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

Jeremiah Wiesenfarth was hired September 9, 2024, and celebrates TWO YEARS this month! Jeremiah works out of Great Falls...
09/09/2026

Jeremiah Wiesenfarth was hired September 9, 2024, and celebrates TWO YEARS this month! Jeremiah works out of Great Falls in our cylinder test and maintenance department. This is one of the most critical areas of our company as we rely on a strong fleet of cylinders to service our customers across the state. Jeremiah is as productive and energetic a guy as there is. He always has a smile on his face and truly loves his job, the work, and his teammates! He is a great asset to our company, and we are fortunate to have him!

Thank you Jeremiah for your positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to DO WHAT IT TAKES in all that you do!

🪖 Not all welding helmets are created equal, and the wrong one can cost you more than comfort.Our latest Gendco Happenin...
09/08/2026

🪖 Not all welding helmets are created equal, and the wrong one can cost you more than comfort.
Our latest Gendco Happenings blog post breaks down exactly what to look for before you buy, from lens clarity and shade range to fit, weight, and switching speed. Whether you are outfitting yourself or your crew, this is worth a read before you spend a dime.
https://shop.gendco.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-welding-helmet-a-buyer-s-guide

Happy Labor Day, Montana.Today we celebrate the workers who show up, do the job, and make this state run. That is you. E...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, Montana.
Today we celebrate the workers who show up, do the job, and make this state run. That is you. Enjoy the day off. You have earned it.
From all of us at General Distributing, thank you.

🏆 Open House Winner's Circle has a great story to tell today.Richard Padgett came to pick up this prize on behalf of his...
09/05/2026

🏆 Open House Winner's Circle has a great story to tell today.
Richard Padgett came to pick up this prize on behalf of his son, also named Richard Padgett, and we have to say, that is a pretty good reason to make the trip. Richard and three of his sons run Padgett Livestock Trailer Repair out of Stanford, Montana, and this prize is going straight to work.
The winning package is a collection of consumables and drill bits generously donated by Walter Surface Technologies, exactly the kind of practical, everyday gear that keeps a busy shop running. For a family operation repairing livestock trailers across central Montana, this one hits close to home.
Thank you to Walter Surface Technologies for another outstanding prize donation. And to the Padgett family, congratulations. It is great to see Montana trades running in the family.
walter.com

09/04/2026

🍕 Billings, make your lunch hour count today!
Six Gun Pizza is set up selling slices in our parking lot today from 10:30am to 1pm. Grab a slice, pick up your supplies, and get back to work. One stop, lunch handled, errands done.

1327 S 29th St W, Billings
Today, Friday September 4th, 10:30am to 1pm
Come see us.

Austin Bliss was hired September 3, 2019, and celebrates SEVEN YEARS this month! Austin works out of Great Falls in our ...
09/03/2026

Austin Bliss was hired September 3, 2019, and celebrates SEVEN YEARS this month! Austin works out of Great Falls in our office focused primarily on accounting work. He is responsible for putting together our financials that are reviewed monthly. The accuracy and detail are critical in this role and Austin is very detail oriented. Austin has also taken it upon himself to learn as much as he can about AI and is self-taught in writing programs that have helped our company with regard to operating efficiencies. Technology is a big part of what we do as we are always looking for better, faster, more efficient ways to perform functions. Austin has been a big part of this transformation and displays our core value of WE DEVELOP OUR PEOPLE in all that he does. Thank you Austin for being on our team and such an important part of the company!

John Osswald was hired September 2, 2025, and celebrates ONE YEAR this month! John works out of Great Falls and runs our...
09/02/2026

John Osswald was hired September 2, 2025, and celebrates ONE YEAR this month! John works out of Great Falls and runs our marketing and social media department. John has years of experience in marketing and has been drinking from a fire hose from day one! He was immediately given the task of overseeing our significant website overhaul and relaunch, which has proven much more daunting than I am guessing it sounded when he accepted the job! John and team did an amazing job here and turned out an excellent product. John is a professional and is doing a great job keeping our name out in the "digital world" along with all the traditional marketing we seem to be constantly doing. He has learned a great deal in a very short period of time, and I think he'd be the first to say, "I had no idea you guys did so much stuff!" Thank you John for your positive energy and always displaying our core value of WE DO WHAT IT TAKES in all that you do!

🏆 Open House Winner's Circle is back, and Billings has another winner.Congratulations to Jacob Nuckles, the proud winner...
09/02/2026

🏆 Open House Winner's Circle is back, and Billings has another winner.
Congratulations to Jacob Nuckles, the proud winner of a FlexOvit Yeti cooler. Jacob, we hope it serves you well.
Thank you to FlexOvit for another great prize and for being such a strong part of our Customer Appreciation Week.

Tyler Stenson was hired August 31, 2020 and celebrates SIX YEARS this month! Tyler works out of our Billings branch and ...
08/31/2026

Tyler Stenson was hired August 31, 2020 and celebrates SIX YEARS this month! Tyler works out of our Billings branch and has really grown with the company. He started out in sales and delivery, excelling in that role. A few years ago, Tyler moved into inside sales where he continued to thrive. His strong relationships with customers and his ability to build repour, further moved him into also doing some outside sales a couple days a week where he has continued to excel. Tyler demonstrates our core value of WE VALUE RELATIONSHIPS in everything he does.

Thank you, Tyler, for your contributions in helping Billings be as successful as possible! You are a strong asset to our team. Keep up the great work!

🏆 Open House Winner's Circle keeps delivering, and our Bozeman branch had the honor of presenting this one.Brian Bjornda...
08/28/2026

🏆 Open House Winner's Circle keeps delivering, and our Bozeman branch had the honor of presenting this one.
Brian Bjorndal, Maintenance Supervisor at Magris Talc, is the proud winner of a Fronius TransSteel 2700 Compact, a professional-grade multiprocess welder capable of MIG/MAG, TIG, and electrode welding all in one machine. Gendco Bozeman salesman Charley Blomquist was on hand to make the presentation.
The TransSteel 2700 is ready to weld in three steps, built for the kind of versatility that handles whatever comes next. Brian plans to put it to work on home projects, repairs, and a few jobs for friends and family along the way. A machine like this will not have any trouble keeping up.
Congratulations, Brian. That is a serious piece of equipment in great hands.

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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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