Air Liquide Healthcare Australia

What Air Liquide Healthcare Australia does

Air Liquide Healthcare Pty Ltd, established in 1995 and headquartered in Ormeau, Queensland, is the Australian operating subsidiary of Air Liquide Healthcare, the global home healthcare and medical gases division of the Air Liquide Group. The company supplies medical gases (medical oxygen, medical air, medical carbon dioxide, medical nitrous oxide, and specialized mixtures such as VasoKINOX and NITRONOX) and respiratory equipment (oxygen concentrators, regulators, suction devices, aerosol compressors) to hospitals, dental clinics, day surgeries, emergency services, and aged care facilities across Australia. Its portfolio includes stationary and portable oxygen concentrators from third-party brands (Inogen, Philips, Caire, GCE, Devilbiss, Invacare) alongside proprietary consumables and safety accessories (Oxymizer Pendant, Firesafe Valve).

In parallel, Air Liquide Healthcare Australia runs a direct-to-consumer homecare franchise delivering home oxygen therapy and CPAP-based sleep apnea treatment to tens of thousands of patients. Services are delivered through 89+ diagnostic, therapy, and partner clinic locations spanning all Australian states and territories, supported by an online store (store.airliquidehealthcare.com.au) and the unified Sleep Solutions brand that consolidates sleep diagnostics, CPAP therapy services, and equipment. The company is accredited as a provider under three Australian government programs — Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and Home Care Packages — and operates pharmacy partnerships (Terry White Chemmart) for distributed reach.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining recurring equipment servicing and consumable replenishment for home oxygen and CPAP patients, hardware sales of CPAP devices and accessories, ongoing supply contracts for medical gases to healthcare facilities, and subscription-based e-learning via the excAL platform (Standard and Premium annual tiers) which delivers CPD-accredited medical gas training to healthcare professionals. The company's proprietary technology assets are primarily the excAL e-learning platform (domain-specialized medical gas training) and sub-brands (Vital O2, OxySmart, Sleep Solutions) that organize its therapy offerings. Certification posture includes Double-A (RGAA 4.1) website accessibility compliance.

Name

Air Liquide Healthcare Australia

Legal name

Air Liquide Healthcare Pty Ltd

Website

https://au.healthcare.airliquide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Air Liquide Healthcare Australia is a private subsidiary of global home healthcare provider Air Liquide Healthcare, supplying medical gases, oxygen concentrators, and CPAP equipment to hospitals and tens of thousands of home oxygen and sleep apnea patients across Australia via 89+ clinic locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Healthcare & Medical Gas Supply

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Oxygen Therapy Systems (Concentrators, Cylinders, Liquid O2, HFNC) (HLAHAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Ventilation, Oxygen Therapy & Respiratory DME Clinical Management (HLAKANAM), Medical & Healthcare Gases (IMAEACAF), Respiratory & Sleep Therapy Equipment (Oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, Nebulizers) (HSABAKAD), Noninvasive Ventilation Interfaces & Consumables (Masks, Tubing, Humidifiers, Filters) (HLAHAGAG), Inhalation & Nebulization Devices (Nebulizers, Spacers, Inhaler Accessories) (HLAHAGAE)

Keywords

• Home healthcare services
• Medical gas supply
• Oxygen therapy equipment
• CPAP sleep apnea treatment
• Respiratory care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ormeau

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Gases and Equipment Supply: Supply of medical gases (oxygen, medical air, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide) and related equipment (concentrators, regulators, consumables) to healthcare facilities and home patients. Revenue from both product sales and ongoing equipment servicing.
2. Home Healthcare Services: Homecare services for oxygen therapy and sleep apnea patients including equipment provision, maintenance, and clinical support. Serves tens of thousands of patients across Australia.
3. CPAP and Sleep Therapy Products: Sale of CPAP devices, masks, and accessories through online store and clinics. Sleep Solutions brand unifies sleep therapy offerings.
4. E-Learning Subscriptions (excAL): Subscription-based e-learning platform offering professional development courses for healthcare staff with Standard and Premium package options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Air Liquide Healthcare Australia supplies medical gases and related equipment to hospitals, dental clinics, day surgeries, emergency services, and aged care facilities, and provides home oxygen therapy and CPAP/sleep apnea treatment services directly to patients through its own clinic network and online store. It also offers respiratory care equipment (oxygen concentrators, CPAP devices, masks, and consumables) and the excAL e-learning platform for healthcare professional training on medical gas safety.

