What Chemet does

CHEMET S.A. (Chemet) is a privately held Polish pressure-equipment manufacturer founded in 1945 in Tarnowskie Góry, specializing in stationary and transportable tanks and vessels for liquefied and cryogenic gases. The group operates through CHEMET S.A. in Poland and CHEMET GLI SAS, a wholly-owned French subsidiary established in January 2020 following the court-approved acquisition of bankrupt competitor ALTIFORT GLI SAS. Across both entities Chemet runs four production plants (two in Poland, two in France) and roughly 1,100 employees.

The company's core product portfolio spans (i) aboveground and underground LPG storage tanks plus modular autogas filling stations, (ii) railway tank cars for LPG, chlorine, ammonia, and other chemicals in capacities from 55 m³ to 125 m³, (iii) stationary cryogenic tanks for LNG, oxygen, argon, nitrogen, and CO2 together with regasification stations, (iv) transportable pressure vessels (horizontal, vertical, spherical, emergency tanks, and UN Portable Tanks), and (v) customized process equipment such as pressure vessels and heat exchangers. Underlying technology rests on long-standing international certifications — ASME U-stamp, TÜV Hannover, ISO 9001, TSI 321/2013, TPED 2010/35/EU, and ADR/RID — and on proprietary know-how co-developed with academic partners (NOT and Cracow University of Technology) for cryogenic ISO-containers, as well as on the WB117 railway tank car co-developed with ERMEWA SA and the recently launched 62 m³ TSI-certified CO2 freight tank wagon targeting European carbon-capture logistics.

CHEMET generates revenue primarily through engineered-to-order hardware sales of pressure vessels and tank cars to industrial, energy, and logistics customers, supplemented by a service and maintenance stream covering periodic LPG tank overhauls, regeneration, and inspections, particularly through the French CHEMET GLI SAS service-centre network. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and follows a project-by-project quotation process. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed through specialized product-category sales offices (LPG, railway, cryogenic, autogas), supported by an authorized factory-warehouse network in Poland, CHEMET GLI service centres across France, and an authorized distributor network spanning Europe, Asia, and Africa. The horizontal customer base includes LPG distributors and utilities (e.g., Nærenergi AS in Norway), railway and logistics operators (e.g., ERMEWA SA), chemical processors, and specialty-gas users in the electronics sector (e.g., RESONAC), with association memberships in WLPGA and the Polish Liquid Gas Organization supporting top-of-funnel demand generation.

Name

Chemet

Legal name

CHEMET S.A.

Website

https://chemet.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Chemet is a Polish-founded manufacturer of pressure vessels and tanks for liquefied gases, including LPG tanks, railway tank cars, cryogenic systems, and transportable vessels. With 1,100+ employees and 4 production plants in Poland and France, it serves industrial, energy, and transportation customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pressure Vessels & Industrial Tanks for Liquefied Gases

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (33242), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

NGL/LPG Pipeline Storage & Terminaling (Caverns, Bullet Tanks, Tank Farms) (TLAGAEAM), LPG / Propane-Butane Products Pipeline Transportation (TLAGABAH), Compressed, Liquefied & Refrigerated Gas Transport (Class 2) (TLACANAB)

Keywords

• Pressure vessel manufacturing
• LPG storage tanks
• Railway tank cars
• Cryogenic equipment
• Industrial gas storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarnowskie Góry

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pressure Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Sale of manufactured pressure vessels, LPG tanks, railway tank cars, cryogenic tanks, transportable pressure vessels, and process equipment. Revenue is generated through direct sales of equipment to industrial customers, energy companies, and logistics operators.
2. LPG Service and Maintenance: Service activities including periodic overhauls of LPG tanks and installations, regeneration services for LPG tanks and cylinders, and logistics services through CHEMET GLI SAS in France
3. Custom Process Equipment: Design and manufacture of customized processing equipment for chemical and industrial applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Chemet designs, manufactures and supplies stationary and transportable pressure tanks and vessels for liquefied gases. Its core product range covers LPG storage tanks and modular autogas filling stations, railway tank cars for LPG and chemicals, stationary cryogenic tanks for LNG, CO₂ and atmospheric gases, TPED/ADR-compliant transportable pressure vessels, and custom process equipment. The group sells primarily to enterprise industrial, energy, railway logistics and chemical customers across Europe, Asia and Africa, with an installed base of tens of thousands of tanks.

