What Bhiwadi Cylinders does

Bhiwadi Cylinders Private Limited (BCPL) is an Indian manufacturer of high-pressure gas cylinders, cryogenic tanks, and valves, founded in 1998 with a corporate office in New Delhi and a manufacturing facility in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. The portfolio spans five core product lines: LPG cylinders (domestic 2kg-47.5kg standard and High Tensile Steel variants, plus auto-gas cylindrical and toroidal tanks and international export cylinders up to 110L); refrigerant cylinders (refillable and non-refillable formats for refrigerants including R32, R410a, R134a, R1234yf, R290, plus DOT 4BA/4BW recovery tanks); industrial gas cylinders for helium, propane, dissolved acetylene, methyl bromide, ammonia, chlorine, and brazed gas applications; cryogenic tanks (vacuum-insulated double-walled austenitic stainless-steel vessels with perlite insulation for LIN, LOX, LAR, LCO2, LNG in 200L-56KL configurations, including LNG on-board cylinders for long-haul transport); and in-house manufactured valves (combo valves, Pop-Action pressure relief valves, actuators, LOT, self-closing, camping, refrigerant, Y-type, dual-phase, and anti-refilling valves).

BCPL holds BIS and PESO approvals for the Indian market and a broad international certification portfolio including US DOT 39/4BA/4BW, European Pi Mark (Bureau Veritas), KEBS, SON, SASO, SLSI, PDVSA, ADR/IMDG transport codes, ASME Section VIII Div. 1, ISO 4706, and EN 11118/EN 13458/EN 1251-2 standards. The company sells domestically through a pan-India distributor and dealer network for auto-gas tanks and direct procurement relationships with the three public-sector oil marketing companies (Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL), having cumulatively supplied nearly 1.5 million LPG cylinders. International sales flow through country-specific importers and distributors in Africa (Kenya, Nigeria), the Middle East (Saudi Arabia), South Asia (Sri Lanka), Latin America (Venezuela), and Europe. Revenue is hardware-driven through unit sales of cylinders, tanks, and valves, with recurring demand from cylinder replacement and refillable-cylinder restocking; the company has not disclosed revenue, profitability, or capital structure.

Name

Bhiwadi Cylinders

Legal name

Bhiwadi Cylinders PVT. LTD

Website

https://bhiwadicylinders.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Bhiwadi Cylinders is an Indian manufacturer of LPG, refrigerant, industrial gas, and cryogenic cylinders plus valves, supplying Indian public-sector oil marketing companies and exporting certified cylinders to Africa, Asia, South America, the Middle East, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gas Cylinders and Pressure Vessels

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regasification, Vaporizers & Pressure Reduction Systems (Industrial/LNG Send-out) (EUALALAF), LNG Storage Tanks & Terminal Operations (EUAAACAG)

Keywords

• LPG cylinder manufacturing
• Industrial gas cylinders
• Cryogenic tanks
• Refrigerant cylinders
• Pressure vessel manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cylinder and Tank Product Sales: BCPL generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of gas cylinders and tanks across multiple categories: LPG cylinders (domestic and export), refrigerant cylinders (refillable and non-refillable), industrial gas cylinders (helium, propane, acetylene, ammonia, chlorine), cryogenic tanks, and valves. Both one-time product sales and recurring replacement/refill demand drive revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

BCPL manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of high-pressure gas storage and transport equipment: LPG cylinders (domestic 2–47.5 kg and export variants up to 110 L including High Tensile Steel options), refrigerant cylinders (refillable, non-refillable, recovery, cans), industrial gas cylinders (helium, propane, dissolved acetylene, methyl bromide, ammonia, chlorine, brazed cylinders), vacuum-insulated cryogenic tanks and cylinders (LIN, LOX, LAR, LCO2, LNG), and a complementary range of valves (combo valves, pressure relief valves, actuators, LOT, self-closing, camping, refrigerant, Y-type, dual-phase and anti-refilling valves). Auto Gas tanks in cylindrical and toroidal shapes are produced for the automotive aftermarket, and chlorine tonners as well as LNG on-board cylinders extend the industrial offering.

