Airgas, Inc.
Airgas, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air Liquide, is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding equipment, safety products, dry ice, and MRO supplies through 900+ retail branches, e-commerce, and direct bulk delivery to manufacturing, construction, food, healthcare, energy and aerospace customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersRadnor, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Airgas, Inc. does
Airgas, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air Liquide (acquired 2016) and operates as the U.S. platform for the French parent's industrial gases business, headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania with primary operating entity Airgas USA, LLC. The company is a single-source supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases — oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, helium, acetylene and related mixtures — distributed alongside welding equipment and consumables, safety products and PPE, dry ice, and MRO tools and hardware. Production is supported by 31 Air Separation Units, 15 CO2 plants, 15 dry ice production facilities, 18,000+ installed customer bulk tanks, and 50 dry ice distribution points, with a Center for Integrated Bulk Operations (CIBO) coordinating approximately 40,000 monthly bulk gas deliveries.
The company monetizes across two primary mechanics. The first is one-time hardware sales of gases, welding equipment (Miller, Lincoln Electric, ESAB, RADNOR private label), safety products (51,700+ SKUs including 3M, Honeywell), dry ice, and tools. The second is recurring/subscription revenue from cylinder rentals (daily rates billed monthly or annually), bulk gas supply contracts (10,000+ SCF/month), and on-site generation installations such as FLOXAL. Customers transact through 900+ retail branch locations for walk-in and curbside pickup, Airgas.com for SMB self-serve, SupplySync for enterprise ERP-integrated procurement, inside sales, and direct delivery. Multiple supply modes — cylinders (SMARTOP, EXELTOP), liquid cylinders, microbulk, bulk, on-site generation, dynamic mixing, and jobsite skids — allow Airgas to match customer volume and application requirements.
The go-to-market is sales-led and multi-channel, combining direct field sales, inside sales, and account managers with strong vertical-segment coverage across Manufacturing & Metal Fabrication, Construction, Food Industry, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Chemicals, Aerospace & Defense, and Retail. Pricing follows standard B2B Net 30 terms with cylinder deposits and 15% restocking fees. The customer base is highly distributed (no named single large customer disclosed), and the company is investing in low-carbon and renewable hydrogen offerings (ECO ORIGIN, NYPA demonstration project) under parent Air Liquide's 2050 carbon neutrality commitment.
Airgas, Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Airgas, Inc.
- Legal name
- Airgas, Inc.
- Website
- https://airgas.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Airgas, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air Liquide, is the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding equipment, safety products, dry ice, and MRO supplies through 900+ retail branches, e-commerce, and direct bulk delivery to manufacturing, construction, food, healthcare, energy and aerospace customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Airgas, Inc. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Gas Supply
- NAICS
- Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Air Separation (Oxygen/Nitrogen/Argon) (IMAEACAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial Gas & Air Separation Equipment (ASU, PSA, Cryogenic Systems) (IMAHAEAI), Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL), Welding & Cutting Gases (IMAEACAH)
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Where Airgas, Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Radnor
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Airgas, Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases: Sale of industrial gases including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, helium, acetylene, and specialty gases. Gases supplied through various modes including cylinders, bulk tanks, liquid cylinders, and microbulk.
- Welding Equipment and Consumables: Sale of welding machines (MIG, TIG, Stick, plasma cutters), filler metals, welding support equipment, and accessories from brands including Radnor, Miller, Lincoln Electric, ESAB.
- Safety Products and PPE: Sale of personal protective equipment including fall protection, respiratory protection, eye/face protection, hand protection, flame resistant clothing, hearing protection, first aid supplies, and gas detection equipment.
- Dry Ice Products: Commercial dry ice for food production, shipping, healthcare, life sciences, and dry ice blasting applications. Distribution through 15 production facilities and 50 distribution points.
- Gas Cylinder Rental: Cylinders rented to customers at daily rates with rental fees assessed monthly or annually. Customers pay deposit fees and are responsible for return of cylinders in good condition.
