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VMAC Releases 2025 Mobile Compressed Air Industry Report
VMAC released its 2025 State of the Mobile Compressed Air Industry Report, based on original research from professionals across equipment repair, construction, infrastructure, agriculture and resource sectors, including mining, oil and gas and forestry.
According to the report, equipment repair( 43 %) and construction( 38 %) remain the most represented industries, while landscaping and municipal infrastructure no longer appear in the top ten. Fleet trends show that 77 % of service vehicles are under 10 years old— up 10 points from 2024— and 74 % of companies operate just one to five trucks.
Compressed air tools continue to dominate the jobsite. The majority of operators use impact wrenches( 83 %) and drills( 81 %) and only 5 % report using no air tools. Rotary screw compressors remain the preferred style, valued for performance, size and weight. Gas-engine above-deck compressors were favored slightly over UNDERHOOD systems, with 36 % versus 32 % usage.
Most users— more than 79 %— require less than 100 cubic feet per minute for their service-vehicle tools, even in demanding sectors such as construction. The report also highlights growing hesitation around electric vehicles. Respondents cited limited range( 67 %), lack of charging infrastructure( 59 %) and long charge times( 55 %) as top barriers.
Business challenges identified include difficulty finding and retaining skilled labor( 58 %), tariffs on imports( 49 %) and economic slowdown concerns( 48 %). Despite these pressures, more than 80 % of
Empire Crane Company hosted a two-day open house event, Empire Crane Days, on July 17 to 18 at its Syracuse, New York, headquarters. The event welcomed crane operators, industry professionals and community members to explore new machinery, meet with manufacturer representatives and enjoy local food vendors.
Equipment from Jekko, Manitex, Magni, Tadano and Broderson was on display and available for live demonstrations. Models included all-terrain cranes, rough-terrain cranes, telescopic crawler cranes, mini cranes, boom trucks and rotating telehandlers. Manufacturer representatives were present to answer technical questions and discuss equipment capabilities with attendees.
Local vendors such as Via Napoli, Habibi’ s Halal Gyro, Cue-Dogs and Sara’ s Lemonade provided food and refreshments, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors.
respondents expect business conditions to either improve or stay the same in the coming year.
According to VMAC, the insights gathered from industry professionals help create actionable data that can support business success in today’ s evolving work environment.
Franna Strengthens North American Presence with Parts Support and New Leadership
Franna, the Australian manufacturer known for its pick and carry cranes, is expanding its footprint in North America with new parts and service support and a key leadership appointment. The company announced that the new Terex Louisville
Parts facility will now provide comprehensive coverage for Franna products in the region.
Franna has steadily grown its presence in the U. S. market, launching the AT24 US in 2023, followed by the FR19 US earlier this year and more recently the AT44 US. Each model combines core Franna design features tailored specifically for North American jobsite demands, offering strong lifting capabilities and efficient performance.
Supporting this product growth is the new 134,000-square-foot Terex Louisville Parts warehouse, equipped with an automated parts picking system and operating on two shifts to improve parts availability and response times. The facility also houses a skilled service team trained to support Franna equipment nationwide.
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