
Filling and distribution of carbonic acid, dispense gases, propane and technical gases in pressurized gas containers for North Rhine-Westphalia
FREYCO Kohlensäure Service GmbH & Co. KG
GelsenkirchenNew on Amplifa
About FREYCO
FREYCO Kohlensäure Service GmbH & Co. KG is a gas supplier from Gelsenkirchen that has been active in the market since 1978. The company operates its own CO2 plant in the city harbor of Gelsenkirchen for filling carbonic acid into pressurized gas containers. The product range includes dispense and tapping gases for the gastronomy sector such as carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2) and the mixed gas FRYGON (N2/CO2) in food-grade quality, as well as propane, propellant/forklift gas, balloon gas (helium) and technical and medical gases. Filling is also carried out into small pressurized gas containers (soda cylinders) for water carbonators. The offering is complemented by a service for beverage dispense systems with cleaning, repair, inspection and HACCP-compliant documentation. Customers come from gastronomy, beverage retail, the beverage industry, hotels, restaurants and breweries; delivery covers all of North Rhine-Westphalia with express delivery within 24 hours.
- Site
- Gelsenkirchen
- Processes
- Filling of carbonic acid (CO2) into pressurized gas containers, Filling of small pressurized gas containers/soda cylinders for water carbonators, Delivery of tapping gases/dispense gases (CO2, nitrogen, mixed gas FRYGON), Supply of propane and propellant/forklift gas in pressurized gas containers, Distribution of technical and medical gases in pressurized gas containers, Distribution of balloon gas (helium), Cleaning of dispense systems (beer dispense systems, table water systems, AFG systems, beer wagons,, Repair of dispense systems and beverage lines
- Materials
- Carbonic acid/carbon dioxide (CO2), Nitrogen (N2), Mixed gas Frygon (N2-CO2 mixture) in food-grade quality, Balloon gas (helium), Propane, Propellant / forklift gas, Technical gases, Medical gases
- Certificates
- Analyses by Hygiene Institute Gelsenkirchen, DIN 6650-6 (dispense systems), ISO 9001
- Industries
- Gastronomy, Beverage retail, Beverage industry, Hotels and restaurants, Breweries
- 01
Gas procurement
- 02
Filling into pressurized gas containers
- 03
Distribution and delivery
- 04
Dispense system service
Gases and Containers
Carbonic acid / carbon dioxide (CO2)
Main product for tapping systems, water carbonators and dispense systems in bottle sizes from 0.3 to 20 kg.
Nitrogen (N2)
Dispense gas for gastronomy and breweries.
Mixed gas FRYGON (N2/CO2)
Food-grade mixed gas, delivered in 5-, 10- and 20-liter pressurized gas containers.
Balloon gas (helium)
Balloon gas in pressurized gas containers from 5 to 20 liters.
Propane
Exchange and deposit bottles in 5, 11 and 33 kg.
Propellant / forklift gas
Deposit bottles with 11 kg for forklift operation.
Technical and medical gases
Distribution in pressurized gas containers since the expansion of the product range in 2007.
Steel / aluminium (pressurized gas containers)
Soda cylinders for water carbonators in steel (0,300 kg) and aluminium versions (0,451 kg).
Site

Gelsenkirchen
DEFilling and distribution
- Part weight / size
- 0,3–33 kg pressurized gas containers
- Materials
- CO2, N2, N2/CO2 mixed gas, propane, propellant gas, helium, technical and medical gases
- CO2 plant (filling plant, 2007)
Products

Inside the production

Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filling of carbonic acid (CO2) into pressurized gas containersOther | – | – | 0,300 kg pressurized gas container – 20 kg pressurized gas container | – | Carbonic acid/carbon dioxide (CO2) |
| Filling of small pressurized gas containers/soda cylinders for water carbonatorsOther | – | – | 0,300 kg – 0,451 kg | – | CO2 |
| Delivery of tapping gases/dispense gases (CO2, nitrogen, mixed gas FRYGON)Other | – | – | – | – | Carbonic acid (CO2), Nitrogen (N2), Mixed gas FRYGON (N2-CO2 mixture) |
| Supply of propane and propellant/forklift gas in pressurized gas containersOther | – | – | 5 kg – 33 kg | – | Propane, Propellant/forklift gas |
| Distribution of technical and medical gases in pressurized gas containersOther | – | – | – | – | Technical gases, Medical gases |
| Distribution of balloon gas (helium)Other | – | – | – | – | Balloon gas/helium |
| Cleaning of dispense systems (beer dispense systems, table water systems, AFG systems, beer wagons,Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Repair of dispense systems and beverage linesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection of dispense gases (carbonic acid, Frygon) with automatic refill optionTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing of gas warning systemsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hazard assessment according to BetrSiVO/BGR 228 and HACCP-compliant documentation in the dispenseTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Distribution of dispense system accessories and cleaning agents (CO2 bottle holders, pressureOther | – | – | – | – | – |
| Delivery and refilling of purchased bottles/pressurized gas containersOther | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 plant (filling plant for carbonic acid) | – | 1 | – | 2007 | Hafenbahnstr. 9f (city harbor), 45881 Gelsenkirchen |
Quality
Product quality is ensured through regular analyses by the recognized and approved Hygiene Institute Gelsenkirchen. Dispense system services are carried out certified according to DIN 6650-6 with HACCP-compliant documentation.
| Evidence | Gelsenkirchen |
|---|---|
| Analyses by Hygiene Institute Gelsenkirchen | |
| DIN 6650-6 (dispense systems) | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1978
Founding of FREYCO Kohlensäure Service GmbH by Gerd Frey in Gelsenkirchen.
- 1988
Founding of FREYCO Kohlensäure Service GmbH & Co KG in Düsseldorf with relocation of the registered office to Gelsenkirchen; founding of FKS Kohlensäure Vertriebs GmbH (general partner).
- 1990
Founding of S+M Vertriebsgesellschaft GmbH (later S+M Druckgasbehälter GmbH) by Gerd Frey in Düsseldorf.
- 2001
Merger of BENIFIN GmbH & Co KG with FREYCO Kohlensäure Service GmbH & Co KG.
- 2005
Purchase of the companies by Anja Frey, who becomes the sole shareholder of all companies.
- 2007
Move and commissioning of the new CO2 plant at Hafenbahnstr. 9f (city harbor), Gelsenkirchen; expansion of the product range to include propane, propellant gas and technical gases.
- 2010
Anja Frey becomes the sole managing director of all companies.