What AGC Instruments does

AGC Instruments is a privately held Irish manufacturer of gas chromatographs and gas analyzers, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland. The company designs and manufactures its products in-house, including all detection technologies (Thermal Conductivity Detectors, Plasma Detectors covering ADD, DID and APD variants, hot wire filaments in multiple exotic alloys, and thermistor pairs) and its proprietary TrendVision chromatography software platform. Its product portfolio spans process gas chromatographs (NovaPRO 9000), laboratory GC systems (NovaCHROM 1000–5000/9000), compact self-contained GC systems (NovaAIR 3000/4000), continuous gas analyzers with ATEX-rated hazardous-area variants (NovaSTREAM 6000 series), and the food-industry-targeted Map-Pak 2 modified atmosphere packaging analyzers, supported by an accessories line that includes carrier gas purifiers, zero air generators, hydrogen and oxygen removal systems, and gas leak detectors.

AGC operates a B2B sales model combining direct engagement from its Irish headquarters with a global network of exclusive, factory-trained distributors that handle installation, commissioning, training, and spare parts. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of analytical equipment and turnkey systems integration covering sample conditioning, process technology, and project management. The company's primary end markets are industrial and specialty/bulk/electronic gas manufacturers, petrochemical and refinery plants, and air separation units, with secondary exposure to the food processing and packaging industry. A wholly-owned regional subsidiary, AGC China, was established in Beijing in April 2009 to support a large Chinese customer base under General Manager Alex Ren. The company is led by Managing Director Marcus Creaven, holds ISO 9001 certification, and has not disclosed revenue, funding, or ownership structure.

Name

AGC Instruments

Legal name

AGC Instruments Ltd.

Website

https://agc-instruments.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AGC Instruments is a privately held Irish manufacturer of gas chromatographs and gas analyzers, serving industrial gas, petrochemical, air separation, and food packaging customers globally through a distributor-led B2B model.

Ownership category

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Product category

Analytical Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE), Gas Quality Measurement, Sampling & Metering (Chromatography, Calorimetry, Custody Transfer) (EUAAABAL)

Keywords

• Gas chromatography systems
• Industrial gas analysers
• Process gas chromatographs
• Modified atmosphere packaging
• Trace gas analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Shannon

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gas Chromatograph & Gas Analyser Sales: B2B manufacturing and sales of gas chromatography equipment including process gas chromatographs, laboratory GCs, gas analysers, and accessories. Products are designed, manufactured, and supported globally through distributors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AGC Instruments designs and manufactures gas chromatographs and gas analysers at its facility in Shannon, Ireland, providing total gas analysis solutions for industrial and laboratory environments. The portfolio spans process gas chromatographs, laboratory GC systems, compact self-contained GC units, continuous gas analysers, and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) analysers, supported by proprietary detectors (TCD, plasma detectors) and TrendVision chromatography software. The company also delivers systems integration, sample handling, and turnkey analytical projects for quality control, trace impurity detection (ppm to ppb), and process monitoring.

Product overview

AGC Instruments is a leading European manufacturer of gas chromatographs and gas analysers designed and manufactured in Ireland. The product portfolio comprises multiple product families: NovaPRO 9000 (process gas chromatographs for industrial 24/7 monitoring), NovaCHROM series (1000/2000/3000/4000/5000/9000 laboratory gas chromatographs), NovaAIR series (compact self-contained GC systems for shelter/analyser house installations), and NovaSTREAM 6000 (continuous gas analysers with TCD and FID variants). Supporting these core analytical platforms are proprietary TrendVision Chromatography Software, specialised Plasma Detectors (ADD/DID/APD), Thermal Conductivity Detectors with Hot Wire Filament and Thermistor options, and a comprehensive range of accessories including gas purifiers, zero air generators, hydrogen/oxygen removal systems, and gas leak detectors. The Map-Pak 2 product line addresses food safety with fifth-generation MAP analysers for modified atmosphere packaging validation. The company also provides systems integration and sample handling services for complete turnkey solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NovaPRO: Process Gas Chromatograph product line including NovaPRO 9000
• NovaCHROM
• NovaAIR
• NovaSTREAM
• Map-Pak
• TrendVision
• NovaPURIFIER
• NovaG

