Let’s Dive into the Demand for Healthcare Gases and How nexAir Meets It
Let’s Dive into the Demand for Healthcare Gases and How nexAir Meets It
The medical gases market was already worth almost $14.2 billion in 2020. And at the time, industry analysis reports projected a 6.5% CAGR from 2021 to 2027, with a value projection of $22 billion. This projected growth is already on the horizon, primarily due to the industry’s dedication to expanding and improving healthcare infrastructure.
Other growth drivers of the medical gas industry include the rising geriatric population, the prevalence of different cancers and respiratory disorders, and the steadily increasing number of surgical procedures. Given these factors, it isn’t surprising why there is a heavy demand for healthcare gases.
Here at nexAir, we share valuable insights into the demand for healthcare gases and how we strive to meet your needs. As a result, you are more prepared and better equipped to face your unique industry challenges and reach your business goals.
What are the applications of gases in healthcare settings?
Doctors, nurses, and all other healthcare workers may have different duties and responsibilities in their day-to-day lives. But they share the same critical goal — to address and alleviate symptoms, improve and save the lives of every patient.
Individual skills, continuous learning, and the right medical tools and equipment all play a role in protecting the health and safety of your patients. But in addition to these elements, you undeniably also need healthcare gases in hospitals, clinics, dental offices, wound treatment centers, and home healthcare service companies.
Of course, there’s oxygen, which is used in various surgeries and trauma treatment situations. Carbon dioxide is often present in endoscopies, laparoscopies, and other minimally invasive surgeries. Nitrous oxide doubles as a pain reliever, and nitrogen freezes and preserves biological samples for testing.
What are the most in-demand healthcare gases?
Oxygen has the highest demand simply because of its versatility and importance in any healthcare-related setting. Nitrogen is a close second because not only does it preserve biological samples — it also helps with the cleanup process.
Of course, there’s nitrous oxide or what people love to call “laughing gas.” It helps patients feel at ease throughout their procedure.
You can get these healthcare gases from nexAir’s FDA-compliant fill plants. You may also contact our in-house chemists to assist you with specialty mixes.
How does nexAir contribute to the healthcare gas industry?
At nexAir Healthcare, we understand that every task could be crucial to the health and well-being of your patients. Lives are, quite literally, on the line in your field of work. So as a medical gas supplier, we let you Forge Forward by ensuring you have the bulk gas supplies, cylinders, and oxygen and nitrogen systems your healthcare facility needs.
You can count on our team to transport, install, inspect, maintain, and monitor every aspect of your medical gas supply. This way, you can focus on giving your patients the attention and care they deserve. But not only do our products and solutions let you do your job well. It shows in the way you work, and this efficiency and capability that you demonstrate results in your patients’ safety, trust, and peace of mind.
Get in touch with nexAir now for inquiries about healthcare gases!
Looking out for your future
Get your career going on the right track with nexAir
Industry Knowledge and Expertise
Find out how nexAir KnowHow has impacted businesses all over the Southeast
nexAir in the news
Our expertise makes us more than a valuable partner, it makes us headlines
nexAir is always open!
Don't see what you're looking for?
Everything we offer is a click away and it will arrive before you know it.
Manufacturing downtime costs American companies billions annually. When production lines halt due to gas supply issues, every minute translates to lost revenue, missed deadlines, and frustrated customers. At nexAir, we've spent decades developing solutions that keep manufacturing operations running smoothly.
The Hidden Costs of Gas-Related Downtime
When manufacturers calculate downtime costs, they typically focus on labor and lost production. However, gas supply disruptions create cascading effects that multiply these losses:
- Production rescheduling that disrupts carefully optimized sequences
- Rush shipping fees to meet customer deadlines despite delays
- Quality inconsistencies when processes restart after interruptions
- Overtime costs to catch up after unplanned stoppages
- Reputation damage when delivery commitments are missed
For a typical mid-sized manufacturer, each hour of downtime represents $5,000-$10,000 in direct and indirect costs. Our analysis shows that gas-related issues cause 7-12% of total manufacturing downtime - a substantial opportunity for improvement.
