Absoger
Absoger SAS is a French manufacturer of on-site PSA nitrogen generators and controlled atmosphere systems serving oil & gas, wine, agriculture, heritage conservation, and industrial customers across 25+ countries, operating as part of Groupe Gerbaud from its Les Barthes facility.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1988
- HeadquartersLes Barthes, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Absoger does
Absoger SAS is a French industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in controlled atmosphere technology and on-site nitrogen generation, headquartered in Les Barthes in southwest France and operating as a subsidiary of the diversified Groupe Gerbaud. The company designs and builds Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) nitrogen generators using carbon molecular sieve (CMS) columns, complemented by membrane-based nitrogen systems, CO2 adsorbers, multi-gas analyzers (O2/CO2/C2H4), ethylene catalysts, and proprietary control platforms including the Superviseur V7, GA Controller, and Smart Controller. All equipment is manufactured in-house at the Les Barthes facility, and the company holds ISO 9001:2015 (Bureau Veritas) certification plus ASME/AWS welding qualifications for oil & gas applications.
The company serves eight primary verticals — fruits and vegetables preservation (ULO/XLO storage), wine and spirits production, oil and gas inerting, seeds and grains, heritage and art conservation, fire prevention via hypoxia, industrial applications (laser cutting, plastic bottle cooling), and altitude/sports training — with the CARBOTRADE brand historically anchored in oil & gas and the NITREO brand (via Oenomeca partnership) addressing the French wine market with the modular Gen2ius line. Customer references span major international oil companies (Total, Aramco, Qatar Petroleum, ENI, PDVSA, OMV, Chevron), premier wine houses (Moët & Chandon, Château Cheval Blanc/LVMH, Concha y Toro, Les Grands Chais de France), large agricultural cooperatives (STANOR/Blue Whale, Pomanjou, SAPA Rouquette), and cultural institutions (Musée du Louvre Abu Dhabi, Musée du Caire).
The business model is sales-led enterprise direct sales with technical engineering involvement from study through commissioning, combined with channel distribution (CARBOTRADE network in 25+ countries, NITREO via Oenomeca) and recurring maintenance/managed services revenue. Pricing is custom-quoted per project, with products ranging from compact skid-mounted units to large turnkey chamber installations (e.g., 133-chamber STANOR/Blue Whale facility). The company also bundles construction through sister entity Gerbaud Isolation under the Groupe Gerbaud umbrella, enabling single-vendor delivery of insulation, sealing, refrigeration, and atmosphere control for ULO/XLO storage facilities.
Absoger firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Absoger
- Legal name
- Absoger SAS
- Website
- https://absoger.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1988
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Absoger SAS is a French manufacturer of on-site PSA nitrogen generators and controlled atmosphere systems serving oil & gas, wine, agriculture, heritage conservation, and industrial customers across 25+ countries, operating as part of Groupe Gerbaud from its Les Barthes facility.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Absoger industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Gas Generation & Controlled Atmosphere Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Gas & Air Separation Equipment (ASU, PSA, Cryogenic Systems) (IMAHAEAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Food & Beverage Gases (Carbonation/Freezing/Packaging) (IMAEACAI)
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Where Absoger is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Les Barthes
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Absoger business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Nitrogen Generators: Sale of PSA and membrane-based nitrogen generators (Gamme GA, Gen2ius, PSA Fruits) for industrial applications. Equipment ranges from compact units to large skid-mounted systems with flow rates from 1 to 2000+ Nm3/h. Custom-built to specification.
- CO2 Adsorbers and Gas Control Equipment: Sale of CO2 adsorbers (single and double tank), gas analyzers, ethylene catalysts, and control systems for controlled atmosphere storage.
- Turnkey Project Services: Comprehensive turnkey solutions including study, design, construction of storage chambers, installation of refrigeration and controlled atmosphere equipment, and commissioning. Single point of contact from conception through completion.
- Technical Maintenance and Support: Preventive maintenance services and reactive technical support for installed equipment, including training of operators and ongoing technical follow-up.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Absoger product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Absoger designs, manufactures, and commissions industrial nitrogen generators (PSA and membrane-based) and complete controlled atmosphere systems for fruit/vegetable storage, wine production, oil & gas, seed preservation, art conservation, and fire prevention. The company produces CO2 adsorbers, gas analyzers (O2/CO2/C2H4), ethylene catalysts, and proprietary control systems, and delivers fully custom-engineered turnkey projects — from chamber construction through installation, commissioning, and maintenance — all built at its Les Barthes facility in southwestern France.
