Azolgas

What Azolgas does

Azolgas (legal name: AZOL GAS, S.L.U.) is a European specialty industrial manufacturer founded in 1982 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, by Antonio Cabrerizo. It designs, manufactures, and markets nitrogen gas springs used as force-generating components in metal stamping press tools, die systems, and related tooling. Its core technology stack spans gas (nitrogen gas springs, controlled gas springs, manifold plates), hydraulics (ejectors, block cylinders), and pneumatics — an integrated multi-technology portfolio the company markets as 'gas-hydraulics-pneumatics' for metal forming, injection moulding, and industrial automation. Standard products cover a 6 daN to 20,000 daN force range across multiple series (Mini AF, ISO AG, Heavy Duty CD-CM-GN, Low Profile FD-CK-CT, Compact Height KZ-KT-CW, Heavy Load CP-CPH, Power Short Stroke CS); specialized lines address hot forming harsh environments and high-temperature (up to 120°C) injection moulding applications.

The company is owned by Grupo Equipamiento Auxiliar Azol Gas, S.L. (a Spanish holding company that took control in 2019) and operates with 101–250 employees across a headquarters in Vitoria-Gasteiz, a wholly owned German subsidiary (AZOLGAS GmbH), and a South Korean joint venture (Azol-DaeWon, established 2015). In 2023, it acquired ABAIN COMPONENTS, Spain's largest manufacturer of gas cylinders and lifters for the furniture sector. Azolgas commercializes via direct B2B sales, an online B2B portal, a global authorized service center network spanning 20+ countries (with operations claimed in 40+ countries), a multilingual website in seven languages, a CAD library, an online Force & Temperature Calculator, and a dedicated Training Center; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through custom quotes to enterprise customers. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of gas springs and cylinders, multi-technology custom engineered solutions, and maintenance/repair/training services. The primary customer base consists of automotive OEMs and Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers in metal stamping, with secondary exposure to electric vehicle manufacturers (lightweight battery support components), household appliance makers (high-frequency precision tooling), injection moulding companies, industrial automation buyers, and heavy-duty mining/oil & gas applications. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, UNE 19601, and PED 2014/68/EU certifications.

Name

Azolgas

Legal name

AZOL GAS, S.L.U.

Website

https://azolgas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Azolgas is a European manufacturer of nitrogen gas springs and multi-technology force solutions (gas-hydraulics-pneumatics) for metal stamping, injection moulding, and industrial automation, serving automotive OEMs and Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, EV manufacturers, and household appliance makers across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Springs & Metal Forming Components

NAICS

Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI), Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling) (IMAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Nitrogen gas springs
• Metal stamping components
• Controlled gas springs
• Hot forming solutions
• Multi-technology force solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Vitoria-gasteiz

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gas Springs and Cylinders: Sale of nitrogen gas springs, controlled gas springs, hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, and accessories for metal forming, injection moulding, and industrial automation applications. Standard product lines include Mini AF, ISO AG, Heavy Duty (CD-CM-GN), Low Profile (FD-CK-CT), Compact Height (KZ-KT-CW), Heavy Load (CP-CPH), and Power Short Stroke (CS) series.
2. Multi-Technology Customized Solutions: Custom-designed manifold systems, cam units, lifters, flange strippers, and integrated multi-technology solutions (gas-hydraulics-pneumatics) for specific customer applications. Includes project management, engineering, design, manufacturing, and leak testing services.
3. Maintenance, Repair and Training Services: Repair services, maintenance support, piping/hosed systems services, and training programs for partners and customers through global authorized service centers. Includes online and on-site training programs in customer language.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Azolgas designs, manufactures, and markets nitrogen gas springs and multi-technology force solutions (gas, hydraulics, and pneumatics) for metal forming press tools, injection moulding, and industrial automation. The product portfolio includes standard gas springs, controlled gas springs, hot forming solutions, manifold systems, lifters, flange strippers, cam units, and customized solutions, complemented by maintenance/repair services, global authorized service centers, and training programs for industrial customers in the automotive, electric vehicle, household appliance, injection moulding, automation, and mining/oil & gas sectors.

