Meritus Gas Partners Acquires Allied Gases and Welding Supplies
September 2, 2026
Meritus Gas Partners acquired Allied Gases and Welding Supplies, a Tempe-headquartered distributor of industrial, specialty, and beverage gases and related welding supplies. The deal marks Meritus’ entry into the Arizona market as it plans to integrate Allied’s local operations and expertise with its own resources.
- Buyers
- Meritus Gas Partners
- Targets
- Allied Gases and Welding Supplies
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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