Industrial Nitrogen Generator Market

The industrial nitrogen generator market is projected to reach USD 6.79 billion by 2030 from USD 5.20 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period. The industrial nitrogen generator market is driven by a mix of operational, economic, and regulatory factors that make it attractive to various industries. One of the main drivers is the increasing demand for high-purity nitrogen in fields like food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, electronics, chemicals, and oil & gas. Generating nitrogen on-site can lead to significant cost savings compared to relying on traditional nitrogen cylinder supplies or liquid nitrogen, as it removes the need for third-party suppliers and cuts down on transportation and storage expenses. Furthermore, the growing focus on operational efficiency and sustainability is encouraging companies to invest in nitrogen generators, which help lower carbon emissions and energy consumption. Recent advancements in technology, like automated control systems and modular plug-and-play designs, have made these systems easier to use and more flexible, which is great news for small and medium-sized businesses. On top of that, the surge of industrialization in emerging markets, particularly in the Asia Pacific and Latin America, is fueling market growth.

Industrial Nitrogen Generator Companies

The industrial nitrogen generator market is dominated by key manufacturers such as Parker Hannifin Corp (US), Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (US), Atlas Copco Group (Sweden), Ingersoll Rand (US), Air Liquide (France), Linde PLC (UK), Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. (Japan), Inmatec (Germany), Novair SAS (France), and OXYMAT A/S (Germany), among others. These players have adopted product launches, deals, and expansions from January 2023 to July 2025 to expand their market share and global reach.

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In March 2025, Atlas Copco Group acquired MSS Nitrogen Ltd. and three related entities to enhance its market leadership in the on-site gas generation business. MSS Nitrogen manufactures and designs nitrogen generators, gas mixers, and filtration units for laser cutting. The purchase added to its product line for the laser cutting business, as well as strengthened its presence in nitrogen production. The firm was incorporated under the Air and Gas Applications business within the Compressor Technique Business Area. The purchase expanded Atlas Copco’s strength in nitrogen generator solutions and addressed some of its missions to expand in industrial applications that are highly sought after.

In December 2024, Atlas Copco Group acquired Metalplan Equipamentos LTDA, a Brazilian company engaged in the manufacturing of air treatment solutions and systems, gas generation, screw compressors, chillers, and renewable energy solutions. This acquisition strengthened Atlas Copco’s presence in industrial gas generation, particularly the nitrogen generator segment, by having local manufacturing capability and a broader service reach. Metalplan’s wide product offering and experience across many industrial sectors further underpinned Atlas Copco’s strategy to provide integrated, on-site nitrogen solutions to its customers more effectively in the area. Along with the Industrial Air division under the Compressor Technique Business Area, Metalplan was incorporated.

Parker Hannifin Corp (US) is involved in developing and marketing control technologies and systems. It specializes in precision-engineered solutions for a variety of industries, including aerospace, agriculture, automotive, mining, medical, food & beverage, and construction. The company operates through two main segments: Diversified Industrial and Aerospace Systems. Within the Diversified Industrial segment, it offers a broad range of motion-control systems and components, such as engineered materials, filtration products, fluid connectors, instrumentation, and motion systems. Its clientele spans off-road machinery, transportation, oil and gas, industrial manufacturing equipment, power generation, healthcare and life sciences, electronics and semiconductors, as well as industrial and chemical processing and refrigeration markets. It also provides nitrogen generators as part of its filtration group within the Diversified Industrial segment. With a presence in 45 countries and 336 manufacturing locations, Parker has around 100 divisions. Its distribution network reaches about 17,000 global locations, catering to customers in over 104 countries.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (US) specializes in providing atmospheric, process, and specialty gases. It supplies industrial gases and the necessary equipment to a variety of sectors, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and even food & beverage. The company is involved in developing, engineering, building, owning, and operating industrial gas projects, such as gasification initiatives that transform abundant natural resources into syngas, which is then used to create high-value power, fuels, and chemicals. Its operations are divided into five business segments: Industrial Gases – Americas, Industrial Gases – Asia, Industrial Gases – EMEA, Industrial Gases – Global, and Corporate and Other. It also provides industrial nitrogen generators under the Industrial Gases – Regional category (covering Americas, EMEA, and Asia). With a footprint in over 50 countries, it has regional offices in the US, the UK, China, Saudi Arabia, and India, along with more than 750 manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Market Ranking

The industrial nitrogen generator market is highly competitive, with five main players collectively holding 30–35% of the total market share. In the industrial nitrogen generator market, Parker Hannifin Corp. is the market leader with its wide portfolio of nitrogen generation systems, cutting-edge membrane and PSA technology, and extensive global distribution and services network. The company is involved in research and development and has a strong emphasis on energy-efficient and compact solutions in several industrial applications. Ingersoll Rand is known for its innovative, robust, and scalable nitrogen generator solutions. Its stable customer base and emphasis on automation and performance improvement give it a competitive edge, particularly in Europe and North America. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. follows, taking advantage of its extensive experience in industrial gases as well as turnkey nitrogen generation solutions, especially for large-scale and high-purity industrial applications. Atlas Copco Group also commands a strong market position, with a range of plug & play and modular systems finding suitable application in small to medium-sized schemes, with increasing regional presence in emerging economies. Air Liquide has a strong presence due to its customized solutions for on-site nitrogen generation, serving various industries with integrated and efficient gas supply systems.

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