Houlihan Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Advanced Compressor Technology, Inc. (ACT), based in Batavia, IL, on its sale to Burckhardt Compression (Winterthur, Switzerland), a global leader in reciprocating compressor systems.
Founded in 1991, ACT is a U.S.-based service company specializing in reciprocating equipment for the downstream market, with operations in Batavia, Illinois, and Pasadena, Texas. Over the past three decades, ACT has grown into an industry leader in compressor service and maintenance, serving customers in the fertilizer, industrial gases, petrochemical, and refinery sectors. The company provides expert maintenance and repair services as well as local manufacturing and repair of spare parts to ensure rapid response times. Nearly 30 ACT employees will join Burckhardt’s Services Division in America.
“We planned the acquisition of ACT as a strategic step that fits perfectly with our U.S. growth ambitions. It enhances our ability to support downstream customers through local spare parts manufacturing and broader service coverage. The timing is ideal – it will help us mitigate the impact of tariffs on Swiss exports. ACT will continue to grow with Burckhardt Compression, and we’ll benefit greatly from their expertise,” said Rainer Duebi, President of Burckhardt Compression’s Services Division.
Burckhardt Compression, established in 1844 and headquartered in Switzerland, delivers world-class reciprocating compressor solutions through its Systems Division and provides comprehensive life-cycle services through its Services Division. To learn more about Burckhardt Compression, please visit www.burckhardtcompression.com.
Houlihan Capital represented and advised the owners of ACT as it conducted a comprehensive process to identify and initiate discussions with strategic and financial acquirers.
For any questions regarding this transaction or additional information on our M&A advisory services, please contact:
Jake Kimpler
Senior Associate
jkimpler@houlihancapital.com
