Groupe Novair

What Groupe Novair does

Groupe Novair (legal entity SOCIETE NOVAIR) is a French family-owned industrial group founded in 1977 by Bernard ZENOU and headquartered in Roissy-en-France near Paris. The group designs, manufactures, and services on-site oxygen and nitrogen gas generation systems for healthcare facilities and industrial customers, operating three plants and R&D centers totaling 17,500 m² in France (Roissy-en-France/Compans), Italy (NOXERIOR, acquired 2016), and the United States (OGSI in Buffalo, acquired 2021; AMERICA ENERGY in Miami, acquired 2022), with direct subsidiaries in Germany (2024) and West Africa (2025) and a certified distributor network in 150+ countries. It has accumulated 4,500+ installations worldwide and employs 200+ people, approximately half based in France.

The group's core technology platform is on-site air separation, primarily delivered through Pressure Swing Adsorption variants — including proprietary DS-PSA (up to 99.5% oxygen purity), R-PSA rotary systems, Modular PSA, V-PSA for high-capacity sites, L-PSA for energy efficiency, and membrane technology — plus the ION ionic oxygen generator developed with NASA, which produces 99.99% to 99.9999% purity oxygen from ambient air in a plug-and-play format. Products span the Premium Plus and ONE medical oxygen generators, the VLX air compressor, NITROSWING and NITROPLUS nitrogen generators, containerized and mobile oxygen plants (MOGS), and a full medical gas distribution and monitoring stack including piping, valve units, alarm panels, and the VISIO ACCESS remote monitoring service. Industrial offerings address laser cutting, food-grade nitrogen for modified atmosphere packaging, biogas desulfurization, aquaculture, and aeronautical applications, while medical offerings cover hospitals, clinics, EHPAD, and veterinary facilities under ISO 13485 and EU MDR certifications.

Revenue is generated through capital equipment sales of gas generators, compressors, and distribution systems, recurring after-sales service and maintenance contracts (including 24/7 support, remote diagnostics, and predictive maintenance via VISIO ACCESS), and packaged gas cylinder supply in select French regions. Pricing is quote-based, customized to flow rate, purity, and installation complexity, typically structured as multi-year contracts. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales to healthcare and industrial accounts with a global network of certified distributors, supported by active participation in international trade shows (MEDICA, Arab Health, Global Industrie, WHX, EUROSATORY, Productronica) and recognized innovation positioning, including preferred-partner status with WHO, UNOPS, UNDP, MSF, UNICEF, and Partners In Health during the COVID-19 pandemic response.

Name

Groupe Novair

Legal name

SOCIETE NOVAIR

Website

https://novair.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Groupe Novair, a French family-owned firm founded in 1977, designs on-site PSA oxygen and nitrogen generators for healthcare and industrial customers. Three plants in France, Italy, and the USA and 4,500+ installations in 150+ countries support equipment sales with recurring service contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial & Medical Gas Generation Equipment

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Site Gas Generation Systems (IMAEACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Gas & Air Separation Equipment (ASU, PSA, Cryogenic Systems) (IMAHAEAI), Medical & Healthcare Gases (IMAEACAF)

Keywords

• On-site oxygen generators
• Medical gas systems
• PSA nitrogen generation
• Industrial gas production
• Gas distribution networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Roissy-en-france

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (Gas Generators): Sale of on-site oxygen and nitrogen generators, compressors, air treatment centers, and vacuum systems for healthcare and industrial applications. Includes medical devices (oxygen generators, air systems, vacuum systems, cylinder filling systems) and industrial systems (nitrogen/oxygen generators, high-pressure compressors).
2. After-Sales Service & Maintenance: Comprehensive maintenance services including 24/7/365 after-sales support, preventive maintenance, rapid response technician deployment, remote diagnostics, and remote monitoring through VISIO ACCESS solution. Field service teams and on-call service available.
3. Medical Gas Distribution & Monitoring Systems: Sale of complete medical gas distribution and monitoring infrastructure including copper pipes, area valve service units, regulators, ceiling pendants, bed head units, alarm panels, and central supervision systems.
4. Cylinder Gas Supply (France): Packaged gases in cylinders up to 50L and 300 bar, including oxygen, acetylene, CO2, nitrogen, helium, argon, and special blends, plus supply of frames in certain regions of France.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Groupe Novair designs, manufactures, and sells on-site oxygen and nitrogen generators, as well as complete medical and industrial gas systems. Its product range spans PSA-based gas generators (PSA, DS-PSA, R-PSA, V-PSA, Membrane, and ION ionic technologies), air compressors, medical air and vacuum systems, medical gas distribution networks (piping, valves, bed-head units), and remote monitoring services. Solutions are sold to hospitals, clinics, and industrial customers (food, laser cutting, biogas, aquaculture, electronics) to enable autonomous on-site gas production.

