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BW LNG and Burckhardt Compression agree on 10-year partnership for 9 LNG carriers

October 20, 2020 | News

BW LNG and Burckhardt Compression signed a ten-year service agreement covering nine LNG carriers with Laby®-GI Com...

On-Site Machining of a Hyper Crankcase at a LDPE Plant

October 13, 2020 | Success Story

The high market demand for LDPE required Transformadora de Etileno A.I.E. (TDE), a manufacturer of low-density poly...

Burckhardt Compression successfully issued a CHF 100 million bond

September 23, 2020 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression successfully issued today a CHF 100 million bond on the Swiss capital market. The bond is pr...

Burckhardt Compression has entered into a memorandum of understanding to acquire the remaining 40% of Shenyang Yuanda Compressor

September 14, 2020 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has entered into a memorandum of understanding to acquire the remaining 40% of Shenyang Yuanda Compres...

Annual General Meeting passes all proposals of Board of Directors

July 03, 2020 | Media Release

Today's Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG took place without the physical presence of shareholders,...

Burckhardt Compression: Higher sales – higher profit – lower order intake

June 02, 2020 | Media Release

The full-year results for 2019 of Burckhardt Compression are largely in line with the guidance the company gave during the pr...

Acquisition of global compressor business from The Japan Steel Works completed

April 21, 2020 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression completed the acquisition of the global compressor business from The Japan Steel Works Ltd., abbreviat...

Coronavirus

March 24, 2020 | News

It is our goal to serve our customers best possible, even in this demanding situation. Most of our Sales, Engineering, Procur...

Overhaul of Four Vertical Process Gas Compressors - Giving them a new Lease on Life

March 17, 2020 | News

A chlorine plant with four identical vertical Process Gas Compressors encountered some problems due to the low reliability of...

Burckhardt Compression purchases global compressor business from The Japan Steel Works

March 04, 2020 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression is strengthening its market presence and acquiring the global compressor business from The Japan Steel...

Compressor Revamp to guarantee its proper Functioning

February 28, 2020 | Success Story

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Burckhardt Compression Awarded Long-term Service Agreement for 9 LNG Carriers

February 24, 2020 | News

Burckhardt Compression and an emerging leader in the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) shipping industry signed a five-year service...

Burckhardt Compression signs an agreement with GRZ for the joint development of new hydrogen compression technology

February 19, 2020 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression is cooperating with GRZ Technologies, a spin-off of Laboratory of Materials for Renewable Energy from ...

Repair of Connecting Rod and Modification of Crosshead

February 11, 2020 | Success Story

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Board of Directors nominates Ton Büchner as new Chairman of Burckhardt Compression's Board of Directors

January 29, 2020 | Media Release

Ton Büchner will be nominated by the Board of Directors for election to the Board of Directors and as its new Chairman at th...

Burckhardt Compression wins first order with a new line of cost-optimized compressors

January 17, 2020 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression is introducing a capex-optimized line of compressor systems that meets the API Standard 618. Its modul...

Burckhardt Compression sells its first high-speed compressor for underground gas storage application in Europe

December 20, 2019 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression will deliver a high-speed compressor to Ganzair in Hungary for injecting natural gas from a pipeline t...

Follow-Up Order for Major LDPE Compressor Overhaul

December 03, 2019 | Success Story

SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, operates three LDPE lines at their plant in Geleen, The Netherlands. After t...

Burckhardt Compression purchases remaining ownership of Arkos Field Services

November 26, 2019 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression North America Services LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Burckhardt Compression, purchased the remaining ...

Higher order intake and sales – operating income and net income well above previous year’s figures – guidance for the full year confirmed

November 05, 2019 | Media Release

Order intake and sales for the first half (April to September 2019) were above the figures from the same period last year whi...

Major Revamp of Laby®-GI Compressor on FSRU

September 26, 2019 | Marine

Golar Management Norway is one of the world’s largest independent owners and operators of LNG midstream infrastructure. The...

Burckhardt Compression exercises a call option to acquire a majority interest in Arkos Field Services in the US

July 09, 2019 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression North America Services LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Burckhardt Compression, has exercised its first ...