Product overview

Air Liquide Healthcare Australia operates as a diversified medical healthcare company offering a comprehensive portfolio of respiratory care products and services. The core offerings include Oxygen Therapy (stationary and portable oxygen concentrators, cylinders, and accessories), Sleep Solutions (CPAP therapy products and services for sleep apnea), and Medical Gases (Medical Air, Medical Oxygen, Medical Carbon Dioxide, Medical Nitrous Oxide, and specialized gas mixtures like VasoKINOX and NITRONOX). The company distributes third-party medical equipment brands including Inogen (portable concentrators G3/G4/G5/Rove 6), Philips (Simply Go series), Caire (Eclipse 5), GCE (Zen-O), Devilbiss, and Invacare (stationary concentrators), along with respiratory therapy devices like Aerobika (OPEP) and AeroEclipse (nebulizer). Supporting services include Home Care Package services, NDIS support, and DVA veteran services. The company also offers excAL, an e-learning platform for healthcare professional training. With over 30 years of experience since 1995, the company serves tens of thousands of home oxygen and sleep apnea patients across Australia through 89 clinic and partner locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oxygen Therapy Products Home oxygen solutions including stationary and portable oxygen concentrators, cylinders, and accessories for patients requiring respiratory support at home. Includes distribution of multi-brand equipment (Inogen G3/G4/G5/Rove 6, Philips Simply Go series, Caire Eclipse 5, GCE Zen-O, Devilbiss, Invacare Perfecto/Platinum).
• Sleep Solutions (CPAP Therapy) Comprehensive sleep apnea care offering including sleep diagnostics, CPAP devices, masks and accessories, alternative therapy options, and ongoing clinical support, delivered under the unified Sleep Solutions brand across clinics and the dedicated sleepsolutionsaustralia.com website.
• Medical Gases Bulk supply of Medical Air, Medical Oxygen (compressed and refrigerated liquid), Medical Carbon Dioxide, Medical Nitrous Oxide, and specialized gas mixtures including VasoKINOX (450ppm Nitric Oxide in Nitrogen), NITRONOX (nitrous oxide in oxygen), and Carboxy 5 (carbon dioxide in oxygen) for hospitals, dental clinics, day surgeries, emergency services, and aged care facilities.
• Medical Equipment Medical equipment for healthcare facilities and home use including oxygen concentrators (stationary and portable), regulators, suction devices, aerosol compressors, breath-actuated nebulizers (AeroEclipse), oscillating positive expiratory pressure devices (Aerobika), oxygen conserving devices (Oxymizer Pendant), and safety accessories (Firesafe Valves).
• Oxygen Consumables Consumable accessories for oxygen therapy including nasal cannulas, masks, tubing, connectors, Oxymizer Pendant, and Firesafe Valves, available via the online store and clinic network.
• excAL E-Learning Platform Subscription-based e-learning platform providing accredited training courses on medical oxygen and gas safety for healthcare staff, with course completion certification, downloadable resources, and product-specific course add-ons. Offered as Standard and Premium annual packages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tens of thousands of home oxygen and sleep apnea patients served across Australia
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Terry White ChemistscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmacy partnership providing clinic locations and product distribution through Terry White Chemmart network across Australia, with locations including Brimbank Central Shopping Centre and other Terry White Chemists branches.
• Department of Veterans AffairscoreOthersGovernment partnership providing oxygen and respiratory therapies to entitled veterans throughout Australia, with specialized DVA pages and equipment categories on the company website.
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)coreOthersNDIS registered provider offering respiratory and sleep therapy services to participants under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
• Home Care Packages ProgramcoreOthersAccredited provider for Home Care Package Services, delivering in-home healthcare services under government-funded home care programs.
• Sleep Solutions AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnified sleep therapy brand that consolidates existing sleep brands to provide comprehensive CPAP products and services, with dedicated booking platform and patient resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Apria Healthcare: US-based home medical equipment provider offering oxygen therapy, CPAP, and other respiratory services. Operates a comparable homecare distribution and service model but serves North America rather than competing directly in Australia.
• AdaptHealth: US-based home medical equipment company providing sleep apnea treatment, oxygen therapy, and respiratory services. Operates a similar multi-channel homecare model to Air Liquide Healthcare Australia but focused on the US market.

Direct peers

• Linde Healthcare: Global competitor to Air Liquide in medical gases and homecare services, with operations in Australia through BOC. Competes head-to-head across medical gas supply to hospitals and home oxygen therapy for chronic respiratory patients.
• Fisher & Paykel Healthcare: New Zealand-based manufacturer of respiratory humidification products, CPAP masks, and home oxygen therapy devices. Overlaps with Air Liquide Healthcare Australia in sleep apnea treatment and home respiratory care, particularly in mask and humidifier categories.
• BOC Healthcare (Linde): Australian subsidiary of Linde, supplying medical gases and homecare services across Australia. Direct competitor to Air Liquide Healthcare Australia in both hospital medical gas supply and home oxygen therapy.
• ResMed: Australian-domiciled global leader in CPAP devices, masks, and sleep apnea software. Directly competes with Air Liquide Healthcare Australia's Sleep Solutions offering in Australia and globally, with stronger brand recognition among sleep apnea patients.
• Inogen: Manufacturer of portable oxygen concentrators (Inogen G3, G4, G5, Rove 6) which Air Liquide Healthcare Australia distributes in Australia. Also a direct competitor in the portable oxygen market through direct-to-consumer sales channels.

Broad incumbents

• Chart Industries: Global manufacturer of cryogenic and gas handling equipment serving medical and industrial gas applications. Broader incumbent in medical gas supply infrastructure overlapping with Air Liquide Healthcare Australia's medical gas distribution business.
• Philips Respironics: Major global manufacturer of CPAP devices, oxygen concentrators, and respiratory equipment. While Air Liquide Healthcare Australia distributes some Philips products, Philips also competes as a device manufacturer and broader respiratory care provider across the same patient populations.

Emerging players

• Löwenstein Medical: German manufacturer of ventilation and respiratory care devices, including CPAP and home ventilation equipment. Competes in overlapping product categories with Air Liquide Healthcare Australia's therapy equipment portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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