Latest In Gases & Welding Equipment
Strong growth reflects group's new scale resulting from the acquisition of Airgas.
New dedicated brand will focus on healthcare and life sciences markets.
Company has entered a definitive agreement with Bain Capital Private Equity.
Purchase expands company's footprint in California.
"Security of employees" listed as a primary factor in the decision.
Companies sign memorandum of understanding and begin negotiations.
Gas & services sales up 17.5 percent year-over-year.
Sales for the fourth quarter decreased 0.6 percent year-over-year.
Latest acquisition brings Tech Air's total to 21 since 2011.
Higher volume and favorable energy pass-though was offset by unfavorable currency exchange.
Fourth quarter sales up 2 percent year-over-year.
Acquisition complements acquisition of Liquid Technology.
New multichannel campaign will focus on digital and social media.
Acquisition strengthens Seppics footprint in natural active ingredients for cosmetics.

Dearth of blockbuster activity sets tone for mild year in M&A.

Explosion at nitrous oxide plant highlights need to mitigate disruption.
Companies to join forces and create largest gases distributor in world.
Company focused on gas and services activities following Airgas acquisition.
Company acquires industrial merchant and electronics onsite and liquid bulk air gases business