Annual General Meeting adopts all motions proposed by Board of Directors

July 06, 2019 | Media Release

316 shareholders attended Burckhardt Compression Holding AG’s Annual General Meeting at the Parkarena in Winterthur on July...

Burckhardt Compression: renewed growth in both divisions, margin improves

May 28, 2019 | Media Release

The results for the fiscal year 2018 met the overall expectation Burckhardt Compression provided during the course of the yea...

Burckhardt Compression signs contracts to equip mega-plants with Hyper and Booster Primary Compressors in China

April 24, 2019 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has signed in the last months contracts to equip three production lines for synthetics with Hyper Comp...

Successful Plant Turnaround Project after Sudden Change of Execution Date

April 11, 2019 | Success Story

Repsol Polímeros in Sines, Portugal, scheduled an overhaul for two Process Gas Compressors (primary) and two F6 Hyper Compre...

Burckhardt Compression provides Laby® compressors for LNG carrier with X-DF propulsion system

April 10, 2019 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression is outfitting a 30,000 m3 LNG carrier operated by Knutsen OAS Shipping AS with Laby® compressors. The...

Change in Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression

February 22, 2019 | Media Release

Hans Hess, a member of the Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG since 2006, will not be standing for re-el...

Rainer Dübi new President Services Division at Burckhardt Compression

February 14, 2019 | Media Release

The Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has appointed Rainer Dübi to be the new President of the Service...

Burckhardt Compression Strengthens Service Activities in Central Europe

December 03, 2018 | News

Burckhardt Compression is pleased to announce the opening of a new Service Center for the area of Central Europe, as per Dece...

Results for the first half of 2018: Substantially higher order intake – year-on-year declines in sales, operating income and net income – guidance for the full year reiterated

October 30, 2018 | Media Release

The first six months of the current fiscal year clearly reflect the intra-year cyclicality of the business. Incoming orders r...

Overhaul of LDPE Compressors - Outstanding Field Service Team - Zero Safety Incidents

September 15, 2018 | Success Story

SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, awarded Burckhardt Compression for the compressor overhaul of its booster/pr...

Burckhardt Compression and ExxonMobil sign Global Lubricants Collaboration Agreement

August 23, 2018 | News

Two leaders in their fields come together to collaborate and deliver high performance lubricants and technical services. The ...

Relocation & Modernization of 35-year-old Oxygen Laby® Compressor – Fit to New Operating Condition

July 23, 2018 | Success Story

AGA Gas Sweden, a member of the Linde Group, decided to put a 35-year-old oxygen Laby® Compressor at their Stenungsund plant...

Annual General Meeting adopts all motions proposed by Board of Directors

July 06, 2018 | Media Release

274 shareholders participated in the Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG held at Parkarena in Wintert...

Turn-key Solution for LDPE Plant – Burckhardt Compression as Single Source Supplier

June 06, 2018 | Success Story

Burckhardt Compression was chosen as turn-key contractor for a general revamp and modernization of three Hitachi hyper/second...

Increased System Efficiency after Revamp of Other Brand Compressor

May 29, 2018 | Success Story

After the breakdown of an other brand process gas compressor (make-up), the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd Refinery in Panipat, I...

Burckhardt Compression: growth in both divisions, operating income within guidance

May 29, 2018 | Media Release

As expected, 2017 was a challenging year for Burckhardt Compression. Nevertheless, the company can report an increase in both...

Revamp Gives a Laby®-GI Compressor of Burckhardt Compression a New Life

May 16, 2018 | News

The very first Laby®-GI Compressor of Burckhardt Compression was used as an MSO (minimum send-out) compressor. The compresso...

Burckhardt Compression presents its Mid-Range Plan – Systems Division will maintain its market leadership – growth will come from the Services Division

January 09, 2018 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression, the world’s leading manufacturer of reciprocating compressors, will provide detailed information on...

Burckhardt Compression adopts Mid-Range Plan – Investor Day scheduled for January 9, 2018

December 06, 2017 | Media Release

The Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression, the world market leader for reciprocating compressor systems, has approved ...

Down to Zero Leakage after Revamp

November 28, 2017 | Success Story

The Israeli government tightened its Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations so that they now reflect the highest le...

Major Modernization of Gas Lift Compressor

November 21, 2017 | Success Story

Customer's challenges before the project:

Upstream production increase requested a third gas lift compressor a...

