The merger of Linde and BOC to form The Linde Group has created a major global player, propelling the new Group to the forefront of all its target regions and markets. By leveraging the best of both companies in the gas and engineering business, the merger also creates exciting new growth opportunities driven by a synergised, end-to-end service offering and in-depth consulting know-how.
The Linde-BOC merger has created a world-leading gas and engineering company. Under the umbrella of The Linde Group, the companies complement each other both in geographical footprint and in portfolio. On the one hand, Linde brings a particularly strong market presence in Western and Eastern Europe and Latin America to the table. On the other, BOC has extended the Group’s global network to include its local market Great Britain, is a leading player in Africa and has expanded successfully into the Asia/Pacific region.
With a 34 percent share, the Linde Group leads the global market for gases in the manufacturing industries, holding a particularly strong position with welding gases. Our gas products for the Food industry are also at the forefront of the global market, as are our metal fabrication gases – largely thanks to BOC’s outstanding position here. With a market share of almost 20 percent, we are ranked second on the worldwide market for medical products. In addition, Linde is positioned as one of the leading global suppliers of industrial gases such as hydrogen and helium, also constructing the production systems for these gases.
Global Linde Group market share1
Leading role // The Linde Group occupies a leading position in all main growth segments, both in terms of market reach and portfolio. Linde and BOC complement each other’s strengths to perfection.
Automotive industry partner // The Linde Group is the global market leader in gases for the manufacturing industries. The automotive industry is a major force here and Linde offers a comprehensive product and service programme for gas applications in welding and cutting.