Product overview

AZOLGAS is a European manufacturer of nitrogen gas springs for metal stamping founded in 1982, offering a comprehensive multi-technology portfolio encompassing gas springs, hydraulics, and pneumatics for metal forming, injection moulding, and industrial automation applications. The core product lineup includes standard gas springs (6 daN to 20,000 daN force range across Mini AF, ISO AG, Heavy Duty CD-CM-GN, Low Profile FD-CK-CT, Compact Height KZ-KT-CW, Heavy Load CP-CPH, and Power Short Stroke CS series), controlled gas springs (DN, VRR, VAM, VMD, BSF, CRC-TST), and hot forming solutions with specialized protections and reinforced components. Supporting products include manifold systems, lifters and flange strippers, cam units (roller cams, punching units, hydraulic cams), and a full accessories range (mounts, linked systems, equipment). The company also provides special customized solutions (high temperature, high frequency, counterbalance, smart 4.0, pneumatic), comprehensive services (maintenance, repair, training), and digital tools (Force & Temperature Calculator, CAD Library). AZOLGAS operates in automotive, electric vehicles, household appliances, injection moulding, industrial automation, and mining-oil/gas industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AZOLGAS Group: Parent corporate group encompassing AZOL GAS, S.L.U. and its subsidiaries including ABAIN COMPONENTS and Azol Daewon.
• Azol Daewon (아졸대원)
• AZOLGAS Training Center
• AZOLGAS Authorized Service Centers