Strict Environmental Regulations – Burckhardt Compression Achieves Amazing Results after Revamp of Three Other Brand Compressors at PAZ Refinery in Israel

November 14, 2017 | News

The Israeli government tightened its Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations so that they now reflect the highest le...

High Pressure Packings – Still Running after over 26’000 Hours

November 07, 2017 | Success Story

Since 2012, Sipchem, Saudi International Polymer Company (IPC), has been operating a Burckhardt Compression K8 Hyper Compress...

Results for the First Half of 2017

November 07, 2017 | Media Release

Slightly lower order intake – renewed sales growth – lower operating income – net income slightly below year-ago level ...

Single-source Supplier Burckhardt Compression Provides Turn-key Solution for LDPE Plant Overhaul in France

September 28, 2017 | News

The petrochemical company Versalis adopted a single-source supplier concept and awarded Burckhardt Compression a contract to ...

Burckhardt Compression to Deliver Laby® Compressor System for Largest Monoethylene Glycol Plant in USA

August 29, 2017 | News

Burckhardt Compression is proud to announce that it will be part of the largest Monoethylene Glycol Plant (MEG) in the USA, l...

Burckhardt Compression expands its service activities in the Nordic Countries through a collaboration agreement

July 24, 2017 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has entered a strategic alliance with Kompressorteknik ML AB, a Swedish company based in Lu...

Annual General Meeting adopts all motions proposed by Board of Directors

July 01, 2017 | Media Release

330 shareholders participated in the Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG held at Parkarena in Wintert...

Burckhardt Compression expands its presence in Canada

June 26, 2017 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has acquired CSM Compressor Supplies & Machine Work Ltd, (CSM) a Canadian company based in ...

Fiscal 2016 a difficult year

June 06, 2017 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression, the world’s leading manufacturer of reciprocating compressor systems, looks back on a fiscal year t...

Burckhardt Compression Wins Project to Modernize Third-party Hyper Compressor at MOL Petrochemicals Plant in Hungary

May 17, 2017 | News

Burckhardt Compression was selected to modernize MOL Petrochemicals' third-party Hyper Compressor at its LDPE plant in Tisza�...

Successful Relocation of Oxygen Laby® Compressor of AGA Gas in Sweden Executed by Burckhardt Compression

April 25, 2017 | News

AGA Gas, a Swedish subsidiary of Linde Group, decided to relocate the entire Laby® Compressor and auxiliary equipment from S...

Deliveries of US Shale Gas to INEOS in UK Cooled by Burckhardt Compression Laby® Compressor Systems

March 21, 2017 | News

Burckhardt Compression is proud to announce that it is part of the ongoing shipment of US shale gas to the INEOS Grangemouth ...

Emergency Rebuild of Dry Hydrogen Compressor

March 13, 2017 | Success Story

Customer's challenges before the project:
Shutdown through client when a loud noise was noticed and the compressor was...

Burckhardt Compression introduces short-time working for part of its workforce in Winterthur

February 20, 2017 | Media Release

As already communicated by Burckhardt Compression in August and November of 2016, the market environment for its compressor m...

Successful Investor Day at Burckhardt Compression

December 06, 2016 | Media Release

Today's Investor Day at Burckhardt Compression spotlighted the company's recent acquisitions and the business potential they ...

Results for the First Half of 2016: Thriving Services Business – drastic decline in Gas Transport and Storage Orders in Systems Division – Operating Income at Prior-Year Level

November 08, 2016 | Media Release

Order intake at Burckhardt Compression’s two divisions showed divergent developments during the first six months of the cur...

Burckhardt Poppet Valve™ in Challenging Gas Service

October 11, 2016 | Success Story

Customer's challenges before the project:
Current plate valve only lasted 6 weeks due to sticky ethylene application

Burckhardt Compression expands its presence in Germany

September 19, 2016 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG is acquiring IKS Industrie- und Kompressorenservice GmbH, a German firm based in Bremen. Th...

Market situation forces Burckhardt Compression to adjust capacity

August 25, 2016 | Media Release

The market environment in the compressor business has developed less positively than expected in recent months. This is compo...