- Bulk Gas Supply: Large volume gas supply for operations requiring 10,000+ SCF per month. Includes installation and maintenance of bulk tanks on customer sites with ongoing gas supply contracts.
- Tools and Hardware: Sale of MRO supplies, abrasives, cutting tools, power tools, industrial brushes, and machine tools.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Standard payment terms - Net 30 |
| Subscription | Monthly | Cylinder Rental - Daily rates |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels5 records
Airgas, Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Airgas is a single-source supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, welding equipment and consumables, and safety products/PPE. The company produces gases through 31 air separation units and 15 CO2 plants, manufactures commercial dry ice through 15 production facilities, and distributes welding and safety products through 900+ retail branch locations, e-commerce (Airgas.com), and direct delivery nationwide.
Product overview
Airgas, Inc. is a single-source supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases combined with welding equipment and safety products, operating as a subsidiary of Air Liquide. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around three core pillars: (1) Gas Supply Modes including compressed cylinders (via SMARTOP™ and EXELTOP™ valves), liquid cylinders, MicroBulk and full Bulk Gas Supply, Dynamic On-site Mixer (DOM), Jobsite Welding Skid, and FLOXAL™ On-site Generation—with ECO ORIGIN™ as the sustainable low-carbon gas option; (2) Dry Ice products through Airgas Dry Ice and Penguin Brand Dry Ice® for food, healthcare, shipping and blasting applications; and (3) Welding & Safety Products encompassing MIG/TIG/Engine Drive/Plasma welding equipment, filler metals (RADNOR™ brand), safety PPE (fall protection, first aid, FR clothing, gloves, helmets), and tools/hardware. Services include iMSafe™ on-site safety assessments. With 900+ retail locations and 31 air separation units nationwide, the company provides gases like nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, helium, and acetylene alongside welding equipment, safety products, and MRO supplies to construction, manufacturing, healthcare, food, and other industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Penguin Brand Dry Ice: Retail dry ice brand offered by Airgas Dry Ice
- RADNOR
- ECO ORIGIN
- iMSafe
- CIBO
Products and services
- Bulk Gas Supply Large-volume gas supply via on-site tanks and tube trailers for operations requiring over 10,000 SCF monthly, with remote telemetry monitoring and integrated bulk operations (IBO) for reliable delivery.
- MicroBulk Gas Supply Mid-volume gas supply solution between cylinder and bulk, offering automated delivery and inventory management for industrial gas users.
- Liquid Cylinders Cryogenic liquid cylinders for storing and dispensing gases in liquid form for medium-volume applications.
- Gas Cylinders Compressed gas cylinders for industrial, medical, and specialty gas applications in various sizes.
- Dynamic On-site Mixer (DOM) On-site gas mixing system that blends gases to precise specifications at the point of use for industrial applications.
- Jobsite Welding Skid Portable welding gas delivery system designed for job site applications with integrated storage and delivery capabilities.
- FLOXAL On-site Generation On-site gas generation system producing gases at the point of use to reduce logistics and storage requirements.
- ECO ORIGIN Low-Carbon Gases Certified low-carbon gas offer for nitrogen and oxygen bulk gases, part of Airgas sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact.
- Airgas Dry Ice Commercial dry ice production and distribution through 15 production facilities and 50 distribution points across the US, serving food production, life sciences, healthcare, shipping, and dry ice blasting applications.
- Penguin Brand Dry Ice Retail-brand dry ice available through distributors, offered by Airgas subsidiary for consumer and small business needs.
- MIG Welders MIG (GMAW) welding machines and power sources for semi-automatic welding operations in metal fabrication applications.
- TIG Welders TIG (GTAW) welding equipment for precision welding of metals requiring high-quality, clean welds.
- Engine Drive Welders Engine-powered welding machines for field and remote welding applications where electrical power is unavailable.
- Plasma Cutters Plasma cutting systems for precision cutting of electrically conductive metals.
