EspriGas

What EspriGas does

EspriGas (legal entity: TMG Gases Inc.) is a U.S. B2B gas-procurement aggregator operating as a network intermediary between multi-site enterprise customers and a nationwide supplier base. Rather than producing gas or holding inventory at scale, the company contracts with a curated network of 4,000+ local and regional suppliers — including long-standing partners such as Arc3 Gases (20+ years), Holston Gases, and Norco — to provide single-contract, single-invoice gas supply to customers with geographically dispersed operations. Its product portfolio spans three verticals: beverage (CO2, nitrogen, beer gas), medical (oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical-grade CO2 and nitrogen for both human and animal care), and industrial/wholesale (acetylene, argon, propane, oxygen, nitrogen). Named enterprise customers include Coca-Cola Consolidated, Panda Express, First Watch, Brookdale Senior Living (1,100 communities), Fresenius Medical Care, a Class 1 Railroad (32,500 route miles), North American Dental Group, Thrive Pet Care, Blue Pearl, and Avalon Health Care Group.

The technology layer rests on two proprietary tools: EspriVision, a telemetry dashboard for real-time tank monitoring, predictive demand analytics, anomaly/leak detection, and cross-site usage comparison; and GASpr, a 90-day diagnostic review process that maps a customer's existing gas program against optimization opportunities. These tools are paired with EDI-based integration to supplier back-office systems, enabling automated order processing, consolidated billing, and procurement consolidation for accounts that would otherwise manage dozens of local vendor relationships.

The business model combines managed services (transaction and service fees on gas pass-through through the network) with subscription-style recurring revenue from telemetry and monitoring services, plus group purchasing organization (GPO) discount programs for multi-location customers. Pricing is custom and quote-based, anchored by multi-year enterprise agreements — notably 5-year microbulk tank contracts with minimum fill requirements. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales organized by vertical and geography, with sales offices in Atlanta, College Station, Columbus, Nashville, Fort Myers, St. Louis, and Houston, and a customer self-service portal at order.esprigas.com for existing accounts. The company has operated for over 25 years without disclosed external institutional investment, led by CEO Mike Walsh.

Name

EspriGas

Legal name

TMG Gases Inc.

Website

https://esprigas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EspriGas is a B2B gas-procurement aggregator that consolidates beverage, medical, and industrial gas supply for multi-site U.S. enterprises through a network of 4,000+ suppliers, proprietary telemetry (EspriVision), and single-contract billing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gas Supply Services: EspriGas generates revenue by acting as a single-source gas procurement provider, coordinating purchases across its network of 4,000+ supplier locations for enterprise customers with multiple facilities. Revenue is derived from transaction fees, service fees, and margin on gas products sold through the network.
2. Technology and Monitoring Services: Revenue from EspriVision telemetry dashboard services that provide real-time monitoring and supply chain optimization. This includes sensor deployment, data analytics, and platform access fees.
3. Group Purchasing Options (GPO): Volume-based purchasing programs that consolidate gas procurement for restaurants, beverage providers, veterinary hospitals, and other multi-location businesses to achieve discounted pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EspriGas is a national gas supply network that provides beverage, medical, and industrial gases to multi-location enterprises through a single contract and single point of contact. The company aggregates demand across its network of 4,000+ local supplier locations and layers proprietary technology — EspriVision telemetry dashboards and the GASpr diagnostic review — on top to deliver consolidated procurement, real-time monitoring, and supply chain optimization.

Product overview

EspriGas is a national gas supply network that combines technology with a supplier network of over 4,000+ locations to deliver beverage, medical, and industrial gases. The core product portfolio includes proprietary technology tools (GASpr diagnostic review and EspriVision telemetry dashboard) alongside a comprehensive range of gas products (Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Acetylene, Argon, Nitrous Oxide, Helium, and Propane) across three service categories: Beverage Gas Supply, Medical Gas Supply (Human and Animal Care), and Industrial/Wholesale Gas Supply. The company operates through a network business model, consolidating multiple suppliers into single-source solutions with one contract and point of contact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EspriVision: Technology-enabled telemetry dashboard providing real-time visibility into gas supply, monitoring volumes, tracking deliveries, receiving alerts, and identifying opportunities to optimize supply and usage across all locations.
• GASpr