Opening of new assembly facility in Waller, US

August 10, 2016 | Media Release

On Tuesday, August 9, 2016, Burckhardt Compression celebrated the grand opening event of its new assembly facility in the US....

Fabrice Billard appointed head of the Systems Division

July 12, 2016 | Media Release

The Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has appointed Fabrice Billard as the new President of the Systems...

Annual General Meeting approves all motions of the Board of Directors

July 01, 2016 | Media Release

At the Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG held on July 1, 2016 at the Parkarena in Winterthur 303 sh...

Martin Wendel to take charge of the Services Division

June 14, 2016 | Media Release

The Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has appointed Martin Wendel to be the new COO of the Services Div...

Financial year 2015: Positive business trend despite headwinds

June 07, 2016 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and service providers of reciprocating compressor systems...

Acquisition of Majority Stake in Shenyang Yuanda Compressor Co., Ltd. completed

May 13, 2016 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression completed the acquisition of a 60% stake in Shenyang Yuanda Compressor Co., Ltd. as announced on March...

Renewal of IPO shareholder agreement at Burckhardt Compression

April 26, 2016 | Media Release

The five shareholders who participated in the management buyout transaction in 2002 and who initiated and conducted Burckhard...

Burckhardt Compression prepares for the future and gives itself a new organizational structure

March 23, 2016 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has introduced a new organizational structure to better meet customer needs....

Acquisition of Majority Stake in Leading Chinese Reciprocating Compressor Manufacturer Shenyang Yuanda Compressor Co., Ltd.

March 11, 2016 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression signed on March 10, 2016, the agreement to acquire a 60% stake in Shenyang Yuanda Compressor Co., Ltd....

Burckhardt Compression to Deliver Hyper Compressor and Process Gas Compressor API 618 for LDPE Tubular Plant in the US

January 25, 2016 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has been awarded an order to deliver a Hyper Compressor as Secondary Compressor and one Process Gas Co...

Burckhardt Compression to Acquire Minority Stake in US Based Arkos Field Services

December 22, 2015 | Media Release

Reciprocating compressor manufacturer Burckhardt Compression signed and closed an agreement in which Burckhardt Compression a...

Burckhardt Compression inaugurates new assembly plant in Korea

November 12, 2015 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression inaugurated its new assembly plant for its Laby®-GI Compressor systems for the marine industry on Thu...

Results for the first half of fiscal year 2015: Slight decline in order intake – higher sales – higher profits

November 03, 2015 | Media Release

Orders received by Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating compressors, during th...

Burckhardt Compression to Deliver Numerous Reciprocating Compressors for Freeport LNG's Liquefaction and Export Project

September 14, 2015 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression delivers numerous reciprocating compressors for Freeport LNG’s Liquefaction and Export Project. The ...

Burckhardt Compression inaugurates a new assembly building in Winterthur

September 10, 2015 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression inaugurated a modern new assembly hall on Thursday, September 10, 2015. This historic milestone was ce...

Burckhardt Compression: Change in the Executive Board

July 07, 2015 | Media Release

Martin Heller, Vice President Business Development and a member of the Executive Board of Burckhardt Compression AG, is retir...

Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression: All motions of the Board of Directors approved

July 04, 2015 | Media Release

At the Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG held at the Parkarena in Winterthur, the represented share...

Burckhardt Compression Complements its Sealing Systems Portfolio with Redura® Oil Sealing Systems

July 01, 2015 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression as a leading reciprocating compressor OEM (original equipment manufacturer) with decades of experience...

The Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression submits amended proposal for its Annual General Meeting on July 4, 2015

June 26, 2015 | Media Release

The Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression will submit an amended proposal at its upcoming Annual General Meeting for a...

Fiscal year 2014: Order intake at high prior-year level – renewed increase in sales – higher operating profit – dividend unchanged

June 09, 2015 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating compressors, passed the CHF 500 million m...

Burckhardt Compression Garners Success with its Patented Laby® - GI Fuel Gas Supply Solution for Dual- and Tri-Fuel Ship Propulsion Systems

May 07, 2015 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has received numerous orders for its Laby®-GI compressor system for fuel gas supply. The vibration -f...

