Nitrocraft

What Nitrocraft does

Nitrocraft is a France-based designer, manufacturer, and servicer of on-site nitrogen generators, established in 1999 and operating as a subsidiary of Air Liquide from its headquarters in Herbignac, Loire-Atlantique. The company employs approximately 5 people in a human-scale structure and distributes its products through a trained partner network spanning France and Switzerland. Its technology is based on PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) using Carbon Molecular Sieve (C.M.S) to separate nitrogen from oxygen in compressed air, with a self-regenerating process that produces stable-purity nitrogen on customer premises.

The product portfolio is organized into four families: NCP (compact, with integrated compressor or external air supply), NCS (very high purity 99.995–99.9995% for brazing and laser welding), TERA (industrial-scale, modular, S/M/L/XL sizes with a 5-year warranty), and Vinicraft (winery-specific). Complementary products include the Inerciel automatic wine tank inerting controller with Ethernet/WiFi monitoring, the Power Up Kit for laboratory generator capacity upgrades, NCF filtration batteries, and storage tanks. A web-based simulator helps customers size the right unit. Generators address purity levels from 95% to 99.9997% and flow rates from sub-1 m³/h to over 300 m³/h.

Nitrocraft serves six verticals: laboratory, industrial, food (HACCP-compliant), brewery, viniculture, and 3D metal printing. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (quote-based), installation services, and maintenance/after-sales contracts, with the partner network handling local delivery. Named customers include NextPharma (pharmaceutical), INRAE Montpellier (research), COREFF and La Brasserie de la Muette (brewery), ECOPROD (food), Laboratory Bongert, and Laboratoire COLEU (dental 3D printing), with new university installations as recently as December 2024.

Name

Nitrocraft

Legal name

NITROCRAFT SAS

Website

https://nitrocraft.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nitrocraft is a France-based Air Liquide subsidiary that designs, manufactures, and services on-site nitrogen generators using PSA/CMS technology for laboratory, industrial, food, brewery, viniculture, and 3D printing customers across France and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Generation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Site Gas Generation Systems (IMAEACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL), Food & Beverage Gases (Carbonation/Freezing/Packaging) (IMAEACAI), Welding & Cutting Gases (IMAEACAH)

Keywords

• Nitrogen generator manufacturing
• PSA nitrogen production
• On-site gas generation
• Industrial nitrogen systems
• Food-grade nitrogen generators

Headquarters

HQ city

Herbignac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Nitrogen Generators: Sale of nitrogen generators (NCP, NCS, TERA, Vinicraft families) with various configurations (C version with integrated compressors, R version for external air supply). Pricing is quote-based.
2. Installation Services: On-site installation with specific process including site parameter validation, installation plan, equipment decomposition, utility requirements, safety briefing, and commissioning report signed by both parties.
3. Maintenance and After-Sales Service: Maintenance contracts describing visit frequency, components to replace, verifications, and estimated time by serial number. Interventions by Nitrocraft technicians or authorized partners, managed by ADV service. Emergency parts shipping available for orders before 12h.
4. Partner Network: Network of authorized partners across France and Switzerland providing sales, installation, and maintenance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nitrocraft designs, manufactures, and sells on-site nitrogen gas generators using proprietary Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) PSA technology across four product families: the compact NCP/NCS series for laboratories and light industrial use, the modular TERA industrial series (S/M/L/XL) for higher capacities, the Vinicraft line for winemaking, and the Inerciel automated tank inerting controller. The company also provides installation, planned maintenance, and after-sales services through direct sales and a trained partner network across France and Switzerland.

Product overview

Nitrocraft designs, manufactures, and sells nitrogen gas generators based on CMS (Carbon Molecular Sieve) PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) technology. The product portfolio comprises four main generator families: the compact NCP/NCS series for laboratory and light industrial use (available in C versions with integrated compressors and R versions fed by external air); the TERA industrial series in four sizes (S, M, L, XL) for high-capacity production; and the Vinicraft series for viniculture. These core products are complemented by the Inerciel automatic tank inerting controller, NCF filtration batteries, storage tanks, and Power Up capacity upgrade kits. The company also offers a web-based simulator to guide customers in product selection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vinicraft: Compact nitrogen generator line dedicated to viniculture, covering flow rates from 0.75 m³/h to 9.12 m³/h at 99.5-99.9% purity
• NCP
• NCS
• TERA
• Inerciel

