July 15, 2008 Shreveport, LA – Red Ball Technical Gas Services, a division of Red Ball Oxygen Co., Inc., focusing its laboratory and production facility on specialty gas manufacturing and distribution excellence, today announces its Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 by Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. Red Ball Technical Gas Services' accomplishment will also be recognized by ILAC, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperative, insuring credibility in all markets.

"Accreditation attests to the technical capability of a laboratory, it focuses on the technical competence, traceability of measurement and proficiency of the calibration lab. I have never been more proud of our team for meeting the high standards such accreditation demands," said Mark Patten, Director of Red Ball Technical Gas Services. "By becoming ISO 17025 accredited, we can provide our customers with a proven system that promotes quality in every aspect of our day to day operations."

Founded in 1969 by the Kennedy family of Shreveport, LA, Red Ball Oxygen Co., Inc. has expanded its operations to include a state of the art specialty gas laboratory, a modern cylinder filling operation, a full-service welding equipment service center, a palletized cylinder distribution system, and 18 customer service branches in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. For further information, contact Monica Rogers at 800-551-8150.

April 1, 2008 Shreveport, LA – Supporting the badge is a tradition at Red Ball Oxygen that started years ago. Today, owners Gary and Larry Kennedy once again partnered with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office unveiling a new automatic license plate recognition system that can quietly do the work of more than 100 deputies in one shift.

A sheriff's vehicle equipped with a license plate reader uses infrared cameras mounted to the top of the car to capture thousands of license plate images gathered during each patrol shift. Using character recognition software, a computer in the patrol car translates the images to text and is then matched to stolen vehicle data downloaded daily by the Caddo Sheriff's Office from a national databank. The computer alerts the deputy driving the car within seconds of passing a possible stolen vehicle. Deputies then verify the information prior to conducting a traffic stop.

The system, acquired through a $30,000 donation from Red Ball Oxygen, will be used to locate stolen cars; over 1,100 vehicles were reported stolen in the Shreveport and Caddo Parish jurisdictions in 2007. However, the system can also check plates against other databases, including those that hold felony warrants, sex offender information, or Amber Alerts. Using GPS satellite information, ALPR technology can also record historical data like the date, time and location of an individual scan, which can be helpful when investigating a crime or drug activity.

"Our father instilled in us a great sense of responsibility toward our community and the men and women who serve to protect us. We are proud to walk in his footsteps and carry on the work he began so long ago," said Gary Kennedy, Chairman and CEO at Red Ball Oxygen. In 1989, Red Ball Oxygen founder Craig Kennedy started a successful drive to supply the Shreveport Police, Caddo Parish Sheriff's Deputies, and Troop G State Police with bullet proof vests, which prompted State Legislators to pass a bill which provided for the purchase of vest for officers throughout the state. Craig continued his work for the community and in 2003 the Mayors of Shreveport and Bossier City proclaimed the day as "Craig Kennedy Day" in the two cities, citing his civic and humanitarian deeds.

April 16, 2008 Shreveport, LA – Gary Kennedy has been named as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Red Ball Oxygen Co., Inc. Kennedy, who co-owns Red Ball Oxygen along with Larry Kennedy, has been with the company since 1975 and has served as President since 1987. He is a 1974 (B.A.) and 1975 (M.A. English) graduate of LA Tech University. A Shreveport native, Kennedy is married and has 3 children.

Red Ball Oxygen Co., Inc. is a multi-state manufacturer and distributor of industrial, specialty, and medical gases, welding and safety supplies, and fire extinguishers. The company services over 15,000 customers and has 140 employees.

For further information, contact Monica Rogers at 800-551-8150.

April 2008 Shreveport, LA – In addition to its current line of welding and industrial gas supplies, Red Ball Oxygen Co., Inc. is proud to announce it will now offer fire extinguisher sales and service, as well as a full line of safety products.

Red Ball Oxygen Co., Inc. recently acquired A & B Safety, which has been a leader in the sales and servicing of fire extinguishers. A distributor of Buckeye and Badger extinguishers, Red Ball Oxygen is fully licensed to service and install portable and industrial fire suppression systems. A fully equipped workshop allows technicians to service walk-in customers and fire extinguishers on site.

Now offering a total package of safety supplies, Red Ball Oxygen brings to the market protective wear, eye protection, hearing protection, first aid, gas detection equipment and respiratory protection. All products are of the highest quality and are competitively priced.

Red Ball Oxygen offers a line of Indura Cotton clothing to accommodate its industrial customers and their need for flame-retardant garments that are lighter and cooler than Nomex but still meet OSHA and ANSI requirements. Because in Louisiana rainwear is an absolute necessity to those working hard in the out of doors, a wide selection of rain suits and raincoats are also on hand.

Red Ball Oxygen has an expanded line of safety eye protection such as glasses and goggles. Hearing protection is available in ear plugs and earmuffs with a selection of noise reduction ratings.