Products and services

• Beverage Gas Supply Gas supply services for restaurants, bars, and beverage providers including CO2 for carbonation and nitrogen for beer gas, delivered through EspriGas's national supplier network under a single contract and consolidated billing.
• Medical Gas Supply (Human Care) Medical-grade gas supply for hospitals, clinics, dental practices, and senior living operators including oxygen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and helium for human patient care applications.
• Medical Gas Supply (Animal Care) Veterinary-grade gas supply including oxygen, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium for animal hospitals, veterinary clinics, and pet healthcare providers.
• Industrial Gas Supply (Wholesale) Wholesale industrial gas supply including acetylene, propane, oxygen, nitrogen, and argon for manufacturers, HVAC/refrigeration suppliers, and industrial businesses requiring bulk industrial gases.
• Commercial Propane Supply Commercial propane delivery and supply for multi-site operations including manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and transportation operators, with automated tank level tracking and scheduled deliveries via EspriVision.
• EspriVision Telemetry Dashboard Technology-enabled telemetry dashboard providing real-time visibility into gas supply for multi-location enterprises; monitors volumes, tracks deliveries, generates threshold alerts, identifies abnormal usage or potential leaks, and supports predictive demand forecasting.
• GASpr Diagnostic Review Proprietary diagnostic review process that analyzes customer gas usage patterns, compliance concerns, and supply chain performance within a 90-day window to identify cost savings and optimization opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 invoices increased 15+% on average annually due to additional fees - EspriGas helps reduce these costs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arc3 GasescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional supplier partnership serving Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia, and the Carolinas. Partnership established over 20 years ago. Arc3 Gases participates in EspriGas supplier network, gaining access to national accounts and EDI integration capabilities. Jeff Johnson, VP of Sales at Arc3 Gases, notes the partnership enabled exponential business growth and smooth national network integration.
• Holston GasesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional gas supplier partner since 2010. Holston Gases streamlined departmental processes including account setup, delivery, and accounting through integration with EspriGas systems.
• NorcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrandee DeVine, Executive at Norco, reports that the ordering process makes delivery, billing and customer service seamless and uncomplicated. The relationship increased sales and made it easier to do business with large customers.
• CO2MeterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partnership for safety content. EspriGas and CO2Meter developed a CO2 Gas Safety Checklist and Troubleshooting Guide to ensure product, staff, and facility safety. CO2Meter is a leader in gas detection and safety monitoring.
• Coca-Cola ConsolidatedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage partnership with Coca-Cola bottler displaying commitment to outstanding service, cutting edge equipment offerings, and leading industry beverage and gas insights. Partnership aims to elevate total beverage experience.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

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• MATHESON Tri-Gas: MATHESON, a subsidiary of Nippon Sanso Holdings, is a major U.S. industrial and medical gas distributor offering welding gases, medical gases, specialty gases, and bulk delivery. Closely comparable to EspriGas in product mix and customer base, though operating an owned-asset distribution model rather than EspriGas's supplier-network aggregator approach. Competes for many of the same enterprise accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Airgas (Air Liquide): Airgas, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air Liquide, is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases with a national footprint and owned infrastructure. Directly comparable to EspriGas in product categories (welding gases, medical gases, beverage CO2) but operates an owned-asset distribution model rather than a network aggregator. The Air Liquide acquisition (2016) consolidated significant competitive pressure on smaller players like EspriGas.
• Praxair / Linde (Linde plc): Linde plc, formed by the 2018 merger of Praxair and Linde AG, is a global industrial gas giant with major U.S. operations. Directly competes with EspriGas across all product categories — medical, beverage, and industrial gases — but with owned production facilities and broader international reach. EspriGas's network model offers a differentiated single-vendor interface for accounts that Linde's direct supply model also serves.
• Messer Americas: Messer is the largest privately-held industrial gas company globally, with significant U.S. operations in medical, food/beverage, and industrial gas categories after acquiring portions of Linde/Praxair divestitures. Directly comparable to EspriGas's product portfolio with similar industry verticals and similar private ownership structure that may enable more agile customer engagement than the public majors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/esprigas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tmg-co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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