Holston Gases is proud to announce that it has purchased Athens Gas and Welding Supply, Inc., effective March 31, 2026. The addition of Athens Gas and Welding to the Holston team will be Holston's 5th location in Georgia and 46th overall.
Holston Gases President Joe Baxter said, "We are excited to add the Athens Gas and Welding employees, customers, and product lines to those of Holston Gases. This is a perfect fit. Athens Gas and Welding has an outstanding reputation in Northeast Georgia and we look forward to partnering with them to enhance the offerings they can provide their customers."
Athens Gas and Welding Owner, Lance McMurray, agreed that the businesses are a great match. "We are very proud to become part of the larger Holston Gases family. Combining with Holston's people and resources will be great for our customers. We've known the Holston Gases folks for a long time, and we think a lot of them. Our customers will really benefit from this combination."
Holston Gases is a regional distributor of industrial, medical, specialty, and propane gases, as well as welding, safety, and industrial supplies. Holston has been in business for over 67 years. Its headquarters are in Knoxville, TN, and it now has 46 locations in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
For further information, please contact:
Joe Baxter, President
Holston Gases Inc.
545 W. Baxter Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37921
PH: 865-573-1917
Fax: 865-573-0063
joe.baxter@holstongases.com
Thank you,
Frank Kasnick, President & C.E.O.
Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative
Phone: (317) 562-1483
Email: frank@iwdc.coop