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Border States supplies electrical supplies and related products to construction, industrial and utility customers. Since 1952, when two entrepreneurs founded Border States to serve the electric utility industry, we've grown into a product and supply chain powerhouse. Today, our more than 2,200 employee-owners provide products, materials management solutions, and delivery and logistics expertise to tens of thousands of customers across diverse industries including: Commercial, Datacomm, Education, Electrical construction, Government, Health care, Industrial, Mining, Oil and gas, Plumbing, Renewable energy, Utility.

An Employee Owned Company

Purity Cylinder Gases, incorporated in 1938, is a charter member of the National Welding Supply Association. The company is also a member of American Welding Society, various chambers of commerce and credit groups. In 1980, Purity Cylinder Gases purchased Airway Oxygen, a supplier of home medical equipment in Michigan. Purity Cylinder Gases also began manufacturing acetylene in Grand Rapids, Mich., and serves western Michigan and northern Indiana. The company supplies gas requirements, hardgoods, industrial gases, high-volume gases, and bulk gases. It also offers an extensive line of safety items, and a variety of rental equipment. Purity Cylinder Gases provides specialty gases, and automation equipment, including cutting machines and robotics. Purity Cylinder Gases is located in Wyoming, Mich.