M&A Deal Summary

Airgas Acquires The Encompass Gas Group

On October 31, 2013, Airgas acquired chemicals company The Encompass Gas Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Airgas’ 12th transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Airgas’ 63rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Airgas’ 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-10-31
Target The Encompass Gas Group
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Airgas
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

The Encompass Gas Group

Rockford, Illinois, United States
The Encompass Gas Group, Inc. is a suppliers of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related hardgoods in the US.

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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 65 of 74
Sector (Chemicals) 12 of 13
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 64 of 73
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 63 of 72
Year (2013) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-12-31 Metroplex Service Welding Supply

Alvarado, Texas, United States

Metroplex Service Welding Supply, Inc. is an industrial gas and welding supply distributor with locations in Fort Worth, Decatur, Gainesville, Burleson, and Mineral Wells, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-03-04 Welding & Therapy Service

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Welding & Therapy Service, Inc. is an industrial and medical gas and welding supply distributor.

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