Taiyo Nippon Sanso acquired Texas based distributor 3-D Welding & Industrial Supply through the US subsidiary Matheson.

3-D Welding was found in 1980, and has grown to become one of the largest independent welding supply operations in Texas. Operation out of 7 facilities in the Central Texas Region that includes San Antonio and Austin, 3-D Welding offers industrial, specialty, and bulk gases, plus welding hard goods, equipment, supplies and services.