High Vacuum Maintenance

What High Vacuum Maintenance does

High Vacuum Maintenance (H.V.M. SRL), headquartered in Livorno, Italy, designs and manufactures portable cryogenic tanks for the storage and transport of liquefied gases - including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, and liquefied natural gas (LNG/GNL). Founded in 1998, the company operates as a private Italian limited liability company with a workforce of 51-100 employees and runs an integrated in-house value chain spanning design, prototyping, industrialization, and manufacturing. HVM serves three distinct verticals: medical (home oxygen therapy containers), industrial/scientific (low-, medium-, and high-pressure storage and transport), and automotive (LNG fuel tanks for commercial vehicles). Annual production capacity is approximately 15,000 cryogenic tanks, with the company additionally managing inspection, maintenance, and repair for approximately 16,000 tanks under recurring service contracts.

The core product portfolio is organized under recognizable sub-brands and series. The medical line comprises OXYBLU (stationary liquid-oxygen units, 10-46 L) and OXYLIGHT (portable 1.1 L unit, ~7.3 hours autonomy at 2 Lpm); the industrial/scientific line spans CrioLab (low-pressure mobile, 10-30 L), CrioGas (medium-pressure up to 25 bar with internal evaporator), CrioCam (fixed storage up to 3,000 L), CrioHP (high-pressure compact up to 1,000 L / 37 bar), and CrioMini (compact 10-30 L); the automotive line, marketed as BLUE ROAD, includes CrioLng (horizontal LNG tanks, 200-450 L) and CrioLogy, engineered to ECE ONU R110 and featuring an automatic ignition-block safety system on refueling errors. HVM highlights its proprietary super-insulation technology reducing boil-off/evaporation rates in the CrioLng line and claims to have been the first European tank on the market equipped with a cryogenic solenoid valve compliant with ECE ONU R110.

HVM generates revenue through two principal streams: direct hardware sales of cryogenic tanks to medical, industrial, and automotive customers (globally, from its Livorno facility), and recurring professional services covering TPED/ADR periodic testing, mechanical repair, and external training in cryogenic technology. The commercial motion is sales-led and event-driven, leveraging industry trade shows (Prima Fiera GNL, Autopromotec, Port Innovation Day) and trade press (Gazzetta Marittima), supplemented by LinkedIn and YouTube presence. The company is European-region focused today but is actively pursuing internationalization via FESR-funded development programs, the Bando Internazionalizzazione 2025, and participation in Expo Osaka 2025. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, consistent with a project-/specification-driven B2B equipment model.

Name

High Vacuum Maintenance

Legal name

H.V.M. SRL

Website

https://hvm-li.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

High Vacuum Maintenance (HVM) is an Italian designer and manufacturer of portable cryogenic tanks serving medical, industrial, and automotive sectors. The company produces approximately 15,000 tanks annually and provides recurring maintenance, repair, and training services across its three verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cryogenic Tank Manufacturing

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Anesthesia & Respiratory Gas Delivery Equipment (Breathing Circuits, Vaporizers, Gas Mixers) (HLAHAGAK), Liquefied Gas Transport (LNG/LPG/Ammonia) (TLADALAC), Cryogenic / Ultra-Low Temperature Transport (e.g., dry ice, LN2) (TLADAHAJ), Cryogenic Liquids & Distribution (IMAEACAK)

Keywords

• Cryogenic tank manufacturing
• Cryogenic equipment maintenance
• LNG fuel tanks
• Medical oxygen containers
• Industrial gas storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Livorno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cryogenic Tank Sales: HVM designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of cryogenic tanks including medical (OXYBLU, OXILIGHT), automotive (CrioLng, CrioLogy), and industrial (CrioGas, CrioLab, CrioCam, CrioMini, CrioHP) product lines. The company produces approximately 15,000 cryogenic tanks annually.
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Comprehensive after-sales services including maintenance, repair, partial or total mechanical repair, and periodic testing of cryogenic products according to TPED and ADR regulations. The company manages repairs and maintenance for approximately 16,000 tanks.
3. Training Services: HVM offers training courses to external personnel on cryogenic technology, sharing its know-how in the cryogenics sector.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

