Vorys Advises Worthington Industries in Acquisition of Amtrol

Vorys recently advised Worthington Industries, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Amtrol, a leading manufacturer of pressure cylinders and water system tanks. The purchase price was approximately $283 million. Amtrol strengthens Worthington’s industrial gas and consumer products businesses and compliments Worthington’s refrigerant cylinder manufacturing capabilities. The acquisition combines two leaders in the U.S. and European LP Gas business, and adds water and well tank product lines to Worthington’s wholesale and retail consumer products portfolio.

About Vorys: Vorys was established in 1909 and has grown to be one of the largest Ohio-based law firms with nearly 375 attorneys in seven offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Akron, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Houston, Texas; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Vorys currently ranks as one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States according to American Lawyer magazine.