Holston Gases acquires Advanced Welding Supply
Holston Gases has purchased Advanced Welding Supply effective June 30.
Advanced Welding becomes Holston’s ninth location in Alabama and 45th overall.
"We are excited to add the Advanced Welding employees, customers, and product lines to those of Holston Gases," said Holston Gases President Joe Baxter. "This is a perfect fit. Advanced Welding and the Myers family have an outstanding reputation in north central Alabama, and we look forward to partnering with them to enhance the offerings they can provide their customers."
Advanced Welding owner, Tim Myers, agreed that the businesses are a great match. "We are very proud to become part of the larger Holston Gases family. Combining with Holston's people and resources will be great for our customers. We've known the Holston Gases folks for a long time, and we think a lot of them. Our customers will really benefit from this combination."
Holston Gases is a regional distributor of industrial, medical, specialty, and propane gases, as well as welding, safety and industrial supplies. In business for over 67 years, Holston's headquarters are in Knoxville, Tennessee – the compay now has 45 locations in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.