BOC Gases
Industrial gas supplier providing atmospheric gases, specialty gases, and gas mixtures for manufacturing and industrial applications across multiple sectors.
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Atmospheric gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon); Specialty gases (high purity, isotopic); Refrigerants and cryogenics; Gas mixtures for industrial applications; Gas handling equipment; Engineering solutions
Technological Advantage
UK's largest industrial gas distribution network: 50+ Gas & Gear stores and 300 agents across UK and Ireland providing rapid local access. Unrivalled product range of 15,000+ special mix gases including high-purity and specialty gases. Backed by Linde plc's global production infrastructure (world's largest industrial gas company). For AM specifically: reliable supply of high-purity argon and nitrogen atmospheres essential for metal AM powder bed fusion and DED processes, with technical hotline support and custom gas mixture capability.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reliable supply of 20,000+ industrial and specialty gas products with distribution network across UK and Ireland; bulk, compressed, and pipeline gas supply options; technical support and equipment services.
How They Differentiate
Market leadership position in UK/Ireland; extensive local distribution infrastructure; large specialty gases portfolio (20,000+ products); integrated equipment and engineering services.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, medical facilities, electronics manufacturers, food & beverage producers, 400,000+ customers across multiple industries
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Electronics; Healthcare/Medical; Food & Beverage; Pharmaceuticals; Automotive; Welding & Cutting
Competitors
Air Liquide; Air Products and Chemicals; Praxair (now Linde North America); Liquid Air Engineering; Airco
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Serves 400,000+ customers across multiple industries; BOC Gases Ireland Limited generated ~$3M annual revenue (2025)
Major Milestones
Over 120 years of atmospheric gases production in UK; integration into Linde Group structure; expansion to international operations across multiple regions
Notable Customers
Chemstore Ireland