Central McGowan and Minneapolis Oxygen Acquires M&H Gas & Midwest Hydro Testing, Expanding CO₂ Service Footprint Across the Midwest
Central McGowan and Minneapolis Oxygen are proud to announce their acquisition of M&H Gas & Midwest Hydro Testing, a family-owned company headquartered in Independence, Missouri and the Midwest’s largest provider of bulk CO₂ systems for the food service and hospitality industries.
Founded in 1972, M&H Gas has built a reputation for reliable service and innovative CO₂ solutions, serving over 5,000 customers across the region—from convenience stores and national restaurant chains to theme parks and entertainment venues. With over 100 years of combined industry experience and a dedicated team of 45 professionals, M&H has helped lead the transition from high-pressure CO₂ cylinders to more efficient and cost-effective bulk CO₂ systems.
“We’re excited to welcome M&H Gas & Midwest Hydro Testing into the Central McGowan and Minneapolis Oxygen family,” said CEO, Joe Francis. “This acquisition reinforces our commitment to delivering safe, reliable CO₂ solutions across the Midwest and allows us to continue growing with a trusted partner that shares our service-first mindset.”
The acquisition marks another step in Central McGowan and Minneapolis Oxygen’s strategic expansion into new markets and strengthens our role as a leading supplier of CO₂ systems and solutions throughout the region.
Ron and Mike McClain shared their excitement about the future, saying, “M&H Gas & Midwest Hydro Testing is excited to see our family legacy continue with Central McGowan, another family business with similar shared values, and look forward to seeing the growth and innovation that follows.”
To learn more about M&H Gas and their services, visit mhgasco2.com.
Welcome to the team, M&H Gas!