Burckhardt Compression to Deliver Three Process Gas Compressor Systems for Capacity Increase at Canadian Refinery

March 04, 2015 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has won an order for three (3) Process Gas Compressor systems for a capacity increase at a Canadian re...

Expectations for fiscal year 2014 adjusted – positive outlook for fiscal year 2015

February 10, 2015 | Media Release

The decision by the Swiss National Bank will have an impact on Burckhardt Compression’s operating results for the current f...

Burckhardt Compression acquires SAMR SAS, a French manufacturer of sliding bearings

December 22, 2014 | Media Release

Reciprocating compressor manufacturer Burckhardt Compression is acquiring the French sliding bearing manufacturer SAMR Socié...

Burckhardt Compression to Deliver One Oxygen Compressor Unit for SIDOR S.A. Steel Mill Complex

December 18, 2014 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has been selected to deliver one skid mounted Laby® Compressor for the capacity expansion project in ...

Results for the first half of fiscal year 2014: More orders – higher sales – higher profit

November 04, 2014 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating compressors, recorded a 14% increase in o...

Burckhardt Compression: Personnel changes in the Executive Board

October 24, 2014 | Media Release

Hans Keist, Head of Burckhardt Components AG at Burckhardt Compression and a member of the Executive Board, has decided to le...

Major Overhaul – Hyper and Process Gas Compressor

July 15, 2014 | Success Story

Customer's challenges before the project:
Supervision of overhaul for Booster/Primary and Hyper/Secondary compressors ...

Load Recalculation – Other Brand Hyper Compressor

July 13, 2014 | Success Story

Customer's challenges before the project:
Verify the actual operation conditions and loads on its components
Ev...

Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression: All motions of the Board of Directors approved

July 04, 2014 | Media Release

At the Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG held at the Parkarena in Winterthur, the attending shareho...

Burckhardt Compression acquires “Espresso” monitoring business from Monitoring Technology LLC

June 30, 2014 | Media Release

As of June 26th, 2014, PROGNOST Systems GmbH (PSG), a subsidiary of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG, and Monitoring Technol...

Top ranking in “CEO of the Year” comparison reflects continuity and strong performance

June 27, 2014 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression added another successful chapter to its long corporate history with its record order intake of CHF 517...

Fiscal year 2013: Order intake at all-time high – strong sales growth – net income slightly lower than in prior year – dividend increased – outlook positive

June 10, 2014 | Media Release

Orders received by Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating compressors, rose 21%...

PEMEX COMPLEJO PETROQUIMICO CANGREJERA increases plant performance after revamp by Burckhardt Compression

June 05, 2014 | Media Release

PEMEX Petroquimica (PPQ) selected Burckhardt Compression for a major revamp and modernization of its Secondary Compressor lin...

Dr. Stephan Bross proposed for election to Burckhardt Compression’s Board of Directors

May 28, 2014 | Media Release

The Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG will propose the election of Dr. Stephan Bross as a director and ...

Death of Director Urs Fankhauser

March 04, 2014 | Media Release

It is with great sadness that the Board of Directors announces the passing of Urs Fankhauser. Urs Fankhauser succumbed to ill...

Burckhardt Compression Receives Major Order for One Process Gas Compressor for Acid Gas Injection in North America

January 09, 2014 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has been awarded an order to deliver one Process Gas Compressor API 618 for acid gas injection in Nort...

Burckhardt Compression to Deliver One Process Gas Compressor at the Upper Performance Range and One Hyper Compressor for LDPE Production in North America

December 17, 2013 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has won an order for one Process Gas Compressor at the upper performance range as Booster/Primary Comp...

Numerous Orders of Burckhardt Compression’s Laby®-GI Compressors for High Demanding Offshore Applications

November 26, 2013 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has been awarded numerous orders for its fully balanced Laby®-GI Compressor, tailor engineered for de...

JiangSu Sailboat Petrochemical Selected Burckhardt Compression to Supply Key Equipment for Both Autoclave and Tubular Processes in New LDPE-EVA Plant

November 08, 2013 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has been awarded an order from JiangSu Sailboat Petrochemical Co., Ltd. to deliver two Hyper Compresso...

Burckhardt Compression results for the first half of fiscal year 2013: Order intake and sales sharply higher, lower margins

November 05, 2013 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating compressors, experienced pleasing growth ...

