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
- Theo Martin
- 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; Gas cylinders and bulk storage; On-site gas generation plants; Gas handling equipment 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
Revenue for BOC Gases Nigeria Plc: FY revenue 3.07 billion Naira (versus 2.87 billion Naira previous year); Industrial and Medical Gases Nigeria PLC reported revenue increase of 38% to N8,376,181,000 in 2024 (from N6,064,773,000 in 2023).
Major Milestones
Founded in 1991 (BOC Gases Limited incorporated); Acquired by Linde plc in 2006; Operates as UK/Ireland's largest industrial gas provider with 1,558 employees in the region
Notable Customers
Serves industries such as welding, nuclear, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and home oxygen therapy, with specific mentions of nuclear sector and patient support.