Business View Magazine | December 2019

62 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2019 P SUTTON GARTEN Company, All Rights Reserved PACE Marketing Communications 2019 argon, carbon dioxide, helium, nitrogen, and mixtures. In 1998, the repair and rental department was expanded to 5,000 sq. ft., and Sutton-Garten became a warranty repair facility for Miller Electric, Hypertherm Plasma, Lincoln Electric, and ESAB Welding. They also maintain a gas apparatus repair department and can service almost any brand of welding or cutting equipment. In 2003, Sutton-Garten completed an 8,000-sq.- ft. addition to be used for additional warehouse space, rental and used equipment storage, and customer training. Ben and Matt Garten joined the company to become the fourth generation to work at the family-owned firm. In 2006, delivery of bulk liquid carbon dioxide to beverage and industrial customers began. Production of dry ice pellets for use in shipping and dry ice blasting applications began in 2008. They also expanded their welding training area and now offer welding classes and certifications. In 2007, Sutton-Garten was awarded the American Welding Society’s Image of Welding Award. Leading up to their 100th anniversary year, additional carbon dioxide storage and dry ice production equipment was added. A liquid nitrogen trailer was added to service nitrogen accounts, and dry ice blasting machines were added to the rental fleet. Welding classes received a “Best of Indianapolis” Award. Dry ice production capacity grew with the addition of another pelletizer and a dry ice block press and the installation of a state of the art “Chillzilla”– a 50- ton bulk carbon dioxide tank. Matt notes, “Having reached our company’s 100th anniversary year, we represent the finest suppliers in the industry. Sutton-Garten has a great team of dedicated employees who work hard and know that we are here to meet the needs of our customers. We’ve got 45 employees at our two locations in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. As far as experience, we have a 15-plus- years average per employee. We try to be a one-stop shop for customers. From the welding