General Distributing Company

General Distributing Company A wholesale distributor of gases & equipment for Industrial, Welding, Medical, Beverage & Cannabis

General Distributing Company is a 4th generation family owned business dedicated to investing in, inspiring, and empowering people so that together we succeed and grow. We’ve been serving our customers and local communities since 1948. General Distributing is a wholesale distributor of gases, equipment & supplies to a variety of different industries including but not limited to Industrial, Medical, Beverage, & Agriculture. We have an established group of industry experts that possess a valuable combination of personalized service, a solution oriented mindset and industry experience to make sure that you get the right solution for your application. Our team serves you best by understanding the individual needs of your company and delivering products that help you be more productive, more efficient, and more profitable. A steadfast commitment to living our core values is the backbone to how we operate:

We Value Relationships
We Do What It Takes
We Develop Our People
We Do The Right Thing
We Are Results-Driven

John Foster was hired October 16, 2023, and celebrates THREE YEARS this month! John lives in the Helena area and heads u...
10/16/2026

John Foster was hired October 16, 2023, and celebrates THREE YEARS this month! John lives in the Helena area and heads up our safety division, acting as our safety sales manager for the company. John has decades of experience in safety and is extremely knowledgeable. He is a strong asset for our company and is amazing in front of customers. John knows how to build relationships and is a core leader in our company. This has been a breakout year for safety through John's leadership.

We appreciate John's expertise and his ability to display our core value of WE ARE RESULTS DRIVEN in all that he does! Thank you, John, for all your efforts at Gendco. We are fortunate to have you!

10/15/2026

📖 Have you checked out the Gendco Happenings Blog? This is our online home for industry insights, product deep dives, safety resources, company news, and the stories behind the work we do across Montana. Whether you are a seasoned tradesperson, a shop owner, or just getting started in the industry, there is something here for you.
We built this because we believe the value we offer goes beyond what is on the shelf. The knowledge our team carries after decades in this industry is worth sharing, and this is where we are going to share it.
And if you want to be first to know when new posts go live, subscribe to the Gendco Journal newsletter. Exclusive content, industry news, product spotlights, and more, delivered directly to your inbox.
All signal, no noise.
👉 https://shop.gendco.com/blog

10/14/2026

🔧 Jordan Tracy and Ryan Popovich showed up to the Montana Tech Highlands College Career Fair in Butte with high energy and a purpose.
The Miller AugmentedArc VR Welding System was the centerpiece of the day, giving students from Butte and the surrounding area a hands-on look at what a career in the trades actually feels like. Whether they are headed to a university program or straight into the workforce, we want them walking in the door already knowing what is possible and already knowing us they can rely on us. We had a blast - check out this video and see all the fun for yourself!

🦺 When John Foster suits up, you know the job is getting done right.Our safety sales manager recently donned a full hazm...
10/13/2026

🦺 When John Foster suits up, you know the job is getting done right.
Our safety sales manager recently donned a full hazmat suit to conduct a hands-on glove evaluation in a controlled area. This is what real safety expertise looks like. Not just knowing the gear, but putting it on and doing the work yourself.
We do what it takes.

🔥Here's a deal you don't want to miss! Buy a Powermax. Pick 3 FREE consumables!For a limited time, purchase a Hypertherm...
10/12/2026

🔥Here's a deal you don't want to miss! Buy a Powermax. Pick 3 FREE consumables!

For a limited time, purchase a Hypertherm Powermax45 SYNC® or Powermax65 SYNC® and choose 3 free consumables or cartridges, a value of up to $387! Whether you're cutting or gouging, Powermax SYNC gives you versatile performance and excellent cut quality to help get the job done. Offer valid through December 31, 2026. Stop by General Distributing and check out the Powermax SYNC lineup!

Did You Know?The first safety glasses designed specifically to protect workers' eyes were invented by machinist Powell J...
10/08/2026

Did You Know?

The first safety glasses designed specifically to protect workers' eyes were invented by machinist Powell Johnson in the late 1800s. Working around dangerous machinery, he saw firsthand how common eye injuries were, and developed protective eyewear to help keep workers safe.

Today, whether you're welding, grinding, cutting, or fabricating, safety glasses remain one of the simplest and most important pieces of PPE in the shop. A lot has changed since Powell Johnson's original design, but the goal is still the same: protect your vision so you can keep building what matters.

The technology has changed. The need for eye protection hasn't.
👓 Stop in and check out our selection of modern safety glasses designed for welding, fabrication, grinding, and industrial work.

10/07/2026

Watch rust and grime disappear before your eyes!

Laser cleaning feels like science fiction, but it's a real-world technology that's transforming metal restoration and surface preparation. With incredible precision, a laser can strip away unwanted contaminants and reveal clean metal underneath in seconds.

What's even more impressive? Laser cleaning is now built into many modern laser welding systems, giving fabricators the ability to clean, prep, and weld with a single machine.

It's one of those technologies you have to see to believe.

Stop by and check it out for yourself. The results are amazing.

📖 There is a difference between a supplier who knows your name and one who knows your account number.When your gas runs ...
10/06/2026

📖 There is a difference between a supplier who knows your name and one who knows your account number.
When your gas runs out on a Friday afternoon or you need someone who understands your operation, local matters. We wrote about exactly that in our latest Gendco Happenings blog post.
Link in comments.
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10/05/2026

🔩 Your vise should go where the work is. The FEIN VersaMAG VISE 160 L does exactly that.
Powered by a permanent magnet with 2,810 pounds of holding force, this magnetic vise mounts instantly to any magnetizable surface with no drilling and no setup headaches. Position it at 30% to move it where you need it, lock it to 100% and it is not going anywhere.
Ready to use up to ten times faster than a traditional drill-press vise, it clamps securely with both depth and back stops for repeatability, handles pipe work with a built-in V-groove, and converts quickly from a vise to a welding table setup. Six inch jaw width, large ergonomic handle, and a chip tray for easy cleanup.
This is the kind of tool that changes how a shop operates. Come talk to us about FEIN.
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10/02/2026

🔧 The future is in good hands, and we got to see it up close.
Jordan Tracy and Ryan Popovich represented Gendco at the Montana Contractors Association pop-up event in Butte, held at O'Keefe Drilling, where more than 200 students from grades 6 through 12 came out to explore careers in the trades.
Our contribution to the day was the Miller AugmentedArc VR Welding System, an augmented reality welding trainer that lets students experience the feel of welding before they ever strike a real arc. Watching kids pick it up for the first time and light up was something else.
Events like this matter. Getting students in front of real tools and real tradespeople at a young age changes trajectories. We are proud to support the MCA and the Let's Build MT mission of connecting the next generation to the careers that will build this state.
The future is bright, Butte.

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430 17th Avenue NE
Great Falls, MT
59404

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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