Worthington Industries, Inc. announced that it has completed its previously announced purchase of the propane and specialty gas cylinder assets of Western Industries, Inc.

Columbus, Ohio, based Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metal processing company with annual sales of more than $2 billion. The company employs 8000 people and operates 61 facilities in 10 countries. Founded in 1955, the company operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the golden rule, with earning money for its shareholders as the first corporate goal. This philosophy, an unwavering commitment to the customer and one of the strongest employee/employer partnerships in American industry serve as the company's foundation.