Powerex, Inc

Employee Size

51-200

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Harrison, OH

Founded

1988

Since 1988, Powerex has designed and manufactured oil-free compressed-air and vacuum systems in the United States, with applications ranging from medical gas systems to laboratory and industrial equipment. Its highly integrated operation includes in-house engineering and production of major components, and Powerex was the first company to package NFPA 99-compliant scroll systems. The Harrison, Ohio, manufacturer’s facilities are ISO 9001:2015 certified, with systems supported through a network of more than 220 authorized service centers.

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