- MIG Wire (GMAW & SAW) MIG welding wire including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum for various metal joining applications.
- Stick Electrodes (SMAW) Shielded metal arc welding electrodes for general fabrication, structural welding, and repair applications.
- TIG Rod (GTAW) TIG welding rods and tungsten electrodes for precision welding applications.
- RADNOR Brand Products Airgas proprietary brand of welding equipment, filler metals, safety products, and PPE including helmets, gloves, and clothing.
- Safety Products and PPE Comprehensive safety product portfolio including fall protection, first aid kits, gloves, hearing protection, flame resistant clothing, welding helmets, safety glasses, hardhats, respirators, and protective footwear from multiple manufacturers.
- Fall Protection Personal fall arrest systems and fall protection equipment for worker safety at heights.
- First Aid Kits First aid supplies and kits for workplace safety compliance and emergency response.
- Flame Resistant Clothing FR clothing and protective wear for workers exposed to heat, sparks, and flame hazards.
- Tools and Hardware Industrial tools and hardware including hand tools, abrasives, cutting tools, power tool brushes, saw blades, flap discs, grinders, and MRO supplies.
- iMSafe On-site Safety Assessment Safety hazard and risk assessment service performed by QSSP- and OSHA 30-certified safety specialists to help identify workplace safety risks and training opportunities.
- Food Grade Gases Specialty gases meeting food safety standards for food processing, modified atmosphere packaging, and food freezing applications.
- Medical Grade Gases Medical gases including oxygen and other respiratory gases meeting healthcare standards for hospitals and medical facilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- Eliminate cylinder handling safety risks and reduce gas waste compared to cylinder usage
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Airgas, Inc.
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Airgas, Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Airgas, Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core, minor and major.
- New York Power Authority (NYPA)strategicNYPA partnered with Airgas, EPRI, and General Electric on a renewable hydrogen demonstration project to test using hydrogen blended with natural gas for power generation at NYPA's Brentwood plant on Long Island, contributing to decarbonization efforts.
- EPRIstrategicEPRI collaborated with Airgas on a renewable hydrogen demonstration project with NYPA and General Electric to test hydrogen blending for power generation, demonstrating decreased carbon emissions and continued reliability.
- General ElectricstrategicGeneral Electric partnered with Airgas on the NYPA renewable hydrogen demonstration project to test hydrogen technology for power generation.
- Air LiquidecoreAirgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a Fortune 500 French industrial gases and services company. As an Air Liquide company, Airgas benefits from global resources, innovation capabilities, and the parent company's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050. Airgas operates as the U.S. platform for Air Liquide's industrial gases business.
- Energas (UK)minorEnergas is an Air Liquide company in the United Kingdom serving as a leading service provider of cylinder gases and welding equipment. Airgas refers UK customers to Energas for local service while maintaining shared global quality standards.
- RadnorcoreRadnor is Airgas' proprietary brand for welding equipment, filler metals, and safety products. Airgas develops and sells Radnor-branded products as an owned brand.
- Penguin Brand Dry IceminorAirgas distributes Penguin Brand Dry Ice through its 15 production facilities and 50 distribution points. Penguin Brand Dry Ice is a retail brand available through distributors.
- Miller ElectricmajorMiller Electric is a leading manufacturer of welding equipment sold through Airgas' 900+ retail locations and e-commerce platforms.
- Lincoln ElectricmajorLincoln Electric is a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and filler metals distributed through Airgas retail locations and e-commerce.
- ESABmajorESAB is a manufacturer of welding and cutting equipment and filler metals distributed through Airgas channels.
- 3Mmajor3M manufactures personal protective equipment including respirators and safety eyewear sold through Airgas.
- HoneywellmajorHoneywell manufactures safety products including hard hats and protective equipment sold through Airgas.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Airgas, Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- MATHESON Tri-Gas: MATHESON is a US industrial gas distributor wholly owned by Taiyo Nippon Sanso, directly competing with Airgas in cylinder gas, bulk, and specialty gas supply across the US market with overlapping welding and safety product offerings.
