COMPANY PROFILE -Air Liquide S.A.
Business Sector :Industrial Products
Operating Geography :France, Europe, Global
About Air Liquide S.A. :
Air Liquide S.A. is a French multinational company, headquartered in Paris, France. It was founded in 1902 by Georges Claude and Paul Delorme. The company operated through four segments which include: Gas & Services, Engineering & Construction, Global Markets & Technologies and Other Activities. Through these segments the company provides a wide-range of products and services including gas supply, construction and development of industrial gas production plants, welding, diving and many more, to industries such as medical, chemical and electronic manufacturers. Apart from Paris, the company has major sites in Japan, Houston, TX and Newark, DE, USA, Frankfurt, Shanghai and Dubai. Air Liquide mainly focuses on Research and Development, where it innovates and finds new solutions for industrial gases, healthcare products, electronic chips, foods and chemicals, and production of hydrogen. As of early 2021, the company operates in 78 countries with the support of approximately 64,500 employees. In July 2021, Air Liquide acquired Sasol’s 16 Air Separation Units (ASU), world’s biggest oxygen production site located in Secunda, South Africa.
Air Liquide’s unique selling proposition or USP lies in being a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Air Liquide’s mission statement reads, “Our ambition is to lead our industry, deliver long-term performance and contribute to sustainability.”
Air Liquide S.A. Revenue :
€ 20,485 million – FY ended December 31, 2020
€ 21,920 million – FY ended December 31, 2019
Competitive Analysis of Air Liquide S.A.
The SWOT analysis for Air Liquide is presented below in a matrix followed by a detailed analysis:
Strengths | Weaknesses |
1. Growth in Gas and Services, liquid& other specialty chemicals and biological products.
2. Operational efficiency gains, in addition to Airgas synergies which are ahead of forecasts by the company
3. Strong investment backlog, rapid innovations and new markets that help fuel future growth
4. Market leader in outsourced refinery hydrogen with a global market share of over 30%
5. Relentless focus on innovation and advanced technologies - electronics and deep tech
| 1. The activity level in Engineering & Construction remained weak
2. Rise in production costs and higher loan rates
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Opportunities | Threats |
1. Can Delve into new products and services in the coming time
2. Rising demand in the healthcare market
3. Potential of growth in COPD market
4. Great potential in the growing electronics market to supply gas and advanced materials
5. Huge step-up in the field of Solar Energy
| 1. Developing economies represented a little under half of the investment opportunities
2. Continuous Rise in the prices of raw materials
3. Increasing competition from foreign market and rapid technological changes
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Detailed SWOT Analysis of Air Liquide S.A.
Strength
1. Growth in Gas and Services, liquid & other specialty chemicals and biological products: The group revenue of Air Liquide in the year 2020 was 20,485 million Euros. With further analysis, the revenue earning sectors of the group are known. Gas and services accounted for 19,656, million Euros, healthcare sector observed a growth of 8.4%, Industrial Merchant saw a dip in sales by 6.3%, electronics segment grew at 5.9%, engineering and construction activities brought in 60 million Euros and the global market technological services attributed to 143 million Euros in the financial year 2019. The demand for chemicals was low in the American and the European market but, higher in the Asian market due to the increased orders from China during the year. Demand for medical Oxygen hiked globally due to Covid-19 illness and its treatment procedures.
2. Operational efficiency gains, in addition to Airgas synergies which are ahead of forecasts by the company: Air Liquide has been successful in gaining from efficiency in operations. In the year 2020, the group earned 441 million Euros from operating efficiencies. The earning from efficiencies was estimated to have been increased by 25.6% when compared to the financial year 2018; 351 million Euros. The main drivers of this earning can be attributed to the incorporation of the digitalised systems in the facilities, continuation of realignment plans and improving Airgas by enhancing the current ongoing program. The group has partnered with Shell to supply oxygen and other gases to Shell’s facility in Canada. To accomplish this, the group will enhance its Scotford facility to increase the operational efficiency and reduce costs and making the business more profitable.
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The PESTLE analysis for Air Liquide is presented below in a matrix followed by a detailed analysis:
Political | Economical |
1. Uncertainty around business after implementation of Brexit | 1. Stable economy and market size and share |
Social | Technological |
1. Personalized support programs for patients and value-based healthcare
2. Increase in income levels across major markets
3. Urbanization and Industrialization to increase demand for gases
| 1. Increase in demand for cryogenics technologies across a broad range of industries
2. Leveraging next-gen multivariable model predictive control (MPC) technology
3. Technological issues and development risks
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Legal | Environmental |
1. Protection against theft of business and trade secrets | 1. Focus on green products and services
2. Recycling and sustainable solutions to help customers and company meet stricter regulations
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Detailed Pestle Analysis of Air Liquide S.A.
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Environmental
Focus on green products and services: In the current global business scenario, the manufacturers and the customers are aware about the changing environment, climate and its impact globally. Air Liquide has also incorporated change in its operations and products for the betterment of the society. In 2020 the group signed a long-term contract for sourcing renewable source of energy for its plants in Spain. The company has brought a revolution in one of its core business areas, that is; Hydrogen. In November 2019, the company launched a new project ‘Hygreen Provence’. The aim of the project is to make and store green hydrogen. The group is planning to deliver its first order by the end of 2021. Also, the company has developed a new technology to power up vehicles using Hydrogen. In doing so, the company plans to cut on its carbon emissions and also increase the use of renewable sources of energy. Air Liquide’s first green bond issue was successfully launched in 2021 by funding 500 million euros. The funds are raised to finance and refinance the development of various sustainable projects, especially those which are related to hydrogen, biogas and oxygen.
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References used in Air Liquide S.A. SWOT & PESTLE Analysis Report
1. 2020 Annual Report - https://www.airliquide.com/sites/airliquide.com/files/2021/03/31/2020-annual-report.pdf
2. Producing hydrogen from water and solar energy| Air Liquide - https://www.airliquide.com/magazine/science/producing-hydrogen-water-and-solar-energy
3. Air Liquide and Solar Impulse| Air Liquide - https://www.airliquide.com/magazine/air-liquide-solar-impulse
4. Air Liquide signs its first Power Purchase Agreement for renewable electricity in the Netherlands - https://www.eqmagpro.com/air-liquide-signs-its-first-power-purchase-agreement-for-renewable-electricity-in-the-netherlands/
5. Air Liquide benefits from next-generation MPC - https://www.controlglobal.com/articles/2021/air-liquide-benefits-from-next-generation-mpc/
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