Month: July 2019

Barnes Welding Supply. a Division of Fresno Oxygen & Welding Suppliers, Inc., announced their new store location in Turlock, California. The store is located at 1105 Lander Ave., Turlock, California, 95380. For further information, please contact: Chris McDiffett, Branch Manager Fresno Oxygen & Welding Supplies [email protected] View other August 1 Member News Items: Butler Gas Recruits Next-Gen Leaders Hayley Gobrish and Chelsea Smilak In Memoriam: Michael D. Mahoney Barnes Welding Supply Opens Turlock Location In Memoriam: Kenneth Michael “Mike” Andries Weldcoa Announces Promotions Earlbeck Gases & Technologies Promotes Three Indiana Oxygen Announces New Branch in Richmond, Indiana

Michael D. Mahoney, 68, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy, New York, he was a lifelong Waterford resident and the son of the late Joseph B. and Marie LeCuyer Mahoney. Mike was employed for 20 years at Noble Gas Solutions in Albany, New York, and retired in 2009. Prior to that, he operated the Cloverleaf Tavern in Mechanicville. He had also been a bus driver with the Waterford Senior Citizens. He was a veteran of the US Army and served as Grand Marshall of the 2019 Waterford Memorial…

Butler Gas Products Company (Pittsburgh, PA) has recruited two next-generation Butler Gas Family members into vital roles within the 71-year-old organization. Hayley Gobrish leads compliance and Chelsea Smilak leads customer service. Hayley is the daughter of Vice President of Services Sandy Gobrish (34 years with Butler Gas). Chelsea is the daughter of General Manager of Operations Joe Wilhelm (27 years with Butler Gas). “We are live in our ownership succession plan between the second and third generations,” shares third generation President and COO Abydee Butler Moore. “I love that we have multiple next-gen talents in the business, not only with…

FMCSA Issues Expanded FAQs on Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Rule The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued on its website an expanded list of Frequently Asked Questions and other information on the agency’s drug and alcohol testing clearinghouse rule. The new rule goes into effect on January 6, 2020. The web page allows employers and drivers to subscribe to receive emails from FMCSA with news, updates, and information to help prepare to use the clearinghouse. Employers and drivers will be able to register with the clearinghouse beginning in Fall 2019 to input and access data in the system once…

The 2019 Annual Convention Contact Booth Prize Program 00Days 00Hours 00Minutes 00Seconds Wait ‘til you see these prizes! Check out the list of GAWDA suppliers signed up for this year’s prize program. Distributors can drop their business card in the container at booths that are offering prizes to enter for a chance to win! Convention Info Submit a Prize Kalas Wire $100 Amazon Gift CardBooth 500 Electronic Fluorocarbons Fossil Sport Touchscreen SmartwatchBooth 306 Mercer Industries Deluxe Barfly Set with Antique Copper finishBooth 417 Cyl – Tec Bose SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones II, BlackBooth 304 Chemweld Yeti ThermosBooth TT4 AmWins $100…

A-L Compressed Gases Hosts Miller Roadshow A-L Compressed Gases hosted the Miller Roadshow on Tuesday, June 25, and Wednesday, June 26, at their Pasco, Washington, and Spokane, Washington, locations respectively. The event ran each day from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Attendees were treated to a free hot dog and hamburger lunch. Miller Electric brought their Roadshow semi-truck with several different machines set up for customers to demo. Attendees were able to weld their own A-L or Miller Electric hitch covers to bring home as a souvenir. A-L also had Metabo, Magna Lift and Falltech reps on hand with booths…