1st March 2022 was an exciting day for Stockport-based company ACE Compressors, as the heritage brand celebrated its 40th anniversary as one of the leading distributors of air compressors in the UK.
This anniversary is a significant milestone for Associated Compressor Engineers, which was formed by three partners in 1982 working out of a terraced house. It was just two years later that the business made the move into its first 1,500 square foot commercial premises and took on a fourth partner, now Managing Director, Martin Flynn.
The company expanded further in the years to come, moving into its current premises, a 3,500 square foot building in Sheffield Street, Stockport, in 1991. The company also won the prestigious award for the Best Stand at the Stockport Trade Show, presented to them by the mayor.
ACE Compressors has gone from strength to strength in the decades since it began, growing the business and employing 70+ staff over the years.
As the company reaches its 40th year of operation, the original founders have made the decision to retire, with Martin Flynn taking on the role of Managing Director. With a difficult year in 2020 due to the pandemic behind them, ACE Compressors is now busier than ever and continuing to develop.
Martin Flynn said:
"At ACE Compressors, customer care is our priority and has been since we began back in the 80s. I have bene with the company since 1984 and have watched it grow through hard work, dedication and customer satisfaction.
"We have such a great bunch of people that work for us who all have this ethos close to their hearts, and we work with some fantastic suppliers who put quality at the heart of everything they do.
"Many of the team have over 30 years' experience in the industry and are considered experts in the field due to their knowledge and skillset.
"Through innovative product solutions, unrivalled servicing, repairs and installation facilities and an experienced team always at the end of the phone, we have a winning combination that customers love.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff, past and present, for their hard work and contribution towards building the company and making it what it is today. We would also like to express our gratitude to our customers for their ongoing support over the years.
"We look forward to a strong future and I'm excited to see what the next 40 years will bring."