Air Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd And Weldamax (Pty) Ltd
Case Number
LM127Nov21
Case type
Large Merger
Procedural matter
Type of merger
Both
Case status
Reasons Issued
Outcome
Approved Subject to Conditions
Order date
23-03-2022
Competition Tribunal Members
Fiona Tregenna, Mondo Blessing Mazwai, Thando Vilakazi
Industry
Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
Relevant market
the distribution of packaged industrial and speciality gases, welding machines and consumables, and the distribution of LPG gas
Sector
Electricity gas steam and air conditioning supply
Remedy
12A(3)(c) ability of small businesses to become competitive
Case Name
Air Products SA And Weldamax
Primary Acquiring Firm
Air Products SA
Primary Target Firm
Weldamax (Pty) Ltd