Airgas buys Great Lakes Oxygen
Airgas completed the acquisition of Great Lakes Oxygen, effective Dec. 31, its 13th acquisition in 2008.
With locations in Cleveland, Painesville and Brook Park, Ohio, the company also does business as Welder's Supply, Westside Welders Supply, Great Lakes Propane and Lake Erie Iron and Metal.
Great Lakes Oxygen, a distributor of industrial gas and welding supplies, was formed in 1982 and generates annual revenues in excess of $15 million. Facilities include retail showrooms, warehouses, fill plants, a specialty gas laboratory and an acetylene plant.
"Throughout their history, Great Lakes Oxygen has enjoyed a reputation for outstanding customer service," said Kevin McBride, Airgas Great Lakes president. "This transaction adds great resources and talent to Airgas Great Lakes, and allows us to offer a broader array of products and services to an expanded base of valued customers. We are pleased to welcome all 50 Great Lakes Oxygen associates to Airgas."
