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Airgas acquires ABCO
1 June 2011: Airgas, Inc has completed the acquisition of ABCO Gases, Welding and Industrial Supply Company.
The Waterford, CT-based business serves medical and industrial customers with high-purity gases, liquid gases, specialty gas mixes, protocol gases, as well as industrial welding and cutting equipment, and automated and robotic welding solutions. With locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
ABCO locations and employees are now part of Airgas East operations. There are 12 ABCO New England locations that include a headquarters, retail stores, a fill plant and an equipment service center.
ABCO specialists have an average of 32 years of industry experience. In addition to providing industrial, medical, and pharmaceutical gas products, ABCO offered welding and cutting equipment and supplies, welding equipment repair and service, and a complete line of safety products and accessories. ABCO also offered an extensive automation and robotics program for welding and cutting applications.
Source: Business Wire