Burckhardt Compression: Revised guidance for first half fiscal year 2013

September 24, 2013 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression expects its sales for fiscal year 2013 to be nearly 20% higher than in the previous fiscal year while ...

Burckhardt Compression Awarded Service Contract from One of the Leading Global Industrial Gas Producers

July 22, 2013 | Media Release

One of the four major global industrial gas producers selected Burckhardt Compression for a field service & valves maintenanc...

Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression: All motions of the Board of Directors approved

June 29, 2013 | Media Release

At the Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG held at the Parkarena in Winterthur, the attending shareho...

Fiscal year 2012: Higher order intake – sales growth – profitability stable – dividend raised again

June 04, 2013 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating compressors, increased its order intake ...

Burckhardt Compression: First Order for Laby®-GI Fuel Gas Compressor for Dual-Fuel Two-Stroke Engines on LNG Carriers

May 16, 2013 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression received the first order for the fuel gas compressor system Laby®-GI for two LNG carriers. This marks...

Burckhardt Compression: Executive Board enlarged

April 11, 2013 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has appointed 43-year-old Keven Li, currently the Managing Director of Burckhardt Compression (Shangha...

Burckhardt Compression: Change in purpose of share buyback program

January 18, 2013 | Media Release

The Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG, Winterthur, has decided to amend the purpose of the share buybac...

Burckhardt Compression: Share placement completed

January 18, 2013 | Media Release

The placement with institutional investors of the 75’317 registered shares repurchased was successfully completed on Januar...

Burckhardt Compression results for the first half of fiscal 2012: Higher sales and solid earnings power

November 06, 2012 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating compressors, increased its sales by 11% (...

Burckhardt Compression announces appointment to Executive Board

November 02, 2012 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has appointed 43-year-old Rainer Dübi the new Head of Design & Manufacturing. Rainer Dübi is current...

Burckhardt Compression: Change in the Executive Board

September 11, 2012 | Media Release

Lukas Betschon, Head of Design & Manufacturing at Burckhardt Compression and a member of the Executive Board, has decided to ...

LEWA GmbH and Burckhardt Compression AG Join Forces

September 06, 2012 | Media Release

It seems that fossil fuels will continue to be the primary source of energy in the decades to come. However, solutions for th...

Burckhardt Compression: Change in the Executive Board

August 16, 2012 | Media Release

Leonhard Keller, Head of Valves at Burckhardt Compression and a member of the Executive Board, is handing over his management...

LANXESS Chooses Burckhardt Compression for New Equipment and Revamp

August 09, 2012 | Media Release

One of the leading companies for speciality chemicals, LANXESS, has chosen Burckhardt Compression to deliver one Process Gas ...

Upgrade of HP Cartridge for Hyper Compressor

July 08, 2012 | Success Story

Customer's challenges before the project:
Increase reliability of high pressure cartridge
Simplify installatio...

Zeeland Refinery N.V., a TOTAL and LUKOIL Company, Selected Burckhardt Compression to Deliver Process Gas Compressor API 618

July 05, 2012 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has won an order from Zeeland Refinery N.V., a joint venture of TOTAL and LUKOIL, to deliver one Proce...

Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression: All motions of the Board of Directors approved

June 29, 2012 | Media Release

At the Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG held at the Parkarena in Winterthur, the attending shareho...

Fiscal year 2011: Order intake significantly higher – slightly lower sales – improved profitability and substantial increase of the dividend

June 05, 2012 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating compressors, booked 12% more orders (+15%...

Dr. Monika Krüsi Schädle nominated for election to Burckhardt Compression’s Board of Directors

April 20, 2012 | Media Release

The Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG will propose the election of Dr. Monika Krüsi, a Swiss-Italian d...

Burckhardt Compression appoints new Executive Board member

January 09, 2012 | Media Release

Martin Heller, Head of New Machine Sales at Burckhardt Compression and a member of the Executive Board, is handing over his m...

LG Chem Selected Burckhardt Compression as Key Equipment Supplier for LDPE-EVA Plant

December 01, 2011 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has been awarded an order from LG Chem to deliver one Hyper Compressor and one Process Gas Compressor ...

