Exclusive Financial Advisor to Burckhardt Compression

On 12 September 2025, Burckhardt Compression completed the acquisition of ACT (Advanced Compressor Technology), a service and part manufacturing company specializing in reciprocating compressors for the downstream market in the United States.

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With locations in Batavia, Illinois, and Pasadena, Texas, ACT holds a strong position in key sectors including fertilizer, industrial gases, petrochemical, and refinery. This acquisition supports Burckhardt Compression's growth strategy in the USA by expanding its Services network close to downstream customers and by adding component manufacturing to its local capabilities.

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Rainer Duebi, President of the Services Division at Burckhardt Compression: "We planned the acquisition of ACT as a strategic stepthat fits perfectly with our U.S. growth ambitions. It enhances our ability tosupport downstream customers through local spare parts manufacturing andbroader service coverage. The timing is ideal – it will help us mitigate theimpact of tariffs on Swiss exports. ACT will continue to grow with BurckhardtCompression, and we’ll benefit greatly from their expertise."

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Pierre Carles, Manager Strategy, who supervised the project on the Burckhardt Compression side: "MelCap and IFBC provided outstanding support throughout the end-to-end acquisition process, from initial target approach to closing. Their professionalism, deep expertise in M&A process and responsiveness played a key role in ensuring a smooth relationship with the sellers and a timely transaction. Collaborating with this team was a real pleasure."

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ACT's deep expertise in reciprocating compressors significantly strengthens Burckhardt Compression's ability to serve customers across the American market. With ACT's manufacturing capabilities, Burckhardt Compression can now produce and repair spare parts locally, ensuring quick response times for its customer base. The entire Burckhardt Compression organization is pleased to welcome nearly 30 ACT employees into the Services Division in America.

Support by IFBC

Burckhardt Compression was advised by IFBC and its Globalscope partner MelCap as Exclusive Financial Advisor and Investment Banker in connection with the acquisition of ACT. IFBC supported Burckhardt Compression with buy-side M&A advisory services, particularly in the search for the target company, valuation considerations, and contract negotiations.

Globalscope Partners

MelCap Partners, based in Cleveland (USA), and IFBC are closely connected through their membership at Globalscope. With 100 M&A offices in 49 countries on six continents and more than 400 experts, Globalscope is one of the world's leading M&A organizations, offering its clients seamless and professional service in almost every language and region. For more information, visit www.ifbc.ch, melcap.com, and globalscopepartners.com.

About Burckhardt Compression

Together with our brands Burckhardt Compression, PROGNOST, SAMR Métal Rouge and Shenyang Yuanda Compressor, Burckhardt Compression, founded in 1844, is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. The customized and modularized compressor systems are used in the chemical / petrochemical, gas transport & storage, hydrogen mobility & energy and industrial gas sectors as well as for applications in refinery and gas gathering & processing. For more information, visit www.burckhardtcompression.com.

About ACT

Advanced Compressor Technology (ACT) is a US-based company founded in 1991 that specializes in repair services, spare parts manufacturing, and maintenance of compressors, particularly reciprocating compressors. ACT generates sales in the high single-digit million range (CHF) and has close to 30 employees. For more information, visit www.actcomp.com.

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