The BOC Group
BOC Group is an Australia and New Zealand industrial gases and welding equipment specialist, wholly-owned by Linde plc. It produces industrial, medical, specialty, and food-grade gases, LNG, and hydrogen solutions for healthcare, manufacturing, food and beverage, and energy customers through retail stores, direct enterprise sales, and e-commerce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1900
- HeadquartersGuildford, United Kingdom
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What The BOC Group does
The BOC Group is a Sydney-headquartered industrial gases and engineering company operating across Australia and New Zealand as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linde plc (NYSE: LIN). The company produces and distributes industrial gases — oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, acetylene, and LPG — alongside medical gases and healthcare equipment, specialty gas mixtures, welding equipment and consumables, and emerging energy solutions including LNG and hydrogen. BOC serves six primary customer segments: healthcare and homecare, manufacturing and industrial, food and beverage, welding and fabrication, energy and transport, and agriculture and aquaculture. The business carries 130+ years of operating heritage in the region and is positioned as the South Pacific's leading gas and welding equipment specialist.
BOC's underlying technology centres on cryogenic air separation units (ASUs) producing oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, supplemented by LNG liquefaction and specialty gas formulation. Production and distribution infrastructure includes the $200M+ Chinchilla micro-LNG plant (Queensland, 50 tonnes/day output), the Longford CO2 processing facility (the South Pacific's largest merchant CO2 plant, opened December 2024), the Dandenong ASU and LNG facilities ($65 million upgrade), the Westbury micro-LNG plant in Tasmania (commissioned 2011), and a new multimillion-dollar ASU in Christchurch announced May 2026. BOC holds proprietary product brands and patented methods including GENIE lightweight aluminium cylinders (30% lighter than steel, 39% more nitrogen capacity), F3VIPR cylinders with integrated pressure regulators, MAPAX modified atmosphere packaging and leak detection, VAPORMATE and EDN FUMIGAS fumigants, CRYOLINE CS cryogenic spiral freezers, SOLVOX aquaculture oxygenation, and patented LNG refuelling technology.
The business operates an integrated multi-channel go-to-market model: direct field sales with dedicated enterprise account managers under long-term supply agreements (e.g., 10-year Viridian Glass deal, 15-year QGC agreement); Gas & Gear retail stores across Australia and New Zealand for SMB and walk-in customers; a comprehensive e-commerce platform serving 20,000+ online customers; a scan-to-reorder mobile application; a gas agent network for regional areas; and equipment reseller partners. Revenue streams include recurring industrial and medical gas supply contracts, cylinder rental income, welding equipment sales, and transactional LNG/hydrogen refuelling. Pricing is contract-based with subscription-style offerings including the FlexiGas Plan, TradeMate programme, and Fill for Less plans. Customer co-development is supported through an Application Technology Centre opened in South-West Sydney in 2022.
The BOC Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The BOC Group
- Legal name
- BOC Limited
- Website
- https://boc.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1900
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- BOC Group is an Australia and New Zealand industrial gases and welding equipment specialist, wholly-owned by Linde plc. It produces industrial, medical, specialty, and food-grade gases, LNG, and hydrogen solutions for healthcare, manufacturing, food and beverage, and energy customers through retail stores, direct enterprise sales, and e-commerce.
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- akta.pro rank
The BOC Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Gases
- NAICS
- Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Food & Beverage Gases (Carbonation/Freezing/Packaging) (IMAEACAI), Process Gases & Gas Delivery Consumables (Specialty/Bulk/UHP) (HDAHAGAL)
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Where The BOC Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Guildford
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices8 records
Markets served
The BOC Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Gases: Sale of industrial gases including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, acetylene, helium, hydrogen, LPG and specialty gas mixtures. Revenue from cylinder rentals, gas supply contracts, and on-site gas production agreements.
- Medical Gases and Healthcare: Supply of medical gases, equipment and patient-care programmes to healthcare facilities, hospitals, and homecare patients. Includes CPAP equipment, respiratory therapy devices, and medical gas equipment.
- Welding Equipment and Consumables: Sale of welding equipment including MIG welders, TIG welders, plasma cutters, welding wires, electrodes, gas equipment, safety PPE, and workshop equipment through retail stores and online.
- LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas): LNG production and distribution for transport, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Includes micro-LNG plants and refuelling station network.
