Proudly Serving California Since 1966

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About Us

Associated Compressor & Equipment, Inc. started operations on May 24, 1966, founded by Warren Thatcher and eventually supported by his son Michael and Vice President Larry Powel.  In August of 2015 Associated Compressor & Equipment changed ownership, but not the mission and values originally started by Warren, Mike and Larry. New owners Steve Strah and Jeff Banbury come to Associated with over 30 years of compressed air experience. Our current team plans on bringing the same exceptional quality and customer service, building on the years of work invested by the original founders.

 

Steve is a former Owner/ Partner of Air Perfection Inc. located just outside Sacramento, CA.  Founded in 1989, Air Perfection grew quickly to become the largest Compressed Air Equipment & Service Company in Northern California and Nevada. Steve and his Northern California team built a service department with 25 field technicians while providing an unmatched customer experience that other compressor companies still hope to emulate.  Air Perfection remained the number one Quincy Compressor Distributor in the Western Region until purchased by Quincy Compressor directly in 2008.  Under the Quincy Compressor of Northern California banner, Steve and his team successfully doubled market share in the territory, founded Quincy Compressor of Southern California, and developed an operation that would serve as the model for future factory distribution centers around the country. 

Jeff comes to Associated Compressor with over 20 years of experience in the industry.  He began his career with Summit Industrial Equipment and Atlas Copco Compressor in Santa Clara, CA.  Later, as a member of the team at Air Perfection, Jeff and his staff completed over 600 system audits, worked as consultants for major utility companies, and served as the proving ground for new CRM systems that were later utilized by Quincy Compressor nationwide.  Jeff is one of few individuals in the country certified by both the US Department of Energy and the Compressed Air & Gas Institute as a Compressed Air Systems Specialist.   In the fall of 2015, Jeff and his family relocated from Sacramento to Fresno, CA to oversee the daily operations at Associated Compressor & Equipment.

 

Today, Associated Compressor & Equipment is one of the largest Compressed Air houses in California.  Our Technicians have over 200 years of combined experience and have been factory trained in every major manufacturer.  We are committed to maintaining our long-standing tradition of honesty, integrity, and professionalism, while offering the best quality products and services to our customers.  We are confident that you will finds a professional staff willing and able to assist with all aspects of your compressed air system.

A Message From the Current Owners

We Understand choosing an Equipment and Service provider is not an easy task. Associated Compressor provides quality equipment, fair pricing, and competitive labor rates. Assocaited Compressor & Equipment employees will support each customer with an experience unmatched in the industry. We are dedicated to ensuring a long-lasting, quality customer experience. 

– Steve Strah, Jeff Banbury

New Locations

Associated Compressor & Equipment is expanding! Proudly building on almost 60 years of history, two new locations in Northern and Southern California were opened in 2022 to better serve our customers. The new locations in Yorba Linda and Livermore are staffed with the industry’s top service technicians, knowledgeable sales staff, and premium products. Technicians at each location are available 24/7 to assist with anything related to your compressed air system.   

Our Office

2708 E. Jensen Ave
Fresno, CA, 93706

Contact Us

(559) 485-3184
Sales@AssociatedCompressor.com

Office Hours

Mon-Fri: 8am – 5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed