Burckhardt Compression
Burckhardt Compression is a Swiss company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and servicing of reciprocating compressor systems. Founded in 1844 in Basel, the company is now headquartered in Winterthur and operates production sites in Switzerland, India, and China, with assembly locations in the USA and South Korea. Burckhardt Compression is publicly traded and has achieved significant growth, surpassing CHF 1 billion in sales in 2024. The company offers a full range of reciprocating compressors, including its proprietary Laby®, process gas, and Hyper compressors. These compressors are designed for various gases and pressures, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, energy, and maritime. Burckhardt Compression also provides extensive service solutions, with around 400 technicians dedicated to maintenance, repair, and digital monitoring services. Their innovative digital solutions, like UP! Insight and UP! Detect, enhance operational reliability and predictive maintenance for their customers.
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Burckhardt Compression went from 552 employees in Jul 2023 to 660 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 34 people joined, 18 left.
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How many employees does Burckhardt Compression have?
Burckhardt Compression has about 660 employees, up 0.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
What is Burckhardt Compression's revenue per employee?
Burckhardt Compression makes about $1.88M in revenue per employee, based on $1.24B annual revenue and 660 employees.
How much does Burckhardt Compression pay?
6figr has 18 salary profiles for Burckhardt Compression in India, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Burckhardt Compression salaries page. See Burckhardt Compression salaries
Is Burckhardt Compression a public company?
Yes. Burckhardt Compression is publicly traded under the ticker BCHN.SW on SIX.
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