Strategic expansion Recently merged with Minneapolis Oxygen Company creating CM2 Supply, a leading distributor for welding supplies, gases, dry ice, beverage carbonation, and automation solutions. Opportunity: cross-sell automation services to a broader product portfolio and leverage expanded distribution channels to reach new manufacturing customers.

Leadership transition Recent change in automation leadership with the departure of the president of automation. Opportunity: engage for continuity projects, onboarding of new strategic initiatives, and positioning automation offerings to align with a refreshed leadership vision.

Midwest footprint Headquartered in Paynesville and operations in Minneapolis/St. Paul with a growing regional footprint through CM2 Supply. Opportunity: target nearby industrial facilities and welding shops with bundled automation and welding/gases solutions, plus regional service contracts.

Industry experience Track record includes acquisitions and product line expansions such as Piher clamps and ColdZERO dry ice, plus hardware and beverage carbonation assets. Opportunity: propose end-to-end automation integration for manufacturing lines, including material handling, robotics, and line optimization using existing supplier relationships.

Financial cues Revenue range $1M–$10M with multiple acquisitions and growth initiatives signaling scale-up and demand for scalable automation solutions. Opportunity: present phased automation deployments, maintenance SLAs, and scalable cloud-enabled monitoring to fit growing mid-market needs.