Cyl-Tec

What Cyl-Tec does

Cyl-Tec, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned (ESOP since December 2021) manufacturer and distributor of compressed gas cylinders and cryogenic vessels headquartered in Aurora, Illinois. Founded in 1991 by the Bennett family as a cylinder re-testing business, the company has grown into a North American supplier serving gas distributors and fill plants, beverage carbonation, medical gas, and specialty gas end-markets across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Operations run from a 170,000 SF, two-building owned facility and an estimated ~60-person workforce.

The company sells a broad portfolio organized across four pillars: (1) gas cylinders — high-pressure steel, acetylene, aluminum CO2/industrial/medical, and small calibration cylinders, with an optional proprietary PermaProtect® pre-treatment system for specialty gas applications; (2) cryogenics — Titan® liquid cylinders, Titan® small and large bulk tanks for CO2 and industrial gases (O2, N2, Ar), Spartan® mobile bulk tanks, and Cyl-Fill™ bulk tanks engineered with an extended siphon for fill plants; (3) accessories — Aerosphere® CO2 monitoring systems, Level-Eye® digital gauges, Easy-Adjust® pressure regulators, OxyTru® medical valves, residual pressure valves, and Acrylex™ cylinder coatings; and (4) services — cryogenic vessel repair (U.S. DOT Approved Repair Facility K054), bake-out ultra-high-purity cylinder preparation, cylinder stamping, and fully assembled cradles/gas packs/pallet manifolds. In-house manufacturing capabilities include a 2025 neck-ring press (167+ dies, 600 units/hour) supporting custom branding.

The business model combines hardware sales (cylinders, cryogenic tanks, accessories) with professional services (cryogenic repair, bake-out preparation, cylinder stamping, custom cradles/manifolds). Commercial motion is primarily enterprise field sales through four-to-five Regional Sales Managers covering discrete U.S. and Canadian territories, supported by participation in industry buying groups (GAWDA, IWDC, PurityPlus, CGA, IBDEA, MDG, AIWD) and dedicated training institutes for specialty gas and bulk CO2. A secondary direct-to-consumer parts e-commerce channel (parts.cyl-tec.com) with account-based pricing serves accessories and replacement parts. Pricing is predominantly quote-based for core equipment; specific tiers and contract values are not publicly disclosed. Customer testimonials indicate multi-decade relationships with regional gas distributors, consistent with a long-tail, low-concentration revenue base.

Name

Cyl-Tec

Legal name

Cyl-Tec, Inc.

Website

https://cyl-tec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cyl-Tec is an employee-owned U.S. manufacturer and distributor of compressed gas cylinders, cryogenic bulk tanks, and accessories serving gas distributors, beverage carbonation, medical gas, and specialty gas markets across North America from its Aurora, Illinois facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB)

Keywords

• Compressed gas cylinders
• Cryogenic bulk tanks
• Industrial gas equipment
• Gas cylinder manufacturing
• Cryogenic vessel repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gas Cylinder Sales: Sale of high-pressure steel cylinders, acetylene cylinders, aluminum CO2 cylinders, aluminum industrial cylinders, and aluminum medical cylinders.
2. Cryogenic Bulk Tank Sales: Sale of Titan® cryogenic liquid cylinders, small bulk tanks (industrial and CO2), large bulk tanks (industrial and CO2), and Spartan® mobile small bulk tanks.
3. Cryogenic Vessel Repair Services: Professional repair and refurbishing services for all major brands of cryogenic cylinders and tanks to original factory performance. U.S. DOT Approved Repair Facility K054.
4. Bake-Out Cylinder Preparation: Ultra-high purity cylinder preparation services heating cylinders under vacuum to eliminate trace contaminants for specialty gas applications.
5. Cylinder Cradles, Gas Packs, & Pallet Manifolds: Fully assembled, installed, and nitrogen leak-tested cylinder cradles and pallet manifolds for high pressure steel cylinders in 250 CF or 300 CF capacities.
6. Parts & Accessories E-commerce: Sale of valves, Level-Eye gauges, Easy-Adjust regulators, Acrylex paint, OxyTru medical valves, residual pressure valves, and cryogenic parts through dedicated parts website (parts.cyl-tec.com).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cyl-Tec manufactures and distributes compressed gas cylinders (acetylene, high-pressure steel, aluminum CO2, aluminum industrial, aluminum medical, small calibration), cryogenic liquid cylinders and bulk storage tanks (Titan® and Spartan® brands, 180L portable to 13,000-gallon large bulk), and related accessories and services. Its offerings also include valves, pressure regulators, level gauges, CO2 safety monitors, cylinder painting, custom cylinder stamping, fully assembled cylinder cradles/manifolds, ultra-high-purity bake-out preparation, and U.S. DOT-approved cryogenic vessel repair. The customer base is primarily gas distributors, industrial gas fill plants, beverage carbonation operators, medical gas providers, and specialty gas end users in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Product overview

