A unique model
UA unique model
A world leader in industrial gases and related services
Our profile
~ 64,500
committed employees in 78 countries
Extensive scientific and technical expertise in industrial gases (oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, etc.)
>3.8 million
customers and patients
4,300
employees contributing to innovation
5
Innovation Campuses
11,000
patents
2 industrial gases production modes
Centralized production
On-site production at customers’
3 industrial gases distribution networks
>9,700 km of pipelines for large quantities
>10,000 trucks for medium quantities
+24 million cylinders for small quantities
Our business model
Long-term vision and clear strategy
A wide range of customers and applications
Major ability to innovate
Long-term customer contracts, indexed to energy prices
Management and optimization of production and distribution chain
Active involvement in new markets
Global presence and local activity
Our activities To support almost all economic sectors
24%(1)
LARGE INDUSTRIES
Industrial gases in large quantities in the framework of long-term partnerships
- Chemicals
- Refining & energy
- Metals
44%(1)
INDUSTRIAL MERCHANT
Industrial gases in small and medium quantities, application technologies, small equipment and related services serving a wide range of customers
- Materials & energy
- Automotive & fabrication
- Food & pharmaceuticals
- Technology & research
- Entrepreneurs & distributors
10%(1)
ELECTRONICS
Ultra-pure gases in large quantities and development of new molecules
- Semiconductors
- Flat panels
- Photovoltaic
18%(1)
HEALTHCARE
Medical gases, products and services to support patients and customers in hospital and at home
- Hospitals
- Home healthcare
- Specialty ingredients
3%(1)
GLOBAL MARKETS & TECHNOLOGIES
Molecules, equipment and services to support of energy transition and deep tech(2)
- Energy transition
- Deep tech(2)
1%(1)
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
Plants and equipment for industrial gas production
- Customers choosing to insource their industrial gas needs
(1) Percentage of 2020 Group revenue.
(2) Disruptive technologies based on scientific breakthroughs that can fundamentally change design and production methods.