能揚興業－從黑手到節能領導品牌 空壓業界的AMG

2025.08.21

能揚興業－從黑手到節能領導品牌 空壓業界的AMG

Super Air Compressor Technology – From Workshop Roots to an Energy-Saving Leader, the AMG of the Air Compressor Industry

空氣壓縮機是工廠重要的動力來源，從清潔到半導體生產，從煉油重工到精密醫療儀器都少不了它，是製造業不可或缺的隱形心臟，然而空壓機卻有耗電量大、冷凝水殘留、壓縮空氣洩漏三大痛點，2050淨零排放的目標下，空壓機節能可謂大勢所趨。

1988年創立的能揚興業，以空壓機維修起家，初期也代理設備進口銷售，自喻有「黑手魂」的創辦人葉慶得，面對中國製造業殺價競爭，2000年率先投入節能研發，推出世界首創的「節能變頻控制盤」與「球閥型無耗氣自動排水器」，為台灣空壓產業開啟節能新時代。

　　自小在高雄旗津的海風中長大，葉慶得目睹高雄港拆船業所造成的海域油汙染，養成他對能源與環境的敏感度。父母均以漁業維生，他則選擇以空壓機維修，在機器的轟鳴聲中開啟一生專業。「我經手維護的空壓機，一定要求工程師把換下來的髒油，交給業者回收。」那時的葉慶得或許沒想到，有一天會以空壓機節能服務，在業界獨樹一幟。

　　葉慶得回憶，創立能揚興業時，單純只是想把設備修好、服務做到位。「因為業務能力很差，只好靠技術來贏過同行。」因為不習慣跟客戶交際應酬，葉慶得以「免費定期檢查」來接近客戶，突破業務障礙；當中國製造業崛起、低價競爭席捲市場時，空壓機銷售利潤被壓到谷底，葉慶得沒有選擇跟著殺價，而是走向艱難卻更有價值的道路——靠技術差異化來突圍。也正是對空壓技術的深度理解，帶領能揚從設備代理走向研發創新的正確道路。

  Growing up in Cijin, Kaohsiung, Super Air Compressor Technology founder Ching-Te Yeh witnessed the oil pollution from the shipbreaking industry, which sharpened his awareness of energy and environmental issues. While his parents made a living from fishing, Yeh chose to repair air compressors, a craft that would become his lifelong profession. “Whenever we serviced a compressor, I always insisted that used oil be collected and properly recycled,” he recalls. He could hardly have imagined that one day he would distinguish himself with energy-saving compressor solutions.

  When Yeh founded the company, his goal was simple: to fix machines properly and deliver reliable service. “Since I wasn’t good at sales, I had to rely on technical skills to outperform my peers,” he says. Uncomfortable with client entertainment, he built trust by offering free periodic maintenance.As China’s manufacturing industry surged and price wars swept the market, compressor margins collapsed. Instead of joining the price war, Yeh chose a harder but more meaningful path—differentiation through technology. His deep expertise ultimately steered the company away from equipment distribution and toward R&D-driven innovation, laying the foundation for its transformation into a leader in energy-saving solutions.

　　空壓機維修師傅出身的葉慶得，創業早期，就曾開發出全自動控制與空車控制，雙模控制的空壓機產品，之後他從客戶回饋中，觀察到空壓機用戶的痛點：耗電量大、冷凝水殘留、壓縮空氣洩漏，決定用技術優勢來回應市場需求。

　　「我們發現空壓機其實很耗電，而傳統控制常常要動作，某些零件就較易磨損。用變頻來控制，第一是可以節省能源，第二是零件動作與磨耗減少，所以使用壽命更長，聲音也更小。」能揚興業在2005年研發出空壓機的節能變頻控制盤，葉慶得說，當時市面上還沒有這種變頻控制的產品，一家德國專門銷售空壓機周邊設備的廠商發現後十分驚豔，「頻頻追問我們是怎麼辦到的，一直希望我們把這個技術賣給他。」

　　後來，一家上市公司螺絲廠採用了能揚的空壓機節能變頻控制盤，廠長認真拿電表量測整整一年，發現單機竟可省下40%的電，驚喜之餘，直接下單改裝10套老舊空壓機，加上後續維修保養服務。迄今已近20年，雙方一直維繫夥伴關係。

  Starting out as an air compressor repair technician, Ching-Te Yeh, founder of Super Air Compressor Technology, developed early innovations such as fully automated and idle control dual-mode systems. Listening closely to customer feedback, he identified three persistent pain points for compressor users: high energy consumption, condensate buildup, and air leakage. Determined to address these challenges, he leveraged his technical expertise to create smarter solutions.

