Hitachi Global Air Power Broadens Sales, Services Regions for Major Sullair Distributors

Hitachi Global Air Power’s U.S. division expanded sales and service territories for several certified, independent Sullair distributors: Atlas Machine & Supply, Comairco, Metro Air Compressor, and Wayne-Vaughn Equipment.

“Our customers come first at Hitachi Global Air Power, and we are proud to both continue and expand our deep partnership with key Sullair distributor partners in providing our customers a quality sales and service experience,” said Joe Beyer, Senior Vice President Sales at Hitachi Global Air Power. “Our distributor partners play a role in upholding the Sullair legacy of reliability and durability. We are excited to support their growth as they expand their reach and provide service to even more Sullair customers.”

These distributors will deliver complete customer sales, maintenance, and warranty services for all Sullair compressors, air treatment products, and genuine parts. Sullair’s regional expansions will strengthen local support across its product and service portfolio.

Sullair's LS90V; image credit: Hitachi Global Air Power

Expansion Specifics

• Headquartered in Louisville, KY, Atlas Machine & Supply will expand its Ohio coverage beyond the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus metro sectors. Now, the region includes Greater Cleveland-Elyria, Akron, Youngstown, Wooster, and Canton in Ohio’s northeastern region.
• Operating in Buffalo, NY, Comairco is extending its coverage into western Pennsylvania and northern West Virgina.
• Headquartered in Detroit, MI, Metro Air Compressor will expand its sales and services operations into Ohio’s north central and northwest territories, including the Greater Toledo area.
• Based in Fort Wayne, IN, Wayne-Vaughn Equipment will expand into western Ohio, including the Greater Lima area.

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