High Vacuum Maintenance (HVM) designs, manufactures, and services portable cryogenic tanks for the storage and transport of liquefied gases. The portfolio spans medical oxygen therapy containers (OXYBLU, OXYLIGHT), industrial/scientific cryogenic vessels (CrioLab, CrioGas, CrioCam, CrioHP, CrioMini series), and automotive LNG fuel tanks under the BLUE ROAD product line (CrioLng, CrioLogy). The company also provides after-sales maintenance, repair, periodic testing, and training services.

Product overview

HVM (High Vacuum Maintenance) is a European leader in the design, construction, and maintenance of portable cryogenic containers serving the medical, industrial, and automotive sectors. The company produces approximately 15,000 cryogenic tanks annually and manages repairs and maintenance for about 16,000 tanks. The product portfolio spans medical oxygen therapy equipment (OXYBLU and OXYLIGHT stationary and portable units), industrial/scientific cryogenic tanks (CrioLab, CrioGas, CrioMini, CrioCam, and CrioHP series for various pressures and applications), and automotive LNG fuel tanks (BLUE ROAD product line including CrioLng and CrioLogy tanks). The company also provides comprehensive after-sales services including maintenance, repair, testing, and training according to TPED, ADR, and other applicable regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BLUE ROAD: Product line for liquefied natural gas (LNG/GNL) automotive fuel tanks with automatic systems that prevent vehicle ignition if errors occur during refueling, certified under ECE ONU R110 regulation
• OXYBLU
• OXYLIGHT
• CrioLab series
• CrioLng series
• CrioGas series

Products and services

• OXYBLU Stationary cryogenic container for medical liquid oxygen used in home oxygen therapy, with capacities from 10 to 46 liters, designed for maximum reliability and ease of use. Medical device certified under Directive 93/42/CEE and 2007/47/CE.
• OXYLIGHT Portable cryogenic oxygen unit with 1.1 L capacity, designed for home oxygen therapy with 7.3 hours of autonomy at 2Lpm flow rate.
• CrioCam37 Fixed cryogenic tank for liquid and gas use with capacities up to 3000 liters, designed for storage and transport of cryogenic liquids (N2, O2, Ar, CO2, N2O).
• CrioHP37 High pressure compact cryogenic tank for gas use with capacities up to 1000 liters and maximum working pressure of 37 bar.
• CrioLab4 Low pressure cryogenic tank with wheels for easy movement, designed for storage and transport of cryogenic liquids (N2, O2, Ar) in laboratory and scientific applications.
• CrioGas25 Medium pressure cryogenic tank with maximum working pressure of 25 bar, for storage and transport of cryogenic liquids (N2, O2, Ar, CO2) in industrial applications.
• CrioGas16 D500 Medium pressure cryogenic tank with 500mm diameter and maximum working pressure of 16 bar for gas use with internal evaporator.
• CrioGas16 D650 Medium pressure cryogenic tank with 650mm diameter for gas use with internal evaporator and gas withdrawal up to 10.5 m3/h.
• CrioMini15 Compact cryogenic tank for small dimensions with volumes from 10 to 30 liters, designed for storage and transport of cryogenic liquids (N2, O2, Ar).
• CrioLng16 D520 Horizontal cryogenic tank for liquefied methane (LNG) with volumes from 250 to 320 liters, 520mm diameter, first European market tank equipped with cryogenic solenoid valve compliant with ECE ONU R110 regulation.
• CrioLng16 D650 Horizontal cryogenic tank for liquefied methane (LNG) with volumes from 200 to 450 liters, equipped with cryogenic solenoid valve compliant with R110 regulation.
• CrioLogy4 Cryogenic tank for automotive use with 700mm diameter and maximum working pressure of 4 bar, part of the BLUE ROAD product line for LNG fuel storage.
• Maintenance, Repair and Testing Services Comprehensive after-sales services for cryogenic tanks including maintenance, repair, partial or total mechanical repair, and periodic testing in compliance with TPED and ADR regulations. HVM manages repairs and maintenance for approximately 16,000 tanks annually and holds In-House Inspection Service Certification under ADR 2015.
• Cryogenic Technology Training Training courses offered to external personnel on cryogenic technology, sharing HVM's specialized know-how accumulated over 25+ years in the cryogenics sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual production of approximately 15,000 cryogenic tanks
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Service Srl LivornocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHVM collaborated with Global Service Srl Livorno as part of the European TEN-T EA (Trans-European Transport Network) project called Green Cranes, focused on green technologies for port container terminals. HVM contributed cryogenic technology expertise for dual-fuel applications on heavy vehicles like Reach Stackers.
• Ecomotive-SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHVM worked with Ecomotive-Solutions as part of the Green Cranes project, providing cryogenic technology for dual-fuel applications in Italian technological supply chain.
• Percro S. AnnaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator in the European TEN-T EA Green Cranes project focused on dual-fuel technology demonstrations.
• Terminal Darsena ToscanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator in the European TEN-T EA Green Cranes project for testing dual-fuel technology on heavy equipment.
• CNIT (Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario delle Telecomunicazioni)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with CNIT during Port Innovation Day 2015 organized by Livorno Port Authority, focusing on technology innovation discussions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Chart Industries: US-based global leader in cryogenic equipment manufacturing, supplying cryogenic tanks, heat exchangers, and LNG systems across medical, industrial, and energy markets. Direct overlap with HVM's full cryogenic tank portfolio at significantly larger scale.
• Worthington Industries: US-based pressure cylinder and cryogenic tank manufacturer serving industrial gas, alternative fuel, and consumer markets. Broader portfolio than HVM but with overlapping cryogenic tank offerings, particularly for propane/LPG and industrial gas storage.
• Air Liquide (Engineering / Industrial Merchant): Global industrial gas major that both supplies gases to HVM's customer base and operates its own cryogenic equipment manufacturing. Functions as both a customer channel and a vertically integrated competitor in industrial gas storage.

