Noblegen

What Noblegen does

Noblegen is a UK-based manufacturer that designs, produces, and supports on-site liquid nitrogen generators for industrial and laboratory customers. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Boldon, the company operates as a subsidiary of PEAK International Group, which provides global infrastructure including 20 overseas offices, 700+ staff, and direct operations in over 25 countries. The company's generators serve verticals including IVF fertility clinics, NMR spectroscopy labs, medical and healthcare facilities, academic research institutions, and animal husbandry operations.

Noblegen's product architecture integrates four core technologies into a single automated system: oil-free air compression, Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) nitrogen generation, cryogenic cooling, and helium compression, all controlled via a user-friendly touchscreen interface. The product range spans the Triton LN10 F (compact, plug-and-play) for low-volume research and medical use, the Callisto LN20 and LN60 mid-range units for on-site production, and the Titan LN120 and LN720 high-capacity skid-mounted systems for larger industrial and laboratory environments. Customers cite on-site generation savings of approximately $35,000 per year versus bulk LN2 delivery, positioning the offering as a cost-displacing alternative to traditional liquid nitrogen supply chains.

Noblegen generates revenue through direct sales of capital equipment via enterprise field sales and inside sales teams, with quote-based pricing and no publicly disclosed rates. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales backed by on-site field service, complemented by a corporate website, LinkedIn presence, email newsletter, and industry conference participation (notably ESHRE for the IVF vertical). The company is privately held, shows no venture or private equity funding signals, and operates as a corporate subsidiary rather than an independently financed entity.

Name

Noblegen

Legal name

Noblegen

Website

https://noblegen.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Noblegen is a UK-based manufacturer of on-site liquid nitrogen generators, serving IVF clinics, NMR labs, healthcare, academic research, and animal husbandry customers globally as a subsidiary of PEAK International Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cryogenic Industrial Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Cryogenic Liquids & Distribution (IMAEACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sample Preparation, Storage & Cryogenics (Freezers, Cryovials, Cryostats) (HLAGAIAJ), Cold Chain Storage & Cryopreservation Services (LN2/Ultra-low) (HLAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Liquid nitrogen generators
• Cryogenic equipment
• On-site nitrogen generation
• Industrial gas generators
• Cryogenic systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Gateshead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Liquid Nitrogen Generators (Hardware Sales): Noblegen designs, manufactures, and supports liquid nitrogen generators. Revenue is generated through the sale of industrial cryogenic equipment including compact units (Triton LN10 F), mid-range units (Callisto LN20/LN60), and high-capacity skid-mounted systems (Titan LN120/LN720).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Noblegen designs, manufactures, and supports on-site liquid nitrogen (LN2) generators for industrial and laboratory users. Its product range spans compact plug-and-play units (Triton LN10 F), mid-range systems (Callisto LN20 and LN60), and high-capacity skid-mounted systems (Titan LN120 and LN720), all integrating oil-free air compression, PSA nitrogen generation, cryo-cooling, and helium compression with automated touchscreen control. Target applications include IVF, animal husbandry, medical/healthcare, NMR spectroscopy, academic research, and bio-storage.

Product overview

Noblegen offers a comprehensive portfolio of liquid nitrogen generators designed for industries requiring high-purity liquid nitrogen. The product range includes the Triton LN10 F (compact, plug-and-play), Callisto LN20 and LN60 (robust mid-range units for on-site use), and Titan LN120 and LN720 (high-capacity skid-mounted systems). All generators feature a fully automated system combining oil-free air compression, PSA nitrogen generation, cryo-cooling, and helium compression, controlled via a user-friendly touchscreen. Target industries include IVF, animal husbandry, medical, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), academic research, and bio-storage applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Triton LN10 F: Compact liquid nitrogen generator for research, medical and industrial applications
• Callisto LN20
• Titan LN120

Products and services

• Triton LN10 F Compact, plug-and-play liquid nitrogen generator with a small footprint and low power consumption, designed for research, medical, and industrial applications where space and energy efficiency are priorities.
• Callisto LN20 Mid-range liquid nitrogen generator ideal for on-site use, offering reduced operating costs and independence from cooling water or water chillers.
• Callisto LN60 Robust and user-friendly liquid nitrogen generator designed for reliable on-site LN2 production in mid- to high-demand laboratory and clinical environments.
• Titan LN120 High-capacity liquid nitrogen generator available with air- and water-cooled configurations to suit various lab environments, including those with higher ambient temperatures.
• Titan LN720 High-capacity, skid-mounted liquid nitrogen generator system for reliable on-site LN2 production in demanding industrial and high-volume clinical environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves approximately $35,000 per year compared to traditional LN2 delivery methods

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PEAK International GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNoblegen is part of the PEAK International Group, which provides global reach and support infrastructure. PEAK International Group has 20 overseas offices and over 700 staff globally, enabling Noblegen to operate in over 25 countries with direct on-site field service throughout the globe.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Peak Scientific: Sister company under PEAK International Group, Peak Scientific designs and manufactures laboratory nitrogen and hydrogen gas generators. Most direct comparable to Noblegen in terms of customer base (lab/research), channel (direct enterprise sales), and product category (on-site gas generation), though focused on gaseous nitrogen rather than liquid nitrogen.
• South-Tek Systems: US-based designer and manufacturer of nitrogen generators (PSA and membrane) for industrial, laboratory, and corrosion-prevention applications. Comparable niche player in the on-site nitrogen generation equipment market serving lab and industrial customers.
• Parker Hannifin (Industrial Gas Filtration / Balston): Through its Industrial Gas Filtration division (formerly Balston), Parker manufactures on-site nitrogen gas generators for laboratory and industrial applications. Direct competitor in on-site nitrogen generation for lab/industrial users, though not specifically focused on liquid nitrogen cryogenics.
• Inmatec GaseTechnologie: German manufacturer of nitrogen and oxygen gas generators (PSA and membrane technologies) for industrial and laboratory use. Comparable European-based mid-market competitor in the on-site gas generation category.
• Oxair Gas Systems: Australia-based manufacturer of on-site nitrogen and oxygen gas generators using PSA technology for industrial and laboratory customers. Comparable mid-sized peer in the on-site gas generation equipment category.
• Chart Industries: US-headquartered cryogenic equipment specialist designing and manufacturing LN2, LO2, and LAr production and distribution systems. Closest direct competitor in the on-site liquid nitrogen generator category, serving bio-storage, medical, and industrial cryogenic applications.

Broad incumbents

• Linde (formerly Praxair): World's largest industrial gas company with extensive cryogenic liquid nitrogen supply infrastructure and bulk delivery to IVF/medical/research customers. Broad incumbent with on-site generation offerings competing for the same accounts as Noblegen.
• Air Products and Chemicals: Major industrial gas supplier with deep cryogenic LN2 capabilities and on-site nitrogen generation systems. Targets the same medical, research, and industrial customer base as Noblegen through a much larger sales and service footprint.
• Atlas Copco (Compressor Technique / Nitrogen): Global industrial equipment major whose oil-free compressors and on-site nitrogen generators compete with Noblegen for industrial customers needing reliable on-site gas supply. Larger player with broader industrial customer base.
• Air Liquide: Global industrial gas major supplying bulk and on-site liquid nitrogen to IVF, medical, and research customers. Competes with Noblegen's on-site LN2 generators via both bulk delivery and its own ALIANCE/FLOAL cryogenic solutions; much broader portfolio gives it incumbent advantage with large accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/noblegen-liquid-nitrogen-generators

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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