Acquisitions

Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC), together with a newly established joint venture (JV) in Thailand, has acquired Thai industrial gas producer Air Products Industry Co., Ltd. (API).

The Lincoln Electric Company announced today that it has acquired all intellectual property related to laser welding and marking systems produced by Process Equipment Company (PECo), located in Tipp City, Ohio. 

Chart Industries, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire vaporizer manufacturer Thermax, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The first decade of the 21st century was a very active one for the industrial gases sector.

CIMC Enric has recently announced the signing of an equity transfer agreement in Chengdu with Sichuan Jinke Cryogenic Engineering Co. Ltd (Jinke Cryogenic).

Gulf Cryo continues to build its presence in the emerging Turkish market after its recent acquisition of Yaliz Gaz, a leading local industrial gas company with a well-established network in the Marmara region.

Mr. Vincent and Gregory Grillo, Co-Presidents of Cryofab Inc., which is a New Jersey-based manufacturer of cryogenic equipment, are pleased to announce the acquisition of Cryocomp Inc., California-based cryogenic valves suppliers, who also specialise in...

Air Liquide has announced the completion of the agreement for the acquisition of FordonsGas – a company that distributes CBG (Compressed BioGas) for the Swedish transportation market.

Lincoln Electric has announced it has acquired Easom Automation Systems, Inc., a privately held integrator and manufacturer of automation and positioning solutions, serving heavy fabrication, aerospace and automotive OEMs and suppliers.

The fifth-largest economy by nominal figures, and the second-largest in Europe, France is at the forefront of one of the most mature regional industrial gas markets.