Ac-Inox

What Ac-Inox does

Ac-Inox (legal name: AC-INOX) is a privately held German industrial supplier headquartered in Alsdorf, founded approximately 1994, specializing in cryogenic applications for the gas and petrochemical industry. The company designs, supplies, and services on- and offshore equipment including the proprietary Star Trilobe Tank, High-Pressure Fuel Gas Supply Systems, Gas Valve Systems, and High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS), alongside commodity inputs such as cryogenic steel, pipes and tubes, welding materials, and heat exchangers/condensers. Its customer base consists of gas tanker operators and onshore LNG/LPG petrochemical plants, supported by a global logistics and supplier network capable of standard, express, oversize/heavy-duty, and just-in-time deliveries.

The company operates a project-based B2B business model with custom engineering to client specifications and recurring after-sales revenue from spare parts, maintenance, and emergency repair services. Ac-Inox emphasizes over 30 years of domain specialization, proprietary tank designs, and compliance with industry certifications (maintained through a dedicated Approvals section) as its principal sources of differentiation. The company reports 1-10 employees and discloses no revenue, funding, parent company, or institutional ownership, operating as an independent founder/management-controlled entity.

Name

Ac-Inox

Legal name

AC-INOX

Website

https://ac-inox.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ac-Inox is a privately held German industrial supplier specializing in cryogenic equipment and systems for the gas and petrochemical industry, serving gas tanker operators and onshore LNG/LPG plants worldwide with proprietary tank designs and custom engineering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cryogenic Industrial Equipment

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Gas Processing Plant Equipment & Skids (Separators, Heat Exchangers, Turboexpanders) (EUAAABAH)

Keywords

• Cryogenic equipment
• LNG LPG systems
• Gas tanker components
• Offshore petrochemical supplies
• Pressure protection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Alsdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Ac-Inox designs, manufactures, and supplies cryogenic equipment and engineered systems for on and offshore gas and petrochemical applications, led by its proprietary Star Trilobe Tank and Star Gas Tank Design™. Its portfolio spans integrated systems (HP Fuel Gas Supply System, Gas Valve System, HIPPS), commodities (cryogenic steel, pipes and tubes, welding, heat exchangers, accumulators), and recurring maintenance, after-sales, and custom engineering services for gas tanker operators and LNG/LPG plants worldwide.

Product overview

Ac-Inox is a privately owned company with over 30 years of experience in the gas and petrochemical industry, specializing in cryogenic applications. The company operates as a single unified product-and-service portfolio centered on LNG/LPG gas tank technology and supporting infrastructure. The core offering includes the proprietary Star Trilobe Tank design, complemented by a range of systems (HP Fuel Gas Supply System, Gas Valve System, HIPPS), and a comprehensive suite of commodities including pipes, tubes, cryogenic steel, welding materials, and heat exchangers. The company also provides maintenance services, after-sales support, and custom project solutions. All offerings are designed for on and offshore applications with global logistics support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Star Gas Tank Design™: Proprietary gas tank design technology mentioned on the company website.
• Star Trilobe Tank

Products and services

• Star Trilobe Tank Proprietary tank design featuring trilobe structure for cryogenic gas storage, designed for on and offshore LNG/LPG applications. Targeted at gas and petrochemical operators requiring specialized cryogenic storage solutions.
• HP Fuel Gas Supply System High-pressure fuel gas supply system for gas tankers and onshore LNG/LPG applications. Targeted at gas carrier operators and onshore petrochemical plants.
• Gas Valve System Gas valve system for controlling and managing gas flow in cryogenic applications. Targeted at cryogenic gas and petrochemical facilities.
• High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) Safety system designed to protect equipment from overpressure conditions in gas and petrochemical applications. Targeted at process operators requiring safety-critical pressure protection.
• Customer Demands (Custom System Solutions) Custom system supply and engineering solutions tailored to specific customer requirements. Targeted at gas and petrochemical operators with bespoke cryogenic or process system needs.
• Pipes & Tubes Industrial pipes and tubes for gas and petrochemical applications. Targeted at gas carrier operators and onshore plant maintenance.
• Bits & Pieces Miscellaneous components and spare parts for gas carrier and onshore plant operations. Targeted at gas and petrochemical operators needing assorted replacement parts.
• Cryogenic Steel Specialized steel materials designed for extremely low temperature cryogenic applications. Targeted at fabricators and operators of cryogenic equipment.
• Welding Welding materials and services for cryogenic and high-pressure applications. Targeted at fabricators and maintenance crews of cryogenic equipment.
• Heat Exchanger / Condenser Heat exchange equipment for thermal management in cryogenic and gas processing systems. Targeted at gas processing and LNG/LPG plant operators.
• Accumulators Pressure accumulators for gas and petrochemical applications. Targeted at gas and petrochemical process operators.
• Maintenance Services Maintenance and emergency repair services for gas carriers and onshore LNG/LPG plants, provided by experienced engineers and technicians. Targeted at gas tanker operators and onshore petrochemical plants.
• After Sales Services Post-sale support including spare parts supply, replacements, emergency support, and progressive equipment assistance. Targeted at gas carrier and onshore plant operators.
• Project Documentation Comprehensive documentation services for gas and petrochemical projects. Targeted at gas carrier operators and onshore LNG/LPG plant customers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MAN Energy Solutions: Major supplier of marine propulsion and gas handling systems including LNG fuel gas supply systems — competes with AC-INOX in marine and offshore gas applications.
• Air Products: Global industrial gas major with significant LNG technology, cryogenic equipment, and gas processing offerings — overlaps with AC-INOX across LNG/LPG and industrial gas equipment.
• Linde Engineering: Division of Linde plc offering industrial gas processing, LNG plant technology, and cryogenic equipment at scale — broad incumbent overlap with AC-INOX's cryogenic systems business.
• Wärtsilä (Hamworthy Gas Systems): Supplies marine gas fuel supply systems and LNG carrier gas handling equipment — directly competes with AC-INOX's HP Fuel Gas Supply System for marine applications.

Direct peers

• Cryostar (a Chart Industries company): Specializes in cryogenic pumps, turboexpanders, and LNG/LPG equipment for marine and onshore applications — competes in the same cryogenic gas systems niche as AC-INOX.
• Chart Industries: Global leader in cryogenic equipment and LNG/LPG processing technologies, offering tanks, heat exchangers, and systems for gas carriers and onshore plants — directly comparable to AC-INOX's cryogenic tank and systems portfolio.
• Wessington Cryogenics: UK-based cryogenic tank and vessel specialist serving LNG, LPG, and industrial gas customers with custom engineered storage solutions — comparable niche focus and customer base to AC-INOX.
• TGE Gas Engineering: Designs and supplies LPG/LNG storage terminals and gas handling systems worldwide — competes with AC-INOX in engineered cryogenic gas storage and system supply.
• INOX India: Manufactures cryogenic storage tanks and gas handling systems for LNG/LPG and industrial gas markets — a direct competitor to AC-INOX's Star Trilobe Tank and gas valve systems.

Regional players

• Moss Maritime: Norway-based designer of LNG carrier containment systems and offshore gas solutions — comparable offshore cryogenic tank technology focus, primarily serving European shipyards.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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