City Carbonic LLC Expands Operations with Acquisition of Automatic Fire Control’s Cylinder Gas Distribution Division in OKC
According to a post on the company’s LinkedIn page, City Carbonic, LLC expanded its operations by acquiring Automatic Fire Control’s Cylinder Gas Distribution Division in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
“City Carbonic LLC is excited to announce its recent acquisition of Automatic Fire Control’s cylinder gas distribution division in Oklahoma City. With over 40 years of experience, Automatic Fire Control has been a trusted provider of cylinder gases, including CO2 and helium, to customers in the region.
This acquisition marks a significant expansion for City Carbonic, allowing the company to further enhance its service offerings and reach a wider customer base in Oklahoma.
“We are thrilled to welcome Automatic Fire Control’s loyal customers to the City Carbonic family,” said Amy Morgan Bruecks, Managing Partner of City Carbonic. “This acquisition aligns with our commitment to providing high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We look forward to building on the strong foundation that Automatic Fire Control has established over the years.”
City Carbonic is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition for Automatic Fire Control’s customers, with a continued focus on delivering reliable and timely cylinder gas solutions. The company remains committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
For more information about City Carbonic LLC and its expanded operations in Oklahoma, please visit www.citycarbonic.com or contact our customer service team at 1-800-286-4291.”
Holston Gases Announces Expansion of Crossville, TN Facility
In a post on the company’s LinkedIn page, Holston Gases announced the expansion of its Crossville, TN facility to better serve the company’s valued customers. The Crossville, TN address is:
346 Woodlawn Road
Crossville, TN 38555
“This growth is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional service and convenience. We warmly invite all existing and potential customers to visit us at our Woodlawn Rd office. Come see the improvements and discover how we can better meet your needs! Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you soon!”
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Tulsa Gas & Gear Honored with Lincoln’s Chairman Award
Tulsa Gas & Gear announced that it had been honored with the prestigious Lincoln Electric Chairman’s Award. The award recognizes the company’s outstanding sales performance in 2023 and Tulsa Gas & Gear’s unwavering commitment to excellence.
“A huge thank you to our dedicated team for their hard work and to our loyal customers for their continuous support. Together, we achieve greatness! Let’s keep the momentum going!” the company wrote in a LinkedIn post commemorating the achievement.
Arc3 Gases Announces Opening of Blountville, TN Store
Arc3 Gases announced the opening of its newest store in Blountville, TN on July 1st. The store will serve the Tri-Cities region in Tennessee. The store is located at:
2017 State Route 75
Blountville, TN 37617
423-354-5003
Airgas Sponsors 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, once again sponsored and supplied all industrial gases used at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta from June 24–27. Airgas supplied the industrial gases and equipment needed for many SkillsUSA Championship competitions, including ARCAL™ gas cylinders equipped with SMARTOP™ or EXELTOP™ cylinder valve technology. Competitions using the Airgas industrial gases included Collision Repair Technology, Diesel Equipment Technology, HVACR, Residential and Commercial Appliance Technology, Welding, Welding Fabrication and Welding Sculpture.
SkillsUSA serves nearly 400,000 career and technical education students and teachers in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary programs nationwide. Within SkillsUSA chapters in over 4,000 schools, SkillsUSA provides students with immersive learning experiences, industry-specific training and career readiness knowledge. Students also gain opportunities to hone their skills in career competitions on the local, state and national levels.
Bill Pharmer, Senior Director of Airgas Advanced Fabrication Technologies, commented, “Airgas is proud to supply industrial gases at the SkillsUSA national competition for the second consecutive year. We witnessed the positive impact that our sponsorship support had on the competitors, instructors and other attendees last year, and are excited to continue in 2024 as high school and college/post secondary institution students explore welding, engineering and technical careers.”
Airgas, Inc.
Airgas®, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals.
Airgas helps its more than 1 million customers advance their business performance and reach their full potential with reliable products, services and expertise used to create, build, care, serve and sustain. With nearly 18,000 associates, over 1,400 locations, a robust eBusiness platform, and Airgas Total Access® telesales channel, Airgas is ready to help customers fill their potential, every day.
As an Air Liquide company, a world leader in gases, technology and services for Industry and Health, Airgas offers customers an unrivaled global footprint and industry-leading technology and innovations.
For more information, please visit www.airgas.com
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is America’s proud champion of the skilled trades. It’s a student-led partnership of education and industry that’s building the skilled workforce our nation depends on with graduates who are career ready, day one. Representing nearly 380,000 career and technical education students and teachers, SkillsUSA chapters thrive in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary institutions nationwide. SkillsUSA’s mission empowers students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. That mission is accomplished through the SkillsUSA Framework of Personal Skills, Workplace Skills and Technical Skills Grounded in Academics, which is integrated into the classroom curriculum. Through Framework instruction, students develop the character-shaping leadership skills — teamwork, communication, professionalism and more — that successful careers and lives demand. At the same time, students hone their high-level technical skills against current industry standards in more than 130 skilled trade areas, from 3-D Animation to Welding. The result? Focused, confident and highly skilled graduates who are ready to work, ready to lead and ready to make a difference in our schools, workplaces and communities. A vital solution to the skills gap, where more in-demand skilled trades positions are available than qualified professionals to fill them, SkillsUSA has served over 14 million difference-making members since 1965. To learn more, visit www.skillsusa.org.
Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 72 countries with 67,800 employees, the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the Group’s activities since its creation in 1902.
Taking action today while preparing the future is at the heart of Air Liquide’s strategy. With ADVANCE, its strategic plan for 2025, Air Liquide is targeting a global performance, combining financial and extra-financial dimensions. Positioned on new markets, the Group benefits from major assets such as its business model combining resilience and strength, its ability to innovate and its technological expertise. The Group develops solutions contributing to climate and the energy transition—particularly with hydrogen—and takes action to progress in areas of healthcare, digital and high technologies.
Air Liquide’s revenue amounted to more than 27.5 billion euros in 2023. Air Liquide is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A) and belongs to the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good and DJSI Europe indexes.