Product overview

Chemet is a European leader in pressure equipment manufacturing, producing a comprehensive portfolio of tanks and vessels for liquefied gases. The product range includes LPG storage tanks and autogas filling stations, railway tank cars (55-125m³ capacities) for LPG/chemicals, cryogenic tanks for LNG/CO2/atmosphere gases, transportable pressure vessels (TPED/UN certified), and custom process equipment. The company operates through two main entities: Chemet S.A. (Poland) focused on LPG tanks, rail cars, cryogenics, and process equipment; and Chemet GLI SAS (France) specializing in cylinders, road tankers, and LPG service. Products are connected through shared engineering expertise in pressure vessel design and manufacturing, serving the LPG industry, chemical transport, and energy sectors across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LPG Tanks and Autogas Stations Aboveground and underground LPG storage tanks (600-1000L universal and larger storage tanks) plus modular autogas filling station systems for LPG distributors, autogas station operators and residential/commercial LPG users.
• Railway Tank Cars Railway tank cars in multiple capacities (55 m³, 108 m³, 113.5 m³, 117 m³ and 125 m³) for transporting LPG, chlorine, ammonia and other chemical substances; built for railway operators, freight wagon lessors and chemical logistics companies.
• Cryogenic Tanks Stationary cryogenic tanks for LNG storage, atmospheric gases (oxygen, argon, nitrogen), LNG regasification stations, and CO₂ storage, in horizontal and vertical configurations for industrial gas companies, LNG operators and semiconductor manufacturers.
• Transportable Pressure Vessels Portable pressure vessels for liquefied gases including horizontal, vertical, spherical tanks, emergency tanks, and UN Portable Tanks compliant with TPED 2010/35/EU and ADR/RID standards, sold to industrial gas distributors and chemical handlers worldwide.
• Process Equipment Customized pressure process equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers and industrial apparatus for chemical processing plants and process engineering firms, supported by ASME U-stamp and TÜV certifications.
• CO2 Freight Tank Wagons Rail-based system for transporting and storing liquefied carbon dioxide featuring a 62 m³ tank car with 200 mm polyurethane insulation, hydraulic bottom valves, automated MID-certified measuring systems, tare weight 28 t and maximum payload 62 t, for CCS logistics operators and gas distributors.
• WB117 Railway Tank Car Innovative railway tank car platform developed in partnership with ERMEWA SA, the most technologically advanced wagon in CHEMET SA history, designed for enhanced safety on European railway tracks.
• LPG Service and Maintenance (CHEMET GLI SAS) Periodic overhauls of LPG tanks and installations, regeneration services for LPG tanks and cylinders, and LPG logistics services delivered through CHEMET GLI SAS service centres across France for LPG distributors and fleet operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leading supplier of complete range of products and services for LPG and other liquefied gases in the European Union
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• World Liquid Gas Association (WLPGA)minorOthers · 7 October 2021CHEMET S.A. is a member of WLPGA - the global association representing the liquid gas industry worldwide.
• ERMEWA SAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2020Partnership with ERMEWA SA to develop the WB117 railway tank car - described as the most technologically advanced wagon in CHEMET SA history. The collaboration focuses on improving safety on European railway tracks through innovative tank car design.
• NOT (Polish Chamber of Industry and Commerce)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with NOT and Cracow University of Technology for development of cryogenic ISO-containers for LNG and atmospheric gases transport, and stationary cryogenic tanks for LNG storage.
• Cracow University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership for cryogenic technology development including ISO-containers for LNG and atmospheric gases (oxygen, argon, nitrogen), and stationary cryogenic tanks.
• EMGAZ Sp. z o.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation for implementation of serial production of modular LPG filling stations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cryolor: French cryogenic equipment manufacturer specializing in LNG/CO2/industrial gas storage and transport tanks. A close geographic and product-line competitor to Chemet GLI SAS in the French and Southern European cryogenic market.
• KNM Group: Malaysian-headquartered process equipment and pressure vessel fabricator serving oil & gas, petrochemical, and energy clients. Direct competitor on large custom pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and process equipment comparable to Chemet's process apparatus line.
• Luxfer Gas Cylinders: UK/US manufacturer of high-pressure gas cylinders and composite tanks for industrial, medical, and specialty gas markets. Comparable to Chemet on TPED-certified portable pressure vessels for hazardous and specialty gases.
• FIBA Technologies: US manufacturer of pressure vessels, LPG/CNG transport tanks, and bulk gas storage equipment. Comparable product portfolio to Chemet's transportable pressure vessels and bulk storage tank business for industrial gas and LPG applications.
• Hexagon Composites: Norwegian-listed specialist in composite and Type IV gas transport cylinders and tanks for LPG, CNG, and hydrogen. Comparable to Chemet's transportable pressure vessel line, especially in mobile and rail-mounted applications.
• Worthington Industries: US-based pressure cylinder and tank manufacturer with significant European operations through its consumer products and industrial gas cylinder businesses. Comparable to Chemet on LPG cylinders and pressure vessels sold to industrial gas distributors.
• Chart Industries: US-listed global leader in cryogenic and industrial gas equipment, including LNG storage tanks, ISO-containers, and transport tanks. Direct competitor in Chemet's cryogenic and CO2 transport product lines and the closest publicly traded comparable for European cryogenic tank work.
• INOX India: Indian manufacturer of cryogenic storage and transport tanks (LNG/LPG/LCO2) and pressure vessels. Competes head-to-head with Chemet on standardized cryogenic tanks and transportable pressure equipment in EMEA and emerging markets.

Broad incumbents

• Linde Engineering: Engineering division of Linde plc, building large-scale industrial gas, LNG, and petrochemical plants including associated storage tankage. Overlaps with Chemet on cryogenic tanks and process equipment, but competes as part of a much broader portfolio of plant services.

Regional players

• ISISAN: Turkish manufacturer of industrial boilers and pressure vessels serving Eastern European, Middle Eastern, and CIS LPG/industrial markets. Comparable to Chemet on LPG storage tanks and process equipment with a lower-cost regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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