CK Supply has announced a $10m investment in a new Riverside, Missouri-based facility to help meet growing demands in the compressed gases, welding equipment, and dry ice markets.
Designed to serve a 200-mile radius, the facility is set to become a central hub for the Kansas City region.
The expansion is partly driven by two recent milestones for the business: the 2023 acquisition of Welds Supply Inc. and the transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2021.
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Brad Dunn, Executive Vice-President of CK Supply, said, “This strategic move aligns with our mission to better serve our community, customers, and employee-owners by enhancing our operational capacity and creating new jobs.”
During construction, CK Supply will remain open and operate out of its existing facility.
Mayor Kathy Rose highlighted the shared history and values between Riverside and CK Supply, celebrating the mutual growth and transformation of both the company and the city.
“This project represents not just an investment in infrastructure but a commitment to the people and the future of Riverside,” said Rose.
CK Supply is the largest independent supplier of industrial gases, welding, and cutting equipment in the Midwest. With six retail locations across Missouri and Illinois, CK Supply combines products, services, and technical support.
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