Three tables, three axes. We publish what you get elsewhere and what you get from us, without flattering or downplaying. At the end, a dedicated section on the cases where CEZIUM is not your best choice.
The compressed air market is dominated by well-established brands. Our claim is not to replace them everywhere, but to offer a credible alternative on three specific axes: contractual warranty, long-term parts availability, and intervention lead time in the countries we cover. Comparing publicly forces us to deliver.
What's written in the contract, not in the brochure.
| Critère | Market standard | CEZIUM | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine warranty duration | 1 to 2 years, paid extensions | 5 years included | Avantage CEZIUM |
| Spare parts availability | Variable, central stock dependent | 10 years contractual | Avantage CEZIUM |
| Compressor block / air-end | Often excluded from long warranty | Included if maintenance is tracked | Avantage CEZIUM |
| Application conditions | Manufacturer-exclusive maintenance | Maintenance by approved partner | Parité marché |
| Exclusions | Closed list, written in fine print | Published list, signed at purchase | Avantage CEZIUM |
The real cost of a compressor is what it costs over 10 years, not at purchase.
| Critère | Market standard | CEZIUM | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wear part delivery time | 24 h to 5 days depending on stock | 24 to 48 working hours | Parité marché |
| Critical parts (separator, valve) | 1 to 4 week lead time | Local partner stock guaranteed | Avantage CEZIUM |
| Long-term part pricing | Uncapped increases | Public grid, annual review | Avantage CEZIUM |
| Obsolescence | End of support 7 to 10 years after sale | 10 years support minimum | Parité marché |
A global brand impresses. A partner who picks up at 8 in the morning convinces.
| Critère | Market standard | CEZIUM | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global network | 150 to 180 countries | 47 selected countries | CEZIUM en retrait |
| Urgent intervention | Dedicated maintenance contract | 24 to 48 h via local partner | Parité marché |
| Distributor matching | Manufacturer centralized platform | Within 24 h after request | Avantage CEZIUM |
| Network density in France | Direct centres + national resellers | Approved regional partners | Parité marché |
A credible brand knows when it is not the right tool. Here are four situations where we will honestly recommend you look elsewhere.
CEZIUM has been operating under this brand for three years. If historical fame is a strong criterion in your tender, brands established 50 to 100 years ago will carry it better. Our credibility is earned at the contract level, not from age.
Our range starts at 3.7 kW. For a portable site compressor or a 2.2 kW workshop unit, generalist consumer brands will be better positioned on price and immediate availability.
In some countries, global brands have over 500 direct centres. Our 47 countries are selected for local partner quality, not for maximum coverage. If you operate 200 sites in 80 countries, we are not the best fit.
We focus our catalog on compressors, air treatment, industrial vacuum and PSA generators. For oils, pneumatic tools, valves or site accessories, generalist suppliers will serve you better.
Describe your current installation or your project. We send you within 48 h a quantified comparison applied to your power, your use profile and your location. No commitment.