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# Sutton-Garten Co.

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- [Blog](https://suttongarten.com/blog/)
- [Sutton-Garten Expands Dry Ice Operations with Facility in East Chicago](https://suttongarten.com/sutton-garten-expands-dry-ice-operations-with-facility-in-east-chicago/) - The Sutton-Garten company has grown its dry ice manufacturing and dry ice blasting equipment business to serve customers in segments including eCommerce, Pharma, Industrial and more. In a market that has been underserved while demands for a quality dry ice product have increased, Sutton-Garten stepped in to fill the needs. “With a commitment to manufacturing
- [Sutton-Garten Continues Dry Ice Charge, Making Major Investment at Roosevelt Dry Ice Facility](https://suttongarten.com/sutton-garten-continues-dry-ice-charge-making-major-investment-at-roosevelt-dry-ice-facility/) - Sutton-Garten company, one of the longest established family-owned businesses in Indianapolis, has made a major investment at their Indianapolis dry ice manufacturing facility. Due to increasing demand and increases in production, Sutton-Garten purchased and constructed their first Dry Ice Reclaimer.
- [Sutton-Garten Receives Top Award from IWDC](https://suttongarten.com/sutton-garten-receives-top-award-from-iwdc/) - Sutton-Garten President, Pat Garten and Ben Werner, Welding Sales Director, received one of Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative’s (IWDC) top awards at the IWDC Sales and Purchasing convention held in Indianapolis June 22-24, 2025. For recording the largest dollar increase in total purchases in 2024 versus 2023 among 140 independent welding distributors in the United States,
- [Sutton-Garten Launches New Website for 2026](https://suttongarten.com/sutton-garten-launches-new-website-for-2026/) - Sutton-Garten is proud to announce their new online home going into 2026. With fresh photography, product information and details including locations serving the Midwest and greater Chicago, users will quickly discover how the company has succeeded for more than a century. From welding equipment and supplies to gases including CO2 beverage service and bulk tank

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- [Home](https://suttongarten.com/) - Family-owned, full-service Welding Supplies, Gases and Dry Ice for more than 100 Years, We are Sutton-Garten. Beverage and CO2 Welding Training & Certification Welding Equipment Rental Welding Equipment Repair Bulk Gas Installation Demo Lab
- [SG Dry Ice](https://suttongarten.com/sg-dry-ice/) - Dry Ice, Always Fresh, Always Available Sutton-Garten takes pride in providing the highest quality products and excellent customer service. We manufacture dry ice from our Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and East Chicago plants and deliver it within 24 hours, ensuring the highest quality. For your dry ice needs – for your blast cleaning equipment needs, we
- [Locations](https://suttongarten.com/locations/) - Sutton-Garten Headquarters 901 N. Senate Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 1-800-686-4674 Mon-Fri: 7:30AM – 5PM Fort Wayne, Indiana (Welding Supplies & Dry Ice) 5001 Industrial Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46825 260-255-3330 Mon-Th: 7:30AM – 4:30PM, Fri: 7:30AM-3PM Dry Ice, Indianapolis (Dry Ice Production Only) 2917 Roosevelt Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46218 317-264-3236 Mon-Fri: 7AM – 5PM
- [Demonstration Lab](https://suttongarten.com/demonstration-lab/) - Demonstration Lab If you would like to see a demonstration or even use equipment prior to purchasing, contact us to schedule a demo in our facility. Sutton-Garten carries the welding industry’s best brands, and most relevant products to fit your needs.
