Burckhardt Compression has opened a new 16,000-sq.ft. (1486 m2) parts warehouse in Hockley, Texas. The climate-controlled facility serves as the central inventory hub for all the company’s operations in the US and Mexico.
The investment is driven by the company’s strategy to boost customer support, streamline inventory management, and improve operational efficiency. By consolidating stock currently spread across multiple locations in the US, Burckhardt Compression is optimizing storage capacity and able to pass on pricing benefits to customers.
The new warehouse also enables the Waller Aftermarket Service Center (nearby to the Hockley Service Warehouse) to reclaim approximately 30% of its existing floor space, allowing for the installation of additional machining capacity and the expansion of maintenance services.
“Hockley was selected for its strategic location close to the existing service center, minimizing transit time between facilities and ensuring rapid access to parts needed for ongoing manufacturing and service work,” said Larry Sumrall, head of supply at Burckhardt Compression. “The warehouse will receive weekly international shipments, many of which contain components essential for production at the Waller Service Center.”
The warehouse holds a comprehensive inventory of compressor parts used across the downstream and midstream energy sectors, as well as accessory components required for engine repairs and midstream applications. This includes the TrueGem parts brand, which supports operators of Gemini reciprocating compressors with the rapid supply of spare parts and maintenance kits.
Once fully stocked, the Hockley hub will support all Burckhardt Compression service centers, field service teams, and customers directly, centralizing inventory currently stored across six locations in the US.
“The new warehouse is fully integrated with the company’s internal systems allowing the global family of Burckhardt Compression companies to have visibility of our inventory,” said Álvaro Grande, head of services – US, at Burckhardt Compression. “This enables the customers to receive the best support in terms of parts availability and service delivery.”
