Linde Gas Bulgaria is a subsidiary of the Linde Group. It exists on the Bulgarian market since 2000. The first deals to supply industrial gases are concluded with hospitals, shipyards and fish farms. Liquefied CO2 is supplied to manufacturers of soft drinks and beer. The company currently works with 22 sales partners in all major cities in the country, which made the placement of cylinder gases.
Focusing attention on the market, various events such as trade fairs, symposia, exhibitions and other, company managed to grow in a relatively short time. These factors, market demand and growth, strategic location of the company in Stara Zagora and the Balkans, justified the construction of production facilities in Bulgaria.
Since the end of 2007 Linde Gas Bulgaria has its own ASU plant in Stara Zagora for the production of liquid gases - oxygen, nitrogen and argon. Investment for its construction amounted to EUR 10 million. Until then, imported technical gases, a fourth year are already produced in Bulgaria and reliably meet the needs of customers in the country.
The production is unique in Bulgaria and enjoy all German know-how. Installation works in continuous mode of operation with capacity of 2000 m3 gas per hour and meet the needs of many major companies in the country. The air bacome liquid via compressor, and its main components nitrogen, oxygen and argon are separated by cryogenic rectification, based on their different boiling temperatures. Production of cold is provided through the expansion of air in his transition from high to low pressure. Unique for our country 37 meter column, called by specialists Cold-box work in temperature range from minus-161 to - 196 ° C and is served by only 6 people.
In 2010 the company invests in new project - Installation for the production of gaseous oxygen. Investment amounts to about 4 million. It is realized within the Stomana Industry, Pernik and serves only the needs of leading steel producer in Bulgaria. Plant and equipment are manufactured and supplied by Germany. Fully automated plant produces 1,800 m3 of gaseous oxygen per hour with a purity of 93%. Operation of new plants is started from September 2010.
Most new technologies operated by professionals and innovative solutions are the reasons our company to be the preferred partner of the Bulgarian market. The wide range of applications for industrial gases in various industries, medicine, environmental protection, research and development ranks Linde Gas Bulgaria among the leading companies in this industry.
The company has production facilities in Stara Zagora and Rousse. Furthermore, the proposed gas cylinders and liquid phase, Linde Gas Bulgaria is specialized in the supply, installation and maintenance of necessary equipment, pressure vessels, construction of gas plants, power systems, service and testing.
Offering the latest technology, operated by professionals and innovative solutions are the reasons the company to be the preferred partner of the Bulgarian market.
Well developed partnership network of Linde Gas Bulgaria in all major cities of the country is a guarantee of quality and speed in customer service.
Historical data:
- Linde Gas BG is a subsidiary of Linde AG. Founded in November 2000.
- The company activities are: production and sales of industrial and medical gases
- In 2002 Linde Gas BG acquires a small Bulgarian company in the field of technical gases
- For less than 2 years Linde Gas BG developed a broad distribution network with 22 agents and 4 own depos in the biggest Bulgarian cities
- The company is constantly developing its product portfolio and services in order to respond and satisfy customers’ needs.
- Durihng the years Linde Gas BG acquired as customers shipyards, big beverages companies, hospitals and many industrial companies
- In 2007 Linde re-new its bases in Stara Zagora and Ruse
- 12 Oct. 2007 – official opening of the ASU Stara Zagora
- April 2010 – Linde Gas BG were re-registered in Stara Zagora
- April 2010 – Sofia office was moved to new office
- In Oct 2010 – start up of the on-site installation in Stomana Pernik