First aid products are available in 10, 25, 50 and 100 unit kits. Other first aid products include spill kits, eye wash stations, eyeglass cleaning stations and emergency burn stations.

Gas detection is essential in industrial environments when working near hazardous materials and in confined spaces. Red Ball offers personal gas alarms and detection monitors from reputable companies for sale or rent. Respiratory protection is available from escape respirators, to half masks, to full masks.

Red Ball Oxygen is excited about the opportunity to offer the best safety products and service available, keeping its customers satisfied and in full compliance. Visit us today in Shreveport at 609 N. Market Street. For more information or to find a branch location near you, please call 318-425-3211.

Shreveport, LA (March 18, 2008) – Red Ball Oxygen Co., Inc. today announced the promotion of Bob Ewing to President.

“We are lucky to have a person of the quality of Bob Ewing with our company. Bob exemplifies honesty, loyalty, and patriotism, and his intelligence and leadership have helped to emphasize those core values as a part of Red Ball’s culture,” said Gary Kennedy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Red Ball Oxygen Co., Inc.

Mr. Ewing joined the company in 1995 as logistics coordinator and has worked his way through many positions, quickly rising into the ranks of management, most recently as Vice President Sales and Operations.

Attending Princeton University, Mr. Ewing graduated with a commission in the U.S. Army where he served his country for four years. His last post was Ft. Hood, in Temple, TX, where he was honorably discharged at the rank of 1st Lieutenant of the 7th Cavalry. Married to Dr. Jacque Ewing of Shreveport, LA, Mr. Ewing will continue to office at the corporate headquarters.

Founded in 1969 by the Kennedy family of Shreveport, LA, Red Ball Oxygen Co., Inc. has expanded its operations to include a state of the art specialty gas laboratory, a modern cylinder filling operation, a full-service welding equipment service center, a palletized cylinder distribution system, and 18 customer service branches in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. For further information, contact Monica Rogers at 800-551-8150.

Shreveport, LA (March 18, 2008) – Red Ball Oxygen Co., Inc. today announced the promotion of Jarrod Lipsey to Vice President of Sales. He will have the primary responsibility of leading the outside sales force in Red Ball Oxygen’s eighteen locations.

"As East Texas Regional Sales Manager, Jarrod led his sales team to consistent double digit growth. I am excited in seeing Jarrod apply that same formula for success in all of the markets we serve," said Bob Ewing, President of Red Ball Oxygen.

Mr. Lipsey joined the company in 1993 as a part of the sales team and quickly rose to several management positions. During his time at Red Ball Oxygen, he also taught welding process to students at Kilgore College. Jarrod, who resides in Hallsville, TX with his wife Amy, and children Miranda, Devin and Ramie, will continue to office in Longview, Texas.

Founded in 1969 by the Kennedy family of Shreveport, LA, Red Ball Oxygen Co., Inc. has expanded its operations to include a state of the art specialty gas laboratory, a modern cylinder filling operation, a full-service welding equipment service center, a palletized cylinder distribution system, and 18 customer service branches in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. For further information, contact Monica Rogers at 800-551-8150.

January 31, 2008 Shreveport, LA – Red Ball Oxygen Company, of Shreveport, LA, is proud to announce further expansion into the Texas market with the recent acquisition of WiN Welding Supply in Fort Worth. This expansion will now allow Red Ball Oxygen Company to service North Texas through any one of its eight Texas locations.

"In our view, the market indicates steady economic growth in Texas despite national trends. Red Ball Oxygen will be a part of that equation," says Larry Kennedy, Co-Owner, Red Ball Oxygen. "As a value-added supplier, our goal is to provide customers with exceptional service and bring them years of experience in the industrial gas and welding supply industry. For this reason we have retained the experienced team already in place at WiN Welding. Their knowledge and skill are a true asset to Red Ball. We are staged to grow our business in the dynamic Dallas/Fort Worth market and, more broadly, in North Texas." To compliment its already established satellite location in Balch Springs (Dallas), Texas, Red Ball Oxygen will now be able to offer its customers a full-service retail store and service center in its second location in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

"We are delighted about our merger with Red Ball Oxygen," states Warren Hankammer of WiN Welding. "This gives us the resources to expand and improve our service and products, without selling out to the big box impersonal corporate stores."

Founded in 1969 by the Kennedy family of Shreveport, La, Red Ball Oxygen Co., Inc. has expanded its operations to include a state of the art specialty gas laboratory, a modern cylinder filling operation, a full-service welding equipment service center, a palletized cylinder distribution system, and 17 customer service branches in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. For further information, contact Monica Rogers at 800-551-8150.

Choose Red Ball Oxygen Company to provide your next oxygen system and enjoy the following  advantages:

¨ Professional turn-key installation

¨ 24/7 supply from locally based cryogenic technicians

¨ Fill compliance with all NFPA, LGA, DOT and JCAHO requirements

¨ Remote monitoring of liquid levels ensures worry-free replenishment

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