Born in Portugal
North America
Central Europe
South America

Born in Portugal

Global Headquarters and innovation hub dedicated to gas generation technologies that shape industry worldwide.

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2002 History & Legacy

Engineering
The Future

From a university R&D spin-off to a global leader in gas generation technology.

SYSADVANCE started its activities in 2002, leveraging over 40 years of R&D experience in gas separation technology. Today, we stand at the forefront of industrial innovation.

We develop and manufacture on-site gas generation and gas purifiers, as well as integrated solutions for compressed air and technical gases. The success of our projects reflects the quality and dedication of our highly specialized human resources.

Our mission is to provide superior technology that guarantees reliability and efficiency. We are dedicated to creating value for our clients through continuous innovation and rigorous quality standards.

Sectors Served

Chemical Pharmaceutical Electronics Aluminum Engineering Laser Cutting Automotive Food & Beverage Aviation Marine Energy Oil & Gas

Global Presence

Bringing our products and services closer to clients in strategic geographies.

70+
Countries
Póvoa de Varzim
Póvoa de Varzim

Global Headquarters

Portugal

SYSADVANCE headquarters since 2002. Home to R&D, engineering, manufacturing and global operations — the core of our innovation in gas generation technologies.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia

Subsidiary · Est. 2022

North America

The foundation of SYSADVANCE’s first international operation, with the launching of SYSADVANCE North America Technologies Inc., based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, marks the beginning of a new phase in SYSADVANCE global market presence, bringing its products and services closer to clients in different geographies.

Establishing facilities and a permanent workforce in North America marks a huge milestone for the SYSADVANCE, as the North American market provides significant opportunities for the deployment of our wide range of gas purification, generation, and upgrading technologies.

SYSADVANCE North America is operating on the Energy and Industrial sectors.

São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil

Subsidiary · Est. 2025

Brasil

SYSADVANCE is proud to announce the creation of SYSADVANCE Brasil. This new milestone reflects our commitment to strengthening relationships with our clients and prospects, creating new opportunities for collaboration and reinforcing our position in the global market.

SYSADVANCE has been present in Brazil and South America since 2005, and with the creation of SYSADVANCE Brasil, we have strengthened this proximity, producing a large part of our systems locally and allowing our customers in Brazil to enjoy important tax and financing advantages.

This expansion marks the beginning of a new chapter in SYSADVANCE’s history.

Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria

Subsidiary · Est. 2025

Central Europe

SYSADVANCE Central Europe serves the DACH region and neighbouring markets, providing rapid deployment, local technical support and accelerated access to our full portfolio of gas generation systems.

Certifications
& Quality

 

Our commitment to quality is validated by international standards that guarantee excellence, safety, and reliability.

Management System

Certified for all the range of industrial, medical and energy sector products.

ISO 9001 ISO 13485

Medical Devices

Medical oxygen generators, air/vacuum systems, and ICU ventilators.

MDD 93/42/EEC

Product Compliance

Available under request for NITROGEN and METHAGEN systems.

ATEX ASME-U CSA UL
Our Culture

Technology, Innovation
and Quality

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Our success is founded on a deep understanding of our customers’ needs and on our ability to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions that consistently create value. Equally important is the dedication and expertise of our people, whose knowledge, commitment, and innovative mindset enable us to continuously improve our products, services, and processes.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to advancing technological leadership, fostering sustainable growth, and contributing to a more efficient and responsible future. Guided by our core values—trust, integrity, rigor, innovation, and sustainability—we will continue to create lasting value for customers, partners, employees, and communities around the world.

 

José Vale Machado, PhD

President, Sysadvance

 

History &
Milestones

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2002

Incorporation

Incorporation
SYSADVANCE is incorporated, as a university spin-off.
2002

Incorporation

SYSADVANCE is incorporated, as a university spin-off.

2002

Xenon Recovery

Xenon Recovery
Xenon Recovery system patent submited.
2002

Xenon Recovery

Xenon Recovery system patent submited.

2003

Nitrogen & Oxygen Series

Nitrogen & Oxygen Series
Production of N2 and O2 Generators.
2003

Nitrogen & Oxygen Series

Production of N2 and O2 Generators.

2005

International Sales

International Sales
First international sales.
2005

International Sales

First international sales.

2006

Laser Cutting

Laser Cutting
First High Pressure N2 PSA for Laser Cutting.
2006

Laser Cutting

First High Pressure N2 PSA for Laser Cutting.

2007

Scale Up

Scale Up
Development of large size PSA Units.
2007

Scale Up

Development of large size PSA Units.

2009

Oxygen Series

Oxygen Series
First large size Oxygen PSA.
2009

Oxygen Series

First large size Oxygen PSA.

2011

Methagen

Methagen
SYSADVANCE develops VPSA biogas upgrading technology – METHAGEN
2011

Methagen

SYSADVANCE develops VPSA biogas upgrading technology – METHAGEN

2012

Certifications

Certifications
Certification under ISO 9001 and 13485 – 93/42/EEC, Class IIa and IIb.
2012

Certifications

Certification under ISO 9001 and 13485 – 93/42/EEC, Class IIa and IIb.

