Location

Wilrijk

This is where everything revolves around innovation and technology. From R&D and engineering to supply chain,logistics and IT — this is the place where technical expertise and international collaboration come together.

Aerial view on the Atlas Copco Product Company Antwerp premises in Belgium. Airpower NV.

Key facts​

More than

employees

3600

 

Over

engineers

800

 

More than

nationalities

60

 

The beating heart of innovation in compressed air

Welcome to Atlas Copco Airpower in Wilrijk.

Here, we develop and manufacture high-quality compressors, dryers, and filters every day. We coordinate international projects and set global strategy from this site. The site combines high-tech engineering, production, an international logistics hub, and a strong IT community of more than 200 experts. In short: a unique place where innovation, digitalization, and industry meet.

Innovation with impact

Compressors are indispensable in industry. Just like gas, water, and electricity, virtually every industry worldwide needs compressed air: for manufacturing medicine, packaging food, purifying water, etc. Our compressors are connected worldwide. We analyze their data, make it available to our customers, and perform preventive maintenance.

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Curious minds with a heart for transformation

Wilrijk hosts the headquarters of two of the four Business Areas of Atlas Copco Group. You'll find a variety of work domains and jobs here:

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Marketing

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Manufacturing

 Machines working in tandem on the factory floor

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Engineering

Employees having a discussion with a tablet in front of them.

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IT & Data

Programming software code

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Logistics

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Business Services

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Fun @ work

After compression comes decompression. And fun is important too!

  • 24 active sports and personnel clubs (padel, cycling, darts, swimming, badminton, table tennis, squash, pickleball, ...
  • Private sports hall, football field, tennis courts, pétanque, and chalet
  • Tournaments and corporate competitions (e.g. football cup)
  • Bicycle lease plan with facilities such as showers, lockers, and bike storage
  • Running routes of 4, 5, or 8 km through Kontich, Edegem, Wilrijk, and Aartselaar
  • ‘Wellbeing’ groups that organize all kinds of activities
  • Pleiades, our initiative for networking among colleagues
  • Techno Ninjas, an annual STEM event for employees’ children
  • Saint Nicholas party for employees and their families
  • Annual quiz
  • Seniors’ club
  • Water for All, our volunteer group delivering clean water and sanitation where it's needed most

I’m on the organization committee of our personnel clubs. It’s amazing what we can do here. You get to know colleagues in a new way, and we just have a lot of fun!"

Luc Apers, avid cyclist

Label Sport Company

Label Sportbedrijf

This label from Sport Vlaanderen recognizes us as a sporty employer. Sports, movement, and relaxation are healthy for both body and mind. Doing it together also boosts team spirit.

Nick Adriaensen, sports club chairman

Atlas Copco Airpower NV

Boomesteenweg 957

2610 Wilrijk

  • +32 (0)3 870 21 11​

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Aerial view on the Atlas Copco Product Company Antwerp premises in Belgium. Airpower NV.