- [Bulk Gas Installations](https://suttongarten.com/bulk-gas-installations-2/) - Bulk Gas Installations Industrial companies have relied on the Sutton-Garten Company to deliver mandatory time sensitive gases for more than a century. SUTTON-GARTEN IS YOUR RELIABLE SOURCE for industrial gas needs. Our industrial gas services can provide (or upgrade) your industrial tank installation and fill. Cylinder handling is eliminated, and it results in a safer
- [Welding Equipment Repairs](https://suttongarten.com/welding-equipment-repairs-2/) - Welding Equipment Repairs Sutton-Garten Co. is an authorized warranty repair facility for most major brands of electric welding equipment. Our factory trained and certified technicians can repair Hypertherm, Esab, Miller, Lincoln, Fronius and OTC Daihen equipment. We also repair most brands of gas welding and cutting equipment. WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF ELECTRIC AND
- [Welding Training and Certification](https://suttongarten.com/welding-training-and-certification/) - Welding Training and Certification We offer the training for certification with hands-on training in our new facility. Or, if you prefer training at your facility, we do that too. Sutton-Garten provides everything welders need for growth in their profession. • Equipment setup – SMAW, MIG, TIG, Plasma • Pipe Welding • Base and Filler Metal
- [Tank Monitoring & Alarm Systems](https://suttongarten.com/tank-monitoring-alarm-systems/) - Tank Monitoring & Alarm Systems For the safest, most reliable CO2 systems available, Sutton-Garten offers the highest quality alarm and supply monitoring systems available. These systems are 24/7 with real-time reporting on your designated devices. Read more about our Safety 3 Alarm products or contact us to discuss this solution for the safety of your
- [Nitrogen Generators & Gas Blenders](https://suttongarten.com/nitrogen-generators-gas-blenders/) - Nitrogen Generators & Gas Blenders Let’s discuss the benefits of installing a nitrogen generator for your beverage systems. Alleviate the need for gas cylinders while maintaining a consistent supply without the need for deliveries. We have what you need at Sutton-Garten to do the nitrogen upgrade. Nitrogen generators will serve your beer and wine needs
- [Cylinder Gases & Sizes](https://suttongarten.com/cylinder-gases-sizes/) - Cylinder Gases & Sizes Our inventory of cylinder gases and sizes is limitless for your needs. From beverage systems needs to welding and manufacturing. You can count on Sutton-Garten for a reliable supply, honest price, and efficient delivery. We are your local supplier for cylinder gases. Contact us now to find out how businesses benefit
- [Beverage CO2 Services](https://suttongarten.com/beverage-co2-services/) - Beverage CO2 Services Our family-owned business has been serving the Midwest with the gases necessary for a variety of business operations. Today, we are the premier supplier of CO2 for restaurants, breweries, C-Stores and many more. WHY PARTNER WITH SUTTON-GARTEN CO2? • Convenience • Business Security • Maintenance Free • Cost Savings No more cylinder
- [Tools and Safety Equipment](https://suttongarten.com/tools-and-safety-equipment/) - Tools and Safety Equipment We have the quality tools and safety equipment you need to upgrade your welding locker. The best part is, we carry it in our store. Browse, try it on, try it out. Visit us or call for assistance or to check our inventory. With 100 years experience supplying welders, you can
- [Gases, Cylinders, Dewars](https://suttongarten.com/gases-cylinders-dewars/) - Gases, Cylinders, Dewars A reliable supply, superior service and professional support is what you can expect from Sutton-Garten when it comes to your gas delivery needs. NOT ONLY FOR SUPPLIES but you can rely on Sutton-Garten for systems planning, maintenance and scheduled delivery that prevents downtime. Looking for a bulk solution? Click here! Review our
- [Used Welding Equipment](https://suttongarten.com/used-welding-equipment/) - Used Welding Equipment Top brands, professional service combined with more than 100 years experience serving the welding industry is what you can expect from Sutton-Garten Co. USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE OR RENT: • Mig Welders • Tig Welders • Stick Welders • Rentals & Repairs Regardless of your welding needs, we maintain the inventory to
- [Electric Welding Equipment & Supplies](https://suttongarten.com/electric-welding-equipment-supplies/) - Electric Welding Equipment & Supplies Top brands, professional service combined with more than 100 years experience serving the welding industry is what you can expect from Sutton-Garten Co. NEW & USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE OR RENT: • Mig Welders • Tig Welders • Stick Welders • Rentals & Repairs Regardless of your welding needs, we
- [Metal Cutting](https://suttongarten.com/metal-cutting/) - Metal Cutting For all of your metal cutting needs, Sutton-Garten not only sells the equipment, we sell the consumables too. We are your one-stop shop for knowledgeable service and quality equipment. Our massive inventory assures that your needs are met for metal cutting tools, equipment and accessories. In fact, our retail store is open for
- [Contact Us](https://suttongarten.com/contact/)
- [Contact | Thank You](https://suttongarten.com/contact-thank-you/) - Thank you! We appreciate your interest in doing business with Sutton-Garten. A member of our team will be in contact soon.
