Our History

Our success story in compressed air began with the invention of the first dry running screw compressor in the 1950’s - a strong example of our pioneering achievements and forward-thinking methodology.

Our unique and well-proven knowledge and experience within the oil free arena continues to be relied upon across the globe. Our goal is to always to design products with the highest levels of quality that provide a simple, plug and plug solution, providing you and your customers with complete peace of mind. This can only be achieved with the experience and quality procedures gained over years of service.

1952
First oil-free screw compressor stage invented at GHH

1953
First two stage oil-free industrial compressor module

1958
The pioneer in dry bulk truck unloading: The first oil-free SILU® prototype

1967
First truck mounted SILU® compressor with auxiliary drive

1972
First serial SILU® aggregates for truck mounting

1979
Supply and license agreement between Ingersoll-Rand and GHH

1984
Design of 2 stage oil-free CD compressor block

1994
Ingersoll-Rand forms joint venture "GHH RAND" with MAN-GHH 

1997
Development and implementation of Ultracoat® on all oil-free airends

1998
GHH RAND becomes full subsidiary of Ingersoll-Rand

2002
GHH RAND celebrates its 50th anniversary in the oil-free rotary screw industry

2005
New OS series of oil-injected screw airends

2009
GHH RAND introduces a new product for the liquid road tanker market: The SV120, a compact and extremely reliable sliding vane compressor.

2010
GHH RAND introduces the next SILU® innovation: The CS1200 family. A direct driven in-chassis solution, PTO powered, light weight, durable and easy to install.

2013
The CS580/CS750 series completes the direct driven in-chassis range.

2018
A new slim line, plug and play air cooler, developed for a multitude of applications, for use with both truck air compressors & blowers.

2021
GHH RAND Transport joins Ingersoll Rand Transport Solutions