2. Reshaping Competitive Dynamics
A technological divide is emerging:
Leaders like Atlas Copco and Ingersoll Rand dominate with permanent magnet direct-drive systems (30% higher torque density) and CO₂ refrigerant compressors (aligned with EU F-Gas Regulation Phase IV).
Lagging manufacturers face extinction: 23% of traditional piston compressor producers filed bankruptcy in 2025.
Market redistribution: High-tech compressors now command 58% of industrial sales, up from 37% in 2020.