Product overview
Absoger is a French industrial company specializing in controlled atmosphere technology and nitrogen generation systems. The product portfolio centers on three core equipment categories: (1) Nitrogen Generators (Gamme GA for industrial applications, Gamme PSA for fruit storage, and Gen2ius modular systems), (2) CO2 Adsorbers for atmosphere control, and (3) Gas Analysis/Control Systems including ethylene analyzers, catalysts, Smart Controller, Superviseur V7, and GA Controller. These are combined into integrated solutions for fruit/vegetable preservation (ULO/XLO systems, Palicontrol, Dynamic Pressure Management), art conservation (Anoxia), seed preservation, fire prevention (hypoxia), and industrial applications (laser cutting, oil & gas). The company operates as part of Groupe Gerbaud, offering both standard equipment and fully customized turnkey projects manufactured in their Southwest France facility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Générateur d'azote Gamme GA (PSA Nitrogen Generator GA Range)
Quantifiable outcome
- Fruit and vegetable shelf life extended 2-3x compared to normal cold storage
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Absoger
Customer profileNamed customers35 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Absoger technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature9 records
Absoger partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Gerbaud IsolationcorePart of the Gerbaud Group, Gerbaud Isolation specializes in French insulation with nearly 40 years of experience. They guarantee proper construction of cold storage rooms and airtightness for ULO and XLO controlled atmosphere storage. Close collaboration for turnkey projects combining atmosphere control with proper insulation.
- OenomecacoreExclusive French distributor for the Gen2ius modular nitrogen generator, commercialized under the NITREO brand in France. Partnership enables wider market reach for the modular skid-based nitrogen generation solution.
- CTIFL (Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits et Légumes)coreLong-standing collaboration with France's primary fruit and vegetable research institute. Joint innovation in post-harvest technologies, with Absoger equipment used at CTIFL's Saint-Rémy-de-Provence center for applied research.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Absoger competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Isolcell: Italian-controlled atmosphere technology specialist offering nitrogen generators, CO2 scrubbers, ethylene scrubbers, and complete CA storage rooms for fruits and vegetables — closely mirroring Absoger's fruit-storage offering across Europe.
- Frigosystem: Italian manufacturer of industrial refrigeration and controlled atmosphere systems for fruit storage, with comparable ULO/XLO chambers, gas analyzers, and turnkey chamber construction — overlapping significantly with Absoger's CA product line.
- Besseling Group: Dutch controlled atmosphere specialist providing CA chambers, gas analyzers, and nitrogen generation for fruit and vegetable storage across Europe — a closely comparable niche CA competitor.
- Nova Analytical Systems: Manufacturer of gas analyzers (O2, CO2, C2H4) and complete controlled atmosphere systems for fruit storage and industrial gas applications — overlapping with Absoger's analyzer and CA control product lines.
Broad incumbents
- Parker Hannifin (Industrial Gas Solutions): Global industrial gas equipment major offering PSA and membrane nitrogen generators and filtration; competes with Absoger in standardized generator sales while Absoger differentiates on customization and CA applications.
- Atlas Copco (Industrial Air / Gas): Global industrial compressor and on-site gas generation major with PSA nitrogen generators; competes with Absoger in standard industrial nitrogen generation, especially for laser cutting and general industry.
- Air Liquide: Global industrial gas giant with on-site nitrogen generation, food-grade gas solutions, and bulk supply — competes with Absoger at the high end of nitrogen generation and adjacently in wine and food applications.
- Air Products and Chemicals: Global industrial gas major with on-site nitrogen generation and food preservation gases — competes in oil & gas nitrogen generation and as a broader-scale alternative to Absoger in industrial applications.
Emerging players
- Peak Scientific: Gas generator manufacturer specializing in nitrogen and hydrogen PSA systems for laboratory and industrial customers — a smaller-scale but direct competitor in the modular PSA nitrogen generator category where Absoger's Gen2ius competes.
- Oxair Gas Systems: Australia-based PSA oxygen and nitrogen generator manufacturer serving industrial, medical, and oil & gas customers — a smaller, geographically focused PSA competitor comparable to Absoger's industrial gas equipment portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Absoger social profiles
Digital presenceAbsoger compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Absoger financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Absoger leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Absoger funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Absoger M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Absoger
What does Absoger do?
Absoger designs, manufactures, and commissions industrial nitrogen generators (PSA and membrane-based) and complete controlled atmosphere systems for fruit/vegetable storage, wine production, oil & gas, seed preservation, art conservation, and fire prevention. The company produces CO2 adsorbers, gas analyzers (O2/CO2/C2H4), ethylene catalysts, and proprietary control systems, and delivers fully custom-engineered turnkey projects — from chamber construction through installation, commissioning, and maintenance — all built at its Les Barthes facility in southwestern France.
Is Absoger a public or private company?
Absoger is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Absoger founded?
Absoger was founded in 1988. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Absoger based?
Absoger is headquartered in Les Barthes, France, in the Europe region.
How does Absoger make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Industrial Nitrogen Generators are the primary driver. The others are CO2 Adsorbers and Gas Control Equipment, turnkey Project Services and technical Maintenance and Support.
Who are Absoger's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Isolcell, Frigosystem, Besseling Group and Nova Analytical Systems. Broad incumbents are Parker Hannifin (Industrial Gas Solutions), Atlas Copco (Industrial Air / Gas), Air Liquide and Air Products and Chemicals. Emerging players are Peak Scientific and Oxair Gas Systems.
Does Absoger have an API?
No public API is recorded for Absoger.
What industry is Absoger in?
Absoger's product category is Industrial Gas Generation & Controlled Atmosphere Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAI, Industrial Gas & Air Separation Equipment (ASU, PSA, Cryogenic Systems), with a secondary code of IMAEACAI, Food & Beverage Gases (Carbonation/Freezing/Packaging). Its NAICS code is 32512 and its SIC code is 3585.