DECATUR, Illinois (May 19, 2021) – S.J. Smith, Decatur, is moving to its new location at 3890 East L and A Industrial Drive, Decatur, opening Monday, May 24.

The Decatur location will be closed to walk-in traffic Thursday, May 20, and Friday, May 21. However, delivery service will continue as scheduled, and phone calls and emails will be answered as promptly as possible.

The Decatur location phone number and contact information, other than address, will remain the same.

The new location, just two miles north of the original location on Brush College Road, offers all the state-of-the-art technology and services customers have come to expect from S.J. Smith. 

Features of the new location include a streamlined showroom and an expanded outdoor footprint, including additional space for customer parking. Truck traffic will have a one-way, circle drive entry and exit to L & A Industrial Drive, just off Brush College Road, eliminating the need for additional maneuvering.

The facility features state-of-the-art, computer-controlled filling systems, improved efficiency in process flow, as well as increased nitrogen capacity.

S.J. Smith, based in Davenport, Iowa, has 12 locations in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. For more information, please contact S.J. Smith at 563-324-5237, or visit our website at sjsmith.com. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About S.J. Smith

Since 1950, S.J. Smith has evolved into a dynamic company, using the latest technology to find cutting-edge solutions for customers and provide quality products in a prompt and professional manner. In addition to being a primary provider of cylinder and specialty gas options, including industrial, medical, micro-bulk and laser-assist systems, and cryogenic and technical services, S.J. Smith also provides welding equipment, protective gear and accessories for specific needs such as ITB or MIG welding, arc gouging, plasma cutting and more.

Founded by Sylvester “S.J.” and Helen Smith, and expanded by their son Richard Smith, who joined the company in 1969, the company is now led by the third generation: Richelle Smith-Brecht, president and CEO; Eric Smith, director of operations and Christopher Smith, assistant pricing manager/expediter. S.J. Smith has 12 locations in Iowa, Illinois and Missouri which provide individualized service to customers large and small, based on the company values of honesty and integrity, customer-driven excellence, flexibility and safety.