OXARC

What OXARC does

OXARC is a privately held industrial gas and welding supply distributor founded in 1968 and headquartered in Spokane, Washington. The company operates 22+ retail locations, warehouses, and distribution centers across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, supported by a proprietary trucking fleet that enables just-in-time delivery and cylinder tracking services. OXARC is an independently operated distributor partner within the Meritus Gas Partners network, maintaining its brand identity and local autonomy while accessing national product, technology, and brand resources. The product portfolio spans industrial gases (welding mixtures, specialty gases, fuel gases, helium), food and beverage gases (CO2, dry ice, nitrogen), medical gases (UHP oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical nitrogen), welding equipment and consumables, gas handling equipment, cylinders and cryogenic storage, PPE and safety supplies, and equipment rentals. The company has also introduced higher-value productivity offerings including COBOT collaborative robot welding systems, laser welding equipment, and welding and cutting automation.

The company's revenue model is primarily transactional and quote-based, covering one-time sales of equipment and consumables, recurring industrial and specialty gas supply contracts, equipment rentals, and a suite of on-site services (equipment maintenance and repair, weld testing and inspection, mobile welding technicians, nitrogen pumping, and process piping design and installation). Go-to-market relies on enterprise field sales through local branches with technical expertise, a proprietary e-commerce portal for existing account management, and direct delivery via the company-owned trucking fleet. Customers are segmented across three primary verticals: industrial manufacturing and fabrication (primary), food and beverage, and medical/healthcare.

The core technology stack is operational rather than software-driven: gas distribution logistics, cylinder tracking, inventory management, and just-in-time delivery. The company has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no patents, no API platform, and no certifications or compliance data in the input. Ownership rests with Meritus Gas Partners as a strategic operating parent, with OXARC retaining independent operating autonomy; no cap table, funding history, or financial disclosures are available.

Name

OXARC

Legal name

OXARC

Website

https://oxarc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

OXARC is a privately held industrial gas and welding supply distributor serving industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, and medical customers across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho via 22+ retail locations, a proprietary trucking fleet, and an e-commerce portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas and Welding Supply Distribution

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding & Cutting Gases (IMAEACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL), Compressed, Liquefied & Refrigerated Gas Transport (Class 2) (TLACANAB), Industrial Gases Logistics (Compressed/Cryogenic; Class 2) (TLAIAJAH)

Keywords

• Industrial gas supply
• Welding equipment distribution
• Medical gases supply
• Safety equipment distribution
• Industrial equipment rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Gas Sales: Distribution of industrial gases including welding mixtures, specialty gases, medical gases, fuel gases, helium, and food/beverage gases (CO2, nitrogen, dry ice) through multiple delivery channels including truck fleet and retail locations.
2. Welding Equipment and Consumables: Sale of welding machines, robotics, filler rods, abrasives, hand tools, cutting equipment, welding wire and electrodes, and cylinder carts to industrial customers.
3. Safety Products and PPE: Supply of personal protective equipment and safety supplies for industrial operations.
4. Equipment Rentals and Services: Rental equipment services and technical services including equipment maintenance, weld testing and inspection, mobile welding technicians, equipment repair, tool repair, nitrogen pumping, and piping design and installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

OXARC distributes industrial gases (welding mixtures, specialty gases, medical gases, fuel gases, helium, food/beverage gases), welding and cutting equipment, PPE and safety supplies, cylinders and cryogenic storage, and beverage systems to industrial customers across the Northwestern United States. The company also rents equipment and delivers technical services including equipment maintenance and repair, weld testing and inspection, mobile welding technicians, nitrogen pumping, and piping design and installation.