- Linde plc: Linde is the world's largest industrial gas company, formed by the 2018 merger of Linde AG and Praxair. It directly competes with Airgas across industrial, medical, and specialty gases in the US, with overlapping air separation, bulk supply, and welding product offerings.
- Messer Americas: Messer is the largest privately-held industrial gas company, with strong US operations in air separation, medical gases, and bulk supply. It competes head-to-head with Airgas in the merchant and on-site gas markets across multiple US regions.
- Air Products and Chemicals: Air Products is a major global industrial gas competitor with significant US operations in air separation, hydrogen, and specialty gases. It competes with Airgas in merchant gas supply, on-site generation, and electronics-grade gases.
Regional players
- Welders Supply Company: Welders Supply is a regional industrial gas and welding supply distributor in the Midwest US. It competes with Airgas in welding gases, equipment, and safety products for SMB and walk-in customers in its served geographies.
- Red Ball Oxygen: Red Ball Oxygen is a regional industrial gas distributor serving the South-Central US with welding, medical, and specialty gases. It competes with Airgas in smaller metropolitan and industrial markets across Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states.
- Praxair Surface Technologies: Praxair Surface Technologies (now part of Linde) provides specialized coatings and gas-related services for aerospace and industrial markets. It overlaps with Airgas' aerospace/defense customer segment in specialty gas applications.
Emerging players
- Cryoport Systems: Cryoport provides cold chain logistics including dry ice and cryogenic shipping for life sciences and healthcare. It overlaps with Airgas' dry ice business in serving life sciences, healthcare, and biologics customers.
- Iwatani Corporation: Iwatani is a Japanese industrial gas company with growing US presence, particularly in hydrogen and helium. It competes with Airgas in specialty gases and is positioning in renewable hydrogen markets where Airgas is also active.
Broad incumbents
- Nippon Sanso Holdings (Taiyo Nippon Sanso): Nippon Sanso is the parent company of MATHESON and the fourth-largest global industrial gas player. It overlaps with Airgas through its US MATHESON subsidiary and competes in specialty gases, electronics gases, and welding gases globally.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Airgas, Inc. social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance7 records
Airgas, Inc. financial estimates
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Airgas, Inc. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Airgas, Inc. subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Airgas, Inc. funding detail
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Airgas, Inc. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Airgas, Inc.
What does Airgas, Inc. do?
Airgas is a single-source supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, welding equipment and consumables, and safety products/PPE. The company produces gases through 31 air separation units and 15 CO2 plants, manufactures commercial dry ice through 15 production facilities, and distributes welding and safety products through 900+ retail branch locations, e-commerce (Airgas.com), and direct delivery nationwide.
Is Airgas, Inc. a public or private company?
Airgas, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Airgas, Inc. founded?
Airgas, Inc. was founded in 1982. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Airgas, Inc. based?
Airgas, Inc. is headquartered in Radnor, United States, in the North America region.
How does Airgas, Inc. make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases are the primary driver. The others are welding Equipment and Consumables, safety Products and PPE, dry Ice Products, gas Cylinder Rental, bulk Gas Supply and tools and Hardware.
Who are Airgas, Inc.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are MATHESON Tri-Gas, Linde plc, Messer Americas and Air Products and Chemicals. Regional players are Welders Supply Company, Red Ball Oxygen and Praxair Surface Technologies. Emerging players are Cryoport Systems and Iwatani Corporation. Nippon Sanso Holdings (Taiyo Nippon Sanso) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Airgas, Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Airgas, Inc..
What industry is Airgas, Inc. in?
Airgas, Inc.'s product category is Industrial Gas Supply. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEACAA, Air Separation (Oxygen/Nitrogen/Argon), with a secondary code of IMAHAEAI, Industrial Gas & Air Separation Equipment (ASU, PSA, Cryogenic Systems). Its NAICS code is 32512.