  “We realized compressors consumed enormous amounts of energy, and traditional control systems required frequent mechanical action, causing parts to wear out quickly,” Yeh explains. “By applying variable frequency drive (VFD) technology, we could not only save energy but also reduce wear and noise, while extending machine life.”

In 2005, Super Air introduced the industry’s first energy-saving VFD control panel for compressors—a breakthrough that caught the attention of a German company specializing in compressor peripherals. Impressed, they pressed Yeh to sell them the technology.

  Soon after, a publicly listed screw manufacturer adopted Super Air’s VFD solution. The plant director measured performance for an entire year and found that each unit cut power consumption by 40%. Thrilled with the results, the company immediately replaced 10 aging compressors and entrusted Super Air with ongoing maintenance and support. Nearly 20 years later, this partnership remains strong, a testament to Super Air’s ability to turn technical innovation into long-term value.

　　在冷凝水殘留問題上，由於台灣氣候潮濕，空壓機壓縮空氣的同時，也會吸收水氣，水氣凝結為水若不及時排出，會提高空壓機故障率或影響空氣品質；但一般空壓機排水機制，排水同時也會排氣，導致空壓機必須再運作把漏掉的氣補回來，浪費能源。

　　葉慶得原本代理一家擁有極高聲譽的德國廠牌空壓機排水器，導入客戶半年後，卻被客訴設備損壞，葉慶得檢查後發現，原來是排水器排水通道太小且彎彎曲曲，又使用極易損壞的橡膠零件，導致通道堵塞無法排水。葉慶得與團隊發揮專業，研發出「Super Trap球閥型無耗氣自動排水器」。

　　「特殊的球型閥設計，直線排水並加大排水孔徑至四分管，讓冷凝水及鐵屑雜質可暢通排出不堵塞；儲水槽沒有任何活動零件，故障率大減95%以上；精準的電子液位控制達到『只排水零耗氣』，徹底杜絕昂貴壓縮空氣的浪費。」，「技術控」葉慶得對自家技術如數家珍，此技術也取得多國專利與經濟部綠色產品認證，2025年更得到第一屆台灣流體傳動產品「卓越節能金質獎」，並外銷至歐洲、日本、東南亞等18國，連台灣空壓機龍頭也大量採購。

  In Taiwan’s humid climate, compressed air systems often face condensate buildup. If not discharged in time, this moisture can cause equipment failure and compromise air quality. Traditional drain systems, however, release both water and compressed air, forcing compressors to compensate and wasting significant energy.

  Originally an agent for a renowned German brand of compressor drains, Ching-Te Yeh encountered customer complaints of equipment failure within six months. Upon inspection, he discovered poor drainage and backflow caused by clogging. Determined to solve the problem, Yeh and his team developed the Super Trap Ball Valve Zero-Loss Auto Drain.

  Featuring a special ball-valve design with a straight flow path and enlarged one-quarter-inch outlet, the system efficiently discharges condensate and debris without clogging. With no moving parts inside the reservoir, failure rates drop by over 95%. Its precise electronic level control ensures “water out, zero air loss,” eliminating waste of costly compressed air.

  This patented, MOEA-certified green technology is now exported to 18 countries—including Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia—and has even been widely adopted by Taiwan’s leading compressor manufacturers.

　　能揚的品牌價值，不僅來自產品，更來自其「顧問式服務」角色，協助產業推動永續轉型。2005年，葉慶得帶領能揚跨足節能服務。根據統計，空壓系統占製造業能耗的2成左右，自動化程度高的工廠，空壓機能耗占比更高，在全球2050淨零排放、國際大廠對供應商排碳的要求日益嚴格下，空壓機能效不僅攸關生產成本，甚至客戶訂單。

　　葉慶得解釋，空壓系統節能改善是一項複雜工程。一個工廠經常有好幾台空壓機在運轉，如何讓一群空壓機系統運轉得很有效率並降低耗電量？必須具備空壓機本身機械和電路系統的Know-how，才能規劃出最佳的系統控制。「空壓系統節能改善是一門團隊戰術，好比籃球教練要針對不同選手的特性，來極大化整體戰力，達到最佳效率。」能揚在2005年開始提供客製化空壓機節能解決方案，是台灣第一家提供系統化節能改善的公司，從效率量測、評估、施工到驗證，都建立了完整的工具與方法學。

　　葉慶得分享，20多年節能服務經驗，能揚的改善工程節能率可從15%～50%，平均回收期約2年，最快僅需數月。例如，能揚幫高雄一家鋼鐵廠做空壓系統節能改善，節能率達36%，每年可節省110萬度用電、省下384萬元電費，投資1.69年就回本；東南亞可口可樂工廠使用40公斤高壓空壓機，僅更換球閥型無耗氣自動排水器，每年就可省下782萬元電費，投資不到2個月就已回本。

  Super Air’s brand value lies not only in its products but also in its consultative service model, helping industries achieve sustainable transformation. In 2005, founder Ching-Te Yeh led the company into energy-saving services. With compressed air systems consuming over 30% of manufacturing energy—often higher in highly automated factories—efficiency now directly impacts not just production costs but also customer orders, under global net-zero 2050 targets and stricter carbon requirements from multinational clients.

