NEWS 14 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS November/December 2024 www.hpmag.co.uk Pennine Pneumatic Services Limited (PPS), a compressed air distributor in Yorkshire, UK, has become part of Atlas Copco Group, after being acquired by Atlas Copco UK Holdings Ltd. PPS is based in Brighouse in Yorkshire, England, and was founded in 1991, but also has branches in Sheffield, Hull, Leigh and Alfreton. The company has 84 employees across the five locations. PPS offers energy-saving advice and solutions to manufacturers and other industries with applications that rely on compressed air and related systems and services. This includes compressors, gas generators, chillers, pneumatics, pipework, ducting, and assembly tools. Customers are found in all types of manufacturing industries, such as automotive and rail, chemical, construction and engineering, as well as food & beverages. “Pennine Pneumatic Services showcases strong sales and service presence in the North of England which will open additional opportunities for us going forward”, said Ariel Rubinstein, General Manager, Atlas Copco Compressors UK & Ireland. “I would like to welcome our new colleagues from PPS to Atlas Copco Group.” Matt O’Connor, Managing Director, Pennine Pneumatic Services Ltd, added: “Pennine Pneumatics Services Ltd (PPS) has been built on the strength and resilience of its people. Since PPS was founded 33 years ago, the team has continued to develop, diversify and embrace change. This growth mindset has been even more evident over the past 10 years where we’ve gone through a period of acquisitions and dramatic growth. Becoming part of Atlas Copco Compressors UK, with its focus on the wellbeing of the team, innovation and the environment, makes this next chapter the most exciting yet, for both our customers and the PPS team.” PPS has become part of the service division within Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area. Pennine Pneumatic Services becomes part of Atlas Copco Group
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