Product overview

Bhiwadi Cylinders Private Limited (BCPL) is an Indian manufacturer of high-pressure gas cylinders and valves. The product portfolio consists of five core product lines: (1) LPG Cylinders ranging from 2kg domestic to 110L export variants, including High Tensile Steel (HTS) lightweight options; (2) Refrigerant Cylinders for R32, R410a, R404a, R22 and other refrigerant gases in refillable, non-refillable, and recovery tank formats; (3) Industrial Gas Cylinders for Helium, Propane, Acetylene, Ammonia, Chlorine, and Methyl Bromide; (4) Cryogenic Tanks for liquid nitrogen, oxygen, argon, CO2 and LNG storage in capacities from 6KL bulk to 450L liquid; and (5) Valves including Combo Valves, PRVs, actuators, and specialized refrigerant valves. The company serves both Indian domestic markets (certified by BIS and PESO) and international markets (DOT, KEBS, SON, Pi Mark certified). Products are manufactured at the Bhiwadi, Rajasthan facility with corporate offices in New Delhi.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LPG Cylinders
• Auto Gas Tanks Welded steel cylinders for automotive LPG fuel storage, available in cylindrical (200-400mm diameter) and toroidal (180-270mm diameter) shapes for vehicle aftermarket installation, ranging from 4.9L to 75L capacity.
• Refrigerant Cylinders Refillable and non-refillable cylinders for refrigerant gases R32, R410a, R404a, R22, R407c, R290 and R134a, with DOT, PESO and Pi Mark certifications in capacities from 340 GMS cans to 1000 LBS tonners, serving HVAC-R technicians, AC service providers and refrigerant gas distributors.
• Recovery Tanks DOT 4BA and DOT 4BW approved recovery cylinders for refrigerant gas recovery operations, available in 30 LBS, 50 LBS, 123 LBS and 1000 LBS capacities for HVAC-R service and refrigerant handling use cases.
• Refrigerant Cans Non-refillable refrigerant cans for small-scale refrigerant packaging, available in 340 GMS and 450 GMS sizes for R134a, R22, R290 and R1234yf gases, sold to refrigerant distributors and end-users.
• Industrial Gas Cylinders Cylinders for industrial gases including Helium, Propane, Dissolved Acetylene, Methyl Bromide, Ammonia, Chlorine, Adhesives and brazed cylinders for MAPP gas, Propane and Oxygen applications, serving industrial manufacturers, chemical processors and gas distributors with PESO-approved safety compliance.
• Chlorine Tonners PESO-approved ASME Section VIII Div. 1 designed chlorine tonners for industrial chlorine gas storage, including 782L tonners and cylinder sizes ranging from 42L to 118L, supplied to chemical processing customers.
• Cryogenic Tanks Vacuum-insulated double-walled cryogenic tanks and cylinders for storage and transport of liquid nitrogen (LIN), liquid oxygen (LOX), liquid argon (LAR), liquid CO2 (LCO2) and LNG, with bulk storage tanks from 6KL to 56KL and liquid storage cylinders from 200L to 450L, using austenitic stainless-steel inner vessels and perlite insulation per EN 13458 and EN 1251-2.
• LNG On Board Cylinders Vacuum-insulated double-walled 450L cylinders mounted on vehicles for LNG fuel storage in long-haul transport applications, using advanced insulation technology for cryogenic vehicular fuel.
• Valves In-house manufactured valves for LPG and refrigerant applications, including Combo Valves (integrating filling, offtake, overfill protection and excess-flow functions), Pressure Relief Valves with proprietary Pop-Action mechanism, Actuators, LOT Valves, Self-Closing Valves, Camping Valves, Refrigerant Valves, Y-Type Valves, Dual Phase Valves and Anti-Refilling Valves.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lightweight HTS refrigerant cylinders reduce tare weight by up to 25% compared to standard cylinders, designed for R410a and R32

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Everest Kanto Cylinder: India's largest seamless and welded gas cylinder manufacturer, supplying LPG, CNG, industrial gas, and CNG cascade cylinders domestically and internationally. Direct overlap with BCPL across LPG, industrial gas, and CNG product lines and the same Indian OMC and export customer base.
• Luxfer Holdings: Global manufacturer of high-pressure gas cylinders, including composite and aluminium cylinders for medical, industrial gas, and fire-safety applications, plus magnesium products. Direct competitor to BCPL in international industrial gas and specialty cylinders, particularly in DOT/EN-certified products.
• Worthington Enterprises: US-based manufacturer of pressure cylinders, including propane tanks and refrigerant cylinders under the Manchester Tank and Worthington Cylinder brands. Direct overlap with BCPL on refrigerant and LPG cylinders for North American and export markets.
• INOX India (formerly InoxCVA): India's leading cryogenic equipment manufacturer producing cryogenic storage tanks, transport tanks, and LNG on-board cylinders for industrial gas and LNG applications. Direct competitor in BCPL's cryogenic product line, including vacuum-insulated LNG and industrial gas tanks.
• Chart Industries: US-based cryogenic equipment specialist producing vacuum-insulated tanks, LNG fuel systems, and process equipment for industrial gas and LNG. Direct overlap with BCPL's cryogenic and LNG on-board cylinder portfolio for global customers.
• Haskel International: Manufacturer of high-pressure gas compression, metering, and transfer equipment, including pneumatic and hydraulic components. Comparable in the fluid-power/pressure-control domain, particularly relevant to BCPL's in-house valve and pressure regulation business.

Broad incumbents

• Linde plc: Global industrial gases major (Linde/Praxair) operating gas production, distribution, and cylinder/fleet management. Comparable as a major end-customer for industrial gas cylinders and cryogenic tanks, plus an incumbent in the broader gas-storage value chain where BCPL participates.
• Air Liquide: World-leading industrial gas supplier operating cylinder and cryogenic distribution networks globally. Comparable as a key end-customer for BCPL's industrial gas cylinders and cryogenic tanks, and an incumbent shaping standards and supplier qualification in the segment.

Regional players

• Supreme Industries: Large Indian plastics and industrial products manufacturer serving piping, packaging, and industrial customer segments. Comparable as a domestic India industrial manufacturer with overlapping industrial customer base, although the core product (plastics piping/packaging) is adjacent rather than directly competing in cylinders.
• Time Technoplast: Indian manufacturer of polymer and composite products including industrial containers, drums, and specialised cylinders. Comparable as an India-based industrial container manufacturer serving overlapping industrial and chemical customers, though focused on polymer rather than steel pressure cylinders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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