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Small-business spotlight on Zorn Compressor & Equipment, Inc.

By Trent Modglin
August 19, 2026
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Industrial technician in safety glasses and a ZORN cap grips a red bar amid blue hoses in a factory setting, focused on machinery task from behind a large unit.

This family-owned company has been in business for six decades thanks to an emphasis on strong, trusted relationships and quality products and service

(262) 695-7000
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Background
Zorn Compressor & Equipment is a local, family-owned company based in Pewaukee, Wisconsin with eight locations throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois. We have been providing industry expertise since 1965 and have a wide range of capabilities — from compressed air equipment, parts and services to maintenance and repair, emergency services, rentals, full installation and plant piping, as well as air, energy and system audits. We provide solutions for just about any business who makes something, big or small.

Our compressed air equipment covers products other than just air compressors. We are proud to carry multiple high-quality brands in product categories like nitrogen generators, vacuum pumps and air blowers. All our product offers are backed by Zorn’s expertise, unique design capabilities and trusted services to ensure your operations receive the most precise solution tailored to your needs.

Beyond our offerings, Zorn operates on the phrase: “Compressors are our business, but people are our focus.” We have a heavy emphasis on strong, trusted relationships, whether it be with our team members, partners, suppliers, community or customers. We promise to deliver continued honesty, fairness, communication and transparency to not only deliver the highest quality products and service, but to also become an all-encompassing resource you can rely on.

In-house nitrogen generation

Zorn carries both membrane and pressure swing adsorption (PSA) nitrogen generators. Both units are popular pieces of equipment with our brewing customers. The size of the brewery will generally dictate the type of nitrogen generator needed. Membrane generators have a smaller upfront cost and footprint, and come with simpler operations and maintenance, making them great solutions for smaller brewing operations. PSA generators have a higher upfront cost and a more complex operation to serve larger brewing operations.

We carry multiple high-quality brands of nitrogen generators, including Nano, Holtec, Parker, Pneumatech and Mikropor (brand availability varies by location).

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Benefits of in-house nitrogen

* Consistent purity
* Overall cost savings vs. paying continuous delivery fees
* Full control over usage and supply
* Increased safety and efficiency
* Flexibility in usage, upgrades and changes
* Extensive list of options and technologies for a proper solution unique to your operations
* Hassle-free maintenance and support from Zorn Compressor & Equipment

General service and maintenance

From design and installation to maintenance, repairs and 24/7 support, we are your top, trusted, full-service, one-stop shop for compressed air and related equipment. Our team of experts is available to help you and your compressed air equipment, even if it was not purchased from us! We offer:
* 24/7 emergency service
* Maintenance agreements
* Emergency rental equipment
* System audits
* In-stock OEM and aftermarket parts
* OEM and private labeled lubricants
* Full-system design, installation and plant piping
* In-shop capabilities and complete rebuilds
* Rental air compressors, air dryers, vacuum pumps, air hoses and more

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