Westfalen Gas Schweiz GmbH

What Westfalen Gas Schweiz GmbH does

Westfalen Gas Schweiz GmbH is the Swiss distribution subsidiary of the Westfalen Gruppe, a family-owned German industrial gases conglomerate headquartered in Münster with over 100 years of history. Founded in 2001 and based in Eiken, Canton Aargau, the company distributes a portfolio of approximately 300 gases and gas mixtures spanning industrial gases (argon, helium, nitrogen, CO2), refrigerants, LPG/propane, specialty gases, medical gases (Corpadur® N liquid nitrogen medical device and Respadur® A finished pharmaceutical product), food-grade gases (Protadur®), calibration gases, and Antifrogen® heat transfer fluids. The offering is complemented by complete gas supply systems (cylinder, mobile, stationary, on-site generation), hardware equipment, refrigerant recycling services, and digital tools including the GaaS® fill-level indicator and Comfy® digital oxygen valve. The company is part of a group that operates 20 production sites and 22 subsidiaries across Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Poland.

The business runs an asset-heavy model anchored by its Eiken filling plant, its own logistics fleet, and a network of regional Vertriebspartner. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based gas and equipment sales, supplemented by delivery/logistics services and refrigerant recycling. Pricing is quote-based, with energy and raw-material surcharges layered on (e.g., CHF 12.00/m³ helium surcharge from April 2025). The go-to-market is sales-led with channel partner support: customers can order via the hub.westfalen.com Gaseshop, by email, or via direct pickup at Eiken, while field sales and distribution partners cover regional and enterprise demand across seven verticals (industry & trade, food, lab & pharma, healthcare, cooling & climate, logistics, leisure & consumer). With 22 employees, the Swiss operation is a lean regional distribution entity within the broader Westfalen Gruppe.

The Swiss entity has signaled forward capacity build-out through three concrete moves: a new gas depot partnership with Felix Transport AG in Arlesheim (operational June 2, 2025), an expansion of the Eiken filling plant (announced for April 2026), and a groundbreaking ceremony (Spatenstich) for a new Westfalen Schweiz facility scheduled for May 22, 2026. The parent is governed through a family foundation (Familienstiftung), reinforcing long-term ownership continuity and family-business succession.

Name

Westfalen Gas Schweiz GmbH

Legal name

Westfalen Gas Schweiz GmbH

Website

https://westfalen.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Westfalen Gas Schweiz GmbH distributes approximately 300 industrial, specialty, medical, food, and refrigerant gases across Switzerland. A subsidiary of family-owned Westfalen Gruppe, the 22-employee Eiken-based company serves industry, healthcare, pharma, and consumer segments via direct sales and regional distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gases

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Calibration Gas Mixtures (IMAEACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Healthcare Gases (IMAEACAF), Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

Keywords

• Industrial gases
• Specialty gas mixtures
• Medical and pharmaceutical gases
• Refrigerants and heat transfer fluids
• Food grade gases

Headquarters

HQ city

Eiken

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gas Sales: Sale of industrial gases, specialty gases, medical gases, food gases, refrigerants, and calibration gases. Products sold include approximately 300 gases and gas mixtures in various container formats.
2. Equipment and Hardware Sales: Sale of gas supply equipment, accessories, valves, connectors, welding equipment, and digital solutions such as GaaS® gas cylinder level indicators and Comfy® digital oxygen valves.
3. Service and Logistics: Delivery services, refrigerant recycling, and service provisions related to gas ordering and supply. Energy surcharges apply to certain product groups.
4. Heat Transfer Fluids: Antifrogen heat transfer fluids for cooling and climate applications with frost and corrosion protection properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Westfalen Gas Schweiz GmbH distributes industrial, specialty, medical, pharmaceutical, food-grade, and refrigerant gases, offering a portfolio of approximately 300 gases and gas mixtures in various container formats. The offering is complemented by gas supply systems (cylinder, mobile, stationary, and on-site solutions), accessories and hardware, Antifrogen heat transfer fluids, refrigerant recycling services, and the Westfalen Gaseshop online ordering portal serving customers across Switzerland from its Eiken filling plant.