2013

Oxygen M Series

Oxygen M Series
First Medical Oxygen System installed.
2013

Oxygen M Series

First Medical Oxygen System installed.

2013

Helisys

SYSADVANCE develops Helium purification technology – Helisys
2013

Helisys

SYSADVANCE develops Helium purification technology – Helisys

2014

Rebranding

Rebranding
Rebranding.
2014

Rebranding

Rebranding.

2015

VSA Oxygen Series

VSA Oxygen Series
First O2 VSA System installed.
2015

VSA Oxygen Series

First O2 VSA System installed.

2016

Methagen AD

Methagen AD
First Biogas upgrading plants – METHAGEN – installed.
2016

Methagen AD

First Biogas upgrading plants – METHAGEN – installed.

2017

Carbogen

Carbogen
First CO2 Purification/Regeneration System installed.
2017

Carbogen

First CO2 Purification/Regeneration System installed.

2018

Methagen LF

Methagen LF
First Landfill Biogas upgrading plant and patent submission – METHAGEN N2R- installed.
2018

Methagen LF

First Landfill Biogas upgrading plant and patent submission – METHAGEN N2R- installed.

2020

New Headquarters

New Headquarters
New Headquarters and Manufacturing Facilities.
2020

New Headquarters

New Headquarters and Manufacturing Facilities.

2020

Sysvent

Sysvent
SYSADVANCE develops an ICU Ventilator.
2020

Sysvent

SYSADVANCE develops an ICU Ventilator.

2021

Hydrogen Pure

Hydrogen Pure
First Hydrogen Purification system.
2021

Hydrogen Pure

First Hydrogen Purification system.

2022

North America

North America
Incorporation of SYSADVANCE NORTH AMERICA
2022

North America

Incorporation of SYSADVANCE NORTH AMERICA

2024

Methagen LF

Methagen LF
Large scale Landfill Gas Upgrading projects: Brazil 330 GW/USA 505 GW
2024

Methagen LF

Large scale Landfill Gas Upgrading projects: Brazil 330 GW/USA 505 GW

2025

Brasil

Brasil
Incorporation of SYSADVANCE BRASIL
2025

Brasil

Incorporation of SYSADVANCE BRASIL

2025

Central Europe

Central Europe
Incorporation of SYSADVANCE CENTRAL EUROPE
2025

Central Europe

Incorporation of SYSADVANCE CENTRAL EUROPE

Corporate
Policy

Vision

To maintain technological leadership in the various sectors in which we operate and the recognition of our values – trust, rigor, business ethics and sustainability – which have always been understood as a fundamental contribution to growth.

Mission

Development of engineering solutions and innovative technologies aimed at meeting the needs of our clients’ processes with a focus on reducing their operational costs and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the supply.

SYSADVANCE Board considers QUALITY, allied with SUSTENTABILITY principles and a SAFE work environment, critical success factors, and has been engaged in maintaining the highest levels of performance and quality of its products in its major business areas - INDUSTRIAL, MEDICAL AND ENERGY - with a solid commitment to Management System improvement, defined according to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, EN ISO 13485:2016, as well as Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745, Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC and the European Pharmacopoeia.

  • Compliance with applicable normative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
  • Continuous improvement of processes, products, technologies, and services by establishing and reviewing indicators, objectives, and targets for different areas of operation, ensuring efficiency, reliability, quality, safety and sustainability.
  • Promotion of a culture conducive to innovation and creativity, enabling SYSADVANCE to leverage its capacity to adapt to a world characterized by its constant change. This culture is fostered through the adoption of the following fundamental principles:
    • Investing in human resources selection processes based on contribution rather than solely fitting into the culture;
    • Motivating employees to adopt a disruptive mindset, looking differently at future challenges;
    • Creating conditions that ensure a good working environment.

Management System is based on a strategic choice that helps to consolidate all processes and the organizational structure, acting as a catalyst for the company to evolve and create value for all stakeholders - shareholders, affiliates, employees, customers, suppliers, the local community, among others - through the incorporation of the following commitments:

  • Systematization and consolidation of all the knowledge base generated, resulting from the activities carried out and relationships with partners, clients, and other stakeholders, so that we can leverage new opportunities for innovation.
  • Reinforcement of visibility and recognition as an innovative company with distinctive competencies.
  • Promotion of a safety culture based on the following pillars:
    • Promotion of safe and healthy working conditions, preventing the occurrence of occupational injuries and illnesses;
    • Elimination of hazardous conditions and reduction of risks to safety and health at work;
    • Involvement of employees in the field of occupational safety and health, including through regular consultation.
  • Protection of the environment, minimizing the environmental impact of its activities, seeking sustainable solutions for preserving natural resources, and preventing pollution.
  • Raising awareness among employees about aspects related to their activities and roles, motivating them to reflect the principles of the adopted Management System in their workplace behavior, aiming to increase productivity and the quality of products and services provided.
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