In November 2002, Compact Compression began operations with the purpose of introducing a new style of under 100hp compressors to the market.

June 2003 lead with the introduction of a new line of low hp compressors; the flagship CC40 trailer mounted unit was brought to market and there has been continual development ever since. Compact Compression remains to set the benchmark in under 100hp compression, and now manufactures collection of under 100hp skid and trailer mounted compressors for a range of applications.