Core Atlas Copco oil-free products are now being assembled in the USA

Atlas Copco is expanding its U.S. assembly capabilities for core oil-free compressed air products, bringing the ZH, ZR and ZT product families closer to the customers they serve. The ZH will be assembled in Houston, Texas, while ZR and ZT tooth and screw compressors will be assembled in Rock Hill, South Carolina, at Atlas Copco’s new facility, Celriver.

For customers across the United States, the investment represents more than a new building and assembly operations. It reflects a continued commitment to combining Atlas Copco’s global engineering and technology with local assembly, service and customer support.

The result is a simple idea: global innovation. Local assembly. Support close to home.

Which Atlas Copco products are being assembled in the USA?

In June, we announced the G series being assembled in Bay Minette, AL. Learn more.

Atlas Copco will now be assembling the ZH Centrifugal compressor, ZR and ZT tooth and screw compressors in the United States. Each product serves different applications and compressed air requirements, but all are designed to provide reliable, high-quality air for demanding industrial operations.

These products are part of Atlas Copco's broader oil-free air portfolio, which is designed for applications where air quality is critical and contamination from oil cannot be tolerated.

For customers, local assembly adds another dimension to the value of these established product platforms. The equipment continues to benefit from Atlas Copco's global technology and engineering expertise while being assembled closer to the U.S. market.

Why is Atlas Copco expanding U.S. assembly?

The expansion strengthens Atlas Copco's ability to serve U.S. customers with locally assembled equipment while building on the company's global technology and manufacturing expertise.

Compressed air is essential to thousands of operations across the United States. From manufacturing and food and beverage to electronics, pharmaceuticals and other critical industries, customers depend on reliable compressed air to keep production moving.

That makes proximity important.

Investing in U.S. assembly capabilities allows Atlas Copco to bring more of the equipment customers rely on into the local market through dedicated U.S. operations.

It also represents a long-term investment in people, facilities and capabilities.

Celriver, the new facility in Rock Hill, SC is an important part of that investment. The new building expands Atlas Copco's presence in the region and provides a dedicated location for assembling ZR and ZT oil-free tooth and screw compressors.

In Houston, the assembly of ZH turbo compressors further expands Atlas Copco's ability to support customers with locally assembled oil-free equipment.

Together, along with our previous announcement of theG series being assembled in Bay Minette, these locations help create a stronger U.S. footprint for Atlas Copco's oil-free air business.

What is the advantage of assembling ZH compressors in Houston?

Assembling ZH compressors in Houston brings Atlas Copco's oil-free turbo technology closer to customers in the United States while strengthening local manufacturing and service capabilities.

The ZH is an oil-free centrifugal turbo compressor designed for applications requiring reliable, high-quality compressed air.

Houston is an important industrial center with a strong presence across energy, manufacturing, petrochemical, food and beverage and other industries that rely on compressed air and process air.

Having ZH assembly capabilities in Houston gives Atlas Copco another opportunity to combine its global product expertise with local resources.

The investment also reinforces Houston's role in Atlas Copco's U.S. operations and its commitment to supporting customers in the region.

For customers, the message is straightforward: the technology may have a global heritage, but more of the equipment is now being assembled closer to where it operates.

Why is Rock Hill, South Carolina important to the ZR and ZT product families?

Rock Hill is now home to U.S. assembly operations for Atlas Copco ZR and ZT oil-free tooth and screw compressors, supported by a newly built Atlas Copco facility.

The investment in the new facility represents a significant step in expanding Atlas Copco's U.S. capabilities.

ZR and ZT compressors are designed for industries that require oil-free compressed air and dependable operation. The two product families provide different configurations and capabilities to meet a wide range of industrial compressed air requirements.

By establishing assembly operations in Rock Hill, Atlas Copco is bringing these core oil-free tooth and screw compressor products into a U.S. assembly environment while continuing to leverage the company's global engineering and technology.

The new facility is also a reflection of Atlas Copco's long-term commitment to its employees, customers and communities.

A new building is more than a building. It creates space for people, technology, production and future growth.

What does “assembled in the USA” mean for Atlas Copco customers?

“Assembled in the USA” means customers can benefit from Atlas Copco products that are assembled in U.S. facilities while still receiving the technology, engineering and expertise associated with the global Atlas Copco organization.

It is important to distinguish assembly from manufacturing. The products are part of a global portfolio, with engineering, technology and components coming from Atlas Copco's worldwide organization.

The U.S. assembly investment adds a local element to that global platform.

That combination can be especially valuable for customers looking for suppliers with a strong U.S. presence and the resources to support their equipment throughout its operating life.

It also reinforces Atlas Copco's ability to provide local customer and service support alongside globally developed technologies.

Global innovation. Local assembly.

That is the story behind this investment.

How does local assembly support Atlas Copco's customer commitment?

Local assembly strengthens Atlas Copco's ability to combine global product expertise with U.S.-based operations and customer support.

Buying a compressor is only one part of a customer's relationship with an equipment supplier. Customers also need application expertise, service, parts, maintenance and technical support throughout the life of the equipment.

Atlas Copco's U.S. assembly operations add to an already established network of people and resources supporting customers across the country.

For customers considering an oil-free compressor, that means the conversation is about more than a piece of equipment.

It is about having a partner that understands the application, can help select the right technology and can support the equipment after installation.

The ZH, ZR and ZT families are established Atlas Copco technologies. Bringing assembly of these products to the United States adds another layer to that customer experience.

Why is oil-free compressed air important?

Oil-free compressed air is critical for applications where air contamination could affect product quality, processes or equipment.

In industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, electronics and other sensitive manufacturing applications, compressed air can come into direct or indirect contact with products or processes.

In these environments, oil contamination is not simply an equipment concern. It can become a quality, safety or production concern.

Atlas Copco's oil-free compressor portfolio is designed specifically for these demanding applications.

The G series, the ZH, ZR and ZT families provide different compressor technologies and configurations, allowing customers to select equipment based on their specific air requirements, operating conditions and application.

With U.S. assembly now supporting these core product families, Atlas Copco is continuing to invest in the technologies and capabilities needed by American industries.

What does this investment mean for the future?

The expansion of U.S. assembly capabilities represents a long-term investment in Atlas Copco's customers, employees and operations in the United States.

The new Rock Hill facility and expanded Houston and Bay Monette assembly capabilities are part of a broader story about bringing Atlas Copco technology closer to the customers who depend on it.

As industrial operations continue to evolve, customers are looking for equipment that delivers efficiency and reliability, but they are also increasingly interested in where their equipment comes from, how it is supported and whether their suppliers have a strong local presence.

Atlas Copco's approach brings those priorities together.

Engineered with global expertise. Assembled in the USA. Supported by a local team.

For the G series, the ZH, ZR and ZT product families, the future of oil-free compressed air is getting a little closer to home.

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