- Specialty Gas Mixtures and Solutions: Custom specialty gas mixtures, food-grade gases, fumigants, and application-specific solutions for food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | FlexiGas Plan - Contract gas supply |
| Subscription | Monthly | TradeMate programme - Retail trade customers |
| Subscription | Annual | Fill for Less plans - Occasional users |
| Subscription | Monthly | CO2 Gas Plans - Home brewers |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels10 records
The BOC Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BOC manufactures, distributes and supplies industrial, medical and specialty gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, CO2, helium, hydrogen, acetylene, LPG), welding and cutting equipment and consumables, medical and respiratory healthcare equipment, and packaged application technologies including cryogenic food freezers, aquaculture oxygenation, modified atmosphere packaging and eco-friendly fumigants. The offering is delivered through direct enterprise supply agreements, a Gas & Gear retail store network, an e-commerce platform and mobile ordering application across Australia and New Zealand.
Product overview
BOC (The BOC Group), a member of Linde plc, is a diversified industrial gases and engineering company offering a unified product portfolio centered on industrial and specialty gases, welding/cutting equipment, and healthcare solutions. The core offering spans industrial gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, CO2, helium, hydrogen, acetylene), welding products (MIG/TIG/plasma cutters under brands like Smootharc, Weld Guard), medical gases and equipment (CPAP, oxygen concentrators), and specialized applications including food packaging (MAPAX), aquaculture (SOLVOX), crop science (VAPORMATE, EDN FUMIGAS), LNG and hydrogen energy solutions. The company also provides cylinder products (GENIE lightweight cylinders, F3VIPR with integrated regulators), and customer programmes (TradeMate, FlexiGas). The portfolio is distributed through Gas & Gear retail stores and an e-commerce platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- GENIE: Lightweight gas cylinder technology - 30% lighter than equivalent steel cylinders
- F3VIPR
- ARGOSHIELD
- Stainshield
- MAPAX
- MAPAX LD
- VAPORMATE
- CRYOLINE CS
- SOLVOX
- TradeMate
- FlexiGas
- Smootharc Advance II Beast 555R
- Weld Guard
Products and services
- Industrial and Specialty Gases Manufactured and distributed range of industrial and specialty gases including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, acetylene, helium, hydrogen, LPG, refrigerant gases and certified pure specialty gas mixtures. Supplied in cylinders and via on-site production for chemical, metallurgical, food, environmental, pharmaceutical, electronics and research customers.
- Medical Gases Medical-grade gases for hospitals, clinics, dental and veterinary practices, aged care facilities and homecare patients, supplied under regulated medical gas specifications.
- Medical and Respiratory Equipment Medical equipment including CPAP machines and accessories, oxygen concentrators, airway clearance devices, clinical disinfection, diagnostic patient monitoring, emergency resuscitation equipment, humidified high flow nasal prong, medical gas equipment, suction equipment, oxygen therapy consumables, pain relief devices, respiratory care and aerosol therapy, sleep equipment, and cryosurgery equipment for hospitals, clinics and homecare.
- Welding and Cutting Equipment Welding machines (MIG, TIG, MMA, plasma cutters, engine-driven welders), gas welding, heating, cutting and brazing equipment, fluxes, gas rods, brazing alloys, gas cutters, air fuel equipment, flashback arrestors, gas welding and cutting kits, gas regulators, gas torches, thermic lances, MIG wires and torches, stick electrodes, welding PPE and workshop accessories for steel fabrication, automotive, boat building, construction and MRO.
- ARGOSHIELD Welding Shielding Gas Proprietary BOC shielding gas mixture for MIG and MAG welding processes, supplied as a standalone specialty gas product.
- Stainshield Welding Gas Proprietary BOC shielding gas mixture formulated for stainless steel welding applications.
- Alushield Welding Gas Proprietary BOC shielding gas mixture formulated for aluminium welding applications.
- MAPAX Modified Atmosphere Packaging Modified atmosphere packaging gas solutions for the food industry to naturally extend shelf life of packaged food products, including MAPAX LD hydrogen-based non-destructive leak detection technology.
- CRYOLINE CS Spiral Freezer Cryogenic self-stacking spiral freezer using cryogenic gas for rapid heat exchange, designed for efficient food preservation and processing.
- SOLVOX Aquaculture Oxygenation Low and medium pressure oxygen dissolving equipment for aquaculture to optimise fish health and growth in fish tanks.
