Harris Industrial Gases

What Harris Industrial Gases does

Harris Industrial Gases is an independent, family-owned industrial gas, medical gas, specialty gas, and welding supply distributor headquartered in Citrus Heights, California, operating continuously since 1936 under four generations of Harris family ownership. The company fills and distributes pure and mixed industrial gases (Oxygen, Acetylene, Argon, Nitrogen, Helium, shielding gases), UHP medical gases, cryogenic liquids for stem cell research and clinical use, propane, and steel and metal products from four physical locations in Citrus Heights CA, Auburn CA, McCarran NV, and Carson City NV, with delivery across a nine-county Northern California region. Its underlying technology comprises cryogenic liquid handling with vacuum-jacketed piping, in-house cylinder certification with lot/batch tracking compliant with FDA, California Board of Pharmacy, and OSHA, and a precision gas mixing and fill plant supporting both high-purity gases and custom specialty mixtures; thousands of cylinders are filled weekly.

Harris serves a diversified customer base spanning industrial and manufacturing (fabrication, auto repair, utilities, alternative fuel), medical and healthcare (hospitals, urgent care, surgery centers, nursing facilities, home medical), hobbyists and small businesses, construction and ornamental iron fabrication, specialty gas users (research, agriculture, food/beverage, laser cutting), and propane consumers. The company is an Authorized Repair Facility and distributor for Miller, Lincoln, Hobart, Hypertherm, Thermal Dynamics, ESAB, Everlast, and CK Worldwide, and holds a Certified Wholesale Distributor license from the California State Board of Pharmacy, which together anchor the after-market welding equipment service and regulated medical gas verticals.

Revenue is generated transactionally across seven streams: industrial gas sales, welding equipment and machine sales (entry-level to $1M industrial laser cutters), welding supplies and consumables, propane fills, steel and metal supply, equipment repair services, and PPE sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly listed; all transactions are conducted through physical retail locations with no e-commerce channel. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, emphasizing local presence, family-owned service culture, and emergency response capability, supported by SEO and a content blog rather than paid advertising.

Name

Harris Industrial Gases

Legal name

Harris Industrial Gases

Website

https://harrisgas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Harris Industrial Gases is a family-owned, four-location independent distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, welding equipment and supplies, propane, and steel serving industrial, healthcare, and hobbyist customers across the Greater Sacramento Area and Northern California since 1936.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gas Distribution

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Welding & Cutting Gases (IMAEACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Beverage Gases (Carbonation/Freezing/Packaging) (IMAEACAI), Electronics & Semiconductor High-Purity Gases (IMAEACAG), Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves) (IMAEACAL)

Keywords

• Industrial gas distribution
• Welding equipment supply
• Medical gas supply
• Cryogenic liquid supply
• Welding consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Citrus Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Gas Sales: Fills pure and mixed gases on site including Oxygen, Acetylene, Argon, Nitrogen, Helium, Shielding Gases, Breathing Air, medical gases, and specialty gas mixtures. Cylinder exchange and refill services. Medical gases include UHP Oxygen, UHP Nitrous Oxide, UHP Carbon Dioxide, clinical blood gases, lung diffusion mixes, NF Nitrogen, Medical Air, and Breathing Air.
2. Welding Equipment and Machines: Sales of welding and cutting machines from major brands including Miller, Lincoln, Hobart, ESAB, Hypertherm, Thermal Dynamics. Equipment ranges from entry-level to million-dollar industrial laser cutters.
3. Welding Supplies and Consumables: Complete inventory of welding supplies including consumables, machine parts, brass adapters, fittings, cutting tips, abrasives, tools, cables, hoses, and safety equipment.
4. Propane: Propane filling and sales at Citrus Heights CA, Auburn CA, and McCarran NV locations. Cylinder exchange and refill services.
5. Steel and Metal Supply: Steel warehouse with cut-to-order lengths, trailer hitch parts, angle, channel, pipe, and expanded metal. Cold saws, plasma cutters, and pneumatic shear for precision cutting.
6. Equipment Repair Services: Welder and equipment repair including in-house repairs and warranty repairs for Miller, Lincoln, ESAB, Hypertherm, Thermal Dynamics, Hobart, Everlast Welders, and CK Worldwide. Also services saws, ironworkers, and mag drills.
7. Personal Protective Equipment: Sales of cutting and welding goggles, gloves, blankets, safety glasses, welding curtains, leather protective gear, knee pads, aprons, welding caps, helmets, and air filtration systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Harris Industrial Gases is a family-owned distributor that fills and supplies industrial, medical, specialty, and cryogenic gases in cylinders and liquefied form, and sells welding/cutting machines, welding consumables, personal protective equipment, propane, and steel and metal products. The company also operates as an authorized repair facility for major welding equipment brands and offers custom steel cutting services from four retail locations in California and Nevada.

