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US industrial gas and welding supplies company Central Welding Supply has expanded its footprint in Washington after acquiring welding equipment, safety gear, and industrial tools supplier Rainer Welding Supply.
Rainer’s single location in Tacoma will open as Central Welding Supply’s South Tacoma Branch, expanding the company’s presence in the South Sound industrial, marine, and construction welding markets.
This news builds on Central Welding Supply’s of Tacoma-based gas and welding equipment servicing business Torch and Regulator Repair earlier this year.
The deal marks the retirement of Rainer’s founders Jeff and Lori Michaelson after more than two decades leading the family-run business.
Central Welding Supply has 31 locations, including 22 across Washington, with operations across Oregon, Alaska and Washington.
The company distributes industrial, medical, specialty, food-grade, and bulk gases, as well as safety supplies, welding equipment, equipment rental, and repair services.
It also expanded in the after acquiring the steel and materials operations of Morgan Steel in June.
