Atlas Copco Gas and Process expands production facilities in South Korea and USA

Atlas Copco Gas and Process has expanded its production operations in South Korea and North America. Atlas Copco Gas and Process Korea in Busan, South Korea, has opened a new facility that will provide greater production capacity for different compressor technologies. In upstate New York, Atlas Copco Comptec LLC has added a large high bay space to an existing manufacturing facility, thereby increasing its production capabilities for centrifugal compressors.

Established in 1981, Atlas Copco’s presence in Korea has steadily met the increasing needs of various industries in the local market. By establishing its dedicated Gas and Process presence in Busan in 2021, the company brought greater focus to the LNG carrier and marine market. The local company’s continuous growth has now created demand for the development of a new factory, this time resulting in what will be its third production facility.

The new space increases facility size by 17 000 m² (approximately 183 000 ft²) and improves operation capabilities by over double. It is also enabling the Korean team to cater to other market segments and product lines, in addition to the centrifugal and oil-free gas screw compressors for marine LNG it has been producing. Inaugurated in October 2026, the new factory is located in the Eco Delta Industrial Complex within Myeongji-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan.

SeungHoon Yang, General Manager of Atlas Copco Gas and Process Korea, said: “From this new and expanded location, we can work more closely with our customers and connect customer service and product development more effectively. As a result, we are now better positioned to respond faster to customer needs and deliver even better solutions.”

Located in Voorheesville, New York, Atlas Copco Comptec LLC has been engineering, manufacturing, and servicing integrally geared centrifugal compressors for the past 46 years. With this initiative, Atlas Copco is adding just under 6000 m² (approximately 63 000 ft²) of manufacturing space. It will help meet the needs of current and future projects in dynamic markets such as hydrocarbon processing, LNG, carbon capture, and industrial gases. The new facility was inaugurated during a formal ceremony in late October.

“Our team is excited to embrace the opportunities this expansion creates for our customers,” added Tony Sardella, General Manager at Atlas Copco Comptec. “By increasing our manufacturing capacity, we will be better positioned to cater to the market demand across the US and around the world while continuing to deliver the quality, reliability, and service our customers have come to expect from us. This investment reinforces our commitment to helping our customers succeed, and it strengthens our position as a leading manufacturing partner.”

With improved testing facilities, multiple cranes, hoists, as well as other enhanced logistics and warehouse capabilities, the plant in New York is set to embrace new needs and requirements set by a changing market landscape.

The two new constructions add to the global footprint of Atlas Copco’s Gas and Process’ division, which operates in multiple production locations across the globe. As industries transition and change, Atlas Copco is positioning itself for tomorrow through adaptability, productivity, and meaningful drive, says Gas and Process President Robert Radimeckzy.

“I am extremely proud of our forward momentum. These additions demonstrate the passion we have for quality, customer satisfaction, and future-proof technology. As we continue to evolve and grow, we remain focused on what matters most: providing efficient and trustworthy products and services that help our customers succeed.”