Our Story
From a small welding supply shop to a multi-state industry leader—our decades-long history is built on a simple commitment to doing things right.
Our Story
Since 1959, OSC has grown rapidly. What started as a small business that just offered welding supplies is now a large-scale company that serves a wide range of industries with a full line of welding supplies, automation equipment, and industrial and specialty gases.
1959
Founding OSC
Oxygen Service Company, Inc. (OSC) was founded in 1959 by Bill Lund, Bill Huber, C.N. Jensen, and C.R. Jensen.
1965
Name Change
Originally known as Wegner Welding Supply Company, we officially became Oxygen Service Company in 1965.
1973
Then There Were Two
The business was sold to B. Huber and B. Lund in 1973.
1979
We Moved
OSC moved to its current St. Paul location in 1979.
1986
Welding Robots
We sold our first welding robot in 1986.
1993
100% Employee-Owned Business
In 1993, owners B. Huber and B. Lund sold the company to its 35 employees, creating a 100% employee-owned structure.
1998
Automation is Key
As automation transformed industrial operations, OSC evolved alongside them, updating processes and capabilities to better serve a growing customer base.
2000
We Moved to Sauk Rapids, MN.
In 2000, OSC bought Earl’s Welding in St. Cloud, MN and moved buildings in 2003 to our current location in Sauk Rapids, MN.
2013
New Location
OSC expanded its reach with the opening of a new location in Willmar, Minnesota, bringing reliable industrial gas supply closer to customers in the region.
2018
New Location and Automation Center
In 2018, we opened a location in Duluth, MN and an automation center in Sartell, MN.
2021
New Location
OSC continued its growth with the addition of a new location in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, extending service capabilities to customers across the area.
2022
New Location
We opened a new location in Virginia, MN.
2023
New Location
New location in Appleton, WI is officially open.
2025
New Location
New location in Menomonee Falls, WI is officially open.
2025
Meritus Buyout
OSC joined Meritus Gas Partners’ national network of independent gas and welding distributors.
Contact Us Today
Some of our best customer relationships started with a phone call. Give us a ring today, and let’s start our professional partnership.
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