What the Chart and Ratermann Partnership Means for Gas Distributors
Thu Jan 15 2026
Today, on the High Pressure Podcast, Ratermann Manufacturing announces a major milestone for the industrial gas industry. Ratermann is now the official North American distributor for Chart Industries’ microbulk tanks and cryogenic cylinders.
Joining the conversation are Jill Evanko, CEO of Chart Industries, and Gary Dagenhart, Chart’s North American Sales Manager, who share what this partnership means for independent gas distributors, equipment availability, and the future of industrial gas distribution. They discuss why this relationship was formed, how it strengthens the distribution channel, and what distributors can expect moving forward.
This episode also addresses Chart’s partnership with Baker Hughes and explains why industrial gas remains a key strategic focus. With expanded warehouse coverage across the U.S., improved communication, and faster product availability, the Chart and Ratermann partnership is built to help independent distributors compete and grow in a changing market.
In This Episode:
👉 Ratermann Manufacturing announced as Chart Industries’ North American distributor
👉 What the partnership means for independent gas distributors
👉 Microbulk tank and cryogenic cylinder availability and distribution strategy
👉 How service, reliability, and inventory access are being improved
👉 Chart’s relationship with Baker Hughes and its impact on industrial gas
👉 Why strong distribution channels are critical to future industry growth
👉 How this partnership supports faster delivery and reduced freight costs
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🔗 Check out Chart Industries
🔗 Find out more about Ratermann Manufacturing
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Today, on the High Pressure Podcast, Ratermann Manufacturing announces a major milestone for the industrial gas industry. Ratermann is now the official North American distributor for Chart Industries’ microbulk tanks and cryogenic cylinders. Joining the conversation are Jill Evanko, CEO of Chart Industries, and Gary Dagenhart, Chart’s North American Sales Manager, who share what this partnership means for independent gas distributors, equipment availability, and the future of industrial gas distribution. They discuss why this relationship was formed, how it strengthens the distribution channel, and what distributors can expect moving forward. This episode also addresses Chart’s partnership with Baker Hughes and explains why industrial gas remains a key strategic focus. With expanded warehouse coverage across the U.S., improved communication, and faster product availability, the Chart and Ratermann partnership is built to help independent distributors compete and grow in a changing market. In This Episode: 👉 Ratermann Manufacturing announced as Chart Industries’ North American distributor 👉 What the partnership means for independent gas distributors 👉 Microbulk tank and cryogenic cylinder availability and distribution strategy 👉 How service, reliability, and inventory access are being improved 👉 Chart’s relationship with Baker Hughes and its impact on industrial gas 👉 Why strong distribution channels are critical to future industry growth 👉 How this partnership supports faster delivery and reduced freight costs ======================================= 🔗 Check out Chart Industries 🔗 Find out more about Ratermann Manufacturing