Gas Equipment Co. opens new location in Minnesota

Gas Equipment Co. (GEC) opened its newest location in Mankato, Minnesota.

Gas Equipment Co. has cut the ribbon on its new branch location in Mankato, Minnesota. (Photo by Brittany Bowman, Greater Mankato Growth)

The new sales office and warehouse, which will serve Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, will continue to broaden access to equipment and provide better support for customers in the region.

The Mankato branch will offer a comprehensive range of equipment and parts for LPG, NH3 and industrial gas.

“We are excited to bring GEC’s reliable equipment solutions to the vibrant community of Minnesota,” says Gijs Majoor, CEO of GEC. “This expansion reflects our dedication to serving our customers better and fostering long-lasting partnerships in the region.”

Among the team members at the new location are:

• Travis Peek, customer service manager, who previously worked as a branch manager and parts manager.
• Brenda Hansen, customer service representative, who has an extensive customer service background in similar industries.
• Jacob Sonnek, warehouse clerk, with three years of previous warehouse experience.

Each team member has undergone training on GEC practices and equipment to ensure they are fully prepared to meet the needs of local customers.

A grand opening celebration is set to take place on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mankato branch. Customers are encouraged to attend to meet the Minnesota team, tour the new branch location and enjoy food, drinks and prizes. The branch is located at 2351 N. Victory Drive, Suite #400, Mankato, MN 56001. The office can be reached at 1-888-263-1121.

GEC is a warehouse distributor of in-process, transfer and control equipment for oil and gas producers, transporters and LPG marketers. The company was established in 1937 in Dallas by Milt LaDue. It remained in the LaDue family until 2020, when it became a part of Makeen Energy. GEC is now headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, and operates with 10 warehouse branches across the central, southern and eastern U.S. The company features product lines in multiple segments, including LP gas, NH3, industrial equipment, industrial gas, NOX/SCR, NGL and integrated systems.