Claind

What Claind does

Claind S.r.l. is a privately held Italian manufacturer founded in 1979 and headquartered in Tremezzina (Como), Italy, that designs, develops, and commercializes on-site gas generators — nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and oil-free compressed air — for laboratory and industrial customers in 32 countries. The company operates through three business units: Analytical (gas generators for laboratories running GC, GC-MSD, LC-MS, TOC, ICP, ELSD/CAD/spectrophotometry), Industry (industrial nitrogen for laser cutting, petrochemical, metallurgy, electronics, plastic molding, and chemical/pharmaceutical production), and Food and Beverage (MAP, bottling of wine, oil, and juices). Cumulative installed base exceeds 27,000 units; wholly-owned subsidiaries operate in France, Germany, China, and India, with a 2023-opened Suzhou manufacturing facility serving the Asian market.

The technical core rests on proprietary Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology with custom-developed Carbon Molecular Sieves refined over 40+ years, PEM HT (high-temperature) electrolytic cells for hydrogen generation, and platinum-palladium catalytic reactors for hydrocarbon removal in zero air. Differentiated offerings include the patented FAST PURITY SYSTEM for maintaining nitrogen purity over time, an Eco Mode that modulates process cycles proportional to demand, and the Claind4You IoT platform enabling remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and protocol-level (MODBUS/MQTT/http) integration. Product families span laboratory units (NiGen MICRO, H SERIES, Olympia AN60-1, AirGen TOC, Zero Air, HG 2200 R) and industrial units (DOMINUS NL 1-6, PICO 3-6, MAXI, FLO).

Claind makes money primarily through B2B hardware sales (quote-based pricing in EUR, with payment typically required before delivery), aftermarket spare parts and accessories, and recurring service contracts (maintenance, warranty extensions, full-risk management via Claind4You). Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales — including custom-engineered central nitrogen plants for pharmaceutical and industrial clients — with authorized distributor and reseller/installer networks internationally. The company participates in the EU-funded AEMELIA consortium (2024) for next-generation electrolyzer R&D and is modernizing its Tremezzina headquarters under the ClaindForFuture initiative co-funded by FESR 2021-2027; it is ISO 9001 certified.

Name

Claind

Legal name

Claind S.r.l.

Website

https://claind.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Claind is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1979 that designs and produces on-site nitrogen, hydrogen, and zero air generators using proprietary PSA technology, serving laboratories and industrial customers across 32 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Generation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Site Gas Generation Systems (IMAEACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Gas & Air Separation Equipment (ASU, PSA, Cryogenic Systems) (IMAHAEAI), Gas Processing Plant Equipment & Skids (Separators, Heat Exchangers, Turboexpanders) (EUAAABAH)

Keywords

• On-site gas generators
• PSA nitrogen generators
• Hydrogen generators
• Zero air generators
• Industrial gas generation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gas Generator Hardware Sales: Claind designs, develops, and commercializes gas generators (nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, compressed air). Revenue is generated through the sale of equipment, priced by model, capacity, and configuration. The company serves B2B clients (end users and resellers/installers) with sales terms requiring payment before delivery.
2. Spare Parts and Accessories: Sale of original spare parts and third-party accessories configured for on-site gas generation systems. Sold alongside primary equipment and as aftermarket components.
3. Post-Sale Services and Maintenance: Claind offers after-sales support, maintenance services, and assistance contracts. The Claind4You remote monitoring service provides diagnostic, predictive maintenance, and performance analysis services. Dynamic service contracts include scheduled maintenance, warranty extensions, and full-risk management options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Claind designs, develops, and manufactures on-site high-purity gas generators — nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and oil-free compressed air — for laboratories and industrial customers worldwide. Products are built on proprietary Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology using custom Carbon Molecular Sieves and PEM electrolytic cells, and are integrated with the Claind4You IoT remote monitoring platform for predictive maintenance. The portfolio scales from compact bench-top laboratory units to multi-tower industrial nitrogen central plants and is sold via direct B2B sales, owned subsidiaries in France, Germany, China, and India, and an authorized distributor network.

