NuCO2

What NuCO2 does

NuCO2 is a privately held US beverage carbonation solutions provider that supplies bulk liquid CO2, on-site nitrogen generation, precision gas blending, and safety monitoring systems to restaurants, bars, breweries, convenience stores, theme parks, movie theaters, and greenhouse operators. The company's core technology platform, branded XactBev, integrates ISBT-certified beverage grade CO2 storage (XactCO2 tanks from 300-750 lbs and the patented XactCO2 HP under-100 lb system), membrane-based on-site nitrogen generators (XactN2 4.0 and 15.0 models at 99.7%+ purity), and McDantim-enabled gas blenders (XactMix and XactMix 30H) that deliver precise CO2/N2 ratios for fountain soda, lagers, ales, and stouts. Supporting hardware includes XactFOB foam-on-beer detectors and the LogiCO2 MK9 safety suite (CO2 and O2 sensors, central unit, power monitor, automatic shut-off valve, NFPA 72-compliant horn/strobe).

The business operates a recurring subscription model: NuCO2 owns and leases the installed equipment, performs automatic fixed-interval refills through more than 150 service depots across the continental United States, and charges per-pound CO2 for customers who own their own tanks. Revenue streams blend subscription (CO2 supply and equipment lease), usage-based (per-pound plan), professional services (installation, maintenance, inspections), and hardware sales (safety monitoring systems). A 24/7 customer care center, online self-service portal, and direct enterprise field sales force serve a base of approximately 168,000 customer locations, including being described as the primary beverage gas supplier to the top 100 national restaurant chains.

NuCO2 was founded in 1995, went private in the 2008-2013 period, was acquired by Praxair in 2013, and became the beverage carbonation division of Linde Inc. following the 2018 Praxair-Linde AG merger that formed Linde PLC, the world's largest industrial gas company. The company is headquartered in Stuart, Florida, employs 501-1,000 people, and reports over 99% uptime across its installed beverage systems, carbonating millions of drinks per day.

Name

NuCO2

Legal name

NuCO2 LLC

Website

http://www.nuco2.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

NuCO2 is a privately held US provider of bulk beverage-grade CO2, on-site nitrogen generators, precision gas blending systems, and safety monitoring hardware, serving approximately 168,000 restaurant, bar, brewery, convenience store, and greenhouse locations through 150+ service depots as the beverage carbonation division of Linde Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Carbonation Services

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)

akta.pro primary industry

Food & Beverage Gases (Carbonation/Freezing/Packaging) (IMAEACAI)

Keywords

• Bulk CO2 supply
• Beverage carbonation systems
• Draught beer gas blending
• On-site nitrogen generation
• Gas safety monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Beverage Gas (CO2) Supply: Recurring supply of certified beverage-grade liquid carbon dioxide delivered via bulk tank systems. NuCO2 provides automatic refills based on customer usage patterns, eliminating stockouts and cylinder handling.
2. Equipment Leasing: NuCO2 owns and leases the CO2 storage tanks and gas delivery equipment to customers. Equipment including tanks (300-750 lbs), nitrogen generators, gas blenders, and safety systems are installed and maintained by NuCO2 technicians.
3. Service and Maintenance: Includes system inspections, maintenance service, troubleshooting support, and 24/7 Customer Care Center access. Free regular maintenance for equipment; charges for non-installed equipment issues, relocations, or misuse damage.
4. Safety Products and Monitoring: Sale and installation of LogiCO2 safety monitoring systems including CO2 sensors, O2 sensors, horn/strobes, and automatic shut-off valves for regulatory compliance.
5. Per-Pound CO2 Plan: Alternative plan for establishments that own their own CO2 equipment, offering per-pound pricing for CO2 supply only.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NuCO2 supplies, installs, and maintains bulk beverage-grade CO2 storage and delivery systems, on-site nitrogen generators, and precision gas blending/blending equipment for fountain soda carbonation and draught beer dispensing at restaurants, bars, breweries, and other hospitality venues. The offering bundles leased equipment with automatic recurring refills, 24/7 field service, and CO2 safety monitoring. It is delivered as the integrated XactBev platform and complemented by the LogiCO2 safety suite.

Product overview

NuCO2 offers a comprehensive beverage carbonation solutions portfolio centered on the XactBev technology platform. The core platform integrates three key products: XactCO2 (certified beverage grade liquid carbon dioxide with tank capacities from 300-750 lbs plus XactCO2 HP at under 100 lbs), XactN2 (nitrogen generators producing 99.7%+ purity nitrogen in 4.0 and 15.0 SCFH models), and XactMix (beverage control system/blender that blends precise gas ratios including 25% CO2/75% N2 for stouts, 60-70% CO2/30-40% N2 for lagers/ales, and 100% CO2 for fountain soda). Supporting products include XactFOB foam-on-beer detectors, LogiCO2 safety monitoring systems (MK9 CO2/O2 sensors, central unit, power monitor, shut-off valve, horn/strobe), and tank cabinets in Standard and XL sizes. The company provides installation, maintenance, and automatic refill services through 150+ service depots nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XactCO2: Liquid bulk carbon dioxide that is certified beverage grade carbon dioxide available to restaurants across the United States.
• Beverage Grade CO2
• XactN2
• XactMix
• XactFOB
• LogiCO2 Safety Solutions
• Tank Cabinets

