Some companies measure success in quarterly reports. We measure it in generations, welder  certifications, customer relationships, and probably a few thousand cups of breakroom coffee over the last 119 years.

We’re proud to share that Earlbeck Gases & Technologies has been recognized by the Baltimore Business Journal as a recipient of their 2026 Family-Owned Business Award.
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For our team, this recognition reflects some guiding principles that Earlbeck has held since the beginning: staying committed to our community, supporting skilled trades, and building real relationships that last.

Earlbeck’s story began in 1919 as the T.A. Canty Company. In 1952, Al Earlbeck purchased the business while balancing work at the company and his studies at Baltimore's Polytechnic Institute. Since then, three generations of the Earlbeck family have helped grow the company into a trusted resource for welding equipment, industrial gases, automation solutions, and welding education throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Over the decades, we’ve expanded with new showrooms, an in-house gas filling operation, technical training programs, and hands-on support for manufacturers and fabricators across the region. But through all the changes in the industry, one thing has stayed the same: our belief that skilled trades matter.

And yes..... sometimes that belief starts with making your teenager take a welding class they absolutely do not want to attend.

We’re incredibly grateful to the Baltimore Business Journal for this recognition, and even more grateful to our employees, customers, students, instructors, and community partners who have been part of Earlbeck’s story over the years.
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119 years later, we’re still doing what we’ve always done:
Supporting skilled trades, serving our community, and occasionally convincing people that taking a welding class is actually pretty cool.

April is coming to a close which means we're wrapping up on 2026's National Welding Month! That makes this the perfect time to take a look back on the history of welding and specifically how it helped to shape the great city of Baltimore, our founding location!

​By the mid-1940s, Baltimore had become a critical hub for wartime production. Shipyards like Bethlehem-Fairfield were churning out Liberty ships, while nearby in Middle River, facilities were building aircraft to support the war effort. 

To meet this demand, thousands of workers were needed. At the same time, the industry itself was undergoing a major shift. Traditional shipbuilding relied heavily on riveting. But welding offered speed, efficiency,  and scalability... and during wartime, those advantages mattered!

The result? A massive transition towards welding over riveting meant that of those thousands of workers, many were going to need to be rapidly trained as welders. But like any rapid evolution, it came with challenges. The first Liberty ships experienced brittle fractures in cold water and this cracking exposed gaps in understanding around weld quality, metallurgy, and structural stress.

At Earlbeck Gases & Technologies, we value transparency. As we're sure you’re hearing from many of your other suppliers across industries, recent government tariffs have pushed material costs up. We wanted to give our customers some insight on exactly what we’ve done (and will continue to do) to help keep your costs as low as possible. 

It's that time of year again- the 2024 Manufacturers' Expo is coming! Join us on November 7th, 2024 at the York Expo Center- see the latest and greatest in manufacturing tech from all the exhibitors, with equipment demos and breakout sessions, plus plenty of time to make supplier connections, and do some networking!

We’re bringing along two cutting-edge technologies that both take first place for our current welding tech favorites- Theo from MaxPhotonics & the MOD-WELD by ATP! Theo is a laser welding system that's both affordable and easy to use- swing by to see just how quick it is to set up and program. The MOD-WELD is a welding cobot that has the ability to run off either Miller or Fronius power sources, giving you options- come see the robotic arm in action and check out the user friendly program mode firsthand.

Stop by for the equipment and sick around to chat with us about how we can help you elevate your welding operations! Can't wait to see you there!

This past weekend, Earlbeck Gases & Technologies had the honor of sponsoring the second annual Crusher Run, an event that brought together folks from all walks of life to Martin Marietta's Texas Quarry for two great causes! The participants and volunteers made this event a resounding success, raising $30,000 for two incredible charities: Construction Angels, Inc. and the Baltimore Hunger Project.

Construction Angels provides crucial support to families of construction employees who have tragically lost their lives on the job, offering financial and other assistance during their most challenging times. While the Baltimore Hunger Project is dedicated to combating childhood hunger by providing food packages to food-insecure children and fostering awareness through community partnerships.

Baltimore has been our company's home for over a century so we feel deeply invested in supporting our community and are proud to contribute to such meaningful causes. Events like the Crusher Run demonstrate the power of community and industry coming together to make a real difference. We extend our gratitude to all the organizers, participants, volunteers, and fellow sponsors who made this event possible and look forward to participating in opportunities like this in the future!