
Compressed air systems: planning, system construction, rental compressors, rail compressors and 24-hour service
apikal Drucklufttechnik GmbH
Lauta · AltenburgNew on Amplifa
About apikal Drucklufttechnik
apikal Drucklufttechnik GmbH offers energy-efficient compressed air systems for stationary and mobile applications. Its range of services includes efficiency analyses, consulting and development as well as the system construction of complete industrial plants, container compressed air stations, heat recovery solutions and truck compressors. In its specialist retail business and online shop, the company sells piston and screw compressors with matching compressed air treatment technology and accessories for trades, commercial businesses and industry. Another mainstay is the rental of stationary and mobile rental compressors, with which customers can be supplied at short notice in the event of faults in the compressed air supply. For the rail industry, apikal supplies rail compressors for brake, control and tipping air, including the models BK18-S (BR290) and BK12-S (BR363), which were presented together with partners such as LSI, Railsystems RP and AIXrail at InnoTrans in Berlin. The service offering includes maintenance, training courses and a 24-hour breakdown service. The company is represented by a branch office in Lauta (Saxony) and an operating facility in Altenburg.
- Site
- Lauta
- Processes
- Compressed air system construction (industrial plants, container stations, heat recovery), Efficiency analysis and consulting/development of compressed air systems, Sales of piston and screw compressors including compressed air treatment technology and accessories, Rail compressors for brake, control and tipping air (e.g. BK18-S for BR290, BK12-S for BR363), Rental of stationary and mobile rental compressors including treatment technology, Maintenance, training courses and 24-hour breakdown service for compressed air systems, System construction (industrial plants, container stations, heat recovery, truck compressor), Efficiency analysis
- Industries
- Rail/Rail transport, Trades, Commercial, Industry
- 01
Efficiency analysis
- 02
Consulting and development
- 03
System construction
- 04
Sales of compressors and accessories
- 05
Rental equipment
- 06
Maintenance and 24-hour breakdown service
Locations

Lauta
DESaxony branch office, rental park
- Materials
- Compressed air treatment technology
- Rental park Hall 5
- Carport

Altenburg
DEOperating facility, premises of ALKA GmbH, Remsaer Str. 17-19
Products



Inside the production




Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compressed air system construction (industrial plants, container stations, heat recovery)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Efficiency analysis and consulting/development of compressed air systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sales of piston and screw compressors including compressed air treatment technology and accessoriesMontage | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rail compressors for brake, control and tipping air (e.g. BK18-S for BR290, BK12-S for BR363)Montage | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rental of stationary and mobile rental compressors including treatment technologyMontage | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance, training courses and 24-hour breakdown service for compressed air systemsPrüfung | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2025
Inauguration of the expanded company premises of the Saxony branch office in Lauta on 12.9.2025: new Hall 5 and carport on approx. 4,300 m² of newly developed land
- 2026
Opening of the Altenburg operating facility on the premises of ALKA GmbH, Remsaer Str. 17-19, since January 2026
- 2026
Trade fair appearance at InnoTrans Berlin (22.–25.9.2026) with partners LSI, Railsystems RP and AIXrail; presentation of the rail compressors BK18-S (BR290) and BK12-S (BR363)