Products and services

• Gas Springs (Nitrogen Gas Springs) Original European nitrogen gas springs for metal forming press tools, available in multiple series (Mini AF, ISO AG, Heavy Duty CD-CM-GN, Low Profile FD-CK-CT, Compact Height KZ-KT-CW, Heavy Load CP-CPH, Power Short Stroke CS) with forces from 6 daN to 20,000 daN, sold to industrial manufacturers for press tool applications.
• Controlled Gas Springs (DN, VRR, VAM, VMD, BSF, CRC-TST) Controlled nitrogen gas springs designed to decelerate, slow, or control the speed return of gas springs in metal forming applications, including damped (DN), decelerated (VRR), slow return (VAM, VMD), gas-pneumatic controlled (BSF), and gas-hydraulic controlled (CRC-TST) variants, for industrial press tool operators.
• Hot Forming Solutions Solutions specifically designed for hot stamping/hot forming harsh working environments, including N2 gas spring protections (PW, PC), controlled gas springs (BSF, BSF-PB), hydraulic ejectors (HSE, HSCE), and reinforced hydraulic block cylinders (HBRS, HBRR), for automotive OEM/Tier 1 hot stamping operations.
• Accessories (Mounts, Linked Systems, Equipment) Complete range of accessories required to install, use, and service gas springs properly, including mounts (round groove), linked systems, and equipment/spare parts for metal stamping tools, sold to industrial press tool users and service centers.
• Manifold Systems (Plates & Gas Springs) Nitrogen gas manifold systems and plates suitable as hose-free systems with low pressure rise, designed for high force in limited space, high precision tools, and high efficiency with low maintenance costs, including the Easy & Ready (ER) Manifold option compliant with VW 39D 22100, for metal stamping tool builders and OEMs.
• Lifters and Flange Strippers (EF, MB, MP, EX, EXD, LPG) Gas strippers, spring plungers, flange strippers, and stock lifters for lifting, extracting, and ejecting parts in metal forming applications, including EF gas strippers, MB/MP spring plungers, EX flange strippers, and EXD/LPG nitrogen lifters, sold to industrial press tool operators.
• Cam Units (Roller Cams CX, Punching Units NX, Cam Units, Hydraulic Cams) Comprehensive cam units for metal forming operations including cutting, bending, and piercing: roller cams (CX series), punching units (NX), cam units (aerial and die-mounted), and hydraulic cams for installation at any angle, for press tool builders and metal forming manufacturers.
• Special Customized Solutions (Gas-Hydraulics-Pneumatics) Custom multi-technology solutions including high temperature gas springs (up to 120°C for mould injection), high frequency gas springs (for electronics and home appliances), counterbalance gas springs (for mining and oil/gas), smart gas springs 4.0 (for factory automation), and pneumatic springs (for metal blanking), engineered to specific customer requirements.
• Maintenance, Repair & Piping Services Comprehensive services including maintenance, repair, and connected/hosed systems servicing for Azolgas gas springs, supported by Global Authorized Service Centers with trained technicians, original spare parts, and certified repair capabilities for industrial customers.
• AZOLGAS Training Center Training programs for partners and customers on safe use of gas springs, available online and on-site in customer languages with printed documentation, videos, practical workshop training, tool sets, and training certificates, delivered through the AZOLGAS Training Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Force range from 6 daN to 20,000 daN across standard product lines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Abain ComponentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in 2023, ABAIN COMPONENTS (www.abain.es) is the largest manufacturer of gas cylinders and lifters for the furniture sector and other industrial applications in Spain with over 15 years of industrial trajectory. The acquisition created the leading manufacturer in Spain of gas cylinders for industrial and stamping applications.
• DaeWon (대원총업)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture Azol-DaeWon (아졸대원) established in 2015 in Cheonan, South Korea. Provides authorized service center operations, training programs, and customer support in the Korean market. DaeWon provides local market expertise and operational facilities.
• Global Authorized Service CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of certified service partners in 20+ countries providing maintenance, repair, training, and technical support services. Partners must maintain minimum inventory, undergo AZOLGAS training and certification, and pass regular audits.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Fibro (Fibro GmbH / Läpple): German manufacturer of standard parts for tooling including nitrogen gas springs, guide pillars, bushings, and die components. Closely comparable to Azolgas in automotive stamping applications and European OEM customer base.
• Quiri Hydraulics / Quiri Pneumatique: French manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, gas springs, and damping solutions for press tools and industrial applications. Directly comparable multi-technology product range to Azolgas's gas-hydraulics-pneumatics platform.
• Progressive Components: US-based supplier of nitrogen gas springs, mold components, and date stamps for stamping and molding applications. Comparable customer base (Tier stamping suppliers) and overlapping standard gas spring catalog.
• Special Springs S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of nitrogen gas springs, hydraulic cylinders, and pneumatic components for stamping dies. Comparable to Azolgas on multi-technology (gas-hydraulic-pneumatic) solutions and European automotive stamping customers.
• DADCO: US-based pioneer and global leader in nitrogen gas springs for metal stamping, offering a directly overlapping product portfolio (standard, controlled, high-force, compact series) to automotive and industrial press shops. Most direct comparable to Azolgas on core nitrogen gas spring technology and customer base.
• Kaller Gas Spring Technology (now part of MISUMI): Swedish-origin nitrogen gas spring specialist now integrated into MISUMI's catalog platform. Directly comparable product offering (standard, heavy duty, controlled) and overlapping automotive stamping customer base.
• Hyson Industries: North American manufacturer of nitrogen gas springs and accessories for stamping, die, and mold applications. Competes head-to-head with Azolgas on standard and controlled gas spring product lines serving Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive suppliers.

Broad incumbents

• MISUMI Group: Japan-headquartered catalog distributor and manufacturer of factory automation components including gas springs, die springs, and tooling elements. Serves the same stamping customer base via high-volume catalog sales, competing with Azolgas on standard parts while lacking the engineering depth for custom hot forming solutions.
• Danly (an MISUMI Group brand): Long-standing North American die set and press tool components manufacturer offering gas springs, guide pins, and bushings. Competes with Azolgas in the stamping die components space with broader catalog breadth rather than specialized multi-technology solutions.

Regional players

• Bilsing Automation: German specialist in pressroom automation, handling systems, and nitrogen gas springs for automotive stamping. Comparable automotive customer base, with a stronger focus on handling/automation versus Azolgas's broader component portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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