Product overview

Westfalen Gas Schweiz GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 300 gases and gas mixtures, serving industrial, commercial, medical, food, and recreational markets. The core product line includes industrial gases (argon, helium, nitrogen, CO2), refrigerants, LPG/propane, specialty gases, medical gases, and food-grade gases. Products are complemented by gas supply systems (cylinders, mobile, stationary, on-site), hardware equipment, refrigerant recycling services, and the Westfalen Gaseshop online ordering platform. The company operates primarily in Switzerland with a filling plant in Eiken and distribution partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gases and Gas Mixtures (industrial, specialty, and custom blends) Portfolio of approximately 300 industrial, specialty, and custom-blended gases for manufacturing, processing, research, and commercial use across Switzerland.
• Protadur® Food Gases Registered-trademark food-grade gas formulations used by food processing and packaging companies for natural preservation and ripening acceleration.
• Pharmaceutical Gases (Pharmagase) Pharmaceutical-grade gases meeting the highest quality and safety requirements for medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Corpadur® N Liquid Nitrogen (LIN) Medical Device Medical device-grade liquid nitrogen for cryogenic and medical applications in healthcare diagnostics and treatment.
• Respadur® A Finished Medicinal Product Finished pharmaceutical medicinal product used in respiratory therapy treatments.
• Calibration and Test Gases Calibration and test gases used for gas warning devices and emission measurement equipment.
• Refrigerants (Kältemittel) Refrigerants for HVAC, air conditioning, and cooling applications supplied with variety, quality, and supply reliability.
• Antifrogen® Heat Transfer Fluids Registered-trademark heat transfer fluids providing reliable frost and corrosion protection for cooling and climate applications.
• LPG / Propane (Flüssiggas) and Forklift Fuel Gas (Treibgas) Liquefied petroleum gas for heating, process energy, forklift propulsion, and recreational uses including camping and grilling.
• Balloon Gas (Ballongas) Helium-based gas product for filling balloons for celebrations and events.
• Grill Gas / Grillmeister Propane gas product for consumer grilling under the Grillmeister brand.
• Camping Gas Gas product for caravans and motorhomes used for cooking and heating.
• Diving Gas (Tauchgas) Specialty gas mixtures for scuba diving applications.
• Alumini® Small Portable Gas Cylinders Registered-trademark small portable gas cylinders for on-the-go use by consumers and mobile professionals.
• Gas Supply Systems (cylinder, mobile, stationary, on-site) Complete gas supply solutions including cylinder supply, mobile systems, stationary plants, and on-site generation facilities for industrial and commercial customers.
• Refrigerant Recycling Service (Kältemittel-Recycling) Recovery and reprocessing service for used refrigerants, supporting sustainability in the cooling and climate sector.
• Hardware, Accessories, and Welding Systems Gas-handling equipment, accessories, valves, connectors, welding equipment, and digital tools sold alongside gases and supply systems.
• GaaS® (Gas as a Service) Cylinder Level Indicator Registered-trademark digital solution providing gas cylinder fill level indicators for monitoring gas supply.
• Comfy® Digital Oxygen Valve Registered-trademark digital valve technology for oxygen cylinders enabling digital fill-level measurement and monitoring.
• Westfalen Gaseshop Online Ordering Portal Online ordering platform (hub.westfalen.com) for gases and related products with customer account management, order tracking, and invoice access available 24/7.

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Felix Transport AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 June 2025Felix Transport AG in Arlesheim BL has been an official partner since June 2, 2025, operating as a new gas depot for Westfalen Gas Schweiz in Northwestern Switzerland. The partnership provides an additional local pickup point and delivery service for technical gases, refrigerants, specialty gases, and other products. Felix Transport AG serves as an experienced logistics partner offering flexible and reliable services in Westfalen quality.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Tecfluid AG: Swiss-based supplier of measurement and control equipment for liquids and gases. Adjacent in the gas-handling equipment ecosystem, addressing overlapping Swiss industrial customers.

Direct peers

• Carbagas AG: Carbagas is the Swiss subsidiary of Air Products, supplying industrial, specialty, and medical gases across Switzerland. Directly comparable in product portfolio, customer segments, and Swiss-only geography.
• Air Liquide Switzerland: Air Liquide's Swiss operation supplies industrial, medical, and specialty gases through its own production and distribution network. A direct competitor with similar product breadth and major-account focus.
• Messer Schweiz AG: Messer Group's Swiss subsidiary offering industrial, specialty, and medical gases, as well as welding and cutting products. Closely comparable independent gas distributor competing in the same Swiss market.
• PanGas AG: PanGas is the Swiss subsidiary of Linde plc and the largest industrial and medical gas supplier in Switzerland. Direct head-to-head competitor in industrial, specialty, medical, and food gases across the same Swiss geography.

Others

• Yingde Gases Group: Large Chinese on-site and merchant industrial gas supplier. Comparable in merchant gas product lines but operating in a fundamentally different geography and cost structure.

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Gases Europe: European industrial and medical gas supplier (formerly Praxair Europe) with operations across multiple European countries. Comparable product portfolio and customer mix to Westfalen.
• SOL Group: Italian-headquartered industrial and medical gas producer with European footprint. Comparable as a mid-sized regional gas company competing against larger global majors.
• Westfalen AG & Co. KG (Germany): Parent company and the largest operating entity in the Westfalen Gruppe. Operates 20 production sites across Europe with a broader product portfolio and larger scale than the Swiss subsidiary.

Emerging players

• Iwatani Corporation: Japanese industrial gas and hydrogen energy company with growing European presence. Comparable in specialty and industrial gas distribution, with a forward focus on hydrogen.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/westfalen
• Facebookfacebook.com/westfalen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westfalen-schweiz

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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