Since its founding in 1936, Weldstar has become one of the country's strongest independent distributors of industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment, safety supplies, and related tools and accessories. Privately owned, with two generations of family in management, Weldstar is uniquely positioned to maintain its high level of consistency, continuity, and commitment to customer support. Headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, the company has additional facilities in Logansport, Indiana, University Park, Illinois, Machesney Park, Illinois, South Bend, Indiana and Kenosha, Wisconsin. Weldstar is a member of the prestigious IWDC group, which represents over 140 independent welding and gas distributors throughout the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico.