Les Gaz Industriels Limited (LGI) was originally incorporated as a private company in 1952, with 100% Mauritian equity and the sole aim of producing oxygen and acetylene for metal cutting and welding purposes.

In 1963, African Oxygen Ltd (Afrox), a South African leading gas company, acquired a major stake in LGI which diversified its activities with the production of general-purpose welding electrodes and of medical oxygen, and the importation of nitrous oxide, from Afrox, for use in hospitals and clinics. LGI kept a steady growth since with the modernisation of the oxygen plant and the production of liquid and gaseous nitrogen, for multiple uses. It was also heavily involved in the installation of gas reticulation in hospitals and clinics.

In 1990, LGI became listed on the Over-The-Counter (O.T.C.) market in Mauritius, and subsequently on the Development & Enterprise Market (D.E.M.) in March 2007. In 1998, a modern Air Separation Unit was commissioned for producing liquid and gaseous oxygen and nitrogen, together with the installation of two cryogenic tanks for their storage. This gave the Company the opportunity of doubling its supply of oxygen and nitrogen in Mauritius, with the added advantage of servicing its customers on an ex-stock basis. Throughout the years, the Company diversified in a wide range of products, namely the manufacture, sales and delivery of medical and industrial gases in bulk and in cylinders, the manufacture, sales and delivery of welding electrodes, installation of gas reticulation and the sales of diving equipment and nitrox gas, with a growing market share. As from November 2010, the Board ratified the decision to close the diving segment and focus on the Company’s core activities.

LGI has consequently achieved a long and reputable experience in the following core businesses:

• Gas
• Welding
• Healthcare

In its quest to continue improving the overall quality of its products and services, the Company decided to implement a quality management system based on the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard and has been accordingly certified by SGS since 2005.

On December 02, 2008, the Company incorporated a subsidiary in Madagascar, namely Gaz Industriels Madagascar SA, for the manufacture of medical and industrial gas, acetylene and welding electrodes. However, due to political unrest prevailing in Madagascar, Gaz Industriels Madagascar SA has not yet started its operations and currently exists as a dormant entity.