Esab acquires Sweden-based Gas Control Equipment (GCE)

Esab Welding & Cutting Products has acquired Gas Control Equipment (GCE), which is based in Sweden. With headquarters in Malmö, GCE is a specialist in gas equipment products, offering solutions for general industrial, healthcare, high-purity, and science and research applications. GCE employs more than 900 people.

“GCE offers industry-leading brands and a rich tradition,” says Shyam Kambeyanda, president of Esab. “Its businesses have more than 100 years of experience developing, manufacturing and distributing equipment for the pressure and flow control of gases, as well as cutting and welding equipment. The opportunities created by combining GCE with Esab’s global presence and continuous improvement culture will drive both businesses to achieve new heights of success.”