- VAPORMATE Fumigant Eco-friendly post-harvest fumigant using ethyl formate for pest control in the citrus industry, compliant with Montreal Protocol and US FDA GRAS.
- EDN FUMIGAS Fumigant Ozone-friendly crop fumigant based on ethanedinitrile as an alternative to methyl bromide, with no known global warming potential.
- GENIE Cylinder Lightweight aluminum gas cylinder that is 30 percent lighter than equivalent steel cylinders and holds 39 percent more nitrogen, available in 10L and 20L sizes.
- F3VIPR Cylinder 33 litre high pressure gas cylinder with in-built variable integrated pressure regulator (VIPR) for enhanced convenience and portability in welding applications.
- Weld Guard Protective Helmets Protective welding helmets including high impact auto-darkening helmets for welding and grinding applications.
- Smootharc Advance II Beast 555R MIG Welder MIG MAG welding machine with MMA capability featuring advanced welding technology for industrial applications.
- LNG Solutions Liquefied natural gas supply including micro-LNG production, distribution and patented refuelling stations for transport, manufacturing, mining and marine sectors.
- Hydrogen Solutions Hydrogen production, storage, supply and refuelling infrastructure including hydrogen refuelling stations for zero-emission transport and industrial applications.
- STABLO-AP-Ar Ionizer Corona discharge-type ionizer designed to eliminate static charges in argon gas environments for industries working with reactive materials such as battery components and semiconductors.
- Longford CO2 Processing Facility South Pacific region's largest merchant carbon dioxide processing facility in Longford, Victoria, supplying CO2 to food, beverage, medical and industrial customers.
- Christchurch Air Separation Unit New multimillion-dollar air separation unit under construction in Christchurch, New Zealand, to produce and supply oxygen, nitrogen and argon for healthcare, food, manufacturing and aerospace customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 20% productivity increase and reduced welding fumes
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use The BOC Group
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles7 records
The BOC Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
The BOC Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- AGIG (Australian Gas Infrastructure Group)coreBOC signed offtake contract with Hydrogen Park South Australia to deliver green hydrogen across South Australia, supporting the hydrogen economy development.
- Gippsland Basin Joint VenturecoreMulti-million dollar CO2 processing facility in Longford, Victoria as part of long-term CO2 supply agreement with the Gippsland Basin Joint Venture.
- WaterNSWminorNSW-first oxygenation trial in the Darling River at Menindee, NSW to address dissolved oxygen levels that have contributed to large-scale fish deaths.
- FotonminorMoU agreement to explore operational and commercial models for hydrogen bus development in Australia and New Zealand, examining fleet adoption of hydrogen technology.
- Optimal GroupcoreMoU to explore potential to build $55m bioLNG plant adjacent to BOC's micro-LNG plant in Tasmania, focusing on development of Australia's first bioLNG facility.
- Avertas Energy and Shell EnergycorePower Purchase Agreement with Avertas Energy and Shell Energy to supply renewable industrial gases to Australian food and beverage sector, reducing emissions by 16%.
- Toyota AustraliacoreBOC supported Toyota Australia's unveiling of Victoria's first hydrogen refuelling station at the Centre of Excellence in Altona, supported by ARENA (Australian Renewable Energy Agency).
- bp AustraliacoreBOC and bp Australia partnership to build Australia's first hydrogen refuelling station at bp Truckstop in Lytton, Queensland. BOC responsible for hydrogen production, storage, supply and refuelling infrastructure.
- EcolabminorPartnership to improve water quality and efficiency at Bulwer Island operations through combined expertise in water treatment and industrial gases.
- CSIROcoreBOC supported CSIRO's $3.4 million ammonia to hydrogen cracking and membrane purification project revolutionizing global hydrogen supply chain, leveraging BOC's expertise in gas handling.
- Viridian Glasscore10-year supply agreement securing compressed air, hydrogen and nitrogen gas requirements for Viridian Glass's Dandenong site, the only float glass manufacturing facility in Australia.
- QGCcoreLong-term gas supply agreement where QGC supplies natural gas which BOC liquefies for LNG production at the Chinchilla micro-LNG plant for domestic fuel uses in manufacturing, mining and transport sectors.
