Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment Co.

What Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment Co. does

Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment Co. (AHG) is a privately held Saudi Arabian industrial gases and equipment supplier founded in 1954 (with roots dating to 1940) and headquartered in Jeddah. The company operates three core divisions: Industrial & Medical Gases, Refrigerant Gases, and Welding. The Industrial & Medical Gases division supplies oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and specialty gases through packaged, bulk, on-site, and over-the-fence delivery modes from production plants in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam (two sites), Jubail, Yanbu, and a planned Oxagon/NEOM facility. The Refrigerant Gases division is the exclusive Saudi distributor for Chemours (formerly DuPont) products since 1976 under the SARGAS entity. The Welding division distributes Miller, ESAB, Kobelco, and HGG equipment and consumables across the Middle East.

AHG's underlying technology is built on cryogenic Air Separation Units (ASUs), specialty gas centers producing ultra-high purity gases and precision mixtures with up to 25-32 components (Jeddah and Jubail), a helium transfilling station acquired via Helium Saudi Limited, on-site CO2 recovery units, and cryogenic food processing systems. The company is the strategic partner and JV vehicle for Air Products PLC across the GCC through jointly controlled entities including AirProducts Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gas Company (APHG), Ajwaa Oman Gases Co. LLC (Sohar, three ASUs), and Ajwaa Emirates Gas Co. LLC (Abu Dhabi, nitrogen and hydrogen electrolysis). Other subsidiaries include Gas National Industrial Gases Co. and the Specialty Gas Centers.

AHG's business model combines industrial gas production (transactional plus recurring supply contracts), refrigerant distribution (transactional hardware), welding equipment distribution (hardware sales through channel partnerships), and technical/professional services (audit, leak detection, cylinder testing, emergency supply, training). Customers are enterprise and mid-market industrial buyers across more than ten end-markets including food & beverage, medical/pharmaceutical/laboratories, chemicals/petrochemical, oil & gas, construction & manufacturing, and transportation/refrigeration. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise field sales backed by a national network of filling stations, showrooms, warehouses, service centers, and an e-commerce storefront, with channel partnerships for welding brands. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed tiers; revenue is not disclosed. AHG is majority family-owned with CEO Khalid Abdullah Hashim, COO Hamid Sabzikari, and Air Products as a strategic shareholder; certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 13485, ISO/IEC 17025, CGA, GACA, and MEGA membership.

Name

Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment Co.

Legal name

Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment Co. Ltd.

Website

https://ahg.com.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment Co. (AHG) is a privately held Saudi Arabian supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, refrigerants, and welding equipment, operating seven production plants across Saudi Arabia plus joint ventures with Air Products in Oman and UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Calibration Gas Mixtures (IMAEACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Welding & Cutting Gases (IMAEACAH), Electronics & Semiconductor High-Purity Gases (IMAEACAG)

Keywords

• Industrial gas supply
• Medical gases distribution
• Refrigerant gas supply
• Welding equipment sales
• Specialty gas mixtures

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial & Medical Gases: Packaged and bulk supply of industrial, medical, food & beverage, and specialty gases in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Includes on-site and over-the-fence supply modes.
2. Refrigerant Gases: Packaged and bulk supply of refrigerant gases through refillable cylinders, single-use cylinders, and bulk supply options. Exclusive distributor of Chemours Company products in Saudi Arabia since 1976.
3. Welding Equipment & Consumables: Supply of welding equipment, welding consumables, welding accessories, and welding gases across the Middle East through international brand partnerships (Miller, Esab, Kobelco, etc.).
4. Technical Services: Audit services, cylinder inspection and testing, emergency gas supply, customer technical services, and training programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AHG manufactures and supplies industrial, medical, food & beverage, and specialty gases through its Gas Division using packaged and bulk supply as well as on-site and over-the-fence delivery modes. The Refrigerant Gases Division provides packaged and bulk refrigerant supply (exclusive Chemours distributor in Saudi Arabia since 1976). The Welding Division supplies welding equipment, consumables, accessories, and welding gases across the Middle East through international brand partnerships (Miller, ESAB, Kobelco, HGG).

Product overview

AHG operates as a diversified industrial gases company with three core divisions: (1) Industrial & Medical Gases Division - the flagship division serving industrial, medical, food & beverage, and specialty gas markets with packaged/bulk supply and on-site/over-the-fence delivery; (2) Refrigerant Gases Division - the leading supplier of refrigerants in Saudi Arabia with exclusive distribution rights for Chemours; and (3) Welding Division - providing welding equipment, consumables, accessories, and gases across the Middle East. The company also maintains Specialty Gas Centers producing ultra-high purity gases and mixtures. Through acquisitions (Air Liquide Al-Khafrah, Helium Saudi Limited) and joint ventures (Ajwaa Oman Gases, Ajwaa Emirates Gas, AirProducts Abdullah Hashim), AHG has expanded across Saudi Arabia, Oman, and UAE. Supporting services include audit/leak detection, cryogenic food processing, aviation gas solutions, carbon footprint reduction, cylinder testing, emergency supply, gas control equipment, technical services, and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AirProducts Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gas Company (APHG): Producing industrial gases, formerly Air Liquide Al-Khafrah Industrial Gases
• Ajwaa
• Helium Saudi Limited (HSL)
• Specialty Gas Centers (SGC)

