American Welding & Gas
Chemical ManufacturingNorth Carolina, United States201-500 Employees
American Welding & Gas (AWG) operates as a manufacturer and distributor of industrial and specialty gases, and it also supplies welding equipment and related products. The company markets industrial, medical, and food and beverage gases to a broad customer base across the United States, supported by extensive assets and resources enabling a wide reach. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, AWG traces its roots to two regional welding supply firms founded in 1949 and has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion. The company operates through several divisions, including AWG, Silvertip Propane, Axmen Propane, Thoroughbred Industrial Cylinder Exchange, Tier5 Labs, and CO2 Air. It maintains a mid-sized workforce and a wide distribution network of more than 100 retail locations and 22 fill plants, enabling nationwide coverage. A notable recent development is the 2024 opening of a fill plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, expanding AWG's regional capabilities.