What FLAGA does

FLAGA GmbH is Austria's self-declared market leader ("Marktführer") for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), distributing propane in cylinders and tanks to residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and automotive customers. Founded on November 26, 1947 by Adolf Bauer as a trade business for bottled gas (the name derives from "Flaschengas"), FLAGA operates four regional tank storage depots (Volders, Klagenfurt, Linz, Leobendorf) and an in-house delivery fleet that guarantees 100% supply security nationwide. Approximately 110 employees serve roughly 50,000 Austrian LPG customers, particularly in rural areas without natural gas grid access. Headquartered at Rothschildplatz 3, 1020 Vienna under Managing Director Gerhard Ölsinger, the company was owned by UGI Corporation from 1999 until December 2025, when it was integrated into DCC plc's DCC Energy Austria subsidiary.

The product portfolio spans two main lines: (1) Gas cylinders (Flaschengas) including the FLAGAsuperleicht composite cylinders in 7.5kg and 10kg sizes (built from aerospace-developed transparent material with TÜV B11 ADR approval), the conventional 5/11/33kg steel cylinders, and the FLAGAsuperstark 13kg variant; and (2) Gas tanks (Gastanks) for off-grid heating in residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural settings, with FLAGA managing installation, permits, and automatic top-up delivery. In 2023 FLAGA launched BioMix10 (10% bio-LPG) and in 2025 BioMix20 (20% certified bio-LPG, palm-oil-free) to support decarbonization targets of 33% by 2030 and 100% by 2040. In 2025 FLAGA also installed Austria's first 24/7 automated cylinder vending machine (Gasflaschen-Automat) at METRO Langenzersdorf with cashless payment and sub-two-minute exchange.

Go-to-market combines sales-led direct delivery, e-commerce via the FLAGA website, a network of 500+ distribution partners (Vertriebsstellen), and the new self-service vending channel. Revenue is generated through one-time cylinder purchases plus subscription-style, meter-based tank gas billing with annual reconciliation, plus autogas/dieselgas fuel sales. Marketing emphasizes the 2025 regulatory exemption of LPG from rising natural gas network fees, sustainability credentials validated by the 2023 EcoVadis Committed seal, and convenience innovations. FLAGA has no disclosed API, no app, and no AI/ML capabilities documented.

Name

FLAGA

Legal name

FLAGA GmbH

Website

https://flaga.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FLAGA is Austria's leading LPG supplier, providing propane in cylinders and tanks for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers (~50,000 across Austria) via an in-house delivery fleet, a 500+ partner network, and a 24/7 automated vending machine, now operating as a DCC Energy Austria subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Distribution

NAICS

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (324)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery) (EUALAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Natural Gas Compressor Stations & Metering/Regulation Stations (TLAGAKAD)

Keywords

• Liquefied petroleum gas
• LPG distribution
• Gas cylinder supply
• Bulk gas delivery
• Renewable bio-propane

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gas Cylinder Sales (Flaschengas): Sale of LPG in gas cylinders of various sizes (5kg, 11kg, 33kg Propane; 10kg FLAGAsuperleicht; 10kg Alu; 13kg FLAGAsuperstark; 7.5kg BioMix10) for household, trade, and outdoor use. One-time purchase of gas product.
2. Tank Gas Sales (Tankgas): LPG delivery to customer tanks for industrial, commercial, agricultural, and residential heating. Offers pay-per-delivery or monthly meter-based billing with annual consumption reconciliation.
3. Autogas and Dieselgas: Fuel products for vehicle propulsion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FLAGA supplies liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in cylinders (Flaschengas) and bulk tank gas (Tankgas) for household heating, cooking, grilling, industrial process heat, agricultural heating, and automotive fuel across Austria. Products include standard steel cylinders, the proprietary FLAGAsuperleicht composite cylinders, BioMix renewable bio-propane blends, above-ground LPG tanks, and a 24/7 automated cylinder vending service, distributed via the company's own delivery fleet, an online ordering portal, and 500+ partner retailers.

Product overview

FLAGA is Austria's leading liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier, offering a comprehensive portfolio of gas products and services. The core offering includes two main product lines: (1) Gas cylinders (Flaschengas) featuring the FLAGAsuperleicht lightweight composite cylinders in 7.5kg and 10kg sizes, including BioMix10 and BioMix20 bio-propane blends with 10-20% renewable content; and the 24-hour FLAGA Gasflaschen-Automat automated vending machine. (2) Gas tanks (Gastanks) for industrial, commercial, agricultural, and residential heating with managed installation, permits, and automatic delivery. Additional services include bulk tank gas delivery, online meter reading, and a nationwide network of distribution partners. The company operates four regional tank storage facilities and provides its own delivery fleet for 100% supply security across Austria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FLAGAsuperleicht Gasflasche (7.5 kg & 10 kg) Lightweight LPG gas cylinder made from aerospace-developed transparent composite material, available in 7.5 kg and 10 kg sizes. Features corrosion-free construction, ergonomic handles, and transparent design that lets users see the remaining gas level; weighs roughly half of a comparable steel cylinder. Sold to households, trade customers, and outdoor users for cooking, grilling, weed burning, and heating.
• FLAGA BioMix20

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scharr Wärme GmbH & Co. KG: Austrian/German family-owned LPG and heating fuels distributor (part of Scharr Gruppe), offering Flüssiggas in cylinders and tanks to residential and commercial customers. Direct competitor in the Austrian rural LPG and heating market.
• Primagaz Austria: Austrian LPG cylinder and tank distributor and the most direct head-to-head competitor to FLAGA. Competes on the same customer segments (rural households, trade, industry) with similar propane and butane offerings in cylinders and bulk tanks across Austria.
• Tyczka Energie GmbH: German-headquartered LPG distributor with Austrian activity, supplying propane/butane in cylinders and bulk to households, commerce, and industry. Closely comparable product portfolio (Flaschengas and Tankgas) and customer mix to FLAGA.

Broad incumbents

• Antargaz (TotalEnergies): European LPG distributor owned by TotalEnergies, active in France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg with cylinder and bulk LPG offerings. Compares as a broader, multinational LPG distributor with similar product lines but limited Austria overlap.
• BP Austria (LPG / Autogas): BP's Austrian downstream business offers LPG/Autogas alongside its broader fuels portfolio. Larger and more diversified than FLAGA, but competes in the same Austrian LPG and autogas segments.
• SHV Energy: Global LPG distribution group and parent of Primagaz, operating across Europe under brands like Primagaz, Calor, and others. Comparable business model at much larger scale, serving as the closest European LPG incumbent benchmark to FLAGA/DCC Energy.
• OMV AG: Austrian-headquartered multinational energy major with downstream fuels and LPG exposure (Autogas, industrial gases). Larger and diversified, but overlaps with FLAGA on Austrian fuels marketing, including LPG/autogas at service stations.
• DCC Energy: Parent business of FLAGA within DCC plc and one of the largest LPG suppliers in Europe. Includes multiple LPG brands across multiple countries; provides the strategic, capital, and supply chain context against which FLAGA's Austrian standalone operations should be benchmarked.

Regional players

• Westfalen AG: German family-owned supplier of industrial and specialty gases including LPG/propane, primarily serving Germany and Benelux. Comparable product mix and customer segments (industrial, commercial, residential heating) to FLAGA but primarily German geographic footprint.
• Primagas GmbH: German LPG supplier (part of SHV Energy network) focused on tank gas for households and commercial customers in Germany. Comparable bulk-tank gas business model to FLAGA's Tankgas line, but operating in the German market rather than Austria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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