BOC Gases
Supplies industrial gases (argon, nitrogen, hydrogen) and gas handling equipment for additive manufacturing processes, enabling powder production, atmosphere control, and post-processing.
- CEO / Founder
- Sebastian Sachtleben
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Total Funding
- Publicly Traded
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- Linde Group
Technology & Products
Key Products
Industrial gases (argon, nitrogen, hydrogen); Specialty gas mixtures; ADDvance® AM gases (e.g. Laser230, Sinter250); ADDvance® powder cabinets and O2 precision atmosphere control; Gas cylinders and bulk storage; On-site generation; Gas handling and safety systems
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Proprietary gas purification and mixing technologies ensure consistent purity (e.g., argon at 99.999% for LPBF), reducing porosity in printed parts. Defensible through trade secrets and Linde's patent portfolio.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides high-purity gases and reliable supply chains that reduce defects in metal AM parts by 15-20%, improve mechanical properties, and lower operational costs through bulk delivery and on-site generation options.
How They Differentiate
As part of Linde plc, offers integrated AM solutions combining gases with equipment (e.g., ADDvance® powder cabinets), while competitors like Air Liquide focus more on gas supply alone; BOC's UK/Ireland market dominance provides localized service advantage.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing companies, aerospace/defense contractors, automotive OEMs, medical device manufacturers, and research institutions using metal AM.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Defense; Industrial Manufacturing; Electronics; Energy
Competitors
Linde Gas & Equipment; Air Liquide; Nippon Sanso (Nippon Gases)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
UK/Ireland Linde subsidiary (no standalone public UK revenue breakout). Self-described largest industrial gas provider in UK & Ireland; bulk gases production from 11 strategic locations across UK & Ireland (BOC UK & Ireland 2026 LinkedIn).
Major Milestones
Founded 1886 as Brin's Oxygen Company; renamed British Oxygen Company 1906; BOC Limited (00337663) incorporated 8 Mar 1938; acquired by Linde Group Sep 2006 (~£8.2bn); HQ Woking; Sebastian Sachtleben appointed President UK & Ireland / director Nov 2025
Notable Customers
Serves industries such as welding, nuclear, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and home oxygen therapy, with specific mentions of nuclear sector and patient support.