What Opsys does

Opsys is a privately-held, Dubai-based multi-disciplinary engineering firm operating across the UAE and broader Middle East. The company supplies cryogenic, high-purity liquid, gas and compressed air solutions to industrial customers, functioning both as a regional channel partner for international manufacturers (Auguste Cryogenics, Chart Industries, Evikon MCI, GasArc, HEROSE, Hirlekar Precision, Mattei, Worthington Creyssensac) and as an in-house engineering services provider. Its portfolio spans cryogenic bulk and micro-bulk tanks from 70 to 350,000 litres, vacuum insulated piping, PSA-based nitrogen generators with up to 99.999% purity, PSA and VSA oxygen generators, gas detection systems, and cryotherapy and hypoxic altitude training chambers. Verticals served include food and drink processing and Modified Atmosphere Packaging, fruit storage and ripening, healthcare critical storage such as IVF freezers, fitness altitude training and cryotherapy, on-site industrial gas generation, and bespoke custom engineering for aerospace, oil and gas, pharma and semiconductor clients.

Opsys monetizes through a mix of hardware resale, system design, installation and commissioning, Annual Maintenance Contracts, orbital welding, calibration and testing, and cryogenic tank vacuuming and repair. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with no apparent reseller or distributor layer. The firm is led by Founder and CEO Khalifa Al Qama, Managing Partner Clinton Sparrow, and Chief Strategy Officer Greg Ohannessian, and claims a 1000+ satisfied client base built over 15 years of domain experience. Headcount is in the 11-50 range, the ownership structure is undisclosed, and the company has not raised institutional funding beyond a 2016 Pitch@Palace participation.

Name

Opsys

Legal name

Opsys

Website

https://opsys.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Opsys is a Dubai-based multi-disciplinary engineering firm supplying cryogenic, high-purity liquid, gas and compressed air solutions to industrial customers across the UAE and Middle East. It acts as regional partner for international manufacturers and offers full lifecycle services from system design through installation, maintenance and repair across food, healthcare, fitness and bespoke industrial verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas and Cryogenic Engineering Solutions

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Processing Plant Equipment & Skids (Separators, Heat Exchangers, Turboexpanders) (EUAAABAH), Pressure Management & Overpressure Protection (OPSO/UPSO, Slam-Shut) Services (EUAJAKAG), Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection) (IMAHAEAL), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Specialty Power Systems MRO (Generators, Compressors, Pumps, Welders) (TLAKAHAJ)

Keywords

• Cryogenic storage solutions
• Industrial gas generation
• Orbital welding services
• Altitude training systems
• Compressed air solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of cryogenic equipment, gas generation systems, compressed air solutions, valves, gauges, sensors, and gas detection systems from partner manufacturers
2. System Design Services: Full system design service from initial concept through to detailed engineering proposals, ensuring operational performance, ease of use, serviceability and compliance
3. Installation and Commissioning: Full installation and commissioning services ensuring solutions are delivered as quoted and installed to manufacturer and industry standards
4. Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs): Ongoing service, maintenance, and repair packages covering cryogenic gas installations, pipelines, manifolds, sensor calibration, vacuum testing and compressor servicing
5. Calibration and Testing Services: Calibration services for temperature, humidity, gas sensors, pressure gauges, cryogenic and air valves
6. Cryogenic Tank Services: Full inspection, periodic testing, vacuuming and repair services for cryogenic tanks including recalibrating valves and vacuum testing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Opsys is a UAE-based industrial engineering firm that supplies cryogenic, high purity liquid, gas and compressed air solutions to industrial customers in the Middle East. It acts as a regional partner for international manufacturers (Auguste, Chart, Evikon, GasArc, HEROSE, Hirlekar, Mattei, Worthington Creyssensac) and provides its own solutions in PSA-based nitrogen and oxygen generation, cryogenic storage, vacuum insulated piping, gas detection, hypoxic altitude training and cryotherapy chambers. The offering is complemented by full engineering services covering system design, installation and commissioning, orbital welding, calibration and testing, cryogenic tank vacuuming and repairs, and ongoing annual maintenance contracts.

