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MAC3: THE ROOTS OF ITS HISTORY

From the Société des Forges et Ateliers de Meudon in 1900 to Sullair, through the Maco-Meudon years, the company has a rich history.

THE GENESIS OF MAC3

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1900,

the "Société des Forges et Ateliers de Meudon" st up in Meudon near Paris, to manufacture gyroscopes, pneumatic chucks and automotive parts.

 

 

 

 

In 1939,

the "Société des Forges et Ateliers de Meudon" moves to Montbrison, in the Rhône Alpes region, to manufacture pneumatic tools.

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1970,

the "Société des Forges et Ateliers de Meudon" merges with "MACO", well-known manufacturer of air compressors and thus "Maco-Meudon" was created.

 

 

 

1979-1990

Maco-Meudon goes through several ownership chanes and acquisitions and starts a partnership with Sullair in the late80s.

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1990, 

Sullair Corporation acquires Maco-Meudon.

 

 

1990-2010

Sullair Europe is the unique center of excellence in manufacturing pnumatic tools for subsidiaries and dealers of Sullair worldwide.

 

In 2010,

Sullair stops manufacturing operations in Europe, closes the factory and offices in Montbrison and dismisses all local employees, 150 persons in all..

THE BIRTH

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2011

 

  • MAC3 was founded by former Sullair employees gathering different skills and knowledges, from sales people and financial managers to technicians and engineers

 

  • The first MAC3 products leave our workshops in Saint-Cyprien.
    • 5 pneumatic hammers,
    • 1 roughcasting tool
    • 1 sandblaster

 

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2012

 

MAC3 launches a range of portable compressors, which did not stop growing since, covering today a flow range from 70 up to 180 cfm

 

 

 

 

 

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2013

 

To keep pace with its growth, MAC3 integrates its cylinder machining subcontractor. Pneumatic tools now manufactured in-house

 

MAC3 at the international level

2014

 

MAC3 expands its business internationally. Today, the company exports to over 50 countries.

 

MAC3 joins BPI excellence

To keep pace with the company's growth, MAC3 increases its production area with a 1,200 m2 extension.

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2015

 

Launch of AIRGO®. A new range of low-vibration concrete breakers designed to meet the requirements of the French law on working conditions.

 

 

MAC3 integrates people & planet care into the development of its new products

caring for peoplecaring for the planet

 

 

 

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2016

 

MAC3 sets up in the USA

 

1st participation in BAUMA.

The world's largest construction trade fair in Munich.

 

bauma

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2017

 

 

Engineering solutions: MAC3 designs and builds turnkey industrial engineering solutions (skid and container).

 

 

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2018

 

Launch of the first MSP models with STAGE V engines

 

 

MAC3 joins the French Fab

 

French fab

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2019

 

Launch of the PAC3000 air pick and the VDT dust extractor, 2 products in line with MAC3's planet & people care values.

 

 

 

 

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2020

 

MAC3 launches the MSP1300, a compact worksite compressor with petrol engine

 

 

 

 

Gas production solutions (nitrogen/oxygen)

 

 

 

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2021

 

MAC3 increases its production area, acquiring a new 1000 m2 building

 

 

The entire MAC3 range of mobile diesel compressors is now equipped with STAGE V MOTORS.

STAGEV

Launch of the MSS range, oil-free industrial compressors for new markets

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2022

 

Strong growth in MAC3's business and workforce

 

Launch of the two-stage compressor range MSTS

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2023

 

MAC3 increases again its production surface, with the construction of a new extension of 1500 m2

 

The story continues...

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