Cyl-Tec offers a comprehensive portfolio of compressed gas industry products organized into four main categories: Gas Cylinders (acetylene, aluminum CO2, aluminum industrial, aluminum medical, high pressure steel, and small calibration cylinders), Cryogenics (Titan liquid cylinders, Titan small and large bulk tanks for CO2 and industrial gases, Spartan mobile bulk tanks, and Cyl-Fill technology tanks), Accessories (Aerosphere CO2 monitoring systems, Level-Eye digital gauges, Easy-Adjust pressure regulators, OxyTru medical valves, residual pressure valves, cylinder painting via Acrylex coatings, and general valves), and Services (bake-out cylinder preparation, fully assembled cradles/gas packs/pallet manifolds, cylinder stamping, and cryogenic vessel repair). The company also provides two mobile applications: SMARTank (CylConnect) for remote tank monitoring and a Gas and Unit Converter app. PermaProtect pre-treatment system is available as an add-on for aluminum industrial cylinders to prevent specialty gas contamination. Cyl-Tec operates as a one-resource solution for the compressed gas industry with ESOP ownership structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acetylene Cylinders Dissolved acetylene gas cylinders containing acetone absorbed into calcium silicate porous mass, in capacities from 10 CF (MC) to 420 CF, asbestos-free, manufactured to DOT-8AL/TC-8WAM specifications. For compressed gas distributors and industrial gas end users.
• Aluminum CO2 Cylinders Lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum cylinders for beverage carbonation (breweries, restaurants, stadiums, theaters, convenience stores, fast food) in 1.5 lb to 50 lb capacities with Grade 6061-T6 alloy aluminum construction.
• Aluminum Industrial Cylinders High-strength aluminum cylinders for standard and specialty gas applications in sizes N-6 to N-265 and S-80 (SCUBA), manufactured to DOT-3AL and TC-3ALM specifications, with optional PermaProtect® pre-treatment.
• Aluminum Medical Cylinders Lightweight medical-grade aluminum cylinders with OxyTru® Medical Gas Valves in sizes M-6 (Med B) to M-265 with easy-to-read shoulder stamping and heat-sensitive clear powder coating, for medical gas providers, EMS, and home healthcare.
• High Pressure Steel Cylinders High-pressure cylinders manufactured from 4130 CrMo alloy steel, 20 CF to 300 CF capacities, service pressures from 2015 psi to 6000 psi, complying with DOT, TC, ISO, and military specifications.
• Small Calibration Gas Cylinders Disposable and refillable aluminum calibration gas cylinders for testing laboratory and portable equipment, 34L to 116L capacities, with specialized treatment for reactive and non-reactive mixtures.
• Titan® Liquid Cylinders Cryogenic liquid cylinders for liquid or gas service with 180L to 450L capacities, 350 or 500 psig MAWP, suitable for O2, N2, Ar, CO2 and N2O, with 7-year vacuum warranty.
• Titan® Small Bulk CO2 Cryogenic CO2 bulk tanks (BC-300, BC-550, BC-750) with 290 lb to 796 lb CO2 capacities, full-length vaporization coils, 7-year vacuum warranty, for beverage carbonation customers.
• Titan® Small Bulk Industrial Portable cryogenic industrial tanks for O2, N2, Ar, or CO2 service with 450L to 6700L capacities and ratings up to 500 psig, 5-year vacuum warranty. The 6,700L Titan Small Bulk Industrial released in 2024 is the largest of the small bulk family.
• Spartan® Mobile Small Bulk DOT-approved portable cryogenic tanks for short-term liquid gas delivery and storage, 800 gallon (WJ800) capacity with 720 gallon net capacity, for temporary job sites.
• Titan® Large Bulk CO2 Large-capacity cryogenic CO2 stations from 6-ton to 50-ton capacity with heavy-duty dent-resistant steel-alloy outer jacket, vacuum-jacketed design, and standard re-condensing coils.
• Titan® Large Bulk Industrial
• Titan® Large Bulk Cyl-Fill™ Technology Bulk storage tanks engineered for cylinder fill plants with extended siphon leg delivering coldest liquid directly to pumps, 3000 and 6000 gallon models, 5-year vacuum warranty, for cylinder fill operators.
• Aerosphere® CO2 Monitoring Systems Carbon dioxide detection and monitoring systems with four model packages (Aerosphere ONE, Standard, Complete, Secondary), three adjustable alarm levels (5,000; 15,000; 30,000 ppm), daisy-chain horn strobes, compliant with IFC 2021 Edition, NFPA 55, NBIC, and NRTL-certified to UL Standard 61010-1.
