Equigas

What Equigas does

Equigas is a family-owned industrial distributor of cryogenic and compressed gas equipment, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. The company serves industrial gas producers, distributors, and end-users handling LOX, LIN, LAR, LNG, H2, CO2, LPG, and NH3, stocking a broad catalog that spans burst discs, cylinders, fittings and adapters, hoses and pigtails, instrumentation, manifolds, pipe and tubing, pumps, regulators, tanks, valves, vaporizers, and the GasLab-branded industrial gas detection product line (PX2, DGC-06, MSC2). Equigas positions itself as a one-stop-shop for the cryogenic industry and facilitates warranty claims between customers and manufacturers rather than assuming product liability itself.

The company operates an e-commerce storefront at equigas.net with product catalog, quick-order, request-a-quote, and account login functionality, supplemented by phone-based regional sales coverage (East and West). Same-day shipping from its Greensboro warehouse is the central operational claim. In 2024, Equigas acquired Correct Cryogenics, a Fontana, CA-based cryogenic service provider, adding a second US operating location and extending its reach into the Southwest US market.

Revenue mechanics are straightforward industrial distribution: unit-priced product sales with net-30 payment terms, a 1.4% per month service charge on past-due accounts, a 15% restocking fee on most returns, and FOB-origin shipping. There is no subscription or recurring revenue component; pricing is quote-based or individually listed, and the company is privately held with no external institutional investors or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Equigas

Legal name

EQUIGAS, Inc.

Website

https://equigas.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Equigas is a family-owned US distributor of cryogenic and compressed gas equipment, founded 1985 and headquartered in Greensboro, NC, serving industrial gas producers and end-users with a broad component catalog, same-day shipping, and a Fontana, CA service facility acquired in 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Gas & Air Separation Equipment (ASU, PSA, Cryogenic Systems) (IMAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Valve Sites, Drip Pots & Appurtenances (EUAJABAF), Gas Processing Plant Equipment & Skids (Separators, Heat Exchangers, Turboexpanders) (EUAAABAH), Gas Processing Automation, Controls & Optimization (SCADA, APC, Digital Twins) (EUAAABAI)

Keywords

• Cryogenic gas equipment
• Compressed gas distribution
• Industrial gas fittings
• Cryogenic storage tanks
• Gas detection monitors

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Gas Equipment Distribution: Equigas distributes a wide range of cryogenic and compressed gas equipment including burst discs, cylinders, fittings, hoses, instrumentation, manifolds, pumps, regulators, tanks, valves, vaporizers, and related components. Revenue is generated through product sales, with payment due within 30 days of invoice.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Equigas is a distributor of cryogenic and compressed gas equipment serving industrial gas producers, distributors, and end-users. The company distributes a broad catalog of branded components including burst discs, cylinders, fittings, hoses, instrumentation, manifolds, pumps, regulators, tanks, valves, and vaporizers, along with GasLab-branded gas detection products. Equigas same-day ships from US-based inventory and, through its 2024 acquisition of Correct Cryogenics, also provides cryogenic service and maintenance operations in the Southwest US.

Product overview

EQUIGAS is a North Carolina-based distributor serving as a one-stop-shop for the cryogenic and compressed gas industry. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of gas equipment products including Burst Discs, Cylinders, Fittings & Adapters, Hoses & Pigtails, Instrumentation, Manifolds, Miscellaneous items, Pipe & Tubing, Pumps, Regulators, Tanks, Valves, and Vaporizers. Additionally, the company offers GasLab-branded industrial gas safety monitoring products including the PX2, DGC-06, and MSC2 gas detectors through a partnership with CO2 Meter. In 2024, Equigas acquired Correct Cryogenics (Fontana, CA) to strengthen its position in the US cryogenic and industrial gas markets. The company serves industries handling LOX, LIN, LAR, LNG, H2, CO2, LPG, and NH3. EQUIGAS stocks trusted brands and emphasizes same-day shipping and responsive service as key differentiators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Burst Discs Safety devices that rupture at a predetermined pressure to protect cryogenic and industrial gas equipment from overpressure conditions.
• Cylinders Pressure vessels used to store and transport compressed and liquefied gases.
• Fittings & Adapters Connectors and adapters for linking pipes, tubing, and equipment in gas distribution systems.
• Hoses & Pigtails Flexible conduits for transferring gases between equipment, including safety pigtails for cylinder connections.
• Instrumentation Monitoring and measurement equipment for gas pressure, flow, temperature, and level applications.
• Manifolds Distribution equipment that consolidates multiple gas cylinder connections or gas lines.
• Pipe & Tubing Conduit systems for transporting gases in industrial and cryogenic applications.
• Pumps Equipment for transferring and circulating cryogenic liquids and industrial gases.
• Regulators Pressure control devices that reduce and regulate gas pressure from cylinders or pipelines.
• Tanks Storage vessels for cryogenic liquids such as LOX, LIN, LAR, and LNG.
• Valves Flow control devices for managing gas distribution, including relief valves, shut-off valves, and control valves.
• Vaporizers Equipment that converts cryogenic liquids into gaseous form for end-use applications.
• GasLab Gas Detection Products Industrial gas safety monitoring equipment including fixed and portable gas detectors for hazardous gas detection in facilities, featuring trusted-brand gas sensors, monitors, and safety solutions with certifications such as ATEX and IECEx.
• Correct Cryogenics Services Cryogenic service provider based in Fontana, CA, offering scheduling, maintenance, and repair services for cryogenic operations across the Southwest US. Acquired by Equigas in 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipping capability