Product overview

NOVAIR is a French family-owned group founded in 1977, world leader in on-site gas production systems. The product portfolio centers on oxygen and nitrogen generators for healthcare and industrial applications, comprising multiple technology platforms (PSA, DS-PSA, R-PSA, V-PSA, Membrane, and Ionic technologies). Key products include: ION (revolutionary ionic oxygen generator developed with NASA, 99.99%-99.9999% purity), ONE (ultra-compact plug-and-play medical oxygen generator), Premium Plus (DS-PSA technology up to 99.5% purity), and VLX air compressor. Industrial offerings include NITROSWING and NITROPLUS nitrogen generators for applications like laser cutting, food packaging, biogas, and aquaculture. NOVAIR Medical provides comprehensive 360° medical gas solutions covering production (oxygen generators, medical air, vacuum), distribution (piping, valves, pendants), and monitoring systems. The portfolio also includes acquired brands NOXERIOR (Italy) and service offerings like VISIO ACCESS remote monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NOXERIOR: Acquired Italian brand for oxygen and nitrogen generators
• ION
• ONE
• VLX
• NITROSWING
• NITROPLUS
• OXYPURE
• Laserpack
• OXYPURE WATERPACK

Products and services

• ION Ionic Oxygen Generator Revolutionary ionic oxygen generator developed in collaboration with NASA, producing ultra-pure oxygen (99.99% to 99.9999%) directly from ambient air. Plug-and-play, silent, compact, and maintenance-free solution for medical, emergency, laboratory, and aerospace applications.
• ONE Medical Oxygen Generator Ultra-compact plug-and-play all-in-one medical oxygen generator incorporating patented R-PSA technology. Designed for 50-100 bed hospitals, providing autonomous on-site oxygen production in minimal space with optimized energy efficiency; multiple cabinets can be combined for higher capacity.
• Premium Plus Oxygen Generator Cutting-edge DS-PSA technology oxygen generator guaranteeing exceptional gas purity and stability up to 99.5%. CE certified and MDR-certified medical device.
• VLX Air Compressor First air compressor specifically designed by an oxygen generator manufacturer for use with oxygen generators, optimized for energy efficiency, reliability, and reduced operating costs.
• NITROSWING Modular PSA nitrogen generator designed for performance, flexibility, and autonomy. Scalable production capacity with easy on-site adjustment by adding or removing molecular sieve modules.
• NITROPLUS High-purity nitrogen generation system delivering purity levels up to 99.999% for industrial applications requiring ultra-high purity nitrogen.
• OXYPURE Industrial Oxygen Generator On-site industrial oxygen generation solution offering purity from 93% to 99.5% for applications such as aquaculture, water treatment, biogas desulfurization, and other industrial uses.
• Laserpack Complete nitrogen supply solution for laser cutting machines, bundling a nitrogen generator with a high-pressure cylinder filling system to handle peak consumption economically and energy-efficiently.
• OXYPURE WATERPACK On-site oxygen production solution for aquaculture and water treatment demanding high reliability and energy efficiency, with ease of installation and optimized noise levels.
• Oxyswing Modular Oxygen Generator Flexible modular oxygen generator for industrial customers looking for scalable production capacities with on-site capacity adjustment.
• Medical Air Production Systems Medical air systems for hospitals including scroll and reciprocating compressors designed for ultra-quiet, energy-efficient, and reliable performance in healthcare environments.
• Medical Vacuum Systems Medical vacuum systems ranging from lubricated and dry rotary vane to contactless claw technology, designed for sensitive healthcare environments.
• Containerized Oxygen Generation Plants Fully integrated plug-and-play containerized oxygen generation plants for rapid deployment at remote sites, emergencies, or temporary medical facilities.
• MOGS Mobile Medical Oxygen Generation System Mobile medical oxygen generation system with integrated cylinder filling device, designed for flexible and transportable oxygen supply in field and emergency deployments.
• VISIO ACCESS Remote Monitoring & After-Sales Service 24/7/365 after-sales service, preventive maintenance, rapid-response technician deployment, and remote diagnostics/monitoring via the VISIO ACCESS platform for installed gas production equipment.
• NOVAIR Medical Gas Distribution Systems Complete medical gas distribution infrastructure from machine room to patient room, including copper pipes, area valve service units, regulators, ceiling pendants, and bed head units.
• NOVAIR Medical Gas Monitoring Systems Devices ensuring quality and flow monitoring of oxygen and medical gases in the network, including medical gas monitors, central supervision, VISIO ACCESS remote monitoring, and flowmeters.
• NOXERIOR Italy's leading manufacturer of oxygen and nitrogen generators for healthcare and industry, acquired by NOVAIR in 2016 and retained as a wholly-owned subsidiary brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% cost savings on gas supply compared to traditional delivery methods
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