Product overview

Claind designs, develops, and commercializes a comprehensive portfolio of high-purity gas generators organized into three business units: Analytical (laboratory), Industry (industrial), and Food & Beverage. The product line centers on nitrogen, hydrogen, zero air, and oil-free compressed air generators using proprietary PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) technology. Key product families include: the DOMINUS NL industrial nitrogen series (scaling from compact PICO units to large DOMINUS NL 1–6 systems), the H SERIES hydrogen generators for laboratory GC/LC-MS applications, the Olympia AN60-1 combined nitrogen/dry air unit, the AirGen TOC and Zero Air zero air generators, and the NiGen MICRO compact nitrogen unit. All products support the Claind4You IoT remote monitoring platform (via MODBUS/MQTT/http) and are offered with 12-month to 2-year warranties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Claind4You: IoT monitoring platform for remote management, predictive maintenance, and real-time performance monitoring of gas generators.

Products and services

• H SERIES Hydrogen generator designed as carrier gas for GC, GC-MSD, and FAST GC and as combustion fuel for FID/NPD/FPD detectors and ICP collision reaction interfaces; available in 200/400/600 Nml/min models at >99.9999% purity via PEM HT electrolytic cells.
• DOMINUS NL Series Industrial nitrogen generator series using proprietary PSA technology for food packaging, chemical/biological inertization, and electronic soldering. Six models (NL 1–6) deliver flow rates from 12 to 347 Nm³/h at purities from 99.999% to 97% with Eco mode, automatic standby, touchscreen display, and Claind4You remote monitoring via MODBUS/MQTT/http.
• PICO Compact industrial nitrogen generator for food packaging, chemical/biological inertization, and thermal treatments, with four models (PICO 3–6) delivering flow rates from 1.5 to 31.1 Nm³/h across purity levels from 99.999% to 97% using PSA technology.
• MAXI Industrial nitrogen generator for Oil & Gas applications including fuel container inertization, petroleum/gas extraction, and pipeline maintenance, supporting high-pressure operations with nitrogen purity up to 99.999%.
• FLO Industrial nitrogen generator for Oil & Gas sector applications providing nitrogen for plant safety, fire and explosion prevention, and pipeline maintenance operations.
• NiGen MICRO Compact nitrogen generator for ELSD, LC-MS (AB SCIEX), and thermoanalysis, delivering up to 4 Nl/min at up to 99.5% purity using PSA technology with CAN-BUS connectivity and touchscreen display.
• Olympia AN60-1 Combined nitrogen and dry air generator for LC-MS and MP-AES instruments, providing up to 30 Nl/min nitrogen plus 55 Nl/min dry air at 9.5 bar, with oil-free Scroll compressor, dew-point down to −40°C, dual 15-litre internal tanks, and Claind4You remote monitoring via MODBUS/MQTT over Ethernet or WiFi.
• AirGen TOC Zero air generator for TOC analysis and GC (FID, NPD, FPD), delivering 1,500 Nml/min with hydrocarbon removal <0.1 ppm and CO2 <1 ppm using PSA plus platinum-palladium catalytic reactor, supporting tower configuration of up to 4 stacked units.
• HG 2200 R Hydrogen generator for process and ambient analyzers, including GC process FID detectors and THC/fume monitors, delivering 200 Nml/min at >99.999% purity with O2 <0.1 ppm when paired with additional purifiers at 1–6 bar output pressure.
• Zero Air Zero air generator for GC/FID and FPD detectors and process/ambient analyzers (FID, THC, NOX, BTX, SOX), available in 5 and 20 Nl/min models with a platinum-palladium catalytic reactor achieving total hydrocarbons <0.1 ppm.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% reduction in operating costs vs. cylinder/delivered gas supply (pharmaceutical LC-MS laboratory case study)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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 and minor.

