AMA compressed Air AS

Based in Kråkstad, Norway, AMA Compressed Air AS serves as a specialized supplier and systems integrator within the compressed air and pneumatics market. The company operates as a dedicated provider of high-quality air solutions, catering heavily to professional sectors including the maritime industry, offshore installations, and land-based industrial manufacturing. While the company operates today primarily as a distributor and engineering partner, it possesses a deep industrial heritage that distinguishes it from standard equipment resellers. The company’s origins retrace to the early 1950s and the work of Andreas Martinius Arentsen, whose initials form the "AMA" brand. For decades, the organization was a prominent Norwegian manufacturer of compressors, producing its own machinery in facilities located in Risør and Akland. During the 1970s, the company underwent significant expansion, including mergers and an acquisition by the Norgas group, solidifying its status in the Nordic engineering landscape. Although domestic manufacturing of the original AMA-branded compressors ceased in the mid-1980s, the technical expertise developed during this era formed the foundation for its current operations. In its modern iteration, AMA Compressed Air AS focuses on designing and supplying complete compressed air packages. The maritime and offshore sectors represent a core part of its business, where reliability and compact design are critical. The company provides specialized solutions adapted for the harsh conditions found at sea, including rotary vane and screw technologies known for low noise levels and durability. These systems are often customized to meet specific vessel requirements, ranging from starting air for engines to instrument air for control systems. The company acts as the sole Norwegian representative for several established international compressor manufacturers, allowing it to offer a broad spectrum of capacities, from small industrial units to heavy-duty systems delivering high volumes of air. Beyond equipment sales, AMA Compressed Air AS maintains a strong emphasis on lifecycle support. Its technical division offers extensive service, overhaul, and maintenance capabilities, ensuring that installations on ships and industrial sites remain operational. By combining its historical knowledge of compressor mechanics with modern distribution partnerships, the company continues to support the Norwegian and international marine fleets with tailored pneumatic infrastructure.