PA Propane & Ammonia Plants

What PA Propane & Ammonia Plants does

PA Propan & Ammoniak Anlagen GmbH (trading as PA Salzgitter) is a German family-owned industrial plant constructor and fittings wholesaler headquartered in Salzgitter, with 51-100 employees. The company designs, builds, and services custom gas handling systems for propane, butane, LPG, LNG, CNG, ammonia, and flammable refrigerants, serving industrial operators across chemicals, petrochemicals, manufacturing, transportation, power generation, and fire/training services. Its product portfolio spans LPG/LNG/CNG tank systems, vaporizer systems (including the patent-protected AZW Aggregatzustand-Wandler state converter), fire simulation systems, flare units, bottle and balloon filling plants, refrigerant systems for A2L/A3 applications, pumps, compressors, valves/fittings, and gas emergency supply solutions. Named clients include Beiersdorf AG, Klingspor AG, Deutsche Giessdraht GmbH, BNT Chemicals GmbH, Godelmann, Stuttgart Airport, and TU Braunschweig.

The business operates on a hybrid revenue model combining one-time project-based plant construction (turnkey engineering, production, assembly, electrical work, and commissioning), hardware wholesale of specialty fittings (DIN, ANSI, ASME, JIS, AFNOR, BS compliant), recurring service/maintenance/repair contracts, and regulated gas testing and certification work. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by direct inquiry and callback forms, with project relationships built through custom-engineering proposals rather than volume distribution. The company maintains a network of premium component suppliers including Rego, Fisher (Emerson), Leser, ARI, GOK, Elaflex, Corken, and Rotarex, and is managed by Klaus Ratzka and Sina Ratzka as co-Managing Directors. Geographic focus is primarily the DACH region with selected international projects (e.g., Egypt), and the company explicitly positions itself as a niche specialist whose work begins where larger competitors' capabilities end.

Name

PA Propane & Ammonia Plants

Legal name

PA Propan & Ammoniak Anlagen GmbH

Website

https://pa-salzgitter.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PA Propan & Ammoniak Anlagen GmbH (PA Salzgitter) is a German family-owned industrial plant constructor and fittings wholesaler designing, building, and servicing custom LPG, LNG, CNG, ammonia, and refrigerant gas systems for industrial, chemical, transportation, and training clients across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Systems Engineering

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Blending, Additization & Terminal Operations (In-Terminal Blending, Dyeing, Bio-blending) (EUALAEAJ), NGL/LPG Storage & Fractionation Terminals (TLAGAKAE)

Keywords

• LPG tank systems
• Industrial gas plant construction
• Vaporizer systems
• Gas fittings wholesale
• Fire simulation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Salzgitter

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plant Construction & Engineering: Custom plant design, construction, installation, and commissioning of LPG, LNG, CNG, and ammonia systems. One-time project-based revenue with full turnkey solutions.
2. Fittings Wholesale: Specialist wholesale of industrial valves, fittings, and accessories for gas applications. DIN, ANSI, ASME, JIS, AFNOR, and BS standard compliant products.
3. Service, Maintenance & Repair: Ongoing service contracts, maintenance, and repair services for installed gas systems. Includes rental services for temporary gas supply solutions.
4. Gas Testing & Certification: Gas checking services for mobile homes/caravans and gas tank inspections with required regulatory certifications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PA Salzgitter (PA Propan & Ammoniak Anlagen GmbH) designs, builds, installs, and services industrial gas handling systems for propane, butane, LPG, LNG, CNG, ammonia, and flammable refrigerants. The company delivers turnkey plants including storage tanks, vaporizers, filling stations, pumps, compressors, flares, fire simulation units, and safety equipment, and operates a specialist wholesale catalog for industrial valves and fittings.