- LinfoxcoreTrucking and logistics company Linfox partnered with BOC for LNG supply, being amongst the first to benefit from BOC's patented refuelling technology with purpose-built LNG vehicles for Sydney to Melbourne routes.
- Road Safety Education (RSE)coreBOC is founding sponsor of RSE and the RYDA Program. Through sponsorship, RSE expanded from local NSW initiative to venues across Australia and New Zealand. RYDA provides interactive road safety education to secondary school students.
- RedkitecoreBOC became first major corporate partner of Redkite in 1998 (then known as The Malcolm Sargeant Cancer Fund for Children). 20+ year partnership raising almost $2 million. BOC is major cash sponsor of Corporate Quiz nights, supports City to Surf and Kitetime fundraising.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves16 records
Expansion highlights6 records
The BOC Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Air Products and Chemicals: Global industrial gas and hydrogen leader with comparable product portfolio across merchant gases, on-site supply, and hydrogen/mobility solutions; directly competes with BOC/Linde across multiple geographies and applications.
- Air Liquide: Global industrial gas major with significant Australia and New Zealand operations (Air Liquide Australia), offering oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and specialty gases to identical end markets including healthcare, manufacturing, and food & beverage.
- Messer Group: Privately held global industrial gas company and the largest independent player in the industry; competes with BOC in specialty gas mixtures, medical gases, and welding products across multiple regions.
- Supagas: Australia-focused industrial and medical gas distributor competing directly with BOC in LPG, welding gases, and medical gases, particularly in regional and SMB segments.
- Coregas: Australian and New Zealand industrial gas company owned by Nippon Sanso Holdings, offering identical product categories to BOC including specialty gases, welding products, and medical gases through direct distribution.
- Nippon Sanso Holdings: Japanese-headquartered global industrial gas company operating the Coregas brand in Australia and New Zealand, providing direct competition to BOC across industrial, medical, and specialty gas segments.
Regional players
- SOL Group: European industrial and medical gas producer with comparable product mix in industrial gases, welding, and homecare; operates in different geographies but is structurally similar to BOC's diversified gas business.
Emerging players
- Iwatani Corporation: Japanese industrial gas and hydrogen energy specialist with growing presence in Australia (including hydrogen partnerships); competes with BOC's emerging hydrogen refuelling and gas business lines.
Others
- Chart Industries: Cryogenic equipment manufacturer supplying air separation, CO2, and LNG infrastructure used by BOC and peers; an enabling supplier and adjacent peer in the industrial gas value chain.
Broad incumbents
- Praxair Surface Technologies (now part of Linde): Originally a direct competitor that merged with Linde's predecessor Praxair to form the current Linde plc parent; relevant as the historical industry consolidation reference point that shaped BOC's current ownership structure.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
The BOC Group social profiles
Digital presenceThe BOC Group compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
The BOC Group financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
The BOC Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
The BOC Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
The BOC Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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The BOC Group M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about The BOC Group
What does The BOC Group do?
BOC manufactures, distributes and supplies industrial, medical and specialty gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, CO2, helium, hydrogen, acetylene, LPG), welding and cutting equipment and consumables, medical and respiratory healthcare equipment, and packaged application technologies including cryogenic food freezers, aquaculture oxygenation, modified atmosphere packaging and eco-friendly fumigants. The offering is delivered through direct enterprise supply agreements, a Gas & Gear retail store network, an e-commerce platform and mobile ordering application across Australia and New Zealand.
Is The BOC Group a public or private company?
The BOC Group is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was The BOC Group founded?
The BOC Group was founded in 1900. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is The BOC Group based?
The BOC Group is headquartered in Guildford, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does The BOC Group make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Industrial Gases are the primary driver. The others are medical Gases and Healthcare, welding Equipment and Consumables, LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and specialty Gas Mixtures and Solutions.
Who are The BOC Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Air Products and Chemicals, Air Liquide, Messer Group, Supagas, Coregas and Nippon Sanso Holdings. SOL Group is listed as a regional player. Iwatani Corporation is listed as an emerging player. Chart Industries is listed as an others. Praxair Surface Technologies (now part of Linde) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does The BOC Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for The BOC Group.
What industry is The BOC Group in?
The BOC Group's product category is Industrial Gases. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEACAL, Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves), with a secondary code of IMAEACAI, Food & Beverage Gases (Carbonation/Freezing/Packaging). Its NAICS code is 32512 and its SIC code is 5160.