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Red Ball Oxygen is among the largest independent welding and industrial gas suppliers in the Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas areas. The company s gas products include medical, special, industrial, bulk and welding and industrial supplies. Joseph R. Daniell founded Red Ball Battery in 1930. The company soon became a distributor for National Cylinder Gas. In 1947, Daniell Battery Manufacturing was derived from Red Ball Battery Company. In May 1969, the Kennedy family acquired the Welding Supply portion of the company and the Red Ball Oxygen was founded. In 1972, the Kennedy family also purchased Red Ball Battery. Red Ball Medical was later spun off to handle specialized medical needs. Red Ball s operations include a modern cylinder filling operation, a full-service welding equipment repair center, a palletized cylinder distribution system, and 13 customer service branches in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas.

Fire Tech Systems Inc. specializes in the design, installation, inspection and servicing of fire protection systems in the Ark-La-Tex area. Located in Shreveport, La., the company also performs service and installation of fire alarm systems and special hazard systems. Fire Tech Systems Inc. has licenses in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas and also works nationally. The company designs and installs systems for high-rise, retrofit, commercial, industrial and residential structures. In addition, Fire Tech Systems Inc. offers a full range of sprinkler systems inspection services, including fire pumps and other specialty devices.