Columbus, Ohio-based Worthington Cylinders, a subsidiary of steel processor Worthington Industries, has purchased the BernzOmatic business from Irwin Industrial Tool Company, a subsidiary of Newell Rubbermaid.
BernzOmatic is a manufacturer and global marketer of hand-held torches, solder, accessories and related products, sold in retail and professional plumbing/ HVAC wholesale channels.
"This acquisition accelerates our growth in the hand torch business with an established retail brand and gives us access to additional international distribution channels," said Worthington Industries Chairman and CEO John McConnell.