Location
Headquarters: Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States, North America
Region: Pennsylvania
Country: US
Continent: North America
About
Airgas is a national distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases, accompanied by a broad product line of safety supplies, welding equipment, specialty tools, and MRO products. The company serves multiple industries with gas supply, gas equipment, welding products, and safety solutions, supporting sectors such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and food processing in the United States. It operates through a network of branches and online channels, offering gas sourcing options including bulk gas supply, packaged gases, and related services. Airgas is part of the Air Liquide group, with operations focused on North American markets and a strong emphasis on safety and compliance across its product offerings.
Airgas is a U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, along with safety supplies and welding equipment. It serves customers in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and food processing through a network of branches and online channels. As a subsidiary of Air Liquide, it focuses on gas sourcing and safety solutions across North America.
Airgas, Inc.
1982
for_profit
active
Industries
Primary Industry: Manufacturing
Categories
Funding & Financials
Public Company
4600000
over-1b
ipo
ARG
nyse
Founders
Peter McCausland
Leadership
Peter McCausland — Founder and CEO
Jay Worley — Chief Operating Officer
Marcus Smith — Senior Wholesale Account Executive
Andrew Cichocki — President - Airgas USA, LLC
Andrew Cichocki — Chief Operating Officer
Frederic Bergeret — Chief Financial Officer
John C. Van Roden Jr. — board_member
Technology Stack
Products
Industrial Gases: Gases supplied for industrial applications including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, acetylene, and carbon dioxide.
Medical Grade Gases: Gases meeting medical standards for healthcare applications, including oxygen and other specialty gases.
Welding Equipment and Supplies: Equipment and consumables for welding and cutting operations, including MIG welders, wires, guns, and helmets.
Safety Products: Personal protective equipment and safety gear including fall protection, gloves, earplugs, and flame resistant clothing.
Bulk Gas Supply: Large volume supply of gases delivered in bulk for industrial and commercial use.
Dry Ice: Solid carbon dioxide used for cooling, freezing, and shipping temperature-sensitive products.
Funding rounds
Acquired · (2015-11-17)
IPO · (1986-12-26)