Rocky Mountain Air Solutions

What Rocky Mountain Air Solutions does

Rocky Mountain Air Solutions (RMA) is a privately held, family-owned distributor of industrial, medical, specialty, compressed, and cryogenic gases and welding supplies serving the Rocky Mountain region. Founded in 1924 in Denver as United States Welding Works Company and rebranded to its current name in 2017, the company operates a 16-branch network across Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Nebraska (with additional Kansas coverage referenced), with its headquarters at 600 South Santa Fe Drive, Denver. It serves six vertical segments—industrial (primary), medical, specialty, cultivation, energy, and food & beverage—supplying customers ranging from hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare providers to breweries, greenhouses, oil-and-gas well sites, laboratories, and manufacturing/fabrication operations.

The company's product portfolio spans atmospheric and specialty gases (acetylene, argon, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, CO2, helium, nitrous oxide, rare gases, and custom-blended mixed gases) delivered in high-pressure cylinders, liquid cylinders/Dewars, and on-site cryogenic bulk tanks ranging from 525 to 15,000 gallons. RMA differentiates through vertically integrated operations: in-house industrial and atomic-absorption-grade acetylene manufacturing at its Salt Lake City plant, a state-of-the-art PurityPlus-certified specialty gas lab installed in 2016, DOT-certified hydrostatic and ultrasonic cylinder testing facilities, and cryogenic bulk tanks equipped with telemetry that remotely monitor levels and trigger automatic refill alerts.

RMA operates a sales-led, relationship-based go-to-market model executed by field sales representatives across its branch network, delivering directly to customer sites via its own fleet with same-day delivery for urgent situations and 24/7 emergency on-call service. Revenue is generated through recurring gas product sales and delivery relationships (usage-based bulk cryogenic tank rental/leasing, unit-priced cylinder supply and exchange), hardware sales of welding equipment and safety products from partner brands, and professional services including cylinder testing and requalification, fire extinguisher inspection/recharging, cryogenic system installation and repair, and Mountain Aire Medical equipment supply. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with customers directed to local branches.

Name

Rocky Mountain Air Solutions

Legal name

Rocky Mountain Air Solutions

Website

https://rockymountainair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rocky Mountain Air Solutions is a family-owned distributor of industrial, medical, specialty, and cryogenic gases and welding supplies, serving industrial, medical, energy, food & beverage, cultivation, and specialty customers across Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Nebraska via a 16-branch network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Distribution

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Cryogenic Liquids & Distribution (IMAEACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Gas & Air Separation Equipment (ASU, PSA, Cryogenic Systems) (IMAHAEAI), Cryogenic Logistics (LN2 Dry Shippers, -150°C) (HLAGAMAB)

Keywords

• Industrial gas distribution
• Medical gas supply
• Specialty gas blending
• Cryogenic bulk delivery
• Welding supplies distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Industrial Gases Distribution: Distribution of industrial gases including acetylene, argon, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and specialty gases to industrial customers. Provides cylinder gases, bulk liquid deliveries, and on-site gas production system development. Revenue is generated through product sales with recurring delivery relationships.
2. Medical Gases Distribution: Supply of medical gases to hospitals, clinics, hyperbaric ward treatment centers, dentists, home healthcare professionals, laboratories, and veterinary clinics. Includes bulk medical oxygen storage systems and certified PurityPlus medical gases.
3. Specialty Gases (PurityPlus): Custom-blended specialty gases for welding, food packaging, laser applications, medical, pharmaceutical, EPA protocol gases, and laboratory use. Manufactured in small quantities with certification of analysis.
4. Welding Supplies and Equipment: Sales of welding equipment, protective safety gear, industrial accessories, hardware including torches, tips, valves, regulators, abrasives (Flex-o-vit, SAIT), DeWalt products, filler metals, and specialty gas equipment.
5. Medical Equipment and Accessories: Mountain Aire Medical provides cryogenic fittings, adaptors, accessories, safety equipment, tank totes, scales, and protective clothing for home healthcare distribution companies.
6. Cylinder Testing and Requalification Services: DOT-certified hydrostatic testing and ultrasonic examination testing services for gas cylinders, fire extinguishers, and aviation cylinders. Also includes fire extinguisher inspection, maintenance, and recharging.
7. Cryogenic Installation and Repair Services: Transportation of liquid gases, bulk tank installation, rehab, repair, on-site system inspection, regulatory compliance consultation, and system maintenance. Includes 24/7 on-call service for emergency repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rocky Mountain Air Solutions distributes industrial, medical, specialty, compressed and cryogenic gases (acetylene, argon, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, CO2, helium, rare gases) along with welding equipment, abrasives, safety products, and related services including bulk delivery, cryogenic installation and repair, DOT-certified cylinder testing, fire extinguisher requalification, and Mountain Aire Medical equipment supply across the Rocky Mountain region.

