1950 - 1959
1950
Welkom branch opens - South West Africa Oxygen & Acetylene opens.
1955
Handigas launched
1956
Gold mining industry in Orange Free State celebrates its first ten years
The first Handigas tanker commissioned
Afrox vehicle fleet grows to 150.
1957
Name change to African Oxygen Limited, from African Oxygen and Acetylene (Pty) Ltd.
J. B. (Beau) Sutherland appointed Managing Director
Argonarc welding process becomes well-known as the established metal arc welding
New Saffire cutting blowpipe launched Gas Equipment Factory opened
