Meritus Gas Partners, a portfolio company of AEA Investors, has acquired Greens Welding Supply, a Granbury, Texas-based distributor of industrial gases and welding equipment. The deal expands Meritus Texas, which operates 17 branches across the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston areas through a combination of five independent distributorships. Greens Welding, founded in 2000, brings a ninth location to the DFW market.

The acquisition strengthens Meritus Texas' regional presence in North Texas, where industrial gas distribution remains competitive. Rodney Wray, president of Meritus Texas, emphasized that Greens Welding's location improves market reach and supports the company's growth strategy. The platform company serves customers across Texas with expanded product availability and local expertise through its network of branches.

This acquisition represents continued consolidation in the industrial gas distribution sector, where private equity-backed platforms like Meritus Gas are acquiring regional players to build scale. The deal adds to AEA Investors' portfolio of industrial businesses and positions Meritus Texas for further expansion in Texas's industrial markets.