ESAB acquires GCE

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has acquired Malmö-based Gas Control Equipment (GCE), creating the leading global provider of flow control and oxyfuel solutions.
With headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, GCE is a leader in European gas equipment, offering full solutions for general industrial, healthcare, high-purity and science and research applications.
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products is a recognised leader in the welding and cutting industry.
Put together, the two companies will create a combined leader in the field and Shyam Kambeyanda, President of ESAB, commented, “GCE offers industry-leading brands and a rich tradition. GCE businesses have more than 100 years of experience developing, manufacturing and distributing equipment for pressure and flow control of high pressure 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.”