A-Gas International (HEJ – May 2010), one of the largest providers of specialist industrial gases and chemicals, is set to “execute a rapid expansion strategy in the UK and internationally” after securing a significant investment from mid-market private equity firm LDC, in a deal worth £70 million.
Working closely with LDC, A-Gas’s management will “execute an expansion strategy” to further exploit its “marketleading position” in refrigeration and environmental services, and increase the group’s global footprint by expanding its business in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. Headquartered in Bristol, A-Gas is a global blender, re-packager, and distributor, of specialist gases and chemicals to the refrigeration and insulation foam industries. Employing over 120, it also provides associated environmental services; mainly the recovery and recycling of used gases, including from healthcare facilities.
