveiled its new 400H Tier 4 Final portable air compressor at The ARA Rental Show 2017.

Sullair has reaffirmed its commitment to the rental industry at The American Rental Association (ARA) Show through introducing the new 400H portable air compressor and by demonstrating multiple other solutions for rental fleets.

Sullair announced its 400HH Tier 4 Final portable rotary screw air compressor has earned the 2016 Rental Equipment Register (RER) Innovative Product Award in the Compressors/Air Tools category.

Sullair today announced it has introduced the Sullair CCL family of lubricants, specially formulated for Sullair Centrifugal compressors that help ensure superior performance and extend the life of Centrifugal compressors.

Sullair has announced an increased focus on its air treatment products and support, expanding the existing compressed air treatment business and extending and upgrading the current portfolio

Sullair today announced its oil free portfolio has expanded with the addition of the OFS Series, a new line of oil free rotary screw air compressors.

Sullair will showcase several products and services at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago September 12-17, 2016, including new Sullair oil free rotary screw air compressors and an air treatment system.

Diesel Progress magazine informs readers about the new Sullair Tier 4 family of portable, diesel-powered air compressors.

​​​​​​​Sullair announced the launch of its brand new Certified RECON program, a hassle-free way to maintain their equipment and keep it running at maximum efficiency, for its large portable air compressors.

In addition to the current four models, the Sullair Certified REMAN program for portable air compressors will now include the 375HH, 375HHAF, and the open frame 900XHH/1150XHDL portable air compressors.

Sullair announced the availability of two updated Tier 4 Final emissions compliant portable air compressors: the 185 Tier 4 Final and the 375 Tier 4 Final portable air compressors.