Significantly higher order intake in a challenging currency environment

November 08, 2011 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating compressors, recorded a strong 20.4% incr...

Burckhardt Compression: Change in the Executive Board

November 01, 2011 | Media Release

Regula Brunner, Head of Human Resources Management at Burckhardt Compression and a member of the Executive Board, is handing ...

Petroleum Development Oman LLC Chose Burckhardt Compression to Deliver Process Gas Compressor for MGI Facility

October 04, 2011 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has been awarded an order from Petroleum Development Oman LLC to deliver one Process Gas Compressor fo...

Strong Swiss franc effects a revision of guidance for fiscal year 2011

September 09, 2011 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression expects sales in fiscal year 2011 to amount to approximately CHF 330 million with an EBIT margin near ...

Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression: All motions of the Board of Directors approved

July 02, 2011 | Media Release

At the Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG held at the Parkarena in Winterthur, the attending shareho...

Burckhardt Compression results for fiscal year 2010: Considerable increase in order intake – higher sales – lower profits

June 07, 2011 | Media Release

Orders received by Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating compressors, during fi...

SINOPEC Selected Burckhardt Compression to Deliver Six Laby® Compressors for the Wuhan Petrochemical Complex

May 17, 2011 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has been awarded two orders by SINOPEC Wuhan Company to deliver a total of six Laby® Compressors for ...

Compressor Revamp – Successful Increase of Mass Flow

May 04, 2011 | Success Story

In 2011, a South Korean LDPE plant conducted a plant capacity increase of 50%. Debottlenecking of the entire compressor syste...

Burckhardt Compression appoints new member of the Executive Board

March 15, 2011 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has appointed the 38 year-old Lukas Betschon as the new Head of Design & Manufacturing as the successo...

Renewal of IPO shareholder agreement at Burckhardt Compression

February 09, 2011 | Media Release

The five management shareholders who participated in the management buyout in 2002 and who issued the IPO of Burckhardt Compr...

IPC (Sipchem) Chooses Burckhardt Compression as Key Equipment Supplier for Their LDPE-EVA Plant – Production Process Licensed by ExxonMobil

February 03, 2011 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has been awarded an order from International Polymers Company (IPC), Jubail, Saudi Arabia, to deliver ...

Burckhardt Compression Extends Its Range of Process Gas Compressors API 618

January 14, 2011 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression announces the extension of its well proven and successful Process Gas Compressor API 618 product line ...

Burckhardt Compression’s Laby®-GI Successfully Commissioned on Golar’s FSRU in Dubai

December 22, 2010 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression successfully completed the mechanical test run of the Laby®-GI Compressor on Golar’s FSRU "Golar Fr...

Burckhardt Compression concludes share buyback program

December 17, 2010 | Media Release

As announced during the publication of the mid-year results for 2010, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG, Winterthur, ended it...

Valentin Vogt to become new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression

December 02, 2010 | Media Release

Valentin Vogt is set to succeed Hans Hess as Chairman of the Board of Directors on April 1, 2011. Marcel Pawlicek will assume...

Delivery of Revamped Process Gas Compressor Units to PETROBRAS Refinery Completed

November 19, 2010 | Media Release

PETROBRAS selected Burckhardt Compression (Brasil) Ltda. to revamp their existing Process Gas Compressors that are operated i...

Significant signs of recovery in order intake – profitability remains solid

November 09, 2010 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating com-pressors, took in slightly more order...

LUKOIL Selected Burckhardt Compression for Refinery Upgrade

September 30, 2010 | Media Release

Russia’s largest oil company, LUKOIL, has chosen Burckhardt Compression due to their extensive expertise in the dry-running...

TS LNG BV Selected Burckhardt Compression to Deliver Pipeline Compressor for High-pressure Compression Facility at Gate Terminal BV

August 11, 2010 | Media Release

An der ordentlichen Generalversammlung der Burckhardt Compression Holding AG in der Winterthurer Parkarena stimmten die anwes...

New Hyper Compressor Central Valves

July 24, 2010 | Success Story

Customer's challenges before the project:
Improve lifetime and increase reliability of 1st stage radial valve and 2nd...

Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression: All motions of the Board of Directors approved

July 02, 2010 | Media Release

At the Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG held at the Parkarena in Winterthur, the attending shareho...

