Distributor of industrial, medical & specialty gases & related hardgoods, such as welding supplies. Distributor of safety products, producer of nitrous oxide & dry ice, liquid carbon dioxide producer & a distributor of process chemicals, refrigerants & ammonia products. Locations include branches, cylinder fill plants, production facilities, specialty gas laboratories & regional distribution centers.
Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) is one of the largest U.S. distributors of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding, safety and related products. Its integrated network of nearly 800 locations includes branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also distributes its products and services through eBusiness, catalog and telesales channels. Its national scale and strong local presence offer a competitive edge to its diversified customer base.
Sales: $250 Mil. and over Employees: 1000+ Activities: Distributor, Service Company Year Company Founded: 1982 Certification: ISO 9002
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News & Press Releases
May 5, 2008 —
Airgas Acquires A&N Plant; Will Integrate with North American-based Red-D-Arc
RADNOR, PA - April 7 , 2008 -- Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced it has acquired A&N Plant, a European-based supplier of new and reconditioned rotating, positioning, and welding equipment for sale and rent. The business generated approximately $20 million in revenues for the year ended June 30, 2007.
March 11, 2008 —
Airgas to Showcase Analytical and Life Science Labs at PITTCON 2008
RADNOR, PA - March 3, 2008 - Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), the largest U.S. distributor of specialty gases and equipment, will highlight its "Engineering the Right Solutions" approach at the 2008 Pittsburgh Conference (PITTCON) being held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA from March 3-6.
March 11, 2008 —
Airgas Acquires Northeast Gas Technologies Ltd. Based in Albany, New York
RADNOR, PA - March 3, 2008 - Airgas, Inc., (NYSE: ARG) today announced it has acquired the assets and operations of Northeast Gas Technologies Ltd., an Albany, NY-based distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related supplies. The acquired business, with five locations in upstate New York and Vermont, generated $10 million in revenues in 2007.
March 4, 2008 —
Airgas Acquires Industrial Ammonia Operations of Pacific Diazo Products, Inc.
RADNOR, PA - January 2, 2008 - Airgas, Inc., (NYSE: ARG) today announced it has acquired the assets and operations of Pacific Diazo Products, Inc., (PDP), a distributor of aqua ammonia, anhydrous ammonia, and related products and services. Effective, December 31, 2007, its operations have been integrated into Airgas Specialty Products, a leading national distributor of industrial ammonia products and services, various process chemicals, and refrigerants.
March 3, 2008 —
Airgas Study Reveals Disaster Preparedness Concerns and Misconceptions
RADNOR, PA - November 30, 2007 - Airgas Puritan Medical, the medical business of Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), today reported survey results showing that while most hospital respiratory therapy directors said their hospitals had a dedicated supply of portable oxygen cylinders for a disaster or pandemic, most said they have less than 24 hours of oxygen to meet a surge need. Most of those surveyed also are counting on suppliers to replenish oxygen supplies within six hours after a disaster.
March 3, 2008 —
Airgas Acquires Merriam-Graves Corporation Operating in New England and New York
RADNOR, PA - February 4, 2008 - Airgas, Inc., (NYSE: ARG) today announced it has acquired Merriam-Graves Corporation, an independent distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related supplies operating in 25 locations in New England and New York. The acquired business generated $47 million in revenues in 2007.
February 29, 2008 —
Airgas and Street's Announce Marketing Agreement for LCO2 Used in 'Eco-Friendly' Dry Cleaning System
RADNOR, PA and NAPERVILLE, IL - November 13, 2007 - R.R. Street & Co. Inc. (Street's), a 131-year leader in the dry cleaning industry, and Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG), the nation's largest distributor of packaged industrial, specialty, and medical gases, today announced a new marketing agreement.
February 29, 2008 —
Airgas Introduces Radnor Brand MasterCut Plasma Torches at FABTECH '07
RADNOR, PA - November 12, 2007 -- Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today introduced a line of RadnorŪ brand MasterCut(TM) plasma cutting torches, which can be used universally with all modes and power supplies.
February 28, 2008 —
Airgas Acquires Smith Welding/Bayer Welding Near Detroit
RADNOR, PA - January 2, 2008 - Airgas, Inc., (NYSE: ARG) today announced it has acquired the assets and operations of Smith Welding Supply & Equipment, Inc. and its affiliated company, Bayer Welding Supply, LLC. Effective December 31, 2007, six acquired locations in the Detroit area have been integrated with Airgas Great Lakes, one of the regional companies within Airgas.
February 28, 2008 —
Airgas Acquires Wright Welding in Iowa, Basin Welding in Texas, and Mainland Welding in BC
RADNOR, PA - December 3, 2007 -- Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced it has acquired Wright Welding Supply, Inc., an industrial gas and welding supply distributor headquartered in Des Moines, IA, and two other distributors in Texas and British Columbia. All three transactions closed effective December 1, 2007, adding a total of $22 million in acquired annual sales.