Praxair Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. (www.praxair.com) a supplier of industrial gases, announced that it has acquired Wilson Welding & Medical Gases of Warren, Mich. (www.wilsonwmg.com).

Wilson is an independent distributor of industrial, medical, specialty gases and related equipment and supplies. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Wilson operates a cylinder filling plant and retail store in Warren, retail stores in Macomb and Pontiac, and a beverage CO2 business in Flint, Mich. The business generated sales of $20 million in 2006 and has 72 employees.