- [Rental Welding & Cutting Equipment](https://suttongarten.com/rental-welding-cutting-equipment/) - Rental Welding & Cutting Equipment For your welding and cutting needs, Sutton-Garten maintains an expansive inventory of rental equipment. Browse our products below, or contact us now at 800.686.4674 ArcReach ® Wire Feeders Rent NowSpecs Bobcat™ 265 Rent NowSpecs Dynasty® 210 Series Rent NowSpecs Maxstar ® 161 Series Rent NowSpecs Spectrum® 375 X-TREME Rent NowSpecs
- [Used Equipment Sales](https://suttongarten.com/used-equipment-sales/) - Save Now with Our Used Equipment Packages COLD JET Aero 40FP DRY ICE BLASTING EQUIPMENT PACKAGE Starting at $15,000 New Price: $34,970 Get Started Here Or call 800-686-4674 Standard package includes: Aero 40FP unit w/ industrial applicator 1in. x 20ft. blast hose w/ cable control 1in. x 30ft. air hose Blasting Nozzle (customer choice) Nozzle/Gun/Fitting
- [Blasting Rental Equipment](https://suttongarten.com/blasting-rental-equipment/) - Cold Jet Aero 40FP Rent NowBuy UsedSpecs Cold Jet Aero 80FP Rent NowBuy UsedSpecs Cold Jet PCS 60 Rent NowBuy UsedSpecs Cold Jet MicroClean Rent NowBuy UsedSpecs Cold Jet After Cooler Rent NowBuy UsedSpecs
- [About Us](https://suttongarten.com/about-us/) - About Us January 1 1916About Sutton-Garten Co. William Raymond “Ray” Garten began his career in the welding department at the Prestolite Company in Speedway, Indiana. Prestolite manufactured acetylene lamps and lighting systems for cars and trucks, and was owned by Indianapolis industrial pioneers Carl Fisher and Jim Allison. These gentlemen started the Indianapolis 500, Allison Engine
- [News](https://suttongarten.com/news/) - Sutton-Garten Launches New Website for 2026 February 17, 20260Sutton-Garten is proud to announce their new online home going into 2026. With fresh photography, product information and details including locations serving the Midwest and greater Chicago, users will quickly discover how the company has succeeded for more than a century. From welding equipment and supplies to
- [Dry Ice FAQs](https://suttongarten.com/dry-ice-faqs/) - Dry Ice MSDS Safety Data Sheet – Dry Ice Dry Ice Safety The significant hazards of dry ice include burns and asphyxiation. Always take proper safety precautions when handling, storing or transporting dry ice. Protect yourself with these safety guidelines: What should I know about handling dry ice? Dry ice is -109º F, which is
- [About Dry Ice Blasting](https://suttongarten.com/about-dry-ice-blasting/) - What is Dry Ice Blasting? Dry ice blast cleaning uses solid CO2, a non-abrasive media that won’t damage surfaces or equipment. The accelerated, super cooled dry ice pellets or particles, are blasted at supersonic speeds and sublimate on impact resulting in the surface being cleaned, lifting dirt and contaminants off the underlying substrate. Dry ice
- [Dry Ice](https://suttongarten.com/dry-ice/) - Full Block 10” x 10” x 10” (50 lbs) Quarter Cut 5” x 5” x 10” (12 lbs) Slices 5” x 5” x 1” (1 lbs) 10” x 5” x 1” (3.5 lbs) 10” x 5” x 1.5” (4 lbs) 10” x 5” x 2” (5 lbs) 10” x 5” x 2.75” (7.5 lbs) High
- [Home](https://suttongarten.com/home/)
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- [Privacy Policy](https://suttongarten.com/privacy-policy/) - Last modified: November 27, 2023 Sutton-Garten Co. respects your privacy and our site visitors' information. We do not sell or rent to third parties any of the information collected via this website. Information Collected If you request or submit information to us by sending an Email or by filling out a "contact" form, we may save
- [Terms of Service](https://suttongarten.com/terms-of-service/) - RETURNED MERCHANDISE ORIGINAL INVOICE MUST ACCOMPANY MERCHANDISE RETURNED FOR CREDIT. RESTOCKING CHARGES MAY APPLY TO REGULARLY INVENTORIED MERCHANDISE. SPECIAL ORDERS MAY NOT BE RETURNED FOR CREDIT. RENTAL CYLINDERS AND EQUIPMENT BY ACCEPTING RENTED CYLINDERS OR RENTED EQUIPMENT, BUYER AGREES THAT THEY ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE PROPER HANDLING AND OPERATION OF THE CYLINDERS OR EQUIPMENT AND
- [Bulk Gas Installations](https://suttongarten.com/bulk-gas-installations/) - Cryogenic or refrigerated bulk tanks provide safe outside storage of gases which can be piped to use stations inside your facility. Cylinder handling is totally eliminated, and it results in a safer workplace and much lower overall cost for your gases. Volumes required to use bulk gas vary with the gas, but once your use
- [Thank you](https://suttongarten.com/thank-you/) - Thanks for contacting us! We will get in touch with you shortly.

