TPT March 2014

Industry News

Joint promotion of end-forming technologies

innovate quickly, allowing customers to capitalise on the latest industrial, laboratory and medical opportunities,” said Martin Quinn, CEO of Victor Technologies. “In addition, Gas-Arc’s manufacturing and testing facility in Diss, England, will increase our capability in delivering high quality products to the European market and strengthen our position as a leader in the high purity and medical gas control markets globally.” John Gray, managing director of Gas-Arc, added, “Joining the Victor team enables us to realise our full growth potential, which in turn helps to secure the future for our valued and skilled employees while offering opportunities for our customers and suppliers. Both companies share a common vision: to provide innovative gas control solutions by collaborating with our end users.” Gas-Arc Group’s recent innovations include the development of multi- cylinder pack manifolds and high purity gas automatic changeover pressure reduction manifolds, both of which are designed and manufactured in the UK to comply with recognised global standards. The company’s broad offering also includes laboratory and technical grade gas regulators, auto- change and manual manifolds, pipeline outlet points, point of use control panels and flashback arrestors, and a range of cutting, welding and heating torches and accessories. for manufacturing high quality tube end forming solutions.” R&B Machining, Inc – USA Fax: +1 937 382 6727 Email: sales@rbmachining.net Website: www.rbmachining.net Aristo Machines, Inc – USA Email: sales@aristomachines.com Website: www.aristomachines.com

become a member of our growing team reflects our commitment to the rapid expansion of our tube end forming machine product line.” Mr Dean commented, “R&B shares my passion and vision for delivering best-in-class customer service and developing cost-effective solutions to generate exceptional value for customers. I know that Aristo’s customers will value R&B’s reputation

ARISTO Machines has signed an agreement to represent R&B Machining in the promotion and sales of its machines and tooling targeting tube bending and forming markets. R&B CEO Joe Eramo stated, “Aristo brings to R&B 60 years of technical expertise in tube forming applications as well as an installed base of hundreds of tube end formers. Having [Aristo president and owner] Rob Dean

Victor acquires Gas-Arc Group VICTOR Technologies has acquired Gas-Arc Group Ltd, a privately held manufacturer of gas control equipment based in the UK, for approximately $40mn, subject to post-closing adjustments. Gas-Arc’s portfolio includes branded gas control products that meet gas application requirements as well as cutting and welding equipment for the industrial, laboratory and medical gas control markets. Gas-Arc will continue to operate under its own name. “Gas-Arc has shown an ability to anticipate changes in the market and

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