Production Praxair Canada Inc.

What Production Praxair Canada Inc. does

Production Praxair Canada Inc. operates the Canadian industrial gases business of Linde plc under the Linde Canada brand and is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. The legal entity appears to be the legacy Praxair Canadian holding that was consolidated into Linde Canada following the 2018 Praxair-Linde merger of equals. The company manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, and specialty gases — including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, acetylene, helium, propane, hydrogen, and a broad portfolio of branded gas mixtures (Extendapak, HeliStar, HydroStar, LaserStar, Mig Mix Gold, RoboStar, StarFlame, StarGold, Stargon) — alongside dry ice, welding and cutting equipment, filler metals, gas regulators, and a full range of safety and PPE products. Underlying technology spans cryogenic processing, air separation, gas dissolution equipment, and the proprietary CIRRUS cryocondensation platform for VOC abatement; the company also operates the Medigas subsidiary for medical-grade gases.

The business is organized around a multi-mode supply model — cylinders, drum tanks, bulk liquid, pipeline, and on-site ASU plants — overlaid with managed services under the ACCURA, SECCURA, and DIGIGAS brands for tracking, supply continuity, and digitalization. Distribution is omnichannel: 88+ retail store locations across Canada, the shop.lindecanada.ca e-commerce platform with account management, invoice, and autopay functionality, plus a phone order desk and direct field sales. The company is a preferred distributor for major welding equipment brands (Lincoln Electric, Miller, Hypertherm, ESAB, Walter) and sells its own PROSTAR private-label line of consumables, regulators, and PPE.

Linde Canada serves industrial manufacturers, food and beverage processors, healthcare providers (via Medigas), construction firms, water and wastewater treatment operators, and welding and metal fabrication shops — with the latter three verticals supplemental rather than primary. Revenue mechanics are a mix of usage-based industrial gas supply (cylinder, bulk, pipeline, on-site ASU), hardware sales (proprietary and third-party welding equipment), managed services (ACCURA/SECCURA/DIGIGAS), and dry ice products. Headcount is 1,001–5,000 employees, and the company anchors behind Linde plc's global R&D, brand, and infrastructure base.

Name

Production Praxair Canada Inc.

Website

https://lindecanada.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Linde Canada, a subsidiary of Linde plc operating from Mississauga, manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, and specialty gases, welding equipment, dry ice, and PPE to manufacturers, food processors, healthcare providers, and fabrication shops across Canada through 88+ retail locations and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gases

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Food & Beverage Gases (Carbonation/Freezing/Packaging) (IMAEACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Gases Logistics (Compressed/Cryogenic; Class 2) (TLAIAJAH), Pneumatic Air Preparation & Distribution (FRL assemblies, manifolds, air headers) (IMAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Industrial gases
• Medical gases
• Welding equipment
• Specialty gas mixtures
• Safety supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Gas Sales: Sale of industrial gases including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, acetylene, helium, propane, hydrogen and specialty gas mixtures. Delivered through cylinders, bulk liquid, pipeline, and on-site production.
2. Equipment and Consumables Sales: Sale of welding and cutting equipment, gas regulators, safety PPE, and consumables. Includes both third-party brands (Lincoln, Miller, Hypertherm, ESAB) and proprietary PROSTAR branded products.
3. Gas Management Services: Ongoing services under ACCURA, SECCURA, and DIGIGAS brands for gas supply management, tracking, and automation. Includes installation, maintenance, and operational support.
4. Dry Ice Products: Sale of dry ice in various forms (blocks, slices, rice pellets, nuggets) for food processing, transportation, medical transport, and industrial applications including dry ice blasting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Production Praxair Canada Inc., operating as Linde Canada, manufactures, packages, and distributes industrial gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, helium, acetylene), medical gases, specialty gas mixtures, dry ice, welding and cutting equipment, filler metals, and safety/PPE products. The company also delivers gas management, dry ice blasting, VOC recovery, and water treatment services through more than 88 retail branches and bulk distribution infrastructure across Canada.