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Correct Cryogenics, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EQUIGAS, Inc. acquired Correct Cryogenics, Inc., a cryogenic service provider based in Fontana, CA serving the Southwest US. The acquisition is described as a significant milestone for the families involved and is expected to foster growth and collaboration, strengthening EQUIGAS's position in the US cryogenic and industrial gas markets. The Arvelo family (EQUIGAS) and the Davis family (Correct Cryogenics) are the respective owners.
• GAWDA (Gases and Welding Distributors Association)minorOthersEQUIGAS is listed as a proud member of GAWDA, a trade association for the industrial gas and welding equipment distribution industry. Membership indicates industry representation, networking, and alignment with industry standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gas Equipment Company: US distributor of propane and industrial gas equipment, fittings, and regulators serving similar industrial and gas-handling customers. Comparable as a regional gas-equipment distributor with overlapping catalog of fittings, regulators, and valves.
• nexAir: US-based distributor of industrial, specialty, and medical gases and related welding/gas equipment with a similar regional sales model and customer base. Directly comparable to Equigas as a competing gas-equipment distributor serving welding and industrial customers.
• Weldcoa: Distributor and manufacturer of gas handling equipment, manifolds, and changeover systems for the industrial gas and welding industry. Highly comparable to Equigas given overlapping product categories (manifolds, regulators, changeover systems) and customer base in the compressed gas industry.

Broad incumbents

• MATHESON: Major US industrial and specialty gas supplier (Nippon Sanso Holdings) that also distributes related gas equipment and supplies to welding and industrial customers. Comparable as a much larger incumbent overlapping with Equigas across gas products and equipment distribution.
• Chart Industries: Global manufacturer of cryogenic equipment including tanks, vaporizers, and process systems serving LNG, hydrogen, industrial gas, and energy customers. Comparable as a key upstream supplier whose products Equigas distributes, and as a broader incumbent in the cryogenic equipment market.
• Air Products and Chemicals: Major industrial gas company supplying hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and LNG with associated cryogenic equipment. Comparable as a large incumbent across many of the same end-markets and gas categories (LOX, LIN, LAR, LNG, H2) that Equigas serves.
• Linde (formerly Praxair): Global industrial gases major with significant US distribution of compressed and cryogenic gases and related equipment. Comparable as a dominant incumbent whose gas-handling customers overlap with Equigas' end-market, and which also supplies some equipment categories Equigas distributes.
• REGO Products (Engineered Controls International): Manufacturer of regulators, valves, and fittings for LPG, cryogenic, and industrial gas applications. Comparable as a key upstream supplier whose products overlap with Equigas' regulator and valve distribution catalog.

Regional players

• Herose: European manufacturer of cryogenic valves and safety equipment for industrial gases. Comparable as a supplier of valves and fittings in the cryogenic gas equipment market that Equigas distributes, though primarily serving European rather than US customers.

Emerging players

• CO2 Meter: Specialty gas detection and monitoring equipment company that partners with Equigas on the GasLab product line. Comparable as an emerging player in industrial gas safety/monitoring with direct commercial overlap via the GasLab partnership.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/equigas
• Facebookfacebook.com/EquigasUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/equigas-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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