Air Liquide Medical Systems

Name

Air Liquide Medical Systems

Legal name

AIR LIQUIDE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SA

Website

https://fr.medicaldevice.airliquide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices (Respiratory Care and Medical Gas Distribution)

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilators & Mechanical Ventilation Systems (ICU/Transport/Home) (HLAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inhalation & Nebulization Devices (Nebulizers, Spacers, Inhaler Accessories) (HLAHAGAE), Anesthesia & Respiratory Gas Delivery Equipment (Breathing Circuits, Vaporizers, Gas Mixers) (HLAHAGAK), Noninvasive Ventilation Interfaces & Consumables (Masks, Tubing, Humidifiers, Filters) (HLAHAGAG), Home Ventilation, Oxygen Therapy & Respiratory DME Clinical Management (HLAKANAM)

Keywords

• Medical ventilator manufacturing
• Medical gas distribution equipment
• Respiratory care devices
• Aerosol therapy systems
• Hospital gas pipeline equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Antony

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical device sales: Designs, manufactures, and commercializes medical devices including ventilators, masks, medical gas distribution equipment, and aerosol therapy products for hospitals, home healthcare, and patients
2. R&D investment: Company invests nearly 10% of revenue in research and development

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Air Liquide Medical Systems designs, manufactures, and commercializes medical devices in three domains: ventilation (hospital ventilators including Monnal T60 and Monnal TEO, transport ventilators, home ventilators, masks, cough assistants, and the Bag CPAP single-use CPAP device), medical gas distribution equipment (high-pressure central stations, isolation valves, pressure reducers, alarm systems, vacuum regulators, and wall outlets), and aerosol therapy. The company serves hospitals, home health providers, pharmacies, and patients across 80 countries.

Product overview

Air Liquide Medical Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of medical devices across three main domains: ventilation (hospital ventilators including Monnal T60/TEO, transport ventilators, home ventilators, masks, cough assistants like EO-70, and the new Bag CPAP single-use CPAP device), medical gas distribution equipment (Danube high-pressure central stations, VSP main isolation valves, Damao/Dalian network components, VIGI alarm systems, Alize vacuum regulators, and BM wall outlets compliant with French NF standards), and aerosol therapy. The company also provides ALMS Academy, an online training platform for healthcare professionals. Products are designed for hospitals, emergency transport, home care, and resource-limited settings globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bag CPAP: Non-invasive ventilation device for treating acute respiratory insufficiency with optimized oxygen consumption
• Alize
• Danube
• Damao
• Dalian
• Vigi
• Monnal TEO
• Monnal T60
• EOVE

Products and services

• Bag CPAP Single-use non-invasive ventilation device providing continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) with moderate to high FiO2 for treatment of acute de novo respiratory insufficiency. Optimizes oxygen consumption for resource-limited settings.
• Monnal TEO Resuscitation Ventilator Resuscitation ventilator for critical care ventilation, designed and manufactured entirely in France (Antony, 92). Features 72% French-sourced components. Class IIb medical device.
• Monnal T60 Hospital Ventilator Hospital ventilator with advanced features for intensive care and emergency ventilation. Available in standard and Advanced versions with training modules available through ALMS Academy.
• EO-70 Cough Assistance Device Cough assistance device (mechanical insufflation-exsufflation) for children. Training module under development as EO-70 - Optimisation de l'assistance mécanique à la toux chez les enfants.
• Alize Medical Vacuum Regulator Medical vacuum regulator for precise suction control and air vacuum management in hospitals. Ensures reliable extraction of fluids and secretions.
• Damao Pressure Reducers Simple and double pressure reducers for medical gas network regulation. Ensures stable pressure optimization compliant with FD S90-155 standard.
• Dalian Isolation Valves Isolation valves for medical fluid networks enabling sectioning of pipelines for maintenance and emergency situations. Compliant with ISO 7396-1 and HTM-02.
• VIGI Alarm System Medical gas and fluid alarm system for network monitoring from high-pressure central station to wall outlet. Features LCD, LED, and buzzer alerts; supports MODBUS connection to building management systems. Class IIb medical device CE0459.
• Danube High-Pressure Central Station High-pressure central station for medical gas distribution in hospitals. Part of the medical gas distribution infrastructure portfolio.
• Prise médicale BM (Medical Wall Outlet) French standard (NF) medical wall outlet for rapid connection to medical gas and vacuum networks. Features monobloc design, anti-misconnection safety, and three mounting types. Class IIa medical device CE0459.
• VSP Main Isolation Valve Main isolation valve for securing medical gas networks. Enables pipeline isolation during maintenance and serves as emergency connection point.
• New Respiratory Rehabilitation Device (EOVE technology) New respiratory rehabilitation device featuring EOVE technology, designed for simplicity, patient comfort, and therapeutic performance. Marketed for healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% of Monnal TEO components sourced from France
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'AngersnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2024Collaboration with CHU d'Angers on the development of Monnal TEO ventilator, a resuscitation device entirely designed and manufactured in France

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Mindray: Mindray is an emerging global player in patient monitoring and ventilators, competing in the same ICU and emergency ventilation segments as ALMS. Its rapidly expanding international footprint and price competitiveness pose a structural threat in LMIC and Asian markets.

Direct peers

• Hamilton Medical: Hamilton Medical is a direct peer specializing in mechanical ventilation for ICU, transport, and home use. Its ventilator-only focus and global distribution network make it one of the closest direct competitors to ALMS's Monnal line.
• Löwenstein Medical: Löwenstein Medical is a direct peer in mechanical ventilation and home respiratory therapy, with a strong European presence similar to ALMS. Its ventilator and mask portfolio competes head-to-head with Monnal and ALMS home-care lines.
• ResMed: ResMed is a direct peer in home ventilation, CPAP/BiPAP, and masks—directly comparable to ALMS's home-care ventilation segment. Its scale, recurring mask revenue, and connected-health platform represent both a competitive threat and a model for ALMS's home-care growth.
• Fisher & Paykel Healthcare: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a direct peer in respiratory care, offering hospital ventilation interfaces, humidification, and oxygen therapy products. Its strong consumables business and global ICU presence make it a benchmark competitor for ALMS's ventilation interfaces and home respiratory therapy lines.
• Drägerwerk: Drägerwerk is a direct peer offering hospital ventilators, anesthesia delivery, and medical gas management systems—the same three core domains as ALMS. Both companies target ICU, emergency, and home ventilation customers with comparable product portfolios.
• Vyaire Medical: Vyaire Medical is a direct peer focused on respiratory care, including mechanical ventilators and consumables for ICU and anesthesia. Its narrower respiratory focus puts it in direct competition with ALMS's ventilator and gas management portfolio.
• Getinge: Getinge is a direct peer offering ICU ventilators (Servo line), anesthesia, and medical gas pipeline systems, mirroring ALMS's three-domain portfolio. Both companies sell integrated hardware solutions to hospitals globally.

Broad incumbents

• Medtronic: Medtronic is a broad incumbent whose Patient Monitoring and Respiratory Interventions businesses include ICU ventilation and airway products that overlap with ALMS. As a global medtech leader, Medtronic sets technology and pricing benchmarks that constrain ALMS's hospital market positioning.
• Philips (Respironics): Philips, through its Respironics franchise, is a broad incumbent in hospital and home ventilation, masks, and oxygen therapy. Despite CPAP recall headwinds, it remains one of the largest competitors in ALMS's home ventilation and hospital respiratory segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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