Bill Visintainer

Atlas Welding Supply Co., Inc. is a private company based in Tuscaloosa, AL that was founded in 1944. The company specializes in providing welding equipment, supplies, and gases to customers in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, and automotive. With over 75 years of experience, Atlas Welding Supply Co. has established itself as a reliable and trusted provider of welding solutions, offering a wide range of products and services to meet the needs of its customers.

Meritus Gas Partners, founded in December 2020, is a portfolio company of AEA Investors Small Business Private Equity. Meritus is based in New York, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company is assembling a national network of independent distributors of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, welding, and safety supplies. Meritus partners with exceptional businesses and management teams, allowing them to remain independent and entrepreneurial while supporting them to accelerate growth, improve business quality, and enhance value. The company invites owners to invest meaningful equity into the Meritus holding company to share in the success of the overall platform.