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Delaware-headquartered Keen Compressed Gas has expanded its presence in Pennsylvania after acquiring welding and industrial supply distributor SKD Supply.
The acquisition extends Keen’s operations into York County, Pennsylvania, adding SKD’s customer base into its regional distribution network.
Founded in late 2019 by Brian Dressel and Daryl Kehr, SKD specialises in welding, safety, and industrial supplies. The owners said the sale followed consideration of succession arrangements for the business.
In a joint statement, the owners said, “Minds were made up when visiting [the Keen Compressed Gas] fill plant facility in Delaware. We were incredibly impressed with the full service they had to offer.”
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Bryan Keen, President of Keen Compressed Gas, said, “We look forward to expanding into York County and providing customers with our combined wide range of resources and products.”
Keen operates a gas production and packaging facility in New Castle, Delaware, supplying industrial, medical, cryogenic, and specialty gases. It also provides gas and cryogenic system design, installation, and technical support.
Founded in 1919, the family-owned business has 15 locations and three welding repair centres across Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northern Maryland.
The transaction follows Keen’s of Pennsylvania-based welding equipment company Power Source Repair in 2024.
