Thomas Trachsel is one of the true gentlemen of our industry but there is much more to this personable character. He has, literally from the heart of Europe, established a niche CO2 business that has gained a reputation for quality and expertise around the world over the past 30 years.
gasworld visited ASCOs head offi ce in Romanshorn to learn about the development of the company, the nature of the business and Trachsels views on the CO2 and industrial gases market in general.
Trachsel originally came from outside of the gas industry but established a relationship with Arthur Schmid in Romanshorn. At that time Schmid got to know the CO2 plant manufacturer Carbonic Industries in Christchurch New Zealand and
agreed to become their agent for the Northern Hemisphere. Trachsel and Schmid set up ASCO in 1975 to properly market these plants to Europe,the Middle East, Africa and other regions. According to Trachsel, the period from 1973 to 1990 was the boom time for suppliers of CO2 production plants to developing or emerging countries and regions around the world. The demand was mainly driven by expansion in the soft drink manufacturing industry.
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