All Employees of Welds Supply Inc. to Become Employee-Owners of Acquiring ESOP Company CK Supply Inc.
Today CK Supply Inc., has successfully completed the acquisition of Welds Supply Inc., a Kansas City, MO based supplier of welding supplies and compressed gases.
“We couldn’t be more excited and appreciative about the opportunity to combine forces with Welds Supply Inc. as our teams mutually share a dedication to the customer and product knowledge expertise that is unmatched in our region” stated Brad Dunn, Executive Vice President of CK Supply Inc.
Welds Supply Inc., has been the leading independent source in the Kansas City, MO area for welding supplies and gases for over 20 years. Owner and President Rodger Schlotzhauer stated, “When looking for a buyer I wanted a company that would take care of our employees and customers in the same manner that has made us successful for all these years, and CK Supply Inc., and their team fits the bill.” He further stated, “It only sweetens the deal that the employees that contributed to the success of Welds Supply will now get to own a portion of CK Supply Inc. through their ESOP program.”
The Welds Supply Inc., property located at 5654 NW Riverpark Dr., Riverside MO will continue to act as the primary destination for the region’s experts in metal fabrication, manufacturing, welding, and mechanical contracting to source their gases and welding equipment as CK Supply Inc., takes over operations and looks to expand the service offerings.
The valued customers and vendors will continue to experience first in class service during and after the transition to CK Supply Inc.
Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, CK Supply Inc., holds a 75 year reputation as a leader in compressed gases, dry ice and welding equipment distribution. Built upon the core values of People Oriented, Solutions Focused, Driven, and Passionate it will now serve as the only remaining independent, family and employee owned distributor in the region allowing partners a choice to support local jobs and keep resources within the community.
While this press release is a nice formal annoucement of two company’s success it does not even begin to tell the whole story! We invite you to call, email or come visit and discover the difference when it comes to your chosen supply partner, strategic buyer of your business or consideration of a future career!
For inquiries, career opportunities or to set up an account please contact David Hanchette, Kansas City General Manager by email at DHanchette@CKSupply.com or visit CKSupply.com – We Will Exceed Your Expectations!
What will be changing?
- All the employee’s you may be familiar with at Weld’s Supply Inc., will remain in their current roles and you can continue to contact them and do business how you prefer.
- Depending on how you transact business you may see different account numbers or requests to change payable information.
- All the AR, AP, pending supplies, equipment orders, and rental will be assumed & serviced by CK Supply Inc.
- Please remit all payments to: CK Supply Inc. PO Box 840015 Kansas City, MO 64184
- Overtime you will begin to see cylinders and invoices that will be CK Supply Inc., branded.
- CK Supply Inc. will keep & remain open to the public at 5654 NW River Park Dr. W, Riverside MO. This location will continue to be the primary destination for the region’s experts in metal fabrication, manufacturing, welding, and mechanical contracting.
I have more questions – who do I contact?
David Hanchette – General Manager
- DHanchette@CKSupply.com
- 816.423.1702
Dane Phillippe – Account Manager
- DPhillippe@CKSupply.com
- 816.500.5372
Choose CK Supply as Your Compressed Gas Distributor
With over 70 years of experience in industrial gases and welding products, customers can rely on CK Supply as their sole supplier of industrial, medical, and atmospheric gases. Since we’re the largest independent supplier of industrial gases in Missouri, you can trust the knowledge and experience of CK Supply.
Our six retail locations in Missouri and Illinois offer an array of industrial gases, including:
Argon
Argon is a colorless, odorless inert gas that is most commonly used for shielding gas (in pure form or in various mixtures) in welding and other high-temperature processes.
Acetylene
Acetylene is a highly flammable, colorless gas. It’s the most common fuel gas used with cutting torches. Some industry experts believe it’s the hottest and most efficient fuel gas available. Low moisture content is the secret to the gas’s effectiveness in generating heat.
