In an open letter to its customers, Keen Compressed gas announced the acquisition of SKD Supply.
“Industry Friends,
We are pleased to announce that Keen Compressed Gas has purchased the assets of SKD Supply effective October 13, 2026. SKD Supply was founded just months before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and has since cultivated a loyal customer base through exceptional service and expertise. With a combined 65 years of welding experience, Brian and Daryl distinguish themselves through a hands-on philosophy, offering knowledgeable guidance, equipment setup assistance, training, and customized welding solutions.
“When you start, grow, and take pride in a business, it’s difficult to imagine not doing it forever. At some point you realize there needs to be a succession plan and owe it to your customers to make sure they are taken care of as well. We did our homework, spoke with vendors, as well as mentors in the business, and Keen Gas were the first words heard. Minds were made up when visiting their fill plant facility in Delaware. We were incredibly impressed with the full service they had to offer. The staff was completely courteous and knowledgeable. It’s nice to know there’s still a family-owned business that treat customers & employees right.” – Brian Dressel, Daryl Kehr
“SKD Supply and Keen have clear synergies making their team a great fit into our organization. SKD Supply has valued high levels of customer service for years and we look forward to continuing that strategy. We look forward to expanding into York County and providing customers with our combined wide range of resources and products. We are working hard on making the transition a smooth one for both customers and employees and thrilled to see what the future holds.” – Bryan Keen.
Keen Compressed Gas Co. has been proudly serving the Mid-Atlantic region since 1919. Family-owned and operated, Keen has grown from its roots in Wilmington, Delaware to a network of 15 locations and 3 welding repair centers serving Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northern Maryland. As a full-service industrial gas and welding supply distributor, Keen offers a comprehensive selection of welding equipment, safety products, and consumables from leading manufacturers including Miller Electric, Lincoln Electric, Walter Surface Technologies, Hypertherm and many others.
Keen supplies a diverse portfolio of industrial, medical, cryogenic, and specialty gases, many of which are produced and packaged at our state-of-the-art facility in New Castle Delaware. Our capabilities extend beyond product supply to include design, installation, and support of gas and cryogenic systems for a wide range of industries and applications. Additional services include welder rentals and repairs, welding automation solutions, technical support, and application expertise to help customers improve productivity, safety, and performance.
To learn more about our products, services, locations, and cylinder exchange network, call 302-594-4545 or visit www.keengas.com.
You can contact us via the same methods you always have. We are available via phone, cell phone, email, or ecommerce. Your new Keen / SKD Supply team will be here to continue to service your needs and keep your business running strong.
We look forward to working with you,
Bryan Keen – President
Keen Compressed Gas Co.
Brian Dressel – Owner
SKD Supply
Daryl Kehr – Owner
SKD Supply”