Products and services

• Industrial & Medical Gases Division AHG's core Gas Division serving industrial, medical, food & beverage, and specialty gas markets in Saudi Arabia with packaged and bulk supply options as well as on-site and over-the-fence delivery.
• Refrigerant Gases Division Specializes in packaged and bulk supply of a wide range of refrigerant gases, providing reliable supply for new equipment and retrofit opportunities with reduced environmental impact. Exclusive distributor of Chemours Company products in Saudi Arabia.
• Welding Division Offers comprehensive metal fabrication solutions providing welding equipment, consumables, accessories, and welding gases for customers throughout the Middle East through international brand partnerships (Miller, ESAB, Kobelco, HGG).
• Specialty Gas Center (SGC) Facilities specifically designed to produce ultra-high purity pure gases, calibration gases, and precision gas mixtures with up to 32 components for laboratory, analytical, and industrial applications.
• E-Shop Online store for purchasing AHG products including gases, refrigerant products, and welding equipment.
• Audit and Leak Detection Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced reliance on long-distance imports through localized production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• NEOM/OxagonflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025Land lease agreement signed for development of green gases plant producing hydrogen, oxygen, argon, and nitrogen. Part of SAR 600 million investment with groundbreaking February 2026 and operations commencing late 2026.
• Helium Saudi Limited (HSL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Pioneering Helium supplier in Saudi Arabia since 2000. Acquired by AHG Group in September 2022. Operates state-of-the-art Helium transfilling station capable of handling both liquid and gas forms, providing level 5+ service to MRI OEMs.
• AirProducts Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gas Company (APHG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Formerly Air Liquide Al-Khafrah Industrial Gases (ALKIG), acquired by AHG in 2022 and rebranded. Part of AHG's expansion in Saudi Arabian industrial gases market.
• Air Products PLCflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Long-standing industrial gas joint venture partnership since 2007. AHG developed multiple partnerships with Air Products in KSA, Oman, and UAE. AirProducts became international partner and shareholder in 2012. Joint ventures include AirProducts Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gas Company (APHG) and Ajwaa Gases LLC.
• Ajwaa Oman Gases Co.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Joint venture between AHG and Air Products PLC established in 2008. Operates facility in Sohar Industrial Port, Sultanate of Oman with three cryogenic Air Separation Plants and large storage tanks serving industries across Oman.
• Ajwaa Emirates Gas Co.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Joint venture between AHG and Air Products PLC established in 2007. Located in Abu Dhabi, ICAD-2, UAE. Operates cryogenic Nitrogen Plant, two Hydrogen electrolysis plants, and tube trailer/cylinders filling facility.
• Chemours Company (formerly DuPont)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1976Exclusive distributor of Chemours Company product line in Saudi Arabia since 1976. Chemours carries forward the DuPont legacy of quality and products, with expanded range for evolving technologies.
• Jindal Shadeed Iron & SteelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird Air Separation Unit agreement signed with Ajwaa Gases LLC joint venture to produce 400+ T/D of oxygen and nitrogen at Jindal's Sohar facility, increasing capacity by 50%.
• MillercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational welding equipment brand represented by AHG in Saudi Arabia
• ESABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational welding equipment brand represented by AHG in Saudi Arabia
• KobelcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational welding equipment brand represented by AHG in Saudi Arabia
• HGGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3D profiling cutting solutions brand represented by AHG in Saudi Arabia since over 30 years of pioneering in 3D Profiling

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Air Products and Chemicals: Global industrial gas major and AHG's strategic partner/shareholder since 2012. Operates joint ventures (Ajwaa Oman, Ajwaa Emirates, APHG) with AHG and overlaps in bulk industrial gas supply across the Middle East. Directly comparable in product, technology, and target customers.
• Linde plc: World's largest industrial gas company following the Praxair-Linde merger. Operates across the Middle East and competes with AHG in bulk and specialty gas supply, on-site supply, and electronics/specialty gas segments. Same product category and customer base.
• Air Liquide: Global industrial gas major that previously competed directly in Saudi Arabia before divesting ALKIG to AHG in 2022. Active in Gulf markets and competes in welding, medical, and specialty gas. Directly comparable in product offerings and customer segments.
• Messer Group: Privately held global industrial gas major (post-CVC partnership) with operations in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Expanding in the Middle East with comparable bulk, medical, and specialty gas offerings. Comparable in product portfolio and target industries.
• Iwatani Corporation: Japan's largest industrial gas and hydrogen company with growing international presence. Competes in industrial gases, specialty gases, and hydrogen supply—particularly relevant to AHG's planned NEOM green hydrogen facility. Comparable in product category and customer base.
• Taiyo Nippon Sanso (Nippon Gases): Japanese industrial gas major with global operations including Nippon Gases in Europe. Operates in semiconductor and specialty gas segments—directly comparable to AHG's SGC capability. Expanding presence in Middle East markets.

Direct peers

• Gulf Cryo: Middle East-focused industrial and medical gas company headquartered in the UAE, operating across Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and other Gulf states. Closest direct competitor to AHG in the regional industrial gas market with similar customer base and product mix.

Emerging players

• Honeywell International (Performance Materials): Manufacturer of HFO and low-GWP refrigerants (e.g., Solstice) competing with Chemours. AHG is the exclusive distributor of Chemours refrigerants in Saudi Arabia; Honeywell is a competing refrigerant manufacturer seeking similar distribution in the region. Overlaps in refrigerant gas supply.

Regional players

• Saudi Industrial Gas Company (SIGAS): Saudi Arabian industrial gas company supplying compressed and bulk gases to domestic customers. Direct regional competitor to AHG in the Saudi market with overlapping product offerings and customer base.
• National Industrial Gas Company (NIGC): Saudi industrial gas manufacturer and supplier noted as an AHG subsidiary ('Gas National Industrial Gases Co.'). Competes in the same Saudi market with similar bulk and packaged gas offerings to industrial and medical customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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