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The History of Ro-Flo Compressors

In 1930, Allis Chalmers created the Ro-Flo Compressor. Originally developed as a plant air compressor, Ro-Flo later became recognized as a world leader for compressing wet and sour gases.

The Product Becomes the Company

Over the years, Allis Chalmers’ compressor products changed hands a few times, and the Ro-Flo sliding vane technology found itself owned by a Fortune 500 company. Several of the Ro-Flo engineers thought the product line was being held back by the processes and protocols of the large corporate structure. So, in 2007, those engineers bought the technology and started the ‘Ro-Flo Compressors’ company. A smaller, more flexible and responsive organization.

Generations of Experience

Our knowledgeable staff has decades of application experience. When you contact Ro-Flo, you will be speaking with a compression expert, who will understand your needs. Knowledge, experience and responsiveness ensure your success.

Worldwide Applications

Ro-Flo compressors are in operation in over 60 countries around the world.

Allis Chalmers - 1930

AC Compressors - 1985

Fortune 500 - 2000

Ro-Flo Compressors - 2007

Meet Our Team

At Ro-Flo Compressors, we are always ready to discuss your gas compression and product testing needs. Please contact us and we will be happy to help.

Brad Schuler

President

Brad co-founded Ro-Flo Compressors in 2007. He has been working with the Ro-Flo product line for over 20 years. His experience with the product ranges from application engineering and product development to sales and business finance.

Brad’s entrepreneurial vision when starting Ro-Flo was to take the product from being a forgotten alternative to an industry leader. He has proficiently assembled an experienced team of compressor industry experts who are passionate about earning Ro-Flo a reputation of excellence.

Brad thrives on continuous improvement and focuses on maintaining a safe, healthy and enjoyable workplace environment.

Brad Thern

Vice President and Aftercare Specialist

Brad co-founded Ro-Flo Compressors in 2007. His experience began in 1988 as a Q.A. technician for manufacturing, assembly and testing Ro-Flos. In 1997 he transitioned into the Ro-Flo service position providing customer technical support, OEM repairs, commissioning, maintenance and service support around the world. Since the inception of Ro-Flo Compressors, he has served as Vice President and continues to provide customers with service and training to help make Ro-Flo the manufacturer of choice for rotary vane compression needs.

Rob Schreiber

Business Development Manager

Rob joined Ro-Flo in 2017 and manages Global Business Development and Customer Relationships.

Rob comes to Ro-Flo with 28 years of downstream experience and has an impressive track record of developing and expanding business operations, both organically and through joint ventures. His drive, personality and resourcefulness are appreciated in maintaining and developing business relationships.

“I love working with customers to see what is needed from an OEM to better support their business as well as introducing technology to others that may not be familiar with Ro-Flo rotary vane compression.”

Rob’s positive energy is infectious and helps create a positive workplace environment. He is dedicated and committed to continuous customer support and positive business relationships.

Travis Sixel

Director of Engineering

Travis joined Ro-Flo in 2011. His compression industry experience encompasses product design and application. Travis came to Ro-Flo from an industry leading reciprocating compressor manufacturer where he used ingenuity and drive to transform the application engineering process, greatly improving the customer experience.

Travis’ technical knowledge and comprehensive understanding of compression and compressor systems is well known and very respected in the industry.

Travis has a vision of continuous improvement for everything he does and for everything within Ro-Flo. He has been instrumental in refining and improving Ro-Flo’s products and processes.

“Always a pleasure doing business with Ro-Flo Compressors. We get such great support when needed and you simply make the best rotary vane compressor. Ro-Flo is a key part of our product offering and we hope to increase business for us both in the future.”

David C, Surface Pumps, Inc.

“We have used Ro-Flo products for well over a decade, and they are the most robust machines we have packaged. Their low-maintenance requirements are only exceeded by the ease of service.”

Peter G., Glauber Equipment Co.

“We have been working with Ro-Flo for over a decade and we count Ro-Flo as one of our top-tier OEM partners. Their compressors are truly designed for VRU service and Ro-Flo is the company we go to for all our VRU opportunities. The reliability and quality of their compressors are excellent and we value and enjoy the relationship we have built with Ro-Flo over the years.”

Marty Holzinger, Compass Energy Systems Ltd.

“We have worked with Ro-Flo for over 20 years, and over that time their compressors and vacuum pumps have complimented our gas compressor packages around the world. Their suitability for a range of hydrocarbon and toxic gases has made Ro-Flo one of our key suppliers”

Tony Silk, Gas Compressors Ltd.

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