Burckhardt Compression is one of the world's largest manufacturers of reciprocating compressors. The company is recognized as the only compressor manufacturer of a complete range of Laby® (labyrinth piston), process gas, Hyper and Laby®-GI (fuel gas) compressors. The compressors are engineered and manufactured in the company's own works in Winterthur, Switzerland, and Pune, India (in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 standards). Burckhardt Compression's global sales and service network consists of 12 subsidiaries and over 42 representatives. Customers of Burckhardt Compression are companies in the field of oil refining, chemical and petrochemical industries, air separation, as well as gas transport and storage. These industries use compressors to raise the pressure, to reduce the volume and to cool or liquefy gases such as hydrocarbon gases, industrial gases and boil-off gases. Burckhardt Compression's worldwide service network ensures the full range of customer support service. Experts with on-going training have expertise in each particular compressor application and can provide the necessary service, such as analysis of compressor performance, complete plant overhaul, consulting, or fulfilling extensive maintenance contracts. Burckhardt Compression offers unparalleled expertise and reliability for all reciprocating compressors, components and services. The company is recognized as the global technology leader in the compressor world. As an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) with over 160 years of experience in developing, engineering and manufacturing compressors, Burckhardt Compression is committed to reliability and quality.