Our history
1968
Initial 400HZ compressor range launched in the USA
In 1968, an American company, WELCO Technologies, created the 400HZ compressor range in the United States.
1976
Creation of Welco SA in France
In 1976, WELCO Technologies created WELCO SA, a compressor division in Pontoise, France.
1979
Move to Provence
The production facility is moved to its current location, Le Poët, Provence.
1982
Welco Industries
Welco SA becomes Welco Industries under the direction of Pierre Bourgeois and produces compressors for the French and European markets under licence.
1991
DASSAULT AVIATION
Dassault Aviation chooses Welco Industries to supply the Atlantique 2 refrigerator (used for cooling photographic material and equipment contributing to the success and usefulness of the reconnaissance missions of the ATL2).
1996
Independence
Welco Industries becomes 100% French and acquires the product line and design rights for the Welco compressor range.
2002
Honeywell Secan
Honeywell Secan selects Welco Industries for the supply of a compact rotary compressor for the Tiger Helicopter FLIR ECU
2005
New 400Hz scroll compressor
Welco Industries develops a 400Hz scroll compressor for the LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) air-conditioning unit.
2005
DC Motor-compressors
Welco Industries develops a range of DC motor-compressors.
2011
New CEO
Charlotte Bourgeois takes over the company management after the retirement of her father Pierre Bourgeois.
2016
Pegase Croissance
Welco Industries is selected by Pegase Croissance (a subsidiary of SAFE Cluster) for a 3-year development program.
2017-2018
New development projects
Welco implements key development projects, such as QA certification, ERP system and innovation programs
2020
France Relance Award
In 2020, Welco Industries won the Plan de Relance France award for its transformation project.
2022
New scroll motor-compressor
In 2022, Welco Industries is developing a scroll motor-compressor dedicated to aeronautical applications.
2025
PART21G
In 2025, Welco Industries applied for PART21G approval.