Pulford Air & Gas has been serving the Australian industrial market since 1925, when Frank Pulford produced Model 10, the first Australian designed air compressor. Since that time, Pulford has grown to become a leading compressed air and gas generation systems supplier, recognised for delivering reliable, efficient and quality products and services.
In 2018 Pulford was acquired by ELGi Equipments Limited, one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, committed for over 62 years to delivering world-class sustainable compressed air solutions. This substantially increased Pulford’s product portfolio, as well as its ability to offer customisable solutions.
With Pulford’s diverse knowledge and experience in the industry coupled with its high standards of materials and workmanship, the company has developed an industry-leading suite of products and services focused on driving down the total cost of compressed air and gas production, improving the overall efficiency of system operation, and delivering the highest quality reliable compressed air and gas supply and support available on the market today.
Pulford continues to evolve as a flexible dynamic organisation, continually gearing all areas of the business to meet demand, while continuing the supply of quality, cost effective compressed air and nitrogen systems to Australian industry.
Capability Statement
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Our dynamic leadership team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the oldest Australian compressor company, with over 75 years of combined compressed air and gas experience.
Our History
Pulford Air & Gas is the oldest Australia air compressor company established in 1925. Take a tour of some of our historical company highlights below.
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2023
Pulford Air & Gas celebrates its 98th year of serving the Australian industry
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2018
ELGi Equipments Limited, one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers acquires Pulford, making a strategic entry into the Australian market
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2015
Pulford acquires Advanced Air Compressors and becomes the largest independent air compressor and gas generation company on the East Coast of Australia
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2010
Pulford relaunches as Pulford Air & Gas unveiling a new direction whilst acknowledging the company’s long history
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2000
First Australian made nitrogen tyre inflation system is sold to transportation company for truck tyre filling
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1996
The ZP series rotary screw compressor is designed, launched and manufactured at the Botany Plant, NSW
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1979
Rotary screw compressors are added to the product portfolio
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1969
Pulford begins importing reciprocating air cooled compressors
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1959
Model 85 & 90 of the water cooled compressor is reproduced making it the largest ever to be designed and manufactured locally
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1948
Model 80, the largest water-cooled compressor ever produced in Australia is manufactured
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1942
Model 60, the first water-cooled compressor is manufactured
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1940
Large contract won to produce compressors for the Australian and US armies during World War II – Model 30 was produced as a portable unit
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1925
Frank Pulford produces Model 10, the first Australian designed air compressor