Caire

CAIRE Inc. is a global manufacturer of oxygen supply equipment, serving medical, commercial, and industrial markets. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Ball Ground, Georgia, the company has a legacy of over 50 years in developing oxygen delivery technology. In 2018, CAIRE was acquired by Niterra Co., Ltd. (formerly NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.), a move intended to blend Niterra's sensing and ceramic technologies with CAIRE's oxygen expertise to address future healthcare needs.

The company's business is structured into two main segments: medical respiratory care and commercial on-site generation systems. For the healthcare sector, CAIRE provides a comprehensive portfolio of products for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, serving home care, hospice, long-term care, and hospital settings. This range includes stationary oxygen concentrators like the Companion 5 and NewLife Intensity, portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) such as the FreeStyle Comfort and Eclipse 5, and liquid oxygen systems. The company was a pioneer in portable oxygen technology, with its predecessors developing the first POC to receive FAA approval for in-flight use. More recently, CAIRE has integrated telehealth solutions, such as the myCAIRE platform, to allow for remote equipment management.

Through its AirSep division, CAIRE is a prominent producer of Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) and Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption (VPSA) oxygen and nitrogen generation systems for commercial applications. These on-site systems provide a continuous supply of gas, eliminating the need for cylinder deliveries for a variety of industries, including aquaculture, wastewater treatment, mining, and healthcare facilities. The systems range from small generators to large-scale plants capable of producing up to 120 tons of oxygen per day. The business model involves direct sales and distribution to a wide array of clients, including medical equipment providers, hospitals, military entities, and industrial enterprises.

Keywords: oxygen concentrators, oxygen therapy, respiratory care, on-site oxygen generation, portable oxygen, liquid oxygen, medical devices, AirSep, PSA systems, VPSA systems, telehealth, cardiorespiratory diagnostics, industrial gas, nitrogen generators, military oxygen supply, home healthcare equipment, chronic respiratory conditions, air separation technology