Airgas, founded in 1982 and acquired by Air Liquide in 2016, is the leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, welding equipment, safety products, and hardgoods. The company operates across all 50 states through more than 1,400 locations - including 900-plus retail branches, fill plants, specialty gas laboratories, and production sites - and serves over one million customers with a workforce of more than 18,000 associates.
On the technical side, Airgas spans a broad range of domains: gas production and distribution infrastructure, specialty gas labs, supply chain and logistics operations, e-commerce and telesales platforms, and retail systems. The company supplies gases and equipment to industries including healthcare, food manufacturing, metal fabrication, and construction, and positions safety and sustainability solutions as a core part of its customer offering.
As a subsidiary of Air Liquide - one of the world's largest industrial gas companies - Airgas combines nationwide scale and local operational presence with access to a global parent organization. Products and services are available through multiple channels: in-store, online, delivery, and an expert telesales operation.
