What is "airgas"

Airgas, Inc., headquartered in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, through its subsidiaries, is the largest American distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases (delivered in packaged or cylinder form), and hardgoods (welding, safety and related products).

In November 2015, Airgas agreed to be acquired by France’s Air Liquide for a total of $13.4 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2016.