Rix Industries

With roots stretching back to 1878, the company began by inventing locomotives and steel structures and later pivoted into pneumatic engineering.

Its evolution led to submarine compressors and missile

capping compressors, expanding into aerospace systems through the 1970s and ’80s.

Today it engineers oil‑free, high‑pressure compressors, gas generation systems, and cryogenic cooling technologies used across Navy, aerospace, industrial gas, energy, and medical markets.

Flagship projects include on‑board liquid oxygen generation for U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, hydrogen‑on‑demand infrastructure systems, and custom compressor solutions in extreme environments.

Headquartered in Benicia, California, with major operations in Sparks, Nevada, and a design center in Rockville, CA, it remains steadfastly focused on critical infrastructure innovation.

Notable collaborations include partnerships with Sumitomo Heavy Industries to expand global access and joint development with NSF’s NRAO on cryocooling for next‑generation radio telescopes.

Reliability – understanding customers, collaborating internally, building reliable systems to deliver quality and durability

Integrity – meeting customer and regulatory requirements, increasing customer satisfaction through continual improvement

Hydrogen‑on‑demand solutions reduce CO₂ footprint and optimize operations for materials handling, portside, logistics, and mobility applications.

Decarbonization efforts leverage PEM fuel cells and methanol‑to‑hydrogen (M2H2) technology, eliminating the need for high‑pressure tanks.

The company's net‑zero pathway accelerates maritime decarbonization through hydrogen‑on‑demand solutions.