Product overview

Rocky Mountain Air Solutions is an industrial, medical, and specialty gas distributor serving the Rocky Mountain region. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on atmospheric gases and welding supplies. Core offerings include industrial gases (acetylene, argon, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, CO2, helium), medical gases, specialty gases (PurityPlus certified), rare gases (neon, krypton, xenon), and cryogenic gases. The product line extends to related services including bulk delivery, cryogenic installation and repair, cylinder testing and requalification (DOT-certified), fire extinguisher services, and Mountain Aire Medical equipment. Additionally, the company distributes welding equipment, abrasives, power tools (DeWalt), and safety products through brand partnerships. Gases are available in various forms: high-pressure cylinders, liquid cylinders, cryogenic bulk tanks (525-15,000 gallons), and specialized specialty gas blends for calibration and laboratory applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Gases Wide range of industrial gases including acetylene, oxygen, argon, nitrogen, hydrogen, and specialty blends for welding, cutting, brazing, and manufacturing applications across the Rocky Mountain region.
• Medical Gases Medical-grade gases meeting PurityPlus standards for hospitals, clinics, home healthcare, laboratories, and veterinary practices, including oxygen, nitrous oxide, and specialty medical gas mixtures.
• Specialty Gases (PurityPlus) PurityPlus certified specialty gas blends prepared by lab technicians for specific calibration standards, lab analysis, and certification of precise composition for welding, food packaging, laser applications, and university lab testing.
• Acetylene
• Argon
• Nitrogen
• Oxygen
• Carbon Dioxide
• Helium
• Hydrogen
• Nitrous Oxide
• Rare Gases (Neon, Krypton, Xenon)
• Mixed Gases
• Bulk Delivery
• Cryogenic Installation and Repair Services
• Cylinder Testing & Requalification
• Fire Extinguisher Requalification and Testing
• Mountain Aire Medical
• Welding Equipment and Supplies
• Abrasives and Power Tools
• Safety Products
• Other Gases (Butane, Chlorine, Ethylene, Ammonia)

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 enrichment in greenhouses can accelerate yields by 10-25%, with leaves growing 30% larger
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PurityPluscoreTechnology or IntegrationRMA is a certified PurityPlus provider of specialty gases. The partnership certifies that RMA sells the highest-grade specialty gases that will be delivered whenever customers need them. This aligns directly with RMA's promise to deliver flawless dependability. RMA's Salt Lake City facility is a PurityPlus-certified fill plant.
• Chemtane 2minorOthersProduct partnership for fuel and gas-related products distributed by RMA.
• Victor (Welding Equipment)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelding equipment brand whose products are distributed by RMA through their branch network.
• PraxairminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial gas company whose products are distributed by RMA in the Rocky Mountain region.
• Thermal DynamicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlasma cutting equipment brand distributed by RMA.
• StoodyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelding consumables brand distributed by RMA.
• KobelcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelding equipment brand whose products are distributed by RMA.
• ESABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelding and cutting equipment brand distributed by RMA.
• Lincoln ElectricminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor welding equipment manufacturer whose products are distributed by RMA.
• Miller ElectricminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor welding equipment manufacturer whose products are distributed by RMA.
• Boehler (Bohler Welding)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelding consumables brand distributed by RMA.
• Western EnterpriseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial equipment brand distributed by RMA.
• Weiler AbrasivesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAbrasive products brand distributed by RMA.
• TwecominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelding accessories brand distributed by RMA.
• TillmanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelding safety products brand (gloves, garments) distributed by RMA.
• ScotchmanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetal fabrication equipment brand distributed by RMA.
• OxylanceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCutting equipment brand distributed by RMA.
• Mathey DearmanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPipe cutting and beveling equipment brand distributed by RMA.
• IWDCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial welding distribution consortium member.
• FlexovitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAbrasive products brand (Flex-o-vit) distributed by RMA.
• Fein Power ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower tools brand distributed by RMA.
• DeWaltminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower tools, grinders, grinding wheels, chop saws, and tools distributed by RMA.
• ConcoaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGas equipment and regulators brand distributed by RMA.
• Jackson (Safety Products)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety products brand distributed by RMA.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Air Liquide: Global industrial gas giant (parent of Airgas) and a direct competitor across all RMA's gas categories. Operates a national network with presence in the Rocky Mountain region, offering broader product portfolios and scale advantages versus RMA's regional focus.
• Linde plc: Largest industrial gas company globally following the Praxair-Linde merger. RMA distributes Praxair-branded products, illustrating Linde's supplier role; Linde is also a direct competitor in the same geographies and end markets.
• Air Products and Chemicals: Major industrial gas and cryogenic equipment manufacturer with national presence. Competes in atmospheric gases, specialty gases, and cryogenic systems across many of RMA's industrial, medical, and food & beverage customers.

Direct peers

• MATHESON (Nippon Gases): Regional industrial and specialty gas distributor with multi-state branch operations across the U.S. Closely comparable business model of branch-based gas distribution, cylinder and bulk delivery, and specialty gas blending.
• Norco: Family-owned industrial gas and welding supply distributor headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with branches across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West. Direct overlap with RMA's territory and customer base in industrial gases, welding, and medical gases.
• nexAir: Privately held regional industrial gas distributor serving the Southeast U.S. Comparable operating model of branch-based distribution, bulk cryogenic delivery, specialty gas blending, and welding supply.
• General Air Service & Supply: Long-established Colorado-based industrial gas and welding supply distributor. Competes head-to-head with RMA in the Colorado market across industrial, medical, and specialty gas customers.
• Indiana Oxygen: Regional industrial and medical gas distributor serving Indiana and surrounding states. Comparable mid-sized family-influenced distributor with branch network, bulk delivery, and specialty gas capabilities.

Others

• PurityPlus: Network of independent specialty gas distributors of which RMA is a certified member. PurityPlus sets certification standards and provides technical support; while not a competitor, it shapes RMA's specialty gas go-to-market.

Emerging players

• Weldcoa: Independent welding equipment and gas distributor serving the U.S. Overlaps with RMA's welding supply, industrial gas, and equipment offerings, particularly for mid-market industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rmairsolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/RMAIndustrial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rockymountainair

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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