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The Horizon Europe 2024 session, โNippon Gasesโ Blueprint for Success: Evaluation, Empowerment, and Evolution,โ featured Gabriel Kiewek, COO of Nippon Gases, discussing the companyโs procurement transformation journey and industry leadership in industrial gases.
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The session opened with an introduction to the $70 billion global industrial gases industry, which powers nearly every sectorโfrom healthcare (oxygen supply) to food & beverage (CO2 for carbonation) to manufacturing (nitrogen and argon for safety and efficiency). Despite its critical role, industrial gases often remain invisible to the public.
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Key Takeaways:
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- Procurement & Transformation: Nippon Gases is leading change in procurement by optimizing sourcing, supply chain processes, and innovation across 13 European countries.
- Global Leadership: A subsidiary of Nippon Sanso, a century-old Japanese company, Nippon Gases Europe generates over $2B in sales, contributing 30%+ of the companyโs global operating profit.
- Driving Innovation: The European division is spearheading company-wide advancements, not just in procurement but across all operational processes.
Nippon Gases is a critical force behind global industries, ensuring smooth operations through innovation, transformation, and an optimized procurement strategy that continues to set new industry standards.
