AN 80 YEAR HISTORY Founded in 1946 by Marcel Lampton, Lampton Welding Supply is a proud, thirdgeneration family business. Marcel started the business from his garage in Wichita, Kansas. The business grew by establishing great relationships with our customers. Today, we operate from 17 locations in four states and serve customers in seven states. We employ more than 160 people who really know their job and are eager to help you succeed. As we look back on 80 years, we would like to highlight notable dates in our history. 1946 Lampton Welding Supply Co. Inc. started by Marcel L. Lampton in his garage in Wichita 1952 After two temporary locations, the Company built its permanent home at 601 N. Washington in Wichita 1975 A branch was opened in Salina, KS, in a rented building 1979 A new building was constructed at 109 S. Broadway in Salina 1985 Marcel retired, and the 2nd generation, Marvin E. Lampton, took over 1986 The Company assisted in founding a new corporation, Compressed Gases Inc., owned and operated by Doug and Brad Lampton 1988 The Company began acquiring companies to fuel growth. Acquisitions: Airco Service Supply in Oklahoma City, OK Airco Service Supply in Perry, OK 1991 Acquisitions: Findley Welding Supply in Tulsa, OK Findley Welding Supply in Claremore, OK 1992 Acquisition: Andy’s Welding Supply in Guthrie, OK 1992 Acquisition: Stanley’s Welding Supply in Enid, OK 1993 Acquisition: BS Welding Supply in Oklahoma City, OK 1995 Acquisitions: Lucas Torch & Regulator in Oklahoma City, OK Alloy Welding Supply (PART) in Sapulpa, OK 2000 Acquisition: Lightner Welding Supply in Beatrice, NE; Garden City, KS; Hays, KS; McPherson, KS; Salina, KS; and Wichita, KS 2002 Acquisitions: Castle Welding Supply in Oklahoma City, OK Wichita Welding Supply (PART) in Wichita, KS 2004 Acquisition: A-Ace Welding Supply in Oklahoma City, OK The Company opened a branch store in Ponca City, OK 2007 The Company opened a branch store in Clinton, OK The Company bought an existing store owned by Wichita Welding 2011 Acquisition: Alloy Welding Supply in Sapulpa, OK 2013 Founding of our sister company, Gases Technology Inc. in Wichita, KS 2014 Acquisition: Hooper Welding Supply in Oklahoma City, OK Opened a new branch location in North Kansas City, MO 2017 Acquisition: Wilbanks Welding Supply, OK 2019 Third generation, Doug Lampton named President 2022 Launch of Lampton 2.0 2024 Acquisition: Wichita Welding Supply in Wichita, KS 2025 Relocation of Beatrice, NE branch Opened a new branch location in Joplin, MO
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