Direct peers

• Hexagon Composites: Norwegian manufacturer of composite pressure cylinders and Type 4 cryogenic tanks for CNG, hydrogen, and LNG vehicle applications. Direct competitor in automotive alternative-fuel tank market, including heavy-duty LNG truck systems comparable to BLUE ROAD.
• Fiba Technologies: US manufacturer of cryogenic transport tanks and mobile fueling solutions for LNG, liquid nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and CO2. Directly comparable product portfolio to HVM's industrial and LNG automotive cryogenic tank lines.
• VRV S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of cryogenic and pressure vessels, also exhibiting at Prima Fiera GNL alongside HVM. Direct domestic competitor in Italy with overlapping cryogenic tank portfolio for industrial gases and LNG.
• Luxfer Holdings: UK/US manufacturer of high-pressure gas cylinders and cryogenic containers for medical oxygen, industrial gas, and specialty gas applications. Comparable product range to HVM's medical (OXYBLU/OXYLIGHT) and industrial cryogenic offerings.
• Cryostar (Linde Engineering): French/German LNG equipment manufacturer (now part of Linde) specializing in cryogenic pumps, vaporizers, and LNG fuel systems for trucks and ships. Directly comparable to HVM's BLUE ROAD LNG automotive tank product line.
• Demaco Holland: Dutch cryogenic equipment manufacturer producing cryogenic tanks, vacuum-insulated piping, and LNG transfer systems for industrial and research applications. Comparable European specialist competing in similar pressure-rated cryogenic storage equipment segments.
• INOX India (INOX CVA): India-based manufacturer of cryogenic storage and transport tanks for LNG, nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and CO2. Direct competitor across HVM's industrial cryogenic tank lines (CrioCam, CrioGas, CrioHP) with similar product breadth and TPED/ASME-certified offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC59xVU4brNg17xuXEdwOsUg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hvmhightvacuummaintenance
• Facebookfacebook.com/HighVacuumMaintenance

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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