Corporate History

Linde plc is a leading industrial gases and engineering company in the world. In October 2018, formed by the merger of Praxair, Inc. and Linde AG, two world-class companies with nearly 140 years of shared history and successful achievements. Today we now operate as One Linde which represents the collective strengths that unite 66,000 employees more than 100 countries to leverage our extensive footprint and capabilities to fully capture the value of this merger.

In the 2023 financial year, it achieved sales of $33 billion ($33 billion in 2022).

Linde Bangladesh Limited, a member of Linde plc, has been contributing towards the development of the nation as a silent partner.  A strong in–built culture with solid work values developed and strengthened Linde Bangladesh over the years which are reflected in the performance of its employees for more than 70 years with continuous expansion in operations and business. We sell our products to more than 35000 customers from a wide spectrum of industries running from chemicals and petrochemicals to steel. Our team of around 300 trained, motivated and professional members manage 24 hour operations at three major locations across the country to support our customers. In Linde Bangladesh Limited we are committed to the quality of our products and services. Our motto is to ensure optimum conditions in health, safety and the environment for employees, customers and stakeholders.

Our milestones at a glance

1958  Pakistan Oxygen Limited.
1971 Renamed as to Bangladesh Oxygen Limited (BOL).
1973 Incorporated in the joint stock companies and received government approval as the first full-fledged “Company” of the newly formed country.
1976 First CO2 plant was introduced.
1979 Welding Training Centre started its journey.
1995 The company changed its name from “Bangladesh Oxygen Limited” to “BOC Bangladesh Limited”.
1997 Rupganj ASU Plant was commissioned.
1999  Shitalpur plant was bought over with 20TPD production facility.
2000 ASPEN and LPG Bottling plant was commissioned.
2004 Moved into newly built Corporate Office at Tejgaon, Dhaka.
2006 Acquisitioned by the Linde Group.
2010 Achieved BDT 100 Crore Profit.
2011 3rd Welding production line at Rupganj was commissioned.
2011  The Company changed its name from “BOC Bangladesh Limited” to “Linde Bangladesh Limited.”
 2012  4th Welding production line at Rupganj was commissioned.
2013  LPG Plant at Bogra decommissioned.
2017  Rupganj 100 TPD ASU plant was commissioned.
2019  36 TPD CO2 plant was commissioned at Rupganj.
2023 Formation of Linde Industries Pvt. Ltd. as demerged company for hardgoods business.