Product overview

OXARC is a single-source supplier of industrial supplies, products, and services operating across the Northwestern United States since 1968. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around two main pillars: industrial products (welding equipment, gas equipment, cylinders, safety supplies, and rentals) and gases (industrial, specialty, food/beverage, medical, and fuel gases). The product line includes COBOT collaborative robots, laser welding systems, welding and cutting automation, beverage systems, and full PPE/safety equipment. Services include cylinder tracking, equipment maintenance and repair, weld testing and inspection, mobile welding technicians, nitrogen pumping, and piping design and installation. An e-commerce portal enables online ordering, invoice management, and order tracking. The company delivers through multiple retail locations, warehouses, distribution centers, and a proprietary trucking fleet with just-in-time delivery capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• COBOT (Collaborative Robots) Collaborative robot welding systems designed to work alongside human operators for enhanced productivity and precision in welding operations. Sold to industrial customers.
• Laser Welding Systems Advanced laser welding equipment offering precise, high-quality welds for various industrial applications.
• Welding and Cutting Automation Automation solutions for welding and cutting operations to improve efficiency and consistency for industrial customers.
• Gas Equipment Comprehensive range of gas handling equipment including fittings, mixers, regulators, valves, gauges, hoses, and specialty gas equipment.
• Welding Tools and Consumables Full line of welding tools and consumables including abrasives, cutting consumables, cutting equipment, welding wire, electrodes, and cylinder carts.
• Cylinders and Storage Solutions Portable and disposable cylinders as well as cryogenic storage solutions for industrial gases.
• Beverage Systems CO2 beverage systems and wine making equipment for the food and beverage industry.
• PPE and Safety Equipment Personal protective equipment and safety supplies for industrial operations.
• Equipment Rentals Rental equipment program providing access to industrial tools and machinery without capital purchase.
• Industrial Gases Industrial gases and gas mixtures including welding mixtures and cylinder gases for manufacturing and fabrication operations.
• Specialty Gases High-purity specialty gases including pure gases, specialty mixtures, EPA protocol gases, hydrocarbon gases, and VOC mixtures.
• Food and Beverage Gases Gases for food and beverage applications including hospitality gases, beverage CO2, dry ice, nitrogen, and packaging gases.
• Medical Gases Medical-grade gases including ultra high purity oxygen, nitrous oxide, and medical nitrogen for healthcare facilities.
• Fuel Gases Fuel gases including propane, butane, isobutane, propylene, acetylene, and natural gas (CNG/LNG).
• Helium Helium supplies including balloon grade helium and UHP (ultra high purity) helium.
• Cylinder Tracking Service for tracking gas cylinders throughout the supply chain and logistics operations.
• Equipment Maintenance Preventive and corrective maintenance services for industrial gas and welding equipment.
• Weld Testing and Inspection Professional weld testing and inspection services to ensure quality and compliance for industrial customers.
• Mobile Welding Technician On-site mobile welding technicians providing field service and support at customer locations.
• Equipment Repair Repair services for welding and gas equipment to restore functionality and extend equipment life.
• Tool Repair Repair and maintenance services for welding tools and hand tools.
• Nitrogen Pumping On-site nitrogen pumping services for industrial applications.
• Piping Design and Installation Process piping design and installation services for gas distribution systems at customer facilities.
• Productivity Reviews Consulting service to analyze and optimize welding and gas usage productivity for industrial customers.
• E-Commerce Portal Online customer portal for existing customers to order products, view availability and pricing, review orders and invoices, and access digital documents including proof of delivery and UPS tracking.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Meritus Gas PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOXARC is an independently operated distributor partner within the Meritus Gas Partners network. This partnership allows OXARC to provide individualized service from a local business while benefiting from the technology and resources of a leading national brand. The relationship provides access to broader product selection, national brand resources, and shared technology platforms while maintaining local operational autonomy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Airgas (Air Products): Largest US distributor of industrial gases, welding equipment, and safety supplies through a national branch network — the same core business model OXARC operates, just at vastly greater scale and with parent-company gas production.
• Matheson Tri-Gas: Subsidiary of Nippon Sanso Holdings operating a major US industrial and specialty gas distribution network. Competes directly with OXARC in bulk gas supply, cylinder distribution, and specialty gas delivery.
• Norco: Privately held regional industrial gas and welding supply distributor headquartered in Idaho, with branches across the Northwestern US — a direct, geographically adjacent competitor to OXARC in the same core verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Linde plc: Global industrial gases and engineering company (formed via Praxair–Linde merger) with substantial US welding-gas distribution. Overlaps OXARC's gas and welding supply offering but at integrated, multinational scale.
• Air Products and Chemicals: Integrated global industrial gas major that produces and distributes atmospheric, process, and specialty gases. Parent of Airgas and a direct upstream/downstream competitor to OXARC's gas and welding supply business.
• Nippon Sanso Holdings (Taiyo Nippon Sanso): Parent of Matheson Tri-Gas and a global industrial gas producer. Comparable as an integrated player with both upstream gas production and US distribution that competes with OXARC's supplier customers.

Regional players

• Roberts Oxygen: Regional industrial and medical gas distributor serving the Mid-Atlantic US. Comparable distributor-led business model with bulk, cylinder, and specialty gas delivery plus welding supplies.
• General Air Service & Supply: Regional industrial gas and welding supply distributor serving Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Closely analogous business model — gas distribution, welding equipment, safety supplies, and cylinder tracking.
• Welder's Supply Company: Independent welding and industrial gas distributor operating in the upper Midwest. Matches OXARC's product breadth in welding equipment, consumables, and gases through a branch network.

Others

• Meritus Gas Partners (parent network): The national network of independently operated industrial gas and welding supply distributors of which OXARC is a member. Relevant as a structural comparison for OXARC's operating model and as a channel for shared resources.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OXARC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about OXARC