Raleigh, NC-based American Welding & Gas (AWG) announced Nov. 9 that it acquired O2 Plus Inc. — a welding supplies and industrial gas distributor with two locations in Georgia. Financial terms were not disclosed.

O2 Plus serves Carrollton, Hapeville and surrounding areas, adding to AWG’s presence in the Southeast. Established in 1995, the company supplies welding materials, gases and gas equipment, tools, hardware and safety products. It also provides welding equipment repairs and delivery services.

AWG said O2 Plus customers will continue working with the company’s existing team while gaining access to a broader product offering, additional technical resources and AWG’s national distribution network.

“This acquisition strengthens our presence in Georgia and reflects our continued commitment to expanding our capabilities and serving customers throughout the Southeast,” AWG CEO Dennis Harris said.

In a statement accompanying the announcement, former O2 Plus owner Shane Miles thanked employees and customers and expressed confidence in AWG’s stewardship of the business.

The deal follows several earlier AWG acquisitions since the start of 2023:

• United Welding Supply — August 2026: Added an industrial gas and welding supplies distributor serving Edinburg, TX and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley.
• First Call Propane — July 2025: Added a family-owned propane distributor based in Roosevelt, UT, marking AWG’s first acquisition in Utah.
• Speed Industrial Gas — June 2024: Added a Central Texas welding supplies and gas distributor with locations in San Antonio, Taylor and Pleasanton.
• Coastal Welding Supply — May 2023: Added a Gulf Coast producer and distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases and welding supplies, bringing more than 200 employees into AWG.
• Tricounty Gas — April 2023: Added a propane supplier based in Buffalo, WY, establishing AWG’s first standalone propane location in Wyoming.

AWG describes itself as a family- and teammate-owned manufacturer and distributor of industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases and associated welding and safety supplies. The company operates more than 100 retail locations and 22 gas fill plants across 22 states, with more than 800 employees serving customers in over 30 states and Canada.