ACS Wins Best Places to Work Honors

Greg Aiken
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Air Compressor Services (ACS) finished in the #7 spot for "Best Places to Work" in South Carolina. 

ACS was one of 119 total winners in the state of South Carolina in an annual competition sponsored by SC Biz News and independent researcher Best Companies Group.

"We have some of the best talent, not just in our industry, but in any industry," said ACS founder Neal Shade. "And while we know we have a fantastic culture at ACS, the recognition this award brings is further validation that we're doing the right things."

To be considered for this award, companies must have met all of the following:

  • Must be in business for a minimum of one year
  • Be a for-profit, not-for-profit business, or government entity
  • Have a physical presence or storefront in the state of SC
  • Have a minimum of 15 full-time or part-time employees working in South Carolina

The application process involved two questionnaires: an employer survey and an employee questionnaire. For the employee questionnaire portion, employees anonymously submitted answers for a workplace survey directly to Best Companies Group. 

A ceremony to recognize all 119 winners was held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina in August.

About Air Compressor Services

Founded in 2012, Air Compressor Services (ACS) has established itself as the premier provider of parts, oil, and services for all major air compressor brands. Specializing in the distribution of essential components such as oil filters, air filters, separators, valves, and lubricants, ACS supports the operational needs of enterprise-level industrial facilities. Beyond parts, ACS offers comprehensive services, including scheduled preventative maintenance, repairs, and complete rebuilds of air compressor units. In 2024, ACS was honored as America's #1 Place to Work in Manufacturing, and the company has also earned multiple accolades, including a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America (#2673), recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina (#8), and ranking among the Fastest Growing Companies in South Carolina (#18).