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MATHESON to Rename as Nippon Sanso MATHESON

This name transition marks a new era of global unity and shared purpose.

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MATHESON, the North American subsidiary of Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, announces that, starting April 1st 2026, the company will operate under the name Nippon Sanso MATHESON. This strategic transformation marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey toward global unity, brand clarity, and sustainable growth. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction remains unchanged.

A Unified Global Identity
This renaming aligns with the broader initiative led by Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation to unify its businesses under a single, globally recognized brand: Nippon Sanso. The move reflects the group’s commitment to acting as one cohesive entity across more than 30 countries - enhancing collaboration, innovation, and stakeholder recognition.

“This evolution demonstrates the growing momentum and power of the Nippon Sanso brand across the continents and our Team’s focus on delivering the same safe, high quality, value-added products and services in support of our Customers worldwide,” said Thomas S. Kallman, CEO, MATHESON.

Why Nippon Sanso
The name Nippon Sanso carries deep historical and cultural significance. Founded in 1910, Nippon Sanso has over 115 years of legacy in pioneering gas technologies that enhance industrial productivity and human well-being.

As we enter this new chapter, our name and logo will evolve—but everything that defines us remains: our values, our people, and our commitment to delivering safe, innovative, and sustainable gas solutions. We are locally rooted and globally united.

By becoming Nippon Sanso, we strengthen a global identity that has long been part of who we are. This transition is not a beginning, but a step forward—a reaffirmation of our purpose to make life better through gas technology. Now, as part of a unified global brand, we are stronger and more connected than ever. Together, we will keep growing as one.

About MATHESON
MATHESON provides complete customer solutions, offering everything from onsite air separation plants to small portable cylinders and all the services required to support these products and customer applications. MATHESON has over 300 locations in the U.S. and more than 4000 employees. Our mission as an industrial gas professional is to contribute widely to the development of global industries and the creation of a sustainable future society.

To achieve this, we develop flexible and speedy customer-oriented businesses in each region while striving to provide truly valuable gas solutions supported by systems that facilitate individual strengths to be combined freely across borders.

Contacts

Tom Kichline
Telephone: 210-602-7572
Email: tkichline@mathesongas.com

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Headquarters: Irving, TX
CEO: Alan Draper
Employees: null
Organization: PRI
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Contacts

Tom Kichline
Telephone: 210-602-7572
Email: tkichline@mathesongas.com

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