America’s Aging Compressors: Keep Production Running with ACS Parts

America’s Industrial Backbone Is Aging But These Parts Don’t Have To

America is experiencing a manufacturing revival. But while headlines focus on reshoring and new plant announcements, there's a quieter challenge happening on factory floors across the country: the machines powering production are getting older.

And when your air compressor is 10, 15, or even 20 years into service, one small failure can bring everything to a halt. That’s where we come in.

The Real Cost of Downtime

When a compressor goes down, so does production. And when production stalls, deadlines get missed, orders back up, and costs start piling up fast. Unfortunately, many plants wait for failure to happen before they act.

The truth? Most of the time, those breakdowns were preventable. It’s not always about replacing the entire machine - it’s about replacing the right parts at the right time.

How We Help Keep Industry Running

At ACS, we specialize in replacement parts, preventative maintenance kits, and field service for air compressors of all kinds. Whether you’re running a portable unit on a job site or a stationary rotary compressor on your production line, we make it easy to keep your machines running like new.

Our trademarked promise, Inlet to Outlet,” means we stock everything you need to support the full lifecycle of your compressor - from filters and separators to rebuild kits and lubricants. No guessing. No gaps. Just the right part, every time.

A Culture That Powers Performance

We’re proud to be a South Carolina-based company with nationwide reach. And we’re even prouder to have been named the #1 Best Place to Work in Manufacturing in America. From our Friday team breakfasts to our Corporate Ape mascot, our culture is a little different. But that’s exactly what drives our performance.

Our team is growing fast, having landed on the Inc. 5000's "Fastest Growing Companies" list now for 4 consecutive years. That growth comes from one thing: helping our customers avoid costly downtime.

Old Machines. New Life.

Just because your compressor has a few years under its belt doesn’t mean it’s time for retirement. With the right maintenance plan and the right parts, your equipment can keep producing reliably for years to come.

Whether you need a separator, an oil filter, or a full rebuild kit, we’ve got you covered.