NOBLE GAS SOLUTIONS, INC.

The company began in 1940 as Albany Welding Supply Company, Inc. It was founded during a time of vibrant light- and heavy-manufacturing in the area, which was particularly strong in proximity to the transportation hub of the Hudson River-Erie Canal. It served the diverse needs of many area foundries and steel works, including General Electric’s steam turbine facility and the US Army Watervliet Arsenal, until the 1960s when the Northeast witnessed a downturn in industrial manufacturing. Founder Robert Mahony (no relation to J. David Mahoney, current President/CEO) guided the company through its initial years and led it to a position of prominence. Among the new sales reps hired in 1976 was then-21-year-old J. David Mahoney, who now goes by Dave.