• SINTEF (Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Research partner in the AEMELIA European project. SINTEF contributes expertise in electrochemistry and materials science for developing anion exchange membrane electrolyzers (AEMEL) that exceed Hydrogen Europe 2030 targets for performance, durability, safety, and cost.
• CEA/Liten (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CEA/Liten (France) is a research partner in the AEMELIA project, contributing to the development of innovative electrolyzer materials including fluorine-free ionomers, thin high-conductivity membranes, and platinum-free catalysts.
• CNR-ITAE (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024National Research Council — Institute for Advanced Energy Technologies (Italy) participates in the AEMELIA consortium, contributing research expertise to the development of next-generation electrolyzers.
• TECNALIA (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024TECNALIA is a key research and technology development partner in the AEMELIA project, contributing to the scaling of electrolyzer manufacturing processes.
• Imperial College London (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Academic research partner in the AEMELIA project, contributing fundamental research expertise to the development of advanced electrolyzer technologies.
• Matgenix (Belgium)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Materials science company contributing specialized expertise in membrane and materials development for the AEMELIA electrolyzer project.
• Syensqo (Belgium)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Specialty materials company contributing to the development of advanced ionomer and membrane materials for the AEMELIA electrolyzer technology.
• IC2MP (France)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Research laboratory contributing to the AEMELIA project with expertise in electrochemistry and materials characterization.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NOXERIOR: Italian-based manufacturer of nitrogen and oxygen generators using PSA technology for industrial and laboratory applications. Domestic competitor to Claind with overlapping product positioning in laser cutting, food packaging, and chemical inertization.
• Peak Scientific: UK-based manufacturer of nitrogen, hydrogen, and zero air gas generators primarily for laboratory and analytical applications. Direct competitor to Claind's Analytical business unit, with similar product lines (e.g., Infinity, Genius, NM) sold globally through direct sales and distributors.
• F-DGSi: European manufacturer of laboratory-grade nitrogen, hydrogen, and zero air generators using PSA and membrane technologies. Closely comparable to Claind in the analytical/laboratory segment, with overlapping customer base in chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Nel ASA: Norwegian hydrogen technology company specializing in alkaline and PEM electrolyzers as well as hydrogen fueling stations. Direct peer in hydrogen generation technology, but at a much larger scale and focused on industrial-scale green hydrogen rather than laboratory generators.
• Sumitomo Seika Chemicals: Japanese chemical company producing industrial gases including hydrogen and nitrogen, with PSA-based gas generation systems. Comparable to Claind's industrial product lines serving electronics, chemical, and manufacturing customers in Asia.

Broad incumbents

• Air Products: Major industrial gas and hydrogen supplier with on-site gas generation systems (PRISM, GENERON product lines). Competes with Claind's MAXI and FLO lines in O&G and petrochemical inertization, and with hydrogen generation products globally.
• Linde: World's largest industrial gas company offering on-site nitrogen and hydrogen generation alongside merchant gas supply. Overlaps with Claind in industrial nitrogen generation for O&G, chemical, and electronics, but with substantially broader portfolio and global footprint.
• Parker Hannifin (Industrial Gas Division): Global motion and control technologies company with a significant industrial gas generation portfolio (Balston, domnick hunter brands) covering nitrogen, hydrogen, and zero air. Competes with Claind across both laboratory and industrial segments but as part of a much larger diversified portfolio.
• Atlas Copco: Swedish industrial group producing compressors, expanders, and on-site gas generation equipment (Nitrogen-on-Demand, etc.). Comparable to Claind in industrial nitrogen generation and integrated compressor-based gas systems, with much broader manufacturing and service infrastructure.
• Hitachi Industrial (Sullair/LG/Hitachi Metal): Large diversified industrial group with nitrogen and hydrogen PSA generator product lines serving Asian and global industrial markets. Overlaps with Claind in industrial nitrogen generation, particularly in electronics, metallurgy, and chemical applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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