Is now the time for independents to rethink reach?


Molly Burgess recaps the key trends shaping independent industrial gas distributors in 2025 – from new markets to supply challenges and growth strategies

The first half of 2025 has been dynamic for industrial gas distributors in North America. Many business leaders in the segment are becoming more self-confident and are investing in the future. And it begs the question for others about the best terms on which to compete and develop.

In the past year, gasworld US has heard several stories from the companies that supply gases and equipment, support key industries, and navigate challenges as independent operators.

Tying into our international theme this month, here we look back at some of our past conversations and explore how geographic opportunity is shaping distributor strategies — both across the US and in global markets.

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