Develops and manufactures compressors, gas generators and compressed air treatment for industry and trade.
BOGE Kompressoren Otto Boge GmbH & Co. KG
Bielefeld (headquarters and largest production site) · further locations in over 120 countriesNew on Amplifa
About BOGE
BOGE is a family-owned company based in Bielefeld that develops and manufactures compressed air and gas solutions. The portfolio includes piston and screw compressors, gas generators, compressed air accessories and treatment, as well as controls and plant management. Series production of compressors began in 1938 with piston compressors; with the introduction of screw compressor technology, the portfolio was expanded, and screw compressors are assembled at the Bielefeld site. The products are used, among other applications, in the energy and environmental sector, healthcare, the food and beverage industry, logistics, and the metal and electrical industry, including in particular seawater desalination plants. In addition to manufacturing, BOGE offers service and maintenance, warranty packages, leasing and financing solutions, as well as a 24/7 technical emergency service. Bielefeld is the headquarters and largest production site; as a globally operating supplier, the company is present with locations in over 120 countries.
- Site
- Bielefeld
- Processes
- Series production of piston compressors, Screw compressor technology (manufacturing), Screw compressor assembly, Laser cutting (oxide-free cut edges, subject of press release), Service & Maintenance, Warranty packages, Leasing, rental and financing solutions, 24/7 technical emergency service
- Materials
- Screw compressor technology, Piston compressors, Laser cutting with oxide-free cut edges
- Founded
- 1907
- Industries
- Energy & Environmental Sector, Healthcare, Agriculture & Forestry, Food & Beverage Industry, Logistics, Metal & Electrical Industry
- 01
Development and engineering
- 02
Manufacturing and assembly (piston and screw compressors)
- 03
Sales and plant configuration
- 04
Service, maintenance and 24/7 emergency service
Technologies & Processes
Screw compressor technology
In the portfolio since the 1970s, core product for industrial compressed air supply.
Piston compressors
In industrial series production since 1938.
Laser cutting with oxide-free cut edges
Manufacturing process to be featured at EuroBLECH 2026.
Locations
Bielefeld
DEHeadquarters and largest production site
- Lot size
- Series
- Materials
- Screw and piston compressors
- Screw compressor assembly
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series production of piston compressorsAssembly | – | – | – | Series | – |
| Screw compressor technology (manufacturing)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Screw compressor assemblyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser cutting (oxide-free cut edges, subject of press release)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Company History
- 1907
Foundation of the family-owned company in Bielefeld.
- 1926
Otto Boge develops the first BOGE compressor.
- 1938
Ernst Thomas takes over company management after the death of Otto Boge; start of industrial series production of piston compressors.
- 1949
Wolfgang Meier-Scheuven joins the company (managing director 1975–1995); introduction of screw compressor technology.
- 1995
Wolf-D. Meier-Scheuven takes over management (until 2020); phase of internationalization with new subsidiaries and markets.
- 2026
Julia Meier-Scheuven joins the company as the fifth generation of the family; 100 years of BOGE compressor manufacturing.