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SCC compressors: Developed in Europe, manufactured in China. Why SCC relies on manufacturing in China – and why this is an advantage.
Why compressors manufactured in China are now a real alternative – with SCC as a European manufacturer with production facilities in China
European manufacturers have long been regarded as the undisputed market leaders in industrial compressed air technology. However, times are changing: today, modern production technologies and strict European quality standards can also be successfully implemented in Asian manufacturing facilities.
SCC air compressors is a European compressor manufacturer based in Germany – yet our compressors are produced at our own facility in China. This allows us to combine German engineering expertise with efficient manufacturing – resulting in industrial compressors that offer an outstanding price-performance ratio.
Quality Meets Efficiency – Our Production Philosophy
At SCC air compressors, we rely on a carefully balanced approach that combines technical development and product responsibility in Europe with cost-effective manufacturing at our facility in China. Our European quality engineers define the production standards – and our skilled local workforce ensures that every single production step meets these specifications.
The result: high-quality compressors at competitive prices – without compromising on safety, compliance, or durability.
The Advantages of Our Compressors at a Glance
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Certified quality: CE marking and ISO 9001-compliant production
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High energy efficiency: Thanks to high-efficiency permanent magnet motors
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Cost benefits through SCC’s own facility: Competitive pricing with industrial-grade quality
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Service across Europe: More than 600 distribution partners and certified dealers
Our Product Range – Compressors and Accessories from SCC Air Compressors
Our portfolio covers almost every industrial compressed air requirement:
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Oil-injected screw compressors
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Oil-free, water-injected screw compressors
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Oil-free scroll compressors
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Accessories for air treatment and control
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Building Trust Through Partnership – SCC Active in Over 39 Countries
Our compressors don’t just impress with their technology – they also stand out thanks to local service: SCC works closely with a Europe-wide network of certified dealers. In addition, we are represented by our own subsidiaries in Germany, the UK, France, Italy, and Spain.
We are active in over 39 countries worldwide, including: Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Kosovo, Greece, the Czech Republic, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Moldova, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Ireland, Scotland, the Netherlands, China, Turkey, Iran, Tunisia, South Africa, Thailand, and Bangladesh.
Direct Contact with Our Offices:
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Germany (Head Office): +49 7024 4088-0
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UK: +44 (0) 114 349 167–8
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Italy: +39 011 18 487 273
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Spain: +34 648 928 055
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France: +33 (0) 630 53 11 36
Conclusion
At SCC, production in China doesn’t mean anonymous or interchangeable – it means controlled, efficient, and European-led. With SCC Air Compressors, you benefit from:
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German engineering expertise
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An SCC-managed facility in China
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Europe-wide service and spare parts support
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Certified quality at a fair price
Get in touch with us for personalised advice – either via our contact form or directly through our technical hotline.
Please do not hesitate to send us your enquiry using our contact form. We look forward to helping you.Contact form / UK