Air Power of Nebraska Announces New Ownership

Atlas Copco Compressors LLC, the world’s largest manufacturer of air compressors, has purchased Air Power of Nebraska from owner and co-founder, William Penry.

Air Power began business in 1979 at its longtime location, 5401 South 72nd Street, Omaha, NE, and all employees will remain with the new owner as it continues distribution of industrial compressed air systems. All existing service and warranty contracts for the 3,500 in its customer base will be honored by the new owner.

Penry remains active in the industrial air compressor market as partner and co-owner of Omaha Pneumatic Equipment Co., Inc., located at 7117 Q Street, Omaha, NE 68117. OPEC (www.omahapneumatic.com) is a stocking distributor of Industrial Compressed Air Systems. They specialize in sub-50 horsepower applications and have an active customer list exceeding 2500, with most being repeat customers.

For more information, please contact Shawn Evans at (402) 331-6311 or email Shawn@omahapneumatic.com.