Blue Flame Plus (Propylene)
Blue Flame Plus is an outstanding product because it has a high flame temperature of 6,000 degrees Fahrenheit in oxygen, a flame structure well suited to heavy burning and heating. These properties allow Blue Flame Plus to cut, heat treat, flame harden, metallize, and braze quickly, cleanly, and economically.
Oxygen
In industrial processes, oxygen is used with fuel gases in gas welding, gas cutting, oxygen scarfing, flame cleaning, flame hardening, and flame straightening. Medical-grade oxygen is also important for patient stabilization, breathing assistance, and respiratory treatments.
Helium
Helium is widely used in a variety of applications, including to cool MRI magnets, shield welding processes, balloon lifting, and leak detection.
Hydrogen
Compressed hydrogen is used in many research and industrial applications, including welding, annealing, and heat treating.
Nitrogen
Making up 78% of the air we breathe, nitrogen is used for laser assist gas, purging, blanketing, and pressure testing pipelines, cryopreservation of medical matter, and other industry purposes. Food and beverage industries also use nitrogen to preserve food, transport products, and create carbonation in sodas and sparkling drinks.
CK Supply specializes in nitrogen applications and equipment of all cylinder sizes in gas and liquid form. Our nitrogen tanks range anywhere from 50 to 11,000 gallons. We take pride in our wide variety of tanks, as we want to assist businesses of all sizes.
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon dioxide in solid and liquid form is generally used for refrigeration and cooling. It’s also used as an inert gas in chemical processes and in fire extinguishers. Dry ice, the solid form of carbon dioxide, can also be used to safely and efficiently clean industrial equipment.
Our carbon dioxide is also valuable for the food and beverage industry. You can use our dry ice to keep food products fresh during transport, help food retain nutrients, and add carbonation to soda and other drinks.
Propane
Propane is a colorless, highly-flammable fuel gas. It’s a byproduct of natural gas processing and petroleum refining. Although commonly used for home heat applications, it offers unique benefits as a fuel source for forklifts, generators, and metal cutting.
What Else Do We Offer as an Industrial Gas Supplier?
As a compressed gas distributor, we also offer all of the supplies you need to handle your industrial gases, including gas regulators, industrial gas tanks, gas detectors, and cylinder tracking systems. We’re the one-stop shop for your industrial gas needs. We offer all the necessary supplies alongside your industrial gases as well.
We also provide safety data sheets so you know how to properly use your industrial gases. Our SDS library is full of resources that explain how to handle gases, instructions for use, potential hazards associated with each product, and the properties of each gas we offer.
WELDING SUPPLIES
Cylinder Carts, Engine Drives, MIG Welding Machines, TIG Welding Machines, Stick Welding Machines, Multiprocess Machines, Plasma Cutters, Welding Robots, Cutting Tables, Virtual Reality Welders, Submerged Arc, Spot Welders, Wire Feeders, Welding Tables,& Welding Guns.
Abrasives, Alloys, Anti-Spatter, Brushes, Burning Bars, Cable, Clamps, Cutting Tips, Cutting Torches, Electrodes, Electrode Holders, Flashback Arrestors, Flowmeters, Fluxes, Gas Regulators, Gauges, Grinders, Heating Tips, Marking Tools, Plasma Consumables, Plasma Torches, Rod Ovens, Safety Glasses, Stainless Alloys, Surface Cleaners, Welding Consumables, Welding Gloves, Welding Helmets, Welding Magnets, & Welding Rod.
We serve all surrounding cities, including Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas, Independence, Lawrence, Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, and Olathe. Please contact David Hanchette for additional information.
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SPECIALTY GASES
“Laboratory gas” is a pretty broad term and can be a lot of things to a lot of our customers. For some, it defines the gases needed for process control, such as helium as a gas chromatography (GC) carrier gas, or is a pure gas needed to assist with instrument functioning. For others, it’s used to calibrate instruments or as instrument support and requires strict analysis to match manufacturer specifications.