Product overview

PA Salzgitter is an industrial plant constructor and supplier specializing in propane, ammonia, and related gas systems. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardware products including LPG/LNG/CNG tank systems, vaporizers, fire simulation units, flare systems, filling stations (for bottles, balloons, and vehicles), refrigeration systems for flammable refrigerants, pumps, compressors, valves/fittings, collision protection, test devices, and emergency gas supply systems. Their product range covers the entire lifecycle of gas infrastructure from planning and construction to maintenance and service. The company also operates a fittings wholesale division supplying industrial valves and accessories to power plants, refineries, chemical plants, and pipeline construction projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LPG Tankanlagen (LPG Tank Systems / Autogas Filling Stations) Autogas filling stations for cars, trucks, buses, and boats in compact or split design, plus in-plant fuel stations for vehicle fleets, forklifts, and material handling equipment. For industrial fuel retail operators and corporate fleet operators.
• LNG Tankanlagen (LNG Tank Systems) Liquefied natural gas tank systems for large industrial consumers with cryogenic storage and dispensing equipment including cryogenic pumps and fuel dispensers. For commercial vehicle fleets and large LNG consumers.
• CNG Tankanlagen (CNG Tank Systems) Compressed natural gas tank systems for vehicle refueling and industrial applications. For CNG refueling operators and industrial gas users.
• Großbehälteranlagen (Large Storage Tank Systems) Large-scale liquid gas storage tank installations for industrial facilities including underground and above-ground configurations (e.g., 29t underground LPG tanks, 184-ton and 840,000-liter liquid gas storage). For industrial plants and large commercial users.
• Verdampferanlagen (Vaporizer Systems) Liquid gas vaporizer systems including dry vaporizers, hot water vaporizers, and the patent-protected AZW (Aggregatzustand-Wandler) state-change converter for converting liquid gas to gaseous phase. For LPG, LNG, and ammonia installations.
• Brandsimulationsanlagen (Fire Simulation Systems) Realistic fire simulation systems for training firefighters and rescue personnel, including mobile units with configurable burner output (e.g., two 10 MW LPG burners for large calorimeter calibration). For fire services, airports, and research institutions.
• Fackelanlagen (Flare/Burner Systems) Flare systems for gas and liquid phase flaring, used for safe disposal of gases during vehicle unloading and industrial processes, in various sizing options. For LPG/LNG terminals and industrial gas handling facilities.
• Ballonflaschen-Abfüllung (Balloon Filling Systems) Systems for filling gas into balloon containers. For industrial gas distributors and specialty gas packaging.
• Flaschenabfüllung (Bottle/Cylinder Filling Plants) Fully automatic bottle filling scales and complete filling plants for liquefied gas cylinders. For LPG bottling plants and industrial gas packaging operations.
• Kältemitteltechnik (Refrigerant/Flammable Refrigerant Systems) Technical systems for flammable refrigerants (A2L/A3 classification) with explosion-protection (Ex-Schutz) compliance for heat pumps and cooling systems. For HVAC, refrigeration, and heat pump installers.
• Pumpentechnik (Pump Technology - PA-Qualitätspumpen) In-house brand PA-Qualitätspumpen of high-quality pumps for LPG applications, including piston pumps and side channel pumps. For LPG transfer and industrial gas handling.
• Kompressortechnik (Compressor Technology) Compressors in various configurations for transferring and extracting liquefied gases. For LPG/LNG transfer applications and gas recovery plants.
• Armaturen (Industrial Valves and Fittings Catalogue) Complete range of industrial valves and fittings for LPG, CNG, LNG, ammonia, and other industrial gases, including standard and custom special valves, couplings for cryogenic media, safety valves, measuring devices, pressure regulators, and LPG high-pressure hoses. Wholesale distribution across power plants, refineries, chemical plants, and pipeline construction.
• Anfahrschutzsysteme (Collision Protection Systems) Impact/collision protection systems for industrial gas installations. For industrial sites and tank farms.
• Prüfgeräte (Test Devices) Testing instruments and devices for gas installations including leak detectors and safety equipment. For inspection, service, and maintenance of gas systems.
• Gas Notversorgung (Gas Emergency/Backup Supply) Backup gas supply systems for supply security, including emergency response solutions and temporary gas supply (Leihservice/rental). For industrial and commercial facilities needing energy security.
• Gas Behandlung (Gas Treatment) Gas treatment systems including filtration, separation, and purification equipment. For industrial gas processing operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete single-source project delivery reduces client coordination burden and ensures integrated system performance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Messer Group: Largest privately held industrial gases company globally, with deep European (especially German) roots. Competes across industrial gas supply and adjacent plant engineering, overlapping with PA's industrial customer base.
• MAN Energy Solutions: German maker of large reciprocating compressors, gas engines, and LNG/methane handling systems. Adjacent competitor in heavy industrial gas compression and LNG infrastructure.
• Linde Engineering: Engineering arm of Linde plc, one of the world's largest industrial gas companies. Builds large-scale LPG, LNG, ammonia, and petrochemical plants at a global scale — a broad incumbent competitor in industrial gas plant construction.
• Atlas Copco Compressor Technique: Global compressor and vacuum equipment manufacturer. Competes with PA's Kompressortechnik line at larger scale and broader industrial customers, though PA's specialty is LPG-specific compressors.

Direct peers

• Witt Gasetechnik: German maker of gas safety equipment, leak detection, gas mixing, and pressure regulation systems. Overlaps with PA's gas safety, Ex-Schutz, flare, and gas treatment offerings and is a current supplier-partner, making it a comparable German specialist competitor.
• Rotarex: Luxembourg-headquartered specialist in valves, regulators, and safety equipment for LPG, CNG, LNG, and industrial gases. Competes with PA's Armaturen wholesale and custom valve/integration business, and is also a listed supplier.
• Chart Industries: US-listed cryogenic equipment specialist making LNG storage tanks, vaporizers, and dispensing systems for industrial and mobility customers. Directly comparable to PA's LNG Tankanlagen and Verdampferanlagen product lines, though Chart operates at significantly larger scale globally.
• Elaflex: German manufacturer of LPG and chemical hoses, couplings, and dispensing equipment. Overlaps with PA's filling station and transfer equipment offerings, and is a current supplier — making it a directly comparable German specialist peer.
• Cryostar (Air Products): Cryogenic pump and vaporizer manufacturer for LNG and industrial gas applications, owned by Air Products. Directly competes with PA's LNG tank systems and cryogenic pump offerings for European industrial and mobility customers.
• Blackmer (PSG Dover): Brand of PSG Dover manufacturing positive displacement pumps and compressors for LPG, propane, and butane transfer. A direct competitor to PA's Pumpentechnik and Kompressortechnik portfolios, and is listed as one of PA's own supplier logos, indicating adjacency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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