Product overview

Harris Industrial Gases operates as a full-service industrial gas and welding supply distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offerings include industrial gases (Oxygen, Acetylene, Argon, Nitrogen, Helium, and specialty mixes), cryogenic and medical gases, propane, welding and cutting machines (representing Miller, Lincoln, Hobart, ESAB, Hypertherm, Thermal Dynamics, and other major brands), welding supplies and consumables, personal protective equipment, steel and metal supply, and professional equipment repair services. The company serves customers from weekend hobbyists to large-scale industrial operations across the Greater Sacramento Area with four locations in California and Nevada. As an authorized repair facility for Miller, Lincoln, Hobart, Thermal Dynamics, and Hypertherm, Harris provides both sales and after-market service for welding equipment, positioning itself as a one-stop shop for gas supply, equipment, and technical support.

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Products and services

• Industrial Gases Supply of pure and mixed industrial gases including Oxygen, Acetylene, Propylene, Propane, Carbon Dioxide, Argon, Nitrogen, Helium, Shielding Gases and Mixes, OSHA-Grade D Breathing Air, Aviators' Breathing Oxygen, Beverage Gas Mix, Hydrogen, and Methane. Cylinders filled on-site at thousands per week for industrial, fabrication, and specialty customers.
• Cryogenic and Specialty Liquids Cryogenic liquids for stem cell research, surgery centers, medical and veterinary clinics, delivered using vacuum-jacketed piping. Medical gases include UHP Oxygen, UHP Nitrous Oxide, UHP Carbon Dioxide, clinical blood gases, lung diffusion mixes, NF Nitrogen, Medical Air, and Breathing Air. Supplied under California State Board of Pharmacy Wholesale Distributor license with lot and batch tracking.
• Welding and Cutting Machines Sales of welding and cutting machines from Miller, Lincoln, Hobart, ESAB, Hypertherm, Thermal Dynamics, Thermal Arc, Cincinnati, Nelson Stud, Forney, Koike, and Harris brands. Product range covers entry-level buzz boxes to million-dollar industrial laser cutters.
• Welding Supplies and Consumables Complete inventory of welding consumables, machine parts, brass adapters and couplers (Western Enterprise, Superior Products), cutting and welding tips, marking products, fluxes, solder, abrasives, saw blades, drill bits, cables, hoses, leak detectors, flashback arrestors, reverse-flow check valves, and Rotabroach annular cutting bits for magnetic drills.
• Personal Protective Equipment Safety products for welding and cutting including auto-darkening and static welding helmets, cutting and welding goggles, gloves, blankets, safety glasses, welding curtains, leather protective gear, knee pads, aprons, welding caps, and air filtration systems.
• Propane Propane filling and cylinder exchange/refill for grills, RVs, food trucks, and commercial applications. Available at Citrus Heights CA, Auburn CA, and McCarran NV locations.
• Welder and Equipment Repair Professional service and repair for welding machines and shop equipment, performed in-house and under warranty. Authorized service for Miller Electric, Lincoln Electric, ESAB, Hypertherm, Thermal Dynamics, Hobart, Everlast Welders, and CK Worldwide. Also services saws, ironworkers, and magnetic drills including Hougen brand.
• Steel and Metal Supply Steel warehouse offering angle, channel, pipe, expanded metal, and trailer/hitch parts at Citrus Heights and Auburn CA. Provides cut-to-order lengths using cold saws, plasma cutters, and pneumatic shear for precision cutting.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Western EnterpriseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of brass adapters, couplers, and fittings sold through Harris Industrial Gases retail locations. Harris distributes Western Enterprise products as part of its welding supplies inventory.
• Superior ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of brass adapters, couplers, and fittings sold through Harris Industrial Gases retail locations. Harris distributes Superior Products as part of its welding supplies inventory.
• Miller ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHarris is an Authorized Repair Facility for Miller Electric welding and cutting machines. Also distributes Miller products. Technical staff factory-trained and authorized to perform repairs using manufacturer-approved techniques.
• Lincoln ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Repair Facility and authorized distributor for Lincoln Electric welding and cutting equipment. Provides sales, service, and warranty repairs for Lincoln products.
• HobartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Repair Facility and authorized distributor for Hobart welding equipment. Technical staff factory-trained for Hobart warranty service and repairs.
• HyperthermcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Repair Facility and authorized distributor for Hypertherm plasma cutting equipment. Provides in-house and warranty repairs for Hypertherm products.
• Thermal DynamicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Repair Facility and authorized distributor for Thermal Dynamics plasma cutting equipment. Technical staff trained and authorized for Thermal Dynamics warranty service.
• ESABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes ESAB plasma cutters and welding equipment. Provides repair services for ESAB products through certified technicians.
• CK WorldwideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides repair services for CK Worldwide welding equipment including spool guns and related accessories.
• Everlast WeldersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides repair services for Everlast Welders products. Part of comprehensive repair service offerings.
• Cylinder Gas AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarris Industrial Gases meets all guidelines of the Cylinder Gas Association for gas handling, filling, and safety standards.
• GAWDA (Gases and Welding Distributors Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Gases and Welding Distributors Association. Adheres to industry guidelines and best practices for gas distribution.
• Industrial Gas Suppliers AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member of the Industrial Gas Suppliers Alliance, an industry association for gas distributors.
• American Welding SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member of the American Welding Society, the leading organization for welding professionals and standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Matheson Tri-Gas: Nippon Sanso subsidiary operating one of the largest independent industrial gas and welding supply distribution networks in the U.S. Directly comparable to Harris on cylinder gas distribution, welding supplies, and specialty gases, but at a national footprint with far more locations.
• nexAir: Independent industrial, medical, and specialty gas distributor in the Mid-South U.S. with welding supply and equipment capability. Comparable to Harris as a regional independent gas distributor with similar mix of bulk, cylinder, specialty, and welding products.
• Holston Gases: Regional independent industrial and specialty gas distributor with cylinder fill operations and welding supplies across the Southeast U.S. Comparable to Harris on independent multi-location distribution of industrial and specialty gases.
• Roberts Oxygen: Regional independent industrial and medical gas distributor on the U.S. East Coast with cylinder fill plants, welding supplies, and specialty gas capabilities. Comparable to Harris as a multi-location independent gas distributor with similar product mix and authorized medical-gas status.
• ILMO Products Company: Family-owned independent industrial gas and welding supply distributor serving the Midwest out of multiple locations. Directly comparable to Harris in operating model, customer mix (industrial, medical, hobbyist), and product breadth.
• Norco Inc. Family-owned industrial gas, welding, and medical gas distributor serving the Western U.S. with multiple retail and fill locations. Closely comparable to Harris in operating model (independent, multi-location gas and welding supply distributor) and geography (overlap in Western/Northern California and Nevada).

Broad incumbents

• Linde (formerly Praxair): One of the largest global industrial gas producers following the Praxair–Linde merger, supplying merchant gases, medical gases, and welding products across North America. Comparable product portfolio to Harris, but operates at industrial scale with national bulk distribution rather than a regional four-store footprint.
• Air Liquide: Global industrial and medical gas producer with U.S. operations (Air Liquide USA) supplying bulk and cylinder gases plus welding products. Comparable in product breadth to Harris but competes primarily at large-customer, pipeline, and bulk supply rather than local retail distribution.
• Air Products and Chemicals: Global industrial gas major supplying oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, and medical gases via bulk and cylinder delivery. Comparable to Harris on core industrial and medical gas product lines, but operates at massive scale with direct air-separation plants and pipeline supply, not a localized retail distributor.

Regional players

• General Welding Supply: Independent welding supply and industrial gas distributor serving the U.S. Northeast/Mid-Atlantic with cylinder gases, welding equipment, and supplies. Comparable in product mix and customer segments to Harris, but a separate regional geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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