General Distributing Company is a family owned business that has been serving Montana since 1948. Glenn E. Bliss bought into the company in approximately 1952 and slowly grew the company, relying on core values of integrity and being a good neighbor and member of the community. His son Glenn F. Bliss became President in the 1970s and oversaw a steady growth and expansion of the operations across Montana with support and customer service into Canada. Today General Distributing is in the very capable hands of Glenn F's four boys.  Glenn W. (G.W.) has been president since 1999, Eric Bliss is Vice President and has been with the company since 1999, Brian Bliss manages the Bozeman location and Jason Bliss runs the Billings operation.

General Distributing has three primary business segments: industrial, medical, and specialty gases. General Distributing completed the upgrade of its fill plant in early 2012 including the installation of a brand new state of the art specialty gas lab. With the industrial business, we focus on industrial welding gases, specialty gases, welding and plasma equipment and accessories, and safety supplies. Our primary customer base is farm and agriculture, construction, mining, power plants, structural steel, and fabricators.

Spring Specials

Miller MIG Welders
Miller Engine-Driven/TIG Welders
Miller Multi-Process Welders/Thermal Dynamics Plasma Cutters
Hypertherm/Makita
Flexovit/Walter
Tillman Gloves
Welding Wire
Welding Helmets
Victor Cutting Outfits
Dry Ice
Victor Regulators & Torches/Hougen Drills

WE HAVE ADDED DRY ICE!!

General Distributing is proud to add dry ice to the list of products we carry. We supply dry ice for both medical and industrial uses. Ask one of our representatives what dry ice application can help you!

TRY THE NEW THERMAL ARC 186i

Features & Benefits:

• TIG:
  - AC and DC output for aluminum and non-ferrous alloys, stainless, mild steel & chrome molys.
  - AC Frequency: Adjustable frequency of the AC square wave when welding on aluminum for optimized set up (15 Hz – 150Hz).
  - Wave Balance: Adjustable for optimized penetration or cleaning action when welding on aluminum.
  - HF Arc Start: Provides non-contact arc starting that eliminates tungsten or material contamination.
  - Lift TIG Start: Provides optimized TIG arc starting without the use of high frequency.
  - Pulse: Changes the weld current from high to low at a specified frequency, reduces heat input on thin material (0.5 Hz – 200 Hz).
  - Preflow & Postflow: Enables independent control over shielding gas before and after the weld.
  - Upslope / Downslope & Crater modes: Eliminates cracking at the end of the weld.
  - Hot Start: Ensures fusion at arc starts for both TIG and Stick processes.
• STICK:
  - Adjustable Arc Force & Hot Start Control for optimum Stick electrode performance.
• Other Features:
  - Digital Meters: Voltage and Amperage; Preview and Hold Capability for easy set up
  - Trigger Control: 4T (Latch) eliminates operator fatigue
  - Comprehensive Setup Chart: Weld set up guide for optimum welding performance over a wide range of materials
  - Remote Receptacle: Enables connection of remote control devices like a foot pedal and
  torch slide control
  - Excellent Portability: Lightweight at 48.4 lbs
  - Overload Protection: Shuts down the power source to protect the internal electrical components from overheating
  - IP23S: Suitable for outdoor use.