Product overview

Linde Canada operates as an industrial gases and equipment company offering a unified portfolio of products and services. The core offerings include industrial gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, acetylene, helium, propane, hydrogen) and specialized gas mixtures (Extendapak, HeliStar, HydroStar, LaserStar, Mig Mix Gold, RoboStar, StarFlame, StarGold, Stargon brands), supplemented by a comprehensive equipment division covering gas regulators, welding and cutting equipment, filler metals, and safety/PPE products. The company also provides services including dry ice blasting, VOC recovery (CIRRUS), drying/inerting/blanketing/purging, water treatment, and construction applications. A significant portion of the portfolio consists of third-party branded equipment (Lincoln, Miller, Hypertherm, ESAB) alongside their own PROSTAR private label brand. The business combines product sales with gas management services under the ACCURA, SECCURA, and DIGIGAS brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Gases (Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon, CO2, Hydrogen, Helium, Acetylene) Bulk and cylinder atmospheric and process gases supplied to industrial customers for welding, cutting, heat treatment, chemical processing, and inerting applications. Available through 88+ retail branches, bulk tanker delivery, and on-site installations.
• Medical Gases Certified medical-grade oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical air, and related gases supplied to hospitals, clinics, and home-care providers under quality-assurance and regulatory-compliance frameworks.
• Specialty Gas Mixtures (ACCURA) Custom-formulated calibration and specialty gas mixtures supplied to laboratories, environmental testing firms, and process-control customers requiring certified reference standards and traceability.
• Dry Ice and Dry Ice Blasting Dry ice for cold-chain and temperature-control applications, plus dry ice blasting cleaning services that remove contaminants from industrial equipment without chemicals or abrasive media.
• Welding and Cutting Equipment (PROSTAR) Welding and cutting equipment, torches, regulators, and accessories sold through retail branches and online for fabrication, automotive, and maintenance applications.
• Filler Metals Welding filler metals including rods, wires, and electrodes supplied to fabricators and maintenance shops.
• Safety Equipment and PPE Personal protective equipment and safety products, including eye protection, gloves, respiratory protection, and related items, sold to industrial and trade customers.
• Gas Management Services Managed gas supply services, including gas-quality monitoring (SECCURA), electronic cylinder tracking (DIGIGAS), and digital account/ordering tools (CIRRUS), provided to industrial and medical customers to optimize cylinder inventory and supply.
• Water Treatment and VOC Recovery Services Industrial water-treatment and VOC-recovery services applying gas-based technologies to help customers meet environmental and process-performance requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extendapak food gas mixtures delay spoilage and extend shelf life without preservatives
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature17 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Lincoln ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLinde Canada is a preferred distributor for Lincoln Electric welding and cutting equipment, consumables, and safety products. Products include engine drive welders, MIG welders, TIG welders, plasma cutters, and robotic systems. Customers can purchase Lincoln products online or in-store at 80+ locations.
• Miller ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLinde Canada is a preferred distributor for Miller Electric welding equipment, accessories, and PPE. Founded in 1929, Miller is a leading provider of arc welding and cutting solutions. Products include gas and diesel-engine driven welding generators, wire feeders, plasma cutters, and welding helmets.
• HyperthermcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLinde Canada distributes Hypertherm plasma cutting equipment and consumables including Powermax systems and related accessories. Hypertherm products are available for online purchase and in-store pickup.
• ESABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLinde Canada is a distributor for ESAB welding equipment and consumables including Rebel EMP welding systems and OK electrode product lines. Products available through e-commerce and retail locations.
• WaltercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLinde Canada distributes Walter abrasives, power tools, and industrial cleaning solutions. Walter products complement the welding and cutting equipment portfolio and are available online and in-store.
• Linde plcflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinde Canada is a subsidiary of Linde plc, a global leader in industrial gases and engineering. The parent company provides global expertise, technology platforms, and brand recognition. Linde Canada leverages Linde's worldwide network and R&D capabilities.
• MedigascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedigas is a subsidiary of Linde Canada focused on medical gases and healthcare applications. Medigas serves healthcare providers, clinics, and medical facilities with medical-grade gases and related equipment.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Chart Industries: Manufacturer of cryogenic equipment and process technology used in industrial gas supply chains. Comparable in cryogenic distribution, gas processing equipment, and the cold-chain side of Linde Canada's dry ice and liquid gas business.

Direct peers

• Iwatani Corporation of America: Japanese industrial gas major with North American operations. Competes in hydrogen, helium, and specialty gas supply with similar bulk and on-site capabilities relevant to Linde Canada's industrial customer base.
• Air Liquide Canada: Canadian subsidiary of Air Liquide, the global #2 industrial gases player. Directly competes with Linde Canada across the full industrial, medical, and specialty gas portfolio in Canada with comparable supply modes (cylinders, bulk, pipeline, on-site).
• Messer Canada: Canadian arm of Messer Group, the world's largest privately held industrial gas company. Competes in industrial, medical, and specialty gases with similar cylinder, bulk, and on-site delivery models across Canada.
• Air Products Canada: Canadian operations of Air Products and Chemicals, a global industrial gas major. Directly competes in merchant gases, on-site supply, and specialty applications; comparable customer base in chemicals, refining, and manufacturing.
• Matheson Tri-Gas: Nippon Sanso subsidiary focused on industrial and specialty gases in North America. Directly comparable in merchant gas distribution, specialty gas mixtures, and welding supply to fabrication customers.

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Sanso Holdings: Japanese parent of Matheson Tri-Gas, a top-4 global industrial gas company. Competes in the same merchant, on-site, and specialty gas markets; relevant comparable for assessing scale and competitive dynamics.
• BOC Gases (UK/Australia): Linde-owned industrial gas brand operating in the UK and Australia. Closest international comparable for Linde Canada's full-portfolio merchant gas and welding supply business model under a sister Linde subsidiary.
• Praxair Technology (legacy Praxair): Legacy Praxair business lines now integrated into Linde plc after the 2018 merger. Comparable in cryogenic gas production, surface technologies, and industrial gas applications, now part of the same parent as Linde Canada.

Regional players

• Air Water Inc. Japanese diversified industrial gas and chemicals group. Comparable in industrial gas manufacturing, specialty gases, and dry ice production — though primarily operating in Asia rather than directly competing with Linde Canada in Canada.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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