  “Improving compressed air efficiency is like coaching a basketball team,” says Yeh. “You need deep know-how of both mechanical and electrical systems to coordinate multiple machines and maximize overall performance.” Super Air became Taiwan’s first company to offer systematic, customized energy-saving solutions, establishing complete methodologies from measurement and assessment to implementation and verification.



  With over 20 years of experience, Super Air delivers 15–50% savings with average payback in two years, sometimes just months. For example, a Kaohsiung steel plant cut energy use by 36%, saving 1.1 million kWh and NT$3.84 million annually with a 1.69-year payback. At a Coca-Cola plant in Southeast Asia, simply replacing drains with Super Air’s zero-loss model saved NT$7.82 million per year—recovering investment in under two months..

　　去年，能揚協助申請經濟部能源署節能補助的兩家廠商結案，都拿下最高500萬元的節能優先補助；高雄林園一家化工廠空壓機系統改善後節能率達25%，遠超過能源署規定要求的10%以上；高雄路竹一家螺絲廠空壓機和氮氣機改善工程完成後，節能率高達59.4%，更優於能源署優先補助標準。

　　由於節能績效卓著，葉慶得接受包括工研院、經濟部工業局（現為產業發展署）、高雄市政府、產基會、金屬中心等機構委託，輔導廠商做節能改善計畫，或聘任為節能減碳顧問，台塑、永豐餘等大企業也邀請能揚，為員工或供應商做空壓節能教育訓練與分享實例。

　　近年，能揚將雲端遠端監控導入自有品牌Ktec空壓機與Super Trap排水器，讓客戶能即時掌握機台運作數據，獲得異常警示與保養提醒。透過數據趨勢，提前預防停機與不良品風險。Super Trap也成為全球唯一具雲端監控功能的排水器，凸顯能揚的創新力與品牌差異化。

  Last year, Super Air helped two clients secure the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ top-tier subsidy of NT$5 million each for energy-saving projects. A Kaohsiung chemical plant achieved a 25% reduction in compressed air system energy use, far exceeding the 10% threshold, while a screw factory in Lujhu reached an impressive 59.4% reduction, well above the priority subsidy standard.

Thanks to these results, founder Ching-Te Yeh has been commissioned by institutions such as ITRI, the Industrial Development Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government, and the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre to guide manufacturers in energy-saving projects, as well as serving as a carbon reduction consultant. Major corporations like Formosa Plastics and YFY have also invited Super Air to provide training and case-sharing sessions on compressed air efficiency.

In recent years, Super Air has integrated cloud-based remote monitoring into its Ktec compressors and Super Trap drains, enabling clients to track real-time operating data, receive alerts, and schedule predictive maintenance. Notably, Super Trap has become the world’s only drain with cloud monitoring capability, underscoring the company’s innovation and brand differentiation.

　　AMG是知名的賓士車高性能改裝廠，經過AMG的巧手，賓士的性能與外觀都會大幅躍進。葉慶得期許，能揚的品牌定位是「空壓機界的AMG」，為工廠空壓系統做最佳化，讓整個系統「更省電、更可靠」。

　　今日的能揚，已從黑手起家的維修廠，成為跨足18國市場的節能品牌。它的價值，不只是產品，而是20多年的專業與承諾。從維修到研發，再到節能服務，葉慶得持續打造能揚為空壓節能領導品牌，陪伴台灣與全球製造業邁向淨零未來。

AMG is renowned for transforming Mercedes-Benz vehicles into high-performance machines, enhancing both power and design. Inspired by this, Ching-Te Yeh envisions Super Air as the AMG of compressors—optimizing factory air systems to be more energy-efficient and reliable.

Today, Super Air has grown from a humble repair shop into a leading energy-saving brand operating in 18 countries. Its value lies not only in products but also in over 20 years of expertise and commitment. From maintenance to R&D to energy-saving consulting, Yeh continues to establish Super Air as a global leader in compressed air efficiency, guiding Taiwan and international manufacturers toward a net-zero future.