Central McGowan announces three recent acquisitions

Central McGowan, a St. Cloud, Minn., supplier of gases and equipment for the manufacturing, welding, medical, and food and beverage industries, has acquired Preferred Welder Sales in Mankato, Minn. The company serves the farm and auto industries, servicing and repairing most brands of welding and cutting equipment.

Central McGowan also acquired Minneapolis-based welding products distributor Metro Welding Supply in April and Fessler Carbonic Gas, a beverage carbonation business in Des Moines, Iowa, in March.