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

• American OxygenflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2024Strategic partnership to develop and market ionic oxygen generators, a technology initially developed with NASA. NOVAIR acquired equity stake in American Oxygen and created a joint venture dedicated to ionic oxygen generator manufacturing. The ION generator represents the greatest technological innovation in air gases since cryogenic distillation over 100 years ago.
• NASAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASA collaborated with NOVAIR on the development of the ION ionic oxygen generator technology, enabling on-site production of ultra-pure oxygen (99.99% to 99.9999%) directly from ambient air.
• CapcoominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-exhibited together at CFIA Rennes 2026, offering biogenic CO2 solutions alongside NOVAIR's on-site gas generation solutions for a more complete and eco-friendly offering.
• WHO, UNOPS, UNDPcoreOthersPreferred partner during COVID-19 pandemic for medical oxygen supply worldwide. NOVAIR emerged as essential resource for these international organizations during the global health crisis.
• MSF, UNICEF, Partners In HealthcoreOthersNon-governmental organization partnerships for medical oxygen supply during COVID-19 crisis response worldwide.
• DNVcoreOthersIndependent certification body conducting annual audits for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Air Products and Chemicals: Major global industrial gases supplier with significant on-site gas generation, hydrogen and medical gas businesses. Comparable to NOVAIR's on-site oxygen/nitrogen generation portfolio and large-scale gas infrastructure projects.
• Air Liquide: Global integrated industrial and medical gas major offering bulk, cylinder and on-site gas supply plus related equipment. Comparable because it competes across both NOVAIR's industrial and medical oxygen/nitrogen segments, with bundled delivery-and-generation offerings targeting the same end customers.
• Parker Hannifin: Large diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies including gas generation, filtration and compressed air equipment. Comparable as it provides on-site nitrogen generation and compressed air systems used in similar industrial and medical applications.
• Messer Group: Privately held industrial and medical gases company competing across Europe, the Americas and Asia. Comparable because it serves overlapping healthcare and industrial customers with delivered gases and on-site systems.
• Linde plc: World-leading industrial and medical gases company with broad gas supply and on-site generation capabilities. Comparable as it directly overlaps with NOVAIR in medical oxygen systems, industrial nitrogen/oxygen generation, and global service networks.
• Atlas Copco: Global manufacturer of compressors, blowers and on-site gas generation equipment serving industrial and medical customers. Comparable because it supplies the compressor and air-treatment equipment that complements and competes with NOVAIR's generator and VLX compressor products.

Direct peers

• Chart Industries: US-based manufacturer of cryogenic and process gas equipment including on-site gas generation and liquefaction systems. Comparable because it supplies air separation and gas processing equipment overlapping with NOVAIR's PSA-based oxygen and nitrogen generators.
• Oxair Gas Systems: Specialist manufacturer of on-site PSA oxygen and nitrogen generators for medical and industrial applications, primarily in Asia-Pacific. Comparable as a focused direct competitor with a similar product line and customer verticals (hospitals, aquaculture, biogas).
• Generon (formerly Honeywell Generon): Manufacturer of on-site nitrogen and oxygen PSA membrane and adsorption systems for industrial applications. Comparable as a direct competitor supplying on-site nitrogen generation to laser cutting, food packaging and oil & gas customers.
• Inmatec GaseTechnologie: German manufacturer of PSA nitrogen and oxygen generators for industrial and medical markets. Comparable as a focused European direct competitor with overlapping PSA-based products and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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