Hercules™ Automated MIG Welding System Offers Distributors Differentiated Welding TechnologyMarch 29, 2024
Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Read the 2018 member anniversary story here. Sutton-Garten weld shop in 1928, showing the “latest” in gas and arc welding equipment at the time. Pat, Ben and Matt Garten accepting the 2007 AWS Image of Welding Award. Depke fill plant. Depke early delivery trucks. Gasflux’s 1939 introductory brochure. Bickett’s machine shop fabricates ornamental iron railing and custom gates. Bug-O Systems develops portable and automated welding and cutting products. (l-r) Owners Jack Butler, Abydee Butler Moore and Elissa Butler at the Family Business Awards in 2017. Cee Kay unveiled a statue titled “Together We Build” during their 70th anniversary celebration. Created by sculptor Sergio Furnari, it is based on a famous photo of 11 fearless ironworkers sitting on top of an I-beam in New York City in 1932 during the construction of a skyscraper in Rockefeller Center. Cee Kay employees celebrated being named a Top Workplace in 2017. Anthony Welded Products founders Frank Salvucci Sr. (left) with his father Anthony Salvucci (right). City Welding supplies a wide variety of gases in various sizes. Second- and third-generation Finns received the Massachusetts Family Owned and Managed Business Award at Northeastern University. General Distributing Company has been serving Montana for 70 years. GTW Welding Supplies has been the Greenville area’s leading welding and gas supplier since 1948. Haun family, Christmas 2017. Haun’s main fill plant has one of the longest fill islands in the country. (l-r) Holston Gases Chairman Bill Baxter, Ginger Baxter, Missy Anders and President and CEO Robert Anders. As an engineering student, Dick Couch began working on an improved plasma arc cutting technology. The John Tillman Company has made top quality welding gloves for 90 years. Kalas manufactures copper