Products and services

• XactCO2 bulk beverage-grade CO2 supply system Permanently installed liquid bulk carbon dioxide storage and delivery system with cryogenic tanks ranging from 300 to 750 lbs capacity, certified to ISBT beverage grade and CGA G6.2 QVLI standards. NuCO2 technicians perform automatic scheduled refills so customers never handle cylinders; designed for restaurants, bars, breweries, convenience stores, and other fountain/beverage venues.
• XactCO2 HP high-pressure cylinder fill system Patented permanent in-place high-pressure cylinder fill system that holds just under 100 lbs of CO2 for fire-code compliance. Delivers consistent, perfect-pour draught beer and fountain soft drinks with zero waste for venues that need a smaller-footprint, code-friendly alternative to bulk tanks.
• XactN2 on-site nitrogen generator (4.0 and 15.0 SCFH models) Wall- or floor-mounted nitrogen generator that produces 99.7%+ purity nitrogen on demand from ambient air using membrane technology. The XactN2 4.0 produces 4.0 cu ft/hr (~7.4 kegs) and the XactN2 15.0 produces 15.0 cu ft/hr (~24.6 kegs), eliminating the need for nitrogen cylinder handling at draught beer venues.
• XactMix precision gas blending system Beverage control system that blends and dispenses precise ratios of certified beverage-grade CO2 and draught-beer-grade nitrogen for fountain soda and draught beer. Uses McDantim blending technology with leak detection indicators and configurable blends (e.g., 70/30 for lagers/ales, 25/75 for stouts, 100% CO2 for soda) to prevent foamy or flat beer.
• Certified Beverage Grade CO2 supply Certified beverage-grade liquid carbon dioxide compliant with ISBT guidelines and CGA G-6.2 Quality Verification Level I, marketed as the only grade intended for human consumption. Supplied to restaurants and other beverage venues as a stand-alone recurring service for customers who already own their own bulk CO2 equipment (per-pound/usage-based pricing).
• XactBev integrated beverage carbonation platform Integrated beverage carbonation technology platform that combines XactCO2 certified beverage-grade CO2, XactN2 draught beer-grade nitrogen generator, and XactMix beverage control system into a single configured solution. Includes customized engineering, installation, maintenance, and automatic refill scheduling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 99% uptime for customer beverage systems
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Linde PLC (formerly Praxair)coreOthers · 1 January 2018In 2018, Praxair Inc. combined with Linde AG to form Linde PLC, the world's largest gas company. NuCO2 operates as the beverage carbonation division of Linde Inc., servicing approximately 168,000 customer locations. Linde provides corporate backing, global gas supply chain, and compliance infrastructure.
• Anheuser-Busch Center for Draught ExcellenceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuCO2 is an alliance partner in the Anheuser-Busch Center for Draught Excellence, committed to helping customers serve the perfect pint, eliminate costly waste, and improve the quality of every poured beer. This partnership validates NuCO2's expertise in draught beer gas solutions.
• McDantimcoreTechnology or IntegrationXactMix gas blenders use McDantim technology to provide consistent, precise gas blends for fountain soft drinks and draught beer. This technology integration enables customizable CO2/N2 blending for different beer types and system configurations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• McDantim: Specialty gas blending technology provider whose technology is integrated into NuCO2's XactMix blender for draught beer gas blending. Closely linked ecosystem partner; a comparable supplier of beverage gas blending equipment.
• Praxair (legacy): Pre-merger Praxair acquired NuCO2 in 2013 before merging with Linde AG to form Linde PLC in 2018. Historical acquirer and now part of the same parent; relevant as the predecessor relationship.

Direct peers

• Matheson Tri-Gas: US subsidiary of Nippon Sanso (Taiyo Nippon Sanso), supplying industrial and specialty gases including beverage-grade CO2 with bulk delivery and on-site generation. Direct competitor in beverage gas distribution.
• nexAir: US-based distributor of industrial gases including CO2, nitrogen, and specialty gas blends, serving food and beverage, healthcare, and industrial customers with delivery and on-site solutions. Closely comparable regional competitor in beverage gas supply.

Broad incumbents

• Messer Group: Privately held global industrial gas company operating in the Americas (post-CVC partnership), supplying CO2 and bulk gases to food and beverage customers. Comparable footprint and product mix in beverage gas distribution.
• Airgas (now part of Air Liquide): Largest US packaged gas distributor and now an Air Liquide subsidiary, serving food service and beverage customers with CO2 and nitrogen supply. Comparable distribution model and customer base in the restaurant and hospitality space.
• Air Liquide: Global industrial gas major with substantial US presence, supplying bulk CO2 and on-site gas solutions to food and beverage customers. Competes with NuCO2's Linde parent for beverage carbonation accounts.
• Air Products and Chemicals: One of the world's largest industrial gas companies, supplying CO2, nitrogen, and bulk gas systems across food, beverage, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to NuCO2's parent (Linde) and a potential competitor for large national restaurant accounts.

Regional players

• Roberts Oxygen: Regional industrial and medical gas distributor serving the Mid-Atlantic US with bulk CO2, nitrogen, and specialty gas services for food service and hospitality customers. Smaller scale than NuCO2 but directly comparable business model.
• ILMO Products Company: Family-owned industrial gas distributor based in the Midwest, supplying CO2, nitrogen, and specialty gas blends to food, beverage, and hospitality customers. Comparable in product mix but smaller geographic reach than NuCO2.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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