Diversified Pure Chem has a national reach, operating out of 13 refrigerant collection and distribution hubs and its 40,000 sq ft separation and blending facility in Texas. The business offers a full line of refrigerants, including the leading technologies in HCFC and HFC replacements.

As the US refrigerant market faces future regulations of environmentally sensitive gases, including the continued phase down of R22, this alliance brings together A-Gas's existing Total Solutions offerings with the established recovery, reclamation, manufacturing and sales expertise of Diversified Pure Chem. 

Monte Roach, president of A-Gas Americas, commented: “DPC brings us best-in-class separation and blending capabilities along with a complimentary go-to-market approach and customer access. DPC brings a highly-experienced staff of 45 people that expands our industry knowledge and services. Our combined customers across the country will experience a significantly increased Total Solutions approach to their supply and reclamation needs.

“With the acquisition of Rapid Recovery in 2016 and the addition of DPC, A-Gas will become a clear leader in refrigerant recovery, reclaim and separation in the US. This is one more important step in creating an organisation that delivers global expertise on a local scale.”

The acquisition marks the fifth in the US and the eighth worldwide since 2012 for A-Gas Group International, the UK-based parent company. It is also the first acquisition by A-Gas since KKR, a leading global investment firm, invested in the company in August 2017 in partnership with Group management, with the aim to further accelerate the growth of A-Gas.

The business will be integrated into A-Gas over the next several months. During that time, Bruce Ernst, vice president of business development, will serve as acting vice president/general manager of Diversified Pure Chem.