• Easy-Adjust® Pressure Regulators Cryogenic pressure builder (15-60 psig) and combination regulator (125-325 psig) allowing field adjustment of vessel outlet pressure without special tools using easy-to-read incremental set point lines, for CryoBio and CryoSauna applications.
• Level-Eye® Digital Liquid Level Gauge Digital gauge using precise percentage measurements to accurately measure liquid level capacities in cryogenic tanks, compatible with most brands of portable cryogenic vessels, 2-year battery life with replaceable CR2477 lithium-ion.
• OxyTru® Medical Gas Valves Medical gas valves with patented visual open/closed indicator (red or green) visible by looking down the fill manifold line, chrome-plated brass construction, 2,015 psi service pressure, cleaned for medical oxygen service.
• Residual Pressure Valves (RPV) Valves retaining approximately 55-85 PSI to prevent backflow of contaminants; available in CGA-320 and CGA-580 models for industrial aluminum cylinders and specialty gases.
• Valves for Gas Cylinders Comprehensive valve offerings including industrial high-pressure valves, specialty gas valves, medical post valves, acetylene valves, SCUBA diving valves, and residual pressure valves.
• PermaProtect® Specialty Gas Pre-treatment System Proprietary pre-treatment system for aluminum industrial cylinders preventing contamination of specialty gas mixtures; internal walls polished to a mirror-like finish (Ra ≤ 0.05 μm) with proprietary treatments; available for N-33, N-150, and N-265 models.
• Acrylex™ Cylinder Painting Low-VOC water-reducible acrylic enamel coatings for industrial high-pressure steel and aluminum cylinders in 60+ colors including standard, metallic, and custom options.
• Bake-Out Cylinder Preparation Ultra-high-purity cylinder preparation service where cylinders are heated under vacuum to eliminate trace contaminants including trace oxygen, moisture, and hydrocarbons, for specialty gas applications.
• Cylinder Cradles, Gas Packs, and Pallet Manifolds Fully assembled, installed, and nitrogen leak-tested cylinder cradles, gas packs, and pallet manifolds for high-pressure steel cylinders in 250 CF or 300 CF capacities, in 6, 12, and 16 cylinder configurations.
• Cylinder Stamping Cylinder marking services for high-pressure steel and aluminum cylinders indicating ownership, specifications, pressure ratings, serial numbers, and testing/re-qualification dates.
• Cryogenic Vessel Repair Professional cryogenic vessel repair and refurbishing services (U.S. DOT Approved Repair Facility K054) for all major brands of cryogenic cylinders and bulk tanks to original factory performance and appearance. Services include initial testing, top works repair, helium leak testing, vacuum restoration, with 2-year warranty.
• CylConnect® SMARTank Mobile App Mobile network-based remote monitoring solution for high-pressure, cryogenic, or bulk tank systems providing constant gas supply monitoring and reducing distribution costs up to 50%. Available on iOS and Android.
• Gas and Unit Converter Mobile App Free mobile application with gas converter, unit calculator, and Cyl-Tec product guide for professionals in the compressed gas industry. Available on iOS and Android.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces distribution costs up to 50% through remote monitoring with SMARTank app
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CO₂ Monitoring of Las Vegas, NevadacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership to exclusively distribute Aerosphere CO₂ monitoring systems. Third year celebrated in 2025. Their U.S.-designed, engineered, and built CO₂ monitoring systems set new standards for compliance, safety, and ease of use.
• Saf-T-CartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Over five and a half years of partnership. Saf-T-Cart provides durable cylinder cradles that help users safely and efficiently draw from multiple cylinders simultaneously.
• GAWDA (Gases and Welding Distributors Association)minorOthersIndustry buying group participation for networking and sales opportunities.
• CGA (Compressed Gas Association)minorOthersIndustry association participation for standards and compliance.
• gasworldminorOthersIndustry publication and tradeshow organizer for gas industry.
• IBDEA (Industrial Beverage Distributors Association)minorOthersIndustry association for beverage gas distributors.
• IWDC (Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative)minorOthersBuying group for independent welding and gas distributors.
