Velaris acquires LNI Swissgas to expand analytical gas technology capabilities
Acquisition strengthens Velaris’ position in laboratory automation with expanded gas generation and calibration expertise
13 May 2026Industry news
Velaris, a platform of laboratory-automation brands, has announced the acquisition of LNI Swissgas (LNI), a multinational specialist in premium gas generators, gas mixers and gas calibrators. The acquisition strengthens Velaris’ gas supply infrastructure capabilities for analytical instrumentation and expands its global reach across Europe, North America and Asia.
LNI’s global footprint and engineering expertise
LNI is a multinational specialist in the design, production and marketing of premium gas generators, gas mixers and gas calibrators for analytical, industrial, environmental and laser applications. With production facilities in Torreglia, Italy, Versoix, Switzerland and Shanghai, China, LNI’s products are the result of Swiss precision engineering combined with Italian ingenuity and design.
LNI supplies premium hydrogen, nitrogen and zero air generators for on-site gas production, as well as precision gas calibration systems and mixers. These solutions enable laboratories to reduce their dependency on gas cylinders while achieving the highest standards of accuracy, reliability and safety.
LNI’s fully in-house design and manufacturing, covering layout, electronics, electrochemical and pneumatic components, is unique in the industry and ensures complete product control and continuous innovation.
Strategic fit with Velaris’ laboratory automation platform
Joining Velaris’ existing brands, LNI provides a highly complementary product offering that strengthens Velaris’ capabilities in gas supply infrastructure for analytical instrumentation – a critical enabler across the group’s end markets. The company’s established global distribution network and strong customer relationships in Europe, North America, Asia and beyond will further expand Velaris’ international reach and service capabilities.
Leadership perspectives on growth and customer value
Over more than three decades, LNI has built its reputation on precision, quality and an uncompromising focus on customer needs. Joining the Velaris family is positioned as a natural evolution of this journey, providing access to a broader platform of complementary technologies, shared expertise and accelerated growth opportunities.
As Velaris continues to build a unified portfolio of complementary analytical instrumentation and laboratory infrastructure technologies, the addition of LNI’s premium gas generation and calibration expertise is seen as highly synergistic with the group’s current portfolio of products. The acquisition provides strong connections with customers across environmental, life and energy segment offerings and supports Velaris’ strategy to grow its presence in critical laboratory infrastructure.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Velaris’ acquisition of LNI Swissgas enhance its global gas supply infrastructure for analytical instrumentation?
Velaris’ acquisition of LNI Swissgas enhances its gas supply infrastructure by adding LNI’s premium gas generators, gas mixers and gas calibrators to the Velaris laboratory-automation platform. LNI’s established global distribution network and strong customer relationships across Europe, North America and Asia expand Velaris’ international reach and service capabilities. This highly complementary product offering strengthens Velaris’ capabilities in gas supply infrastructure for analytical instrumentation, which is described as a critical enabler across the group’s end markets.
What makes LNI Swissgas a leading specialist in premium gas generation and calibration technologies for analytical, industrial and environmental applications?
LNI Swissgas is recognized worldwide as a leading specialist because it designs, produces and markets premium gas generators, gas mixers and gas calibrators for analytical, industrial, environmental and laser applications. The company supplies hydrogen, nitrogen and zero air generators for on-site gas production, as well as precision gas calibration systems and mixers that help laboratories reduce dependency on gas cylinders while maintaining high standards of accuracy, reliability and safety.
LNI’s fully in-house design and manufacturing, covering layout, electronics, electrochemical and pneumatic components, is unique in the industry and ensures complete product control and continuous innovation.
How will integrating LNI Swissgas into the Velaris laboratory automation platform benefit customers in environmental, life and energy segments?
Integrating LNI Swissgas into the Velaris laboratory automation platform is described as highly synergistic with Velaris’ existing portfolio of analytical instrumentation and laboratory infrastructure technologies. LNI’s deep expertise in premium gas generation and calibration supports analytical workflows across environmental, life and energy segment offerings.
Backed by the scale of the Velaris group, LNI gains access to a broader platform of complementary technologies, shared expertise and an expansive global network, which is expected to elevate service capabilities, strengthen its position in key markets and help clients maintain their competitive edge with precision, data-driven solutions and trusted partnerships.