From Reactive to Proactive: The Supply Continuum
Most facilities follow a predictable pattern in their gas management evolution:
Stage 1: Reactive Management At this stage, facilities order gas when they notice supplies running low or, worse, after running out. Emergencies are common, and disruptions are accepted as "part of doing business." One automotive parts supplier operating this way experienced 14 production interruptions in a single quarter.
Stage 2: Calendar-Based Management Facilities advance to scheduled deliveries based on estimated usage. While better than the reactive approach, this method still results in either excess inventory (tying up capital and space) or shortages when usage spikes occur. A plastics manufacturer following this model maintained 40% more cylinder inventory than necessary while still experiencing occasional stockouts.
Stage 3: Consumption-Based Management Our telemetry systems monitor actual gas consumption, automatically triggering orders based on usage patterns rather than calendar dates. This approach virtually eliminates both stockouts and excess inventory.
Stage 4: Integrated Supply Management The most advanced approach connects gas management directly to production planning systems. Upcoming production requirements automatically adjust supply parameters, ensuring resources are precisely aligned with needs. A medical device manufacturer using this approach reports zero gas-related downtime for 27 consecutive months while operating with minimal inventory buffers.
Our expert KnowHow™ in industrial gas applications allows us to guide customers through this evolution at a pace that makes sense for their operations.
Customizing Solutions for Maximum Uptime
Manufacturing environments vary dramatically in their gas requirements and operational constraints. We've developed flexible approaches that address these differences:
- For high-volume, consistent usage operations, our bulk systems eliminate the cylinder handling that frequently causes supply disruptions. Bulk installations include telemetry monitoring and automated ordering to prevent outages.
- For variable-demand environments, our microbulk delivery systems provide the benefits of bulk supply with lower volume commitments. These systems reduce handling requirements while maintaining the flexibility needed for changing production schedules.
- For specialized applications requiring multiple gas types, our gas management programs combine cylinder tracking, usage monitoring, and automated replenishment. This comprehensive approach ensures that specialty gases are always available when needed, regardless of how infrequently they might be used.
- For multi-site operations, our enterprise supply programs coordinate deliveries and optimize inventory across locations. By treating the organization's gas requirements holistically, we minimize both stockouts and excess inventory across the network.
This consultative approach ensures that manufacturers receive solutions aligned with their specific operational patterns rather than generic "one-size-fits-all" systems.
Beyond Traditional Supply: Integrated Services for Total Reliability
Maximum uptime requires more than just reliable gas delivery. Our integrated services address the full spectrum of gas-related reliability factors:
Equipment maintenance programs that prevent system failures before they impact production Technical gas specialists who resolve application issues that could otherwise cause production problems Safety training that prevents accidents leading to downtime events Emergency response capabilities that minimize impacts when unexpected events occur Supply chain redundancy that ensures continuity despite regional disruptions
These services complement our supply solutions to form a comprehensive reliability strategy. By addressing both everyday operations and exceptional circumstances, we help manufacturers Forge Forward with confidence that gas-related disruptions won't derail their production targets.
Measuring Success: The Results That Matter
The ultimate measure of any downtime reduction strategy is its impact on production metrics. Our manufacturing customers consistently report significant improvements after implementing our comprehensive gas management solutions:
Downtime reductions of 85-95% for gas-related issues Inventory cost decreases of 20-30% through optimized supply management Administrative time savings of 5-10 hours weekly through automated ordering and tracking Production schedule adherence improvements of 3-7% due to improved supply reliability
These performance gains translate directly to bottom-line benefits that typically deliver ROI within months rather than years. More importantly, they allow manufacturers to confidently make delivery commitments, knowing that gas supply issues won't compromise their ability to perform.
Don't let gas supply issues impact your productivity. Contact us today to explore our tailored solutions.
Looking out for your future
Get your career going on the right track with nexAir
Find out how nexAir KnowHow has impacted businesses all over the Southeast
Our expertise makes us more than a valuable partner, it makes us headlines