## Timeline Stories

- [1916](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/1916/) - About Sutton-Garten Co. William Raymond “Ray” Garten began his career in the welding department at the Prestolite Company in Speedway, Indiana. Prestolite manufactured acetylene lamps and lighting systems for cars and trucks, and was owned by Indianapolis industrial pioneers Carl Fisher and Jim Allison. These gentlemen started the Indianapolis 500, Allison Engine and Allison Gas Turbine.
- [1960](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/1960/) - In the mid 1960’s, William F. “Bill” Garten, son of Ray and Rena Garten, became president of the company. After his death in 1974, his son Pat joined the company and has managed the company since that time.
- [1930](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/1930/) - The company expanded its operations to a new building at 401 W. Vermont Street, Indianapolis. The shop area was enlarged and the repair business grew rapidly. It was also a way of introducing the new concept of welding repair to skeptical customers. An early offer to repair the touring Liberty Bell was unfortunately rejected, but
- [2016 and through our 100th Year in 2018](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/2016-and-past-our-100th-year-in-2018/) - Business grew in all areas of the company — welding equiment and supplies, gases, and filler metals. Rental welding equipment and dry ice blasting equipment expanded, and 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” 50
- [And Today](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/and-today/) - We represent the finest suppliers in the industry with a great team of dedicated employees who work hard and know that we are here to meet the needs of our customers. Sutton Garten is a strong, independent welding distributor supplying equipment, service and supplies, plus a full range of gases, bulk systems – planning and
- [2025](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/2025/) - We continued to grow our dry ice production with a new facility in East Chicago, Indiana. From this location, we are positioned to serve the needs of the greater Chicago “Chicagoland," and beyond.
- [2021](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/2021-2/) - In October 2021, we opened a new 15,000 sq ft dry ice production facility at 2917 Roosevelt Avenue in Indianapolis. Pelletizers, 3 reformer lines, and a block press for producing pellets, slab and block are now in operation. Storage equipment includes 5 bulk tanks on site for storage of liquid CO2. In 2023 we installed
- [2021](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/2021/) - In January 2021 we expanded with a new branch location at 5001 Industrial Road in Fort Wayne Indiana. The location features a full service showroom, and also manufactures dry ice pellets and block. We also service liquid CO2 customers in northeast Indiana from the branch. Later that year, we celebrated with a grand opening event
- [1957](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/1957/) - General Electric was one of the dominant forces in the welding industry, but in 1957 GE announced that it was discontinuing the manufacture of machines and filler metals. After discussion with the leading manufacturers, Sutton-Garten became a distributor for Miller Electric and Murex Electrodes. Murex had purchased the GE formulas for coated electrodes. Murex is
- [2003 to 2007](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/2003-to-2007/) - 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 company. In 2006 we began delivery of bulk liquid carbon dioxide to beverage and industrial
- [1986](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/1986/) - Sutton-Garten moved to a new headquarters and warehouse building, approximately twice the size of their former facility. The new building included a 2,000-sq. ft. showroom, expanded dock facilities, demonstration area and expanded offices. The company was recognized by the National Welding Supply Association as the oldest distributor in the United States under continuing management.
- [1923](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/1923/) - Ray Garten bought control of the company from Sutton. His wife Rena became Secretary/Treasurer of the company and was an important part of the operation for over 60 years. Business improved as welding gained a foothold in industry. Electric welders began to appear in the mid-1920’s and further expanded the company’s product line. Sutton-Garten became
- [1918](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/1918/) - Union Carbide decided to market product through distributors and Sutton and Garten returned to Indianapolis to begin operations as the first independently owned Prestolite distributor in the state of Indiana. The company specialized in the sale of small acetylene cylinders and Prestolite lighting equipment. Sutton-Garten Co. also maintained a welding shop and did service and
- [2013 to 2015](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/2013-to-2015/) - Growth continued in all areas of the business. 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. Our welding classes received a “Best of Indianapolis” Award.
- [1997](https://suttongarten.com/cool_timeline/1997/) - The company installed an expanded cylinder filling operation, and can now fill on site oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, helium, nitrogen, and mixtures. In 1998, the repair and rental department was expanded to 5,000 sq. ft. Sutton-Garten is now a warranty repair facility for Miller Electric, Hypertherm Plasma, Lincoln Electric, and ESAB Welding. We also maintain

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