Regardless of your application, our gases are what we say they are. It’s guaranteed. Our lab has been thoroughly inspected, certified, and documented to be compliant with FDA, DOT, OSHA, and EPA requirements, so your custom gas mix’s purity is maximized and accuracy is exact.
Ultimately, what matters to us is what it means to you, and what you need your gas to be and do in your lab. We can produce it all, and will do so to your highly technical specifications, guaranteeing that you receive exactly what you need. Once we produce it, we’re also beside you for all technical support, laboratory development, and to assist you with building any best practices into your lab operations.
We serve all surrounding cities, including Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas, Independence, Lawrence, Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, and Olathe. Please contact David Hanchette for additional information.
Gas Equipment & Supplies:
- Regulators (Single/Dual Stage)
- Flow Meters
- Manifolds
- Cryogenic Dewars
- Gas Purifiers
- Cryogenic Hoses
- Gas Filters & Traps
- Cryogenic Equipment
- Cylinder Holders & Carts
- Safety Supplies
- Generators (Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Zero Air)
Industries Served:
- Biotechnology
- Electronic
- Emissions Monitoring
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Food & Beverage Packaging
- Medical
- Manufacturing
- Petro Chemical
- Plant & Life Science
- Pharmaceutical
- Research/Laboratory
- Utilities
MANUFACTURED FRESH DAILY
Made to Order Same Day—Never Warehoused Because Quality Matters
With locations in St. Louis, Joplin, Riverside, and Kansas City, MO, CK Supply is the ONLY manufacturer and distributor of dry ice in the state of Missouri. Dry ice 5/8″ pellets are available for delivery or pick-up at all of our branch locations during our regular retail hours. From a 10-lb retail purchase to thousands of pounds of dry ice a week, CK Supply is able to meet any customers needs. We offer customized dry ice packages and sizing depending on the application requirement. Please call ahead if ordering large quantities to ensure availability.
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide, at -109.3 F, it offers a lower temperature than water ice, longer holding times and requires no cleanup. Due to these unique properties, it has a wide variety of commercial uses in several different industries.
Looking for small retail purchases in southern MO, Northern Arkansas or Tulsa, OK region? Our Dry Ice can be found at many retail locations click here to find the nearest store.
Check out our latest blogs for more information about how to pack dry ice and proper dry ice safety during transportation.
We have an affiliate partnership for local dry ice production in Decatur, IL – Contact Brad@CeeKay.com
Commercial Purchase of 200+ lbs
Containers
We supply dry ice for commercial uses, including:
- Dry ice blasting
- Dry food production, baking
- Laboratory, research, and biomedical supply
- Food storage & distribution, gift shippers, street vending, home delivery
- Meat processing and distribution
- Airline catering
- eCommerce frozen fulfillment
- Vaccine distribution
- Shrink metal fitting
- Pressurizing and inerting
- Deflashing plastic and rubber
We supply dry ice for individual consumer uses, including:
- Food, grocery, and gift shipping
- Halloween, special effects, science experiments
- Power outages, emergency refrigeration
- Hunting, camping, fishing, traveling
- Floor tile removal
- Flash freezing
Don’t get caught paying for product that is already gone!
Dry ice losses can add up to as much as 10% per day depending on environmental conditions. If you are purchasing locally from anyone other than CK Supply, you may be getting dry ice that is already several days old. CK Supply offers the highest quality dry ice in the region by manufacturing to order, weighing, and delivering same day. With our seven local delivery trucks, we can deliver fresh dry ice daily within a 150 mile radius around Joplin, Kansas City, and St. Louis, MO.
Always ask, “Where is my dry ice coming from, and when was it made?”
Can’t find a local source for dry ice? We’ll ship dry ice to surrounding cities and areas including Columbia, Springfield, Jefferson City, Cape Girardeau, and Kansas City, Missouri, along with Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Northern Arkansas.
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