M&A Deal Summary

Airgas Acquires Energy Safety Services

On July 1, 2008, Airgas acquired safety/security company Energy Safety Services

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Airgas’ 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Airgas’ 41st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Airgas’ 2nd transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-07-01
Target Energy Safety Services
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Airgas
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Energy Safety Services

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Oilind Safety is a provider of rental safety equipment and safety services.

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Buyer

Airgas

Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States

Category Company
Founded 1982
Sector Chemicals
Employees17,000
Revenue 5.3B USD (2016)
DESCRIPTION
Airgas distribution facility in Duluth, Minnesota.
Airgas distribution facility in Duluth, Minnesota.

Airgas is a supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, and hardgoods, such as welding equipment and related products. Airgas produces atmospheric gases with 16 air separation plants, carbon dioxide, dry ice, and nitrous oxide, as well as supplies safety products, and refrigerants, ammonia products, and process chemicals. Approximately 17,000 associates work in more than 1,100 locations, including branches, retail stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas also markets its products and services through e-Business, catalog and telesales channels.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 43 of 74
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 42 of 73
State (Arizona) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 41 of 72
Year (2008) 7 of 12
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-04-07 A&N Plant

Old Amersham, United Kingdom

A&N Plant Ltd. is a supplier of new and reconditioned rotating, positioning, and welding equipment for sale and rent.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-08-01 Refron

Lon Island City, New York, United States

Refron, Inc. is a re-seller and distributor of refrigerants that also provides technical services and refrigerant reclamation services.

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