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We're on a Mission

For 50 years we have made it our mission to support gas distributors. From palletization to specialty gas filling and automation
we have continually innovated solutions that have reshaped our industry. Now we all move more efficiently, fill more consistently
and work more productively. That’s why so many gas distributors turn to Weldcoa for ways to improve their business.

Everything we do is driven by our motivation to improve your business.

  • Reduce costs
  • Improve safety
  • Increase productivity
  • Maximize uptime
  • Minimize waste
  • Ensure long-term performance
  • Deliver exceptional service & support

 Your customers will value the difference it makes in their business.

  • Consistent mixes                                    
  • Broader offerings
  • Faster turnaround

 

Our Mission Began in 1968Richard Bennett Weldcoa Founder & Weldcoa CEO H. Peter Nielsen President

Founder Richard Bennett created Weldcoa in 1968 to support his Gas & Welding Distributorship, Benster Welding. He was not an engineer, he was an inventor. Weldcoa was his “Mad Scientist” shop where he experimented with America’s very first Palletized Cylinder Transportation System. From there, Weldcoa has grown into an A to Z supplier of cylinder transportation, storage, and filling for major and regional distributors throughout North America.

“We have a deep bench of industry professionals who filled cylinders, delivered cylinders and
who actually worked with the equipment we design. That is a huge distinction between us and
our competitors. Companies recognize our value because our results are not only immediate,
but also long term.”

Maynard "Bud" Klotz, Vice President and Co-Owner of Weldcoa

Today Weldcoa’s patented automated systems are considered the Global Leader in both Next-Step Technology and Long-Term Reliability. Weldcoa’s patented Pallet System has grown into the most
widely used system in North America.

 

 History of Firsts 1969-1999

 History of Firsts 1999-2006

History of Firsts 2007-2012

History of Firsts 2013-2017

 

 

We remain committed to the industry and are actively involved in many organizations, including:

The Association of Independent Welding Distributors (AIWD)                                                 The American Welding Society (AWS)

The Compressed Gas Association (CGA)                                                                                                  The Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative (IWDC)

The Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA)                                                       The Linde Distributor Association (LDA)

The Welding Equipment Manufacturers Committee (WEMCO)                                                The International Oxygen Manufacturers Association, Inc. (IOMA)

 

 

“Without fail, Weldcoa comes through when we need them, from design to installation to support. We consider Weldcoa part of our family, part of our team—a necessary partner as we look to continue to support our customers with timely delivery of high-quality products.”

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Sonny Knotts, Manager of Operations and Production, Norco, Inc.

"Everything Weldcoa has done, from project planning to implementation, has exceeded our expectations. Their team filled 800 cylinders to make sure everything worked, running every recipe through the system, over and over...tremendous.”

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Tom Elliott, Owner of A-OX Welding Supply Co.

“We looked at the value Weldcoa brings to the table, not only in terms of technology, but also with their industry-leading level of customer service and response time.”

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Mike Zeilman, Sales/Operations Manager for S.J. Smith's Decatur, IL location

“The growth of our customer base, and their incredibly positive reaction to our new systems, level of quality and responsiveness, tells me our Weldcoa investment was the right decision.”

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Steve Hodges, Project Manager for B&J Welding Supply in Midland, Texas