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ABOUT US
History
Two partners, Don Howell and Rod Fink, founded the company in 1969 as Acme Machine Products, in 1979, Don Howell retired and Rod Fink became sole owner. In, 1990, the corporate name was changed to Acme Cryogenics, which more clearly defined its products and the industry to which it was dedicated. Over the years the company adapted to the changing medical and industrial gas industry by adding engineering, design, fabricated systems and services, tank and trailer manufacturing and remanufacturing, valves and piping systems, gas blenders and distribution systems and medical gas services, systems and equipment. In the past 15 years, Acme Cryogenics has grown rapidly through acquisition of compatible businesses and products and expansion of it’s own product lines and offerings. A time line history follows: 1993: Acquires the “Engineered Systems and Gas Equipment Division” of Air Products and Chemicals, including the design and manufacturing capability for hundreds of gas distribution systems and components. 2000: Created, as a separate entity, “ACME SPECIALTY GAS EQUIPMENT DIVISION” within the Acme Group of Companies to concentrate on the development of equipment and systems for the specialty gas marketplace. The manifolds, valves, gauges, and various other components are highly customizable and integrate seamlessly into most systems. 2001: Acquires “QUALITY CRYOGENICS” a well-known manufacturer of vacuum insulated pipe and a service provider for the remanufacture of liquid cryogenic cylinders. Also, the Quality location in Northern Georgia improves our customer service in the southern states region. June 2003: Acquires the “CVI” valve and component business areas from Chart Industries. This 40 year old business was absorbed into the Acme facilities and continues to develop, alongside the Acme brand of valves and components to now provide our global market with the two most prominent brands in the industry. July 2003: Created, as a separate entity, “ACME ELECTRICAL CONTROLS DIVISION”. This group focuses on improving Acme’s current line of electrical controls, alarms and panels and developing new devices to more effectively meet the custom needs of its growing customer bases. August 2003: The Acme Team stepped into the world of education in August of 2003 when they partnered with B&R Compliance to create the healthcare installations solutions package. The healthcare installations course hosted by Acme and B&R Compliance is held bi-monthly in Allentown at Acme’s headquarters. Acme now hosts 3 more classes through its subsidiary Medical Gas Management. Classes are held in 3 locations across the country: Allentown, PA; Oklahoma City, OK; and Phoenix, AZ. August 2004: Acquires “MEDICAL GAS MANAGEMENT” located in Oklahoma City, OK. Adding “MGM” to our group of companies greatly expands our medical gas equipment and systems availability. “MGM” incorporates installation, system certification, maintenance, and design elements into Acme’s current offerings of medical gas distribution systems and equipment. The Acme group of companies can now offer a complete medical gas certified system from the bulk source of oxygen to the patient bed. December 2006: Controlling interests in Acme Cryogenics, Inc. and Quality Cryogenics, LLC were sold to Gladstone Investment Corp. (NASDAQ –GAIN), the Senior Management Team of Acme, and Brant Point Partners. Additionally, Acme’s founder Mr. Roderick Fink has retained an equity position in the new ownership structure. Since its inception in 1969, Acme Cryogenics, Inc. has worked to improve and modernize the cryogenic gas equipment marketplace. We have created new and innovative products and services that have helped make the transportation, storage, and usage of cryogenic gases more cost efficient and effective. Accreditations/Memberships Accreditations/Memberships
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