Products and services

• NCP C VII Nitrogen Generator Plug-and-play nitrogen generator with integrated air compressors for industrial processes, 3D printing, and inerting applications. Purity from 97% to 99.99% with flow rates from 0.3 to 4.2 m³/h.
• NCP R VII Nitrogen Generator Nitrogen generator fed by external compressed air network for industrial applications. Purity from 98% to 99.99% with flow rates from 0.7 to 10.8 m³/h.
• NCS C VII Nitrogen Generator Very high purity nitrogen generator with integrated air compressor for selective brazing, laser welding, and TIG applications. Purity from 99.995% to 99.9995% with flow rates from 0.11 to 1.29 m³/h.
• NCS R VII Nitrogen Generator Very high purity nitrogen generator fed by external air network for selective brazing, laser welding, and TIG applications. Flow rates from 0.27 to 3.27 m³/h.
• TERA Industrial Nitrogen Generator Platform Industrial nitrogen generator platform available in four sizes (S, M, L, XL) for high-capacity production. Flow rates from 2.3 to 34.8 m³/h with purity from 95% to 99.99%. Features adaptive control system and modular design backed by a 5-year warranty.
• NCP Laboratory Series Nitrogen Generator Nitrogen generators for laboratory analytical instruments (LC/MS, evaporators, HPLC, GDOES, ICP, GC). CMS technology delivers stable gas purity up to 99.9997%. Available in C (integrated compressor) and R (external air) versions.
• TERA S-M-L-XL Food-Grade Nitrogen Generator Food-grade nitrogen generators for the agri-food industry producing 10 to 149 m³/h at constant purity. Includes HACCP-compliant food declaration conforming to EU Directive CE N°2008/84 and Regulation CE N°1935/2004.
• Vinicraft C Nitrogen Generator Nitrogen generator with integrated compressors for wine production processes, inerting, and decarbonation. Purity of 99.5% to 99.9% with flow rates from 1.9 to 3.24 m³/h. Weight 137–173 kg, 7 bar pressure.
• Vinicraft R Nitrogen Generator Compact nitrogen generator fed by external air network for viniculture applications. Flow rates from 1.2 to 9.12 m³/h with only 70 W power consumption. Weight 65–160 kg depending on configuration.
• Nitrogen Generator Installation Service On-site installation service covering site parameter validation, installation plan, equipment decomposition, utility requirements, safety briefing, and a commissioning report signed by both parties.
• Maintenance and After-Sales Service Contract Maintenance contract describing visit frequency, components to replace, verifications, and estimated time per serial number, executed by Nitrocraft technicians or authorized partners and managed by the ADV service. Emergency parts shipping is available for orders placed before 12h.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 consumption reduced by factor of 3 for breweries after switching to on-site nitrogen
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Air Vide MaintenancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Partner exhibiting with Nitrocraft at SEPEM Douai (January 27-29, 2026), stand C15 Hall 7000. Specialists in air compression providing joint customer support.
• ODMP (David Ojeda)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Regional partner based in Epernay for VINIVINI trade show. Presents Inerciel tank inerting control system and supports customer nitrogen production projects.
• NG AIRcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014Regional partner for South-East France since 2014. Led by Gilles Navarro, offering dual expertise in compressed air and nitrogen. Part of partner network providing local sales, installation, and maintenance services.
• Faure Air compriméminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Toulouse region, part of Nitrocraft's partner network.
• Air ApplicationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Marmande region, part of Nitrocraft's partner network.
• SOACminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Bordeaux region, part of Nitrocraft's partner network.
• YméliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Montpellier region, part of Nitrocraft's partner network.
• Air-techminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Saint Pierre La Palud region, part of Nitrocraft's partner network.
• Système Air ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Villefranche region, part of Nitrocraft's partner network.
• Air LiquideflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company relationship with world leader in industrial gases. Provides access to group expertise and different vision of nitrogen generator manufacturing focused on gas quality and safety rather than purely technical aspects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Peak Scientific: Peak Scientific produces on-site nitrogen and gas generators for LC-MS and laboratory analytical instruments, directly overlapping Nitrocraft's laboratory segment. Comparable in modular PSA architecture and quote-based sales motion.
• Inmatec: German manufacturer of PSA nitrogen and oxygen generators serving food, pharmaceutical, electronics, and industrial applications. Directly competes with Nitrocraft's TERA and NCP product lines, particularly in the European food-grade and laboratory markets.
• Claind: Italian-based manufacturer of nitrogen, hydrogen, and zero air generators using PSA and membrane technologies. Comparable mid-sized European competitor serving laboratory, food, and industrial customers with similar modular product architecture.
• Parker Hannifin (domnick hunter): Parker's domnick hunter division manufactures PSA nitrogen generators and compressed air purification systems for laboratory and industrial customers globally. Directly comparable to Nitrocraft's NCP/NCS/TERA product lines, with overlapping target segments in analytical labs and industrial manufacturing.
• On Site Gas Systems: US-based manufacturer of on-site nitrogen and oxygen gas generation systems using PSA technology. Comparable mid-sized competitor focused on industrial, food, and laboratory customers with modular product offerings.
• Generon (Nippon Steel Engineering): Manufacturer of PSA and membrane nitrogen generators for industrial and oil & gas applications. Overlaps with Nitrocraft's industrial and high-purity welding/brazing use cases (NCS line).
• Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco's NGP+ and NGA series nitrogen generators use PSA technology to serve industrial customers requiring on-site nitrogen production. Directly competes with Nitrocraft's TERA line in the industrial and food sectors, with a much larger global footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Air Liquide: Parent company of Nitrocraft and world leader in industrial gases. Offers both bulk nitrogen delivery and on-site generation solutions that directly compete with Nitrocraft's offering across laboratory, food, industrial, and brewery segments.
• Linde Gas: Global industrial gas giant offering bulk nitrogen supply, on-site generation systems, and turnkey gas solutions. Competes with Nitrocraft across all verticals as a much larger incumbent with broader portfolio and geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Oxair Gas Systems: Australian manufacturer of PSA oxygen and nitrogen generators serving industrial, medical, and aquaculture applications. Comparable PSA technology focus but smaller scale and different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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