Products and services

• NovaPRO 9000 Process Gas Chromatograph Advanced on-line process gas chromatograph designed for industrial 24/7 monitoring and reporting, with custom solutions for a wide range of industries. Targeted at process operators needing continuous gas analysis.
• NovaCHROM 1000 GC Laboratory gas chromatograph using the Discharge Ionisation Detector (DID) to measure trace impurities in sampled gas across ppm to ultra-low ppb levels; targets impurities such as H2, Ar, O2, and N2.
• NovaCHROM 2000 GC Gas chromatograph in the NovaCHROM series featuring Argon Discharge Detector (ADD) technology, designed for argon-based applications.
• NovaCHROM 3000 GC Gas chromatograph within the NovaCHROM laboratory/industrial series.
• NovaCHROM 4000 GC Gas chromatograph within the NovaCHROM laboratory/industrial series.
• NovaCHROM 5000 GC Gas chromatograph within the NovaCHROM laboratory/industrial series.
• NovaCHROM 9000 ASU GC Systems Gas chromatograph systems engineered specifically for air separation unit (ASU) applications.
• NovaAIR Gas Chromatographs Complete, self-contained gas chromatograph system with a small footprint and rugged industrial hardware including an operating system, using TrendVision Chromatography Software and a 10-inch capacitive colour touch screen; designed for wall mounting in shelter or analyser house environments with single-detector applications.
• NovaSTREAM 6000 Gas Analysers Gas analyser platform for continuous stream analysis in industrial applications, available in ATEX-rated TCD Ex and FID Ex variants as well as specialised configurations for trace N2 in Ar, total hydrocarbons, and binary stream analysis.
• Map-Pak 2 MAP Analyser Range Fifth-generation modified atmosphere packaging analyser range; available in Map-Pak 2 O2 (oxygen only) and Map-Pak 2 Combi (CO2, O2, N2) models with electrochemical and TCD sensors, data storage, pass/fail indicators, and Bluetooth printing; used to validate MAP in food packaging.
• TrendVision Chromatography Software Proprietary chromatography software platform used across the NovaAIR and other GC systems for data acquisition and analysis.
• NovaPURIFIER Carrier Gas Purifiers Carrier gas purification systems designed for gas chromatography applications.
• Explosion-proof Zero Air Purifier Explosion-proof rated zero air purification system designed for hazardous-area gas analysis applications.
• NovaG-6000 Zero Air Generator Zero air generator producing pure zero air that meets 40 CFR Part 1065 requirements for use with gas analysis equipment including flame ionisation detectors.
• Hydrogen Removal System System using a palladium membrane inside a temperature-controlled oven to remove hydrogen from sample volumes injected into gas chromatograph columns, improving chromatography results.
• Oxygen Removal System (AGC 75-900 De-OX) Model AGC 75-900 De-OX system designed to analyse oxygen purity with regeneration cycles for long-lasting reliability; capable of part-per-billion level analysis.
• Gas Leak Detectors (Model 21-072 Mini Gas Leak Detector) Mini gas leak detector using a micro thermistor TCD to detect gas leaks by identifying gases with thermal conductivity different from air.
• Systems Integration and Sample Handling Complete turnkey system design and manufacturing service combining analytical solutions, sample conditioning, process technology, and project management expertise for industrial gas analysis applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trace gas analysis down to ppb levels
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Yokogawa Electric:
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global analytical instruments giant offering process gas chromatographs, trace analyzers, and laboratory GC systems under the Thermo Scientific brand. Direct overlap with AGC in trace-level impurity detection and process GC for industrial gas and petrochemical markets.
• Siemens Process Analytics: Siemens (formerly Siemens Process Analytics, ex-Elster) supplies process gas chromatographs (MAXUM II) and continuous gas analyzers for natural gas, petrochemical, and air-separation customers. Overlaps with AGC's NovaPRO 9000 and NovaSTREAM offerings in process and trace analysis.
• ABB: ABB offers process gas chromatographs (PGC2000 series) and continuous gas analyzers widely deployed in natural gas, petrochemical, and air-separation applications. Directly competes with AGC's process GC and on-line analyzer portfolio in similar end markets.
• Agilent Technologies: Global leader in laboratory and process gas chromatography with a comprehensive GC and GC-MS portfolio. Overlaps with AGC in both lab and on-line GC applications for petrochemical, gas, and environmental customers, but serves a far broader market and price range.
• Emerson Electric (Rosemount): Through its Rosemount and Analytical brands, Emerson supplies process gas chromatographs and continuous gas analyzers used in natural gas processing, refining, and air separation. A key competitor to AGC's NovaPRO 9000 process GC and NovaSTREAM 6000 analyzer lines.

Direct peers

• Shimadzu Corporation: Major Japanese manufacturer of gas chromatographs and analytical instruments serving similar industrial and laboratory customers. Competes head-to-head with AGC's NovaCHROM lab GC and process analyzer lines in petrochemical, refinery, and specialty gas applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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