• MDG (Medical Gas Distributors Association)minorOthersIndustry association for medical gas distributors.
• AIWD (American Industrial Welding Distributors)minorOthersIndustry association for industrial welding distributors.
• PurityPlusminorOthersSpecialty gases program with industry buying group participation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rexarc International: Rexarc International manufactures acetylene cylinders, generators, and gas welding/cutting equipment for industrial gas distributors. Cyl-Tec directly competes with Rexarc on acetylene cylinders (asbestos-free), a core product category, and shares similar distribution through gas welding distributors.
• Rotarex: Rotarex is a global manufacturer of valves, regulators, and fittings for compressed gases, serving industrial, medical, specialty gas, and beverage CO2 markets. Cyl-Tec competes with Rotarex on cylinder valves, residual pressure valves, and pressure regulators, including products distributed through gas distributors and OEMs.
• Taylor-Wharton International: Taylor-Wharton manufactures cryogenic storage and transportation equipment, including liquid cylinders, dewars, and bulk tanks for industrial, medical, and scientific gases. Cyl-Tec's Titan® cryogenic liquid cylinder and bulk tank lines directly overlap with Taylor-Wharton's core product set and customer base.
• FIBA Technologies: FIBA Technologies manufactures industrial gas cylinders, bulk tanks, and pressure vessels, and operates DOT-approved repair facilities for cylinders and tubes. FIBA overlaps with Cyl-Tec on bulk tanks, DOT-certified repair services, and serving gas distribution and fill plant customers.
• Western Enterprises: Western Enterprises (a Scott Fetzer / Berkshire Hathaway company) manufactures medical gas valves, regulators, and related equipment for respiratory therapy, EMS, and home healthcare. Cyl-Tec's OxyTru® medical gas valves and aluminum medical cylinder lines directly overlap with Western's product portfolio in the medical gas segment.
• Manchester Tank & Equipment: Manchester Tank & Equipment manufactures propane, refrigerant, air receiver, and CO2 cylinders and tanks, with comparable product categories to Cyl-Tec's high-pressure steel, aluminum, and CO2 cylinder lines. Both companies serve gas distributors, beverage carbonation, and industrial gas customers with similar channel structures.
• Catalina Cylinders: Catalina Cylinders (a Worthington Industries company) specializes in aluminum cylinders for specialty, calibration, and industrial gases, including ultra-high purity applications. Cyl-Tec directly competes with Catalina's aluminum industrial and calibration cylinder lines, including in the specialty/UHP segment where PermaProtect® is positioned.

Broad incumbents

• Chart Industries: Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of cryogenic and industrial gas equipment with a much broader portfolio across liquefied gas storage, transport, and processing. Cyl-Tec competes most directly with Chart's cryogenic bulk tank and liquid cylinder lines (e.g., MVE brand), but Chart operates at substantially larger scale with broader end-market exposure and global reach.
• McWane: McWane is a diversified iron and steel products manufacturer with holdings spanning water infrastructure, fire protection, and gas distribution fittings. McWane's gas distribution fittings and ductile iron components compete with portions of Cyl-Tec's industrial gas ecosystem and serve overlapping distributor and fill plant customers, though McWane's portfolio is far broader.
• Worthington Industries: Worthington Industries is a diversified metal manufacturer whose Pressure Cylinders segment produces gas cylinders (steel, aluminum, acetylene) and cryogenic tanks, and which acquired Catalina Cylinders to deepen specialty gas exposure. Cyl-Tec competes directly with Worthington's cylinder and tank lines, but Worthington has meaningfully larger scale, broader product breadth, and is publicly traded.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cyltec
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGILCJgdWftwybz8qErkRcg
• Facebookfacebook.com/cyltec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cyl-tec
• Instagraminstagram.com/cyltec_inc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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