Delivery of Three Process Gas Compressors to Air Liquide Hydrogen Facility in Rotterdam Completed

June 23, 2010 | Media Release

After extensive life cycle cost analysis Lurgi GmbH, a subsidiary of Air Liquide Group, selected Burckhardt Compression in Q3...

Burckhardt Compression results for fiscal 2009: Sustained high earnings despite lower order intake and sales

June 08, 2010 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating compressors, experienced a considerable d...

Burckhardt Compression Delivered Three Process Gas Compressors for a Polysilicon Production Site

April 15, 2010 | Media Release

Due to extensive expertise in the dry-running technology Burckhardt Compression awarded an order for three Process Gas Compre...

Burckhardt Compression Expanded Training Center in Switzerland – Full Range of Training Compressors Available

March 15, 2010 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression modernized its existing Training Center at its headquarters in Winterthur, Switzerland. Hands-on train...

Prolongation Share Buyback Program Burckhardt Compression

December 16, 2009 | Media Release

The Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG, Winterthur, has resolved to extend the current share buyback pro...

Burckhardt Compression results for the first half of 2009: Order intake down – solid operating performance – package of measures implemented

November 10, 2009 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating com-pressors, experienced a 17% decline i...

Indian Fertilizer Company Chooses Burckhardt Compression for Methanol Plant

October 07, 2009 | Media Release

Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals (GSFC), India, has awarded Burckhardt Compression an order for a Laby® Compressor that...

Burckhardt Compression Awarded an Order from Braskem Including a New Frame for a 30-year-old Hyper Compressor in Brazil

September 04, 2009 | Media Release

Braskem, Brazil, selected Burckhardt Compression to supply a new frame for their existing Hyper Compressor type F10 that has ...

PetroChina Selected Burckhardt Compression to Deliver Six Laby® Compressors for LNG Terminals

August 18, 2009 | Media Release

Due to the unique labyrinth technology of the Laby® Compressors and the significant experience in cryogenic applications, Bu...

Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression: All motions of the Board of Directors approved

July 04, 2009 | Media Release

At the Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG held at the Parkarena in Winterthur, the attending shareho...

Burckhardt Compression: Market developments addressed with a package of measures

June 30, 2009 | Media Release

The worldwide slowdown in Burckhardt Compression’s markets observed during the final quarter of the past fiscal year has co...

Burckhardt Compression: Good results in fiscal year 2008 – order intake weakens in the final quarter

June 09, 2009 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating compressors, produced an overall very goo...

Four Process Gas Compressors for Refinery Upgrade in Russia

May 12, 2009 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has received a follow-up order for four dry-running Process Gas Compressors to be delivered to the Syz...

Real estate acquisition from Sulzer completed

May 07, 2009 | Media Release

Yesterday, Burckhardt Compression completed the acquisition from Sulzer of the real estate in Oberwinterthur, as previously a...

Three Laby® Compressors for LNG Terminal in Spain

March 31, 2009 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has received an order for three Laby® Compressors to be delivered to Gijon, Spain, for the LNG receiv...

Burckhardt Compression acquires real estate from Sulzer

March 16, 2009 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression and Sulzer basically agreed on the contractual terms for the purchase of the real estate in Oberwinter...

Burckhardt Compression acquires Selltech

February 20, 2009 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression AG, one of the market leaders in the field of reciprocating compressor technology, announced today tha...

Burckhardt Compression Awarded two Orders for Hyper Compressors for LDPE Plants in Middle East and South America

February 17, 2009 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression has been awarded two major orders including a Hyper Compressor and a Process Gas Compressor for LDPE p...

Major On-site Repair of an Other Brand Labyrinth Piston Compressor in Indonesia

February 10, 2009 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression received an order to repair a non-Burckhardt Compression compressor on-site in Indonesia....

Two Process Gas Compressors for Refinery in North Italy

January 22, 2009 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression delivers two Process Gas Compressors to Italy for a new mild hydrocracker unit in a refinery in North ...

Retrofit of a Hyper Compressor – Implementation of New Measurement Technology

January 08, 2009 | Media Release

Burckhardt Compression received an order from LyondellBasell to replace the temperature detecting system on their Hyper compr...