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General Compression
Advanced compressed air energy storage technology that produces low-cost, dispatchable clean power
About General Compression
General Compression Ltd (GCL) is a New Zealand-owned and operated company established on September 2, 2014, to address a gap in the national compressed air market. The company's active directors include Michael John Lenihan and Mark Elliot Readman, who have served since March 2015, and Graeme Cameron Brickell, appointed in February 2024. GCL has positioned itself as a key player by providing world-class products and extensive field services.
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The firm operates as the sole New Zealand distributor for a suite of internationally recognized brands, including CompAir, Gardner Denver, Ingersoll Rand, Belliss and Morcom, and Reavell, which all fall under the global industrial group Ingersoll Rand Industrial. This exclusive partnership allows GCL to offer a comprehensive range of products, from rotary screw, piston, and centrifugal compressors to both oil-free and oil-lubricated solutions. The company also supplies portable compressors, air dryers, and nitrogen generators. This diverse product line enables GCL to serve a wide variety of sectors, including industrial manufacturing, geothermal, aquaculture, oil and gas, infrastructure, healthcare, and technology.
GCL's business model centers on the sale, hire, and servicing of compressed air and gas equipment. Revenue is generated through equipment sales and a robust service offering that includes field service, on-site repairs, and full overhauls, available 24/7, 365 days a year. The company has undergone significant expansion since its inception, growing into a national provider with sixteen branches located throughout New Zealand, from Whangārei to Invercargill. This extensive network allows for direct support and a high level of responsiveness to a customer base that ranges from small local businesses to some of New Zealand's largest corporations.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- Newton, United States
- Employees
- 42
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 55.3/100
- Industry
- Energy
- Sub-industry
- Energy Storage
- Sector
- Energy, Compression, Generator, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, Stationary Energy Storage, Hard Tech
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBTDebt | Sep 2011 | $6M | — | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | Jun 2011 | $34M | $136M | US Renewables Group · Duke Energy Corporation · Northwater Capital | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for General Compression is 750 monthly website visits, down 84.7% over the last three months. General Compression's team grew 23.5% over the past year.
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Series A3 investors entered at this stage
US Renewables Group
Duke Energy Corporation- NCNorthwater Capital
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