TL;DR
Meritus Gas Partners, backed by AEA Enterprise, has acquired Metroplex Welding Supply, expanding its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. The acquisition adds five locations to Meritus' network of industrial gas distributors.
Meritus Gas Partners, a portfolio company of AEA Enterprise, has acquired Metroplex Welding Supply, a Dallas-based distributor of industrial gases and welding supplies. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Meritus, headquartered in New York City, operates as a network of distributors specializing in industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as welding and safety supplies.
Metroplex Welding Supply, founded in 1975, has five locations serving customers throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
> "Metroplex is an outstanding fit for Meritus, and we are excited to welcome the Metroplex team to the Meritus family," said Rob D’Alessandro, president and chief operating officer of Meritus. "The Dallas-Fort Worth market is one of the top industrial markets in the United States, and Metroplex further strengthens our presence in a region that aligns perfectly with our long-term growth strategy."
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This story was originally published by Iris Dorbian in PE Hub on July 31, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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