Our Company

Our story began in 1995. Michael Jordan came back from retirement and Garth Brooks was in his heyday. Braveheart won best picture and people were going wild for Pizza Hut’s new stuffed crust pizza. Down in Orange Beach, Alabama, a young Neal Shade would follow the maintenance man around his family’s beach condo for the summer while his family was enjoying the beach. A combination of Neal’s father, who owned an air compressor parts supplier, and that kind-hearted technician and Neal’s love for machines would blossom. In 2012, Neal would start ACS with the observation that the compressor business could use some upgrades - customer relationships, reasonable pricing, and modern technology to make things a little easier. He also saw an opportunity to create an organization where God could bless others by using ACS as a platform.

ACS exists to enable others to do what they never thought, or even dreamt to be possible. And in doing so, push them to do things and live lives they never imagined. To enable customers to run their operation smoothly and cost effectively without ever having to have a second thought. Our people seek to brighten the days of our partners every time we interact - because passionate, enthusiastic people who love compressors and each other are a great combination. We are a team of people who never get the “Sunday Scaries” (a condition where people dread going into work on Monday).

we have scaled from an original 3 to 62 employees and by the time you are done reading this we will have probably hired another. Our Marketing team will have to update this very paragraph regularly to keep on top of the total. In fact, we have been named one of the “Fastest Growing Privately-Held Companies in America” for three consecutive years by Inc. Magazine in their annual Inc. 5000 list.

In 2024, Best Companies Group named ACS the “#1 Best Place to Work in Manufacturing in America.” You read that right. And it’s no surprise, either, because ACS has also won three consecutive workplace awards for “Best Places to Work in South Carolina.”

The influence of our people reaches beyond our four walls and into our economy, where ACS is carving out its spot as a leader in the air compressor parts and oil space. In fact, ACS is one of the largest air compressor oil exporters in the United States. Here, our vision carries weight and economic impact in an industry that is crucial to those in manufacturing who rely on air compressors to power their operation. ACS has six Greenville, SC- based offices supporting its global operation.

At Air Compressor Services, we’re committed to building stronger communities by tackling systemic issues head-on. Through educational outreach, accessible resources, and active partnerships, we strive to create intentional impact and empower those around us.

One example of this is an internal initiative we created to elevate our fellow man called ACS Lift. Here, we help capable people who are in between jobs by providing steady work and income while giving participants flexibility to look and interview for jobs. During the last year, ACS has seen 12 people “graduate” from this program, moving on to full time roles in other companies.

We have aided a number of our employees during times of hardship. We know life happens. Christ called us to love our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:31). We strive to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2) and love each other genuinely (Romans 12:10).

We believe we’re different than any other company you have worked with. We boast a combination of people who have been in and around compressors for their entire lives who work alongside some of the best the software and customer support experts we have ever met. We have plucked people from the top of their respective industries to come help build ACS. And we are nowhere NEAR finished. We will continue to grow in new, innovative ways to support our customers, vendor partners and employees. This place is an absolute “idea factory!”

• From the OEMs (Parts) - We’re making parts that are original equipment manufacturer (OEM) equivalent (or better). The only difference is… they put their logo on parts and charge you twice as much.
  
  From the OEMs (Service) - We are cross trained to work on any machine. We have specialists who show up and diagnose your issue, and we are expertly trained to handle anything.
  
  From Amazon - Let’s be honest. Amazon is not a compressor expert! Nor can they offer guidance or support. Next.
  
  From Similar Competitors -
  • We Sell All Brands - Many of our competitors are stuck in OEM agreements that only allow them to order parts for - and service - certain brands. We sell parts for all major compressor brands. And if we don’t have it on our website, we can find it for you!
  
  • Order Parts Anytime! - We offer an easy-to-use website that’s open 24x7x365. No more “calling for a quote” for parts.
  
  • Same Day Shipping Option - We offer same-day shipping worldwide for customers who order before 3PM EST.
  
  • USA-Based Support - If you need support, you’ll be talking to a friendly person based in Greenville, SC.
  
  • Compressor Experts - We can help you figure out what you need!
  
  If you are ready to experience the positive change that ACS promises, we’re ready for you! Contact us today!