Product overview

Opsys is an industrial equipment supplier based in UAE providing cryogenic, high purity liquid, gas and compressed air solutions. The company operates both as a direct product provider and as a regional partner for international manufacturers, offering a portfolio of branded equipment (including Auguste, Chart, Evikon, GasArc, Herose, Hirlekar, Mattei, and Worthington Creyssensac products) combined with comprehensive engineering services. The product lineup includes cryogenic storage tanks and vessels (Auguste), vacuum insulated piping and nitrogen dosing systems (Chart), gas detection systems, sensing and control instruments (Evikon), cryogenic valves (Herose), pressure gauges (Hirlekar), and compressed air solutions (Mattei and Worthington Creyssensac). Service offerings span the full project lifecycle including system design, installation and commissioning, orbital welding, calibration and testing, cryogenic tank vacuuming and repairs, and Annual Maintenance Contracts. Solution verticals address food and drink processing (nitrogen/gas dosing, modified atmosphere packaging), healthcare storage (IVF freezers, dewars, dry shippers), fitness (hypoxic altitude training rooms, cryotherapy chambers), fruit storage and ripening, and bespoke custom engineering solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nitrogen Generators Modular on-site nitrogen generators based on PSA technology using carbon molecular sieve adsorbents, achieving up to 99.999% purity and designed for installation with only compressed air and power connection. Targeted at industrial users seeking a permanent on-site gas source to eliminate cylinder and cryogenic tank costs.
• Oxygen Generators PSA-based on-site oxygen generators using zeolite molecular sieve adsorbents for industrial and medical oxygen generation, plus VSA oxygen generator solutions for biogas purification. Targeted at industrial and healthcare facilities replacing high-pressure cylinders or cryogenic tank oxygen supply.
• Nitrogen and Gas Dosing Systems Liquid nitrogen or mixed-gas dosing systems that introduce a precise amount of gas into food packaging or drink filling processes to prolong shelf life, maintain product taste, and add rigidity to the packaging. Targeted at food and beverage processors and packers.
• Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) Modified Atmosphere Packaging systems that change the atmosphere inside perishable food packaging to reduce oxygen levels and prevent aerobic spoilage, extending shelf life. Targeted at food processors and packers handling perishable goods.
• Fruit Storage and Ripening Solutions Customized storage rooms controlling temperature, humidity, and ethanol content for ripening and storage of avocados, bananas, and mangoes, including quality testing meters for fruit readiness. Targeted at fruit ripening facilities, importers and distributors.
• Healthcare Cryogenic Storage Solutions Cryogenic freezers and shippers for healthcare critical storage, including IVF freezers holding up to 127,000 2ml vials with Wi-Fi/LAN connectivity and text/email alerts, dewars for long-term storage, and dry shippers for transport of biogenic material. Targeted at hospitals, fertility clinics, biobanks and laboratories.
• Hypoxic Altitude Training Rooms Simulated high-altitude training rooms that reduce oxygen levels to recreate altitude conditions while managing temperature and humidity for athlete performance enhancement and acclimatization. Targeted at high-end gyms, sports performance centers, and athletic training facilities.
• Cryotherapy Chambers Whole-body cryotherapy chambers providing 2-4 minute exposure to extreme cold between -90 and -110 degrees Celsius for recovery, inflammation reduction, pain management and performance enhancement. Targeted at fitness facilities and athletic training centers.
• Gas Detection Systems Gas detection systems ranging from single-point devices for monitoring gas cylinders to networked multi-device systems for laboratories, industrial processes and healthcare applications, with control panel monitoring and early warning capabilities. Targeted at laboratories, industrial process operators, and healthcare facilities handling gas.
• Auguste Cryogenic Storage Auguste Cryogenics product range distributed by Opsys, including cryogenic bulk tanks, micro-bulk tanks, transportable liquid cylinders, LNG storage and application systems, and cryogenic beverage carbonation vessels ranging from 70 litre to 350,000 litre with low evaporation rates. Targeted at industrial liquid gas users.
• Chart Vacuum Insulated Piping and Nitrogen Dosing Systems Chart vacuum insulated piping enabling delivery of liquid gas to food and beverage packaging, laboratories, IVF storage tank refilling and critical process applications, plus Chart nitrogen dosing equipment designed to minimize leakage and heat loss. Targeted at industrial liquid gas end users.
• Herose Cryogenic Valves HEROSE cryogenic safety valves for handling technical gases, vapours and liquids, including safety, change-over and pressure relief valves, backed by over 150 years of cryogenic valve experience. Targeted at operators of cryogenic gas systems.
• GasArc Gas Equipment GasArc specialty medical, technical and industrial gas control equipment including gas and point-of-use regulators, outlet points, control panels, automatic change-over panels, header rails, manifolds, and hose and pipeline accessories, backed by over 100 years of gas controls experience. Targeted at medical, technical and industrial gas users.
• Hirlekar Precision Gauges Hirlekar Precision differential pressure gauges based on magnetic coupling for filtration and cryogenics industries, including pressure monitoring, liquid tank level measurement, cryogenic tank level measurement, and flow rate monitoring. Targeted at filtration and cryogenic operators.
• Evikon Sensing and Control Evikon MCI sensor-based electronic measurement instruments for industrial and building automation, covering temperature, pressure, humidity, moisture and gas measurement for resource saving and safety. Targeted at industrial and building automation users.
• Mattei Energy Efficient Compressed Air Ing. Enea Mattei Spa rotary vane compressors featuring patented technology for significant reduction in electricity consumption and CO2 emissions, with high volumetric and mechanical efficiency. Targeted at industrial compressed air users.
• Worthington Creyssensac Compressed Air Solutions Worthington Creyssensac screw compressors available across a broad power range from small footprint units to larger industrial configurations, designed for challenging ambient conditions with energy efficiency and reliability. Targeted at industrial compressed air users.
• System Design Full system design service from initial concept through detailed engineering proposals covering client needs for operational performance, ease of use, serviceability, and compliance to industry standards. Targeted at industrial customers planning new or modified cryogenic, gas or compressed air installations.
• Installation and Commissioning Full installation and commissioning service ensuring proposed solutions are delivered as quoted and installed to manufacturer and industry-recognized standards, including customer training. Targeted at industrial customers deploying Opsys-supplied equipment.
• Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) Annual maintenance contracts covering ongoing service, maintenance and repair of cryogenic gas installations, pipelines, manifolds, sensor calibration, cryogenic storage tanks and gas generators, with scheduled visits and emergency support. Targeted at industrial customers with installed cryogenic or gas generation equipment.
• Orbital Welding Specialized orbital welding service for high-precision joining of pipes and tubes, with over 20 years of on-site experience, used in aerospace, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and semiconductor manufacturing. Targeted at industrial manufacturers requiring precision welding of critical pipework.
• Calibration and Testing Calibration services for temperature, humidity and gas sensors, pressure gauges, cryogenic and air valves, ensuring consistent and accurate functionality per manufacturer and industry recommendations. Targeted at industrial and laboratory operators needing instrument calibration.
• Cryogenic Tank Vacuuming and Repairs Full inspection and periodic testing of cryogenic tanks per international standards, including recalibrating and servicing valves, gauges and connecting pipelines, plus vacuum testing to maintain vessel performance. Targeted at operators of cryogenic storage tanks across the region.
• Bespoke Solutions Custom one-off engineering solutions for difficult industrial problems, including test fixtures for aviation parts, calibration systems for safety equipment, and development support for ventilators. Targeted at industrial customers facing unique engineering challenges that standard equipment cannot address.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cryogenic vessels ranging from 70 litre to 350,000 litre capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Auguste CryogenicscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuguste Cryogenics product range includes cryogenic bulk tanks, micro-bulk tanks, transportable liquid cylinders, LNG storage and application systems, and cryogenic beverage carbonation vessels ranging from 70 litre to 350,000 litre with low evaporation rates.
• Chart IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationChart Industries provides vacuum insulated piping systems and nitrogen dosing equipment for liquid gas delivery to various applications including food and beverage packaging, laboratories, IVF storage tanks and critical process applications.
• Evikon MCIcoreTechnology or IntegrationEvikon MCI is an instrumentation company specializing in development, manufacturing and marketing of sensor-based electronic measurement instruments for industrial and building automation applications including temperature, pressure, humidity, moisture and gas measurement.
• GasArccoreTechnology or IntegrationGasArc has over 100 years of experience in design, development and manufacture of specialty medical, technical and industrial gas controls. Products include gas regulators, outlet points, control panels, automatic change over panels, header rails, manifolds and pipeline accessories.
• HEROSEcoreTechnology or IntegrationHEROSE has over 150 years of experience in development, manufacture and distribution of high-quality safety valves for cryogenic technology sector, ensuring safety in handling of technical gases, vapours and liquids worldwide.
• Hirlekar PrecisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationHirlekar Precision is one of the largest differential pressure gauge manufacturers in the world, providing gauges based on magnetic coupling principle for filtration and cryogenics industries including pressure monitoring, tank level measurement and flow rate control.
• Ing. Enea Mattei SpacoreTechnology or IntegrationMattei designs, manufactures and sells rotary vane compressors with innovative and patented technology. Their vane compressors provide significant reduction in electricity consumption and CO2 emissions with high volumetric and mechanical efficiency.
• Worthington CreyssensaccoreTechnology or IntegrationWorthington Creyssensac provides a range of screw compressors available over a broad power range from small footprint units to larger configurations for industrial applications, known for reliability and energy efficiency.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kaeser Compressors: Kaeser is a global manufacturer of rotary screw and reciprocating compressors and has active Gulf-region distribution. It competes directly with Opsys in industrial compressed air solutions and is a comparable mid-sized specialist vendor with strong engineering service orientation.
• Chart Industries: Chart Industries is one of Opsys' principal suppliers (vacuum insulated piping, nitrogen dosing systems) and a globally dominant manufacturer of cryogenic equipment, including bulk storage tanks, vaporization, and distribution systems. Chart serves the same end-customers (food, healthcare, industrial gas) as Opsys across the Middle East, making it the most directly comparable equipment peer.
• Worthington Industries (Pressure Cylinders / Cryo): Worthington Creyssensac (compressed air) and Worthington Industries' cryogenic cylinders business supply Opsys and compete with it across industrial gas containment in the Middle East. As a principal of one of Opsys' key partners and global manufacturer, Worthington represents the upstream level of the value chain Opsys services.

Broad incumbents

• Air Products and Chemicals: Air Products has significant Middle East operations including hydrogen, industrial gases, and on-site gas generation. It competes with Opsys for on-site nitrogen and oxygen projects and represents the kind of well-funded, integrated incumbent Opsys would face in larger regional tenders.
• Air Liquide: Air Liquide operates across the Middle East supplying industrial and medical gases with on-site generation, specialty gas equipment, and turnkey installations. As an integrated player, it competes with Opsys across gas generation, healthcare oxygen, and biogas upgrading, though at a much larger global scale.
• Atlas Copco (Compressor Technique): Atlas Copco's Compressor Technique division manufactures and services oil-injected and oil-free screw compressors, closely overlapping with Opsys' Mattei and Worthington Creyssensac compressed air offering. It has a strong UAE service network, putting it in direct competition for industrial compressed air sales and AMCs.
• Linde Gas (UAE/Middle East): Linde is one of the world's largest industrial gas suppliers, with direct UAE operations delivering nitrogen, oxygen, and on-site generation systems. It offers a much broader portfolio of gases, services, and turnkey solutions than Opsys, but competes head-to-head for on-site PSA nitrogen generation contracts that form one of Opsys' core offerings.

Regional players

• Gulf Cryo: Gulf Cryo is a Middle East-based cryogenic gas and equipment supplier (founded in Kuwait) operating across the GCC, offering liquid nitrogen, oxygen, and dry ice plus cryogenic equipment and services. It directly competes with Opsys across the cryogenic storage, distribution, and industrial gas verticals in the regional market.
• Buzwair Industrial Gases: Buzwair is a Qatar-headquartered industrial and medical gas company with growing GCC operations in liquid nitrogen, oxygen, and argon plus cryogenic equipment. It serves the same food, healthcare, and industrial end-markets as Opsys and represents a direct regional competitor across gases and equipment.

Emerging players

• MECOTEC (Cryotherapy): MECOTEC is a German manufacturer of whole-body cryotherapy chambers operating in the -90 to -110°C range — the exact specification range Opsys targets for its fitness vertical. It competes head-to-head with Opsys in supplying cryotherapy chambers to Gulf-region wellness, sports, and fitness facilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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