Iwatani Corporation of America acquires Aspen Air US, LLC Iwatani Enters the US Industrial Gases Market

HOUSTON, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iwatani Corporation of America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Iwatani Corporation (8088: Tokyo Stock Exchange) today announced that it has acquired Aspen Air U.S., LLC based in Billings, Montana. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Aspen Air is a leading manufacturer and distributor of bulk liquid industrial gases in Montana and the surrounding States. Aspen Air supports a diverse industrial and medical base of customers including those in the energy and chemicals sectors, hospitals, and the very important packaged gases and independent distributor network.

"Aspen Air is recognized for its commitment to safety and reliable supply to its customers. This acquisition marks Iwatani's entrance into the U.S. Industrial Gases sector and reflects its focus on supporting customers in underserved markets" said Joseph S. Cappello, CEO of Iwatani Corporation of America.

Tom Harrison, Iwatani Corporation of America's Vice President of Industrial Gases, will have expanded responsibilities and lead the Aspen Air Team. "Tom brings a wealth of experience to the role. He has been leading Iwatani Corporation of America's Specialty Gases business and Hydrogen Sourcing activities for the past 2 years and prior to that spent 32 years with Linde (formally Praxair) in Sales, Logistics and Product Management," said Cappello.

Iwatani Corporation of America has operated in the United States for more than 40 years. While remaining committed to its traditional portfolio of products and services in North America, the company has broadened its business platform over the past few years to include four new business segments: Hydrogen, Helium, Specialty Gases and now Industrial Gases.

Iwatani Corporation (TYO: 8088) is Japan's largest supplier of LPG and hydrogen and is a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases, helium and electronic and specialty gases throughout Japan, China and Southeast Asia.

Leveraging its parent company's expertise, Iwatani Corporation of America has embarked on an ambitious growth program to expand in key Industrial and Specialty Gases markets and to establish a vertically integrated hydrogen business in the United States, which includes hydrogen supply, distribution and logistics services as well as operations & maintenance services to hydrogen refueling station owners. Iwatani Corporation of America also owns and operates a rapidly growing network of Iwatani-branded hydrogen refueling stations in California. Iwatani Corporation of America is headquartered in Houston, Texas and also has offices Santa Clara, California.

SOURCE Iwatani Corporation of America