Month: August 2020

FMCSA Head of Enforcement Discusses New HOS Rule. On an industry webinar held August 27, head of the Federal Moto Carrier Safety Administraiton’s Office of Enforcement Joe Delorenzo discussed the upcoming changes the agency’s driver hours of service rule. The new requirements are scheduled to go into effect on September 29, 2020. Mr. Delorenzo said the FMCSA estimates the new changes will save the industry $270 million per year in compliance costs. Short-haul drivers. The new rules allow a CDL or non-CDL driver to operate within a 150 air-mile radius and return to the work reporting location within 14 hours…

The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) announced on LinkedIn that it is moving its office.

Read the full update from Haun Welding Supply below or on the company’s website. We are excited to announce the relocation of our Batavia store. We are moving into a new facility at 8 Apollo Dr. as of 8/31/2020. This move allows us to have more space to better serve your needs. Stop by any weekday between 8-5 to check it out. Thank you for your continued business. Store info: 8 Apollo Dr. Batavia, NY 14020 PHONE: (585) 343-5729 EMAIL: [email protected]

Weldstar remains open for business. Read the full update below or on the company’s website. Covid-19 Update  Thank you for your continued support of Weldstar and our employees. Weldstar is committed to doing everything we can to keep our employees and customers safe while continuing to serve essential businesses. Over the past several months, we have ramped up our cleaning procedures, provided masks to our employees, and continued to comply with federal, and local guidelines pertaining to the current crisis. We consistently educate and train our staff on the best practices when it comes to reducing the spread of the…

Patten has worked at Red Ball Oxygen since 2000. Read the full press release below. Shreveport, LA— August 19, 2020 — Today, Red Ball Oxygen announced that Mark Patten has been promoted to Vice-President, Technical Gas Services (TGS).  Red Ball TGS manufactures and distributes a full line of specialty gas products, including EPA protocols, calibration standards, high purity gases, medical device mixtures, and Lightning Cal TM transportable cylinders.  Mr. Patten has been with the company since 2000. He helped found Red Ball’s Technical Gas Services division in 2003. Under his leadership the division has experienced rapid growth and has dramatically expanded…

Harris designed a new set of equipment with Camo Regulators and a Special Ammo box. When you purchase the @HarrisProducts Camo Kit, the proceeds will support a veteran through the @workforwarriors program! pic.twitter.com/TsqoSF2dp0 — Atlas Welding Supply (@atlaswsco) July 31, 2020 Other August 15 Connection Items: In Memoriam: James McGarry McKenna Jim O’Connor Retires from Norton Company EspriGas Promotes Schrantz, Expands Role of Sawyer Butler Gas Products Opens New Location Holston Gases Acquires Todays Gases A COVID-19 Update from Haun Welding Supply Airgas Offers Free Welding Classes for Teachers George Ratermann’s Number One Message to Customers CPV Manufacturing Introduces Game…

Read the company’s full press release below. Atlanta, GA, August 4, 2020 – EspriGas, a technology and data-driven medical and industrial gas company, announced today that Lauren Schrantz has been promoted to Director of Supply Chain Network and that Taylor Sawyer’s role has expanded to include additional responsibilities. As Director of Supply Chain Network, Schrantz will be responsible for leading the Supply Chain department and ensuring a high-functioning supply chain network. In this role, she will maintain executive-level relationships with strategic supply partners with a focus on strong joint operational effectiveness to deliver a seamless experience for suppliers and customers…

GAWDA extends its condolences to the friends and family of James McGarry McKenna, who passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 86. James was the beloved husband for over 62 years of Marie Staab McKenna;  loving father to daughters Linda Smith (husband Gary), Carol Lee Woodley (husband Dan), Mari Beth King (husband Rob), and son Garry McKenna, Jr;  proud grandfather of Tyler King (wife Anna), Courtney Smith Massee (husband Luke), Kara King Brunelle (husband Parker), Colby Woodley (deceased), Kelsey King, Leah Woodley, Morgan Smith, and McKenna Woodley, and proud great-grandfather to…

Butler Gas Products announced the opening of its Morgantown, West Virginia location on Facebook. See the full post below. Other August 15 Connection Items: In Memoriam: James McGarry McKenna Jim O’Connor Retires from Norton Company EspriGas Promotes Schrantz, Expands Role of Sawyer Butler Gas Products Opens New Location Holston Gases Acquires Todays Gases A COVID-19 Update from Haun Welding Supply Airgas Offers Free Welding Classes for Teachers George Ratermann’s Number One Message to Customers CPV Manufacturing Introduces Game Changing Master Valve Norton Saint-Gobain Abrasives New Next Generation Norton BlazeX F970 Fiber and Quick-Change Discs Computers Unlimited Announces it Will Continue…