Month: June 2020

What began in 1945 as a one-man business based on a simple idea is now part of the industrial landscape: we’re talking about the Austrian family-owned company Fronius, which has grown over the past three quarters of a century from a regional repair shop to a global player in the fields of welding technology, photovoltaics, and battery charging technology. And it all started exactly 75 years ago on June 20. Günter Fronius set the ball rolling in 1945 when he started a radio and electrical repair workshop, beginning a story of success that continues to this under the stewardship of…

AGL Welding Supply currently has reduced hours and is offering curbside pick-up. Read the full update below or on the company’s website. Dear Customers, We want to remind you that we are open and operational with reduced store hours of 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday. For the time being we will remain closed Saturday and Sunday. We offer curbside pick-up for your order. If you prefer, we are still making deliveries to our established customer locations. A portion of our sales team is working remotely and are available via telephone. To speak with a sales associate, or to place…

Read the full update below or on the company’s website. We hope this letter finds you safe and healthy. We are writing to proactively communicate our latest response efforts related to the coronavirus (“COVID-19”). Throughout the past three months, we have adapted our COVID-19 response in countless ways while continuing to effectively work and serve customers. We organized our activities to protect the health of our associates and customers. We adapted to the local or statewide stay-at-home or confinement orders while keeping our plants, branches, safety and hardgoods distribution centers and gas distribution fleet running, proudly serving as an essential…

In its June 17 newsletter, Butler Gas Products announced that it will be opening a location in Morgantown, West Virginia. The announcement read: For decades we have delivered into the Morgantown market, and now we will be there with brick and mortar. Eighty miles south of Pittsburgh is Morgantown, West Virginia. Settled in 1772 by Zackquill Morgan and chartered by the Virginia Assembly in 1785, Morgantown is a community rich in industrial and educational history. Morgantown is Pittsburgh’s Backyard Brawl neighbor to the south. We have been honored to serve this market for over twenty years primarily through wholesale partners,…

Read the full update from Noel’s, Inc  below or on the company’s website. WE ARE STILL WORKING HARD FOR THE HARD WORKERS We are committed to the health and safety of both our employees and our customers. We ask that in these difficult times, customers refrain from coming into our store while feeling ill, having recently been ill, being in close proximity to those that are ill or feel that they have a fever or could potentially be ill. The following procedures are being done on a daily basis to help combat the spread and infection of employees and patrons.…

Minneapolis Oxygen recently published a blog post about how the coronavirus has impacted the demand for medical oxygen and how the company has responded. Click here to read the full post. Other July 1 Connection News: Lincoln Electric Announces the Retirement of Jim Appledorn Butler Gas Products to Open New Location Airgas Gives a COVID-19 Update Fronius Celebrates its 75th Birthday Minneapolis Oxygen’s Response to COVID-19 An Update from Noel’s, Inc. An Update from AGL Welding Supply Ratermann Hosts Phil Kornbluth on The High Pressure Podcast All Remaining 2020 CGA Events Will Transition to Online Format Worthington Industries Implemenets Leadership…

Northern Gases and Supplies reopened its Pierceton and Warsaw locations. Read the full update below or on the company’s website. June 2nd, 2020 Northern Gases and Supplies would like to thank all of our customers for your continued support during these unfamiliar times dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. As the battle may not be over, Northern Gases continued to provide dedicated service to our customers as an essential business with limited interruptions while staying safe and healthy during this challenging time. While continuing to take precautions and following safety guidelines, as of today, June 2nd, Northern Gases retail stores in…

Mississippi Welders Supply stores will be open from 7 a.m. -4 p.m., and will allow no more than five customers at a time. Read the full update below or on the company’s website. 6/09/2020 Today we start transitioning our stores into Phase 2 of re-opening. You will see some more changes when you walk into one of our retail stores. There will be a limit of 5 customers allowed in the store at any time and certain items like PPE, welding helmets and gloves will remain blocked off. Customers will be allowed to walk throughout the store but will be…

 Read Other June 15 Connection Items: In Memoriam: Ed Madison In Memoriam: Dennis J. Mahony In Memoriam: John “Jack” Miaskowski nexAir Named one of the U.S. Best Managed Companies by Deloitte Central Ohio Welding Company Moves to New Location Holston Gases Supports SpaceX Keen Compressed Gas Receives ISO Accreditation Lincoln Electric Introduces Excalibur® 7018 XMR™ Stick Electrode PDC Machines Hosts Third Webinar – Scaling The Hydrogen Economy with PDC Compression Learn about Gas Equipment Company’s Proud History Air Products Appoints Executive Vice President Dr. Samir J. Serhan as Chief Operating Officer FasTest Announces Major Rebranding

GAWDA extends its condolences to the friends and family of Dennis J. Mahony, who passed away May 31, 2020. Noble Gas Solutions President/CEO J. David Mahoney wrote on the Noble Gas Solutions website: It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Dennis J. Mahony, President and owner of Albany Welding Supply from 1973-1986. I started my career with the Company in the summer of 1976, and worked under his leadership for the following 10 years before purchasing the business from him in 1986. Dennis was a great friend, a mentor and a very smart businessman. I learned…