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Independent gas and welding distributor American Welding & Gas (AWG) has acquired Georgia-based industrial gas company O2 Plus, expanding its presence in the Southeast US.
AWG will provide industrial, specialty, and medical gases, and welding equipment throughout the region, from O2 Plus’s former operations in Carrollton and Hapeville.
Dennis Harris, CEO of AWG, said, “We look forward to building on the relationships O2 Plus has established and providing its customers with the additional resources, products, and services available through AWG.”
AWG is a family-owned firm, founded in 1949, that operates over 100 retail locations and 22 gas fill plants located in 22 states.
The company distributes products including bulk quantities of cryogenic gases and individual packaged gas cylinders through its fleet of over 250 trucks and trailers.
In August, AWG independent industrial gas supplier United Welding Supply to build its Texas footprint.
In the same month, AWG Sean Bruckner as Vice-President of Operations for the North Region.
