Central McGowan is Minnesota's largest independent and locally-owned distributor of welding and industrial equipment, gases, supplies, abrasives, safety equipment; beverage carbonation solutions and dry ice; and FANUC-authorized integrator of robotic and automation solutions.

We specialize in 3 areas. Welding Equipment and Supplies, Gas, and Automation. 

Welding Equipment & Supplies - 
Simply put, we sell everything. From welding equipment, machines, supplies, safety equipment, abrasives and consumables. If we don't have it in stock, we'll order it for you - even if we've never supplied it before.

Gases - 
Bulk Gas, high pressure cylinders and gas technologies are the core of our business. Our liquid bulk gas fleet touches almost every corner of the state with Nitrogen, Argon, Oxygen, Helium and Carbon Dioxide deliveries. We supply gas for the food & beverage industry, ,manufacturing processes, hospitals and everything in between in both cylinder and bulk gas form. When it comes to installation and service, we're full service. 

Automation - 
What some people don't know about us is that we will help you seamlessly integrate robotic technology and automation into your business. It's something few Minnesota distributors provide. Our industry experts will collaborate with you to design, install and program an automation package that's tailored to meet any of your needs.

Automation

Central McGowan

Joe Francis

Debbie Zapzalka

Michael Muenzer

Scott Kadlec

Nathan Keeler

Matthew Lazration

Chris Babich

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