Year: 2020

Read the full post below or on the company’s website. As suppliers of CO2, we take great pride in having a solid foundation of what it’s all about, how it works, the handling, and what it does or does not do. As COVID-19 cases continue to climb and masks are required, it’s worth dispelling some false claims that have emerged. When rumors spread across social media, people unintentionally believe them to be true and share them despite being proven wrong. For example, one of the latest claims that’s gone viral is that wearing face masks will result in trapping of…

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…

GAWDA extends its condolences to the friends and family of John “Jack” Miaskowski who passed away on May 29, 2020. John was in advertising/sales for over 50 years, 16 of them with CryoGas International (now gasworld) where, as Advertising Sales Manager he helped grow the magazine into the industrial gas and welding industry’s most respected business journal.  In the process of closing many deals, he made a legendary number of friends within that industry. John was the consummate sales professional who lived life to the fullest and was always willing to lend a helping hand and to offer a kind…

GAWDA extends its condolences to the friends and family of Edward Madison (NWSA President 1973-74) who passed away on June 6, 2020, at the age of 92. Ed was the owner of Prest-O-Sales & Service, Inc. (Long Island City, NY) until his retirement in 1993. Ed was born in Devonshire Parish, Bermuda and raised in Flushing, NY. He attended high school at the Valley Forge Military Academy. In 1945, he joined the marine engineering program at the US Merchant Marine Academy for two years before transferring to Cornell University. At Cornell, he studied Mechanical Engineering and Industrial and Labor Relations,…

Read the full press release below or on the company’s website. Keen Compressed Gas Co. is pleased to announce its receipt of ISO 17025:2017 accreditation from Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. Accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard is recognized as the highest quality standard in the world for testing and calibration laboratories. Accreditation determined Keen has implemented a quality management system, with personnel competent to perform testing and calibrations within the scope of accreditation. In 2018, Keen Compressed Gas began construction on a new automated $6 million fill plant, which includes capabilities for industrial, medical, cryogenic and specialty gases. The…

It will be open beginning June 15. Click here or on the post below for more information. 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…

Pennsylvania Welding Supply will also continue its delivery operations. Read the full press release below or on the company’s website. To Our Valued Customers: As the COVID‐19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues to evolve and impacts the way we work and live, we wanted to provide you with an update on how we are handling the situation and ensuring we are providing you the service and support you can count on even amid the rapidly changing times. We continue to encourage customers to follow social distancing recommendations by placing orders for pickup via phone or email ahead of time to your local…

The company provided gases – Nitrogen, Argon, Hydrogen and Helium – for the building of Falcon 9. Click here or on the post below for more information. 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…

S.J. Smith Company Inc. is offering walk-in, curb-side service. Read the full press release below or on the company’s website. DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 1, 2020) – Over the past month, S.J. Smith has put into place business contingency plans and health measures as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and other federal, state and local health agencies, as well as GAWDA (Gases and Welding Distributors Association), in light of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. S.J. Smith has communicated with suppliers to develop a contingency plan for delivery of materials, as well as communicated with other gas firms to share…

ILMO Products Company will also still offer curbside pickup. Read the full press release below or on the company’s website. Jacksonville, IL – At ILMO, our customers are like family. And like you, during this time, we’ve been focused on doing all the things we need to do to keep our families safe and healthy. As we monitor and learn more about the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, we want to be transparent about what we’re doing as a company to protect our customers and employees. PHASE 3 UPDATE: Please understand the information below regarding ALL of ILMO’s locations:…

Central McGowan is following CDC guidelines. Read the full article below or on the company’s website. As of May 26th, 2020, Central McGowan re-opened our retail stores and distribution hubs, and are operating under CDC guidelines in terms of social distancing, facial coverings, and store/site cleaning and disinfecting. We also have implemented a no-contact, temperature-scanning protocol for ALL employees entering our facilities and any visitors who are working on-site in close contact with others. Any person with a temperature of 100.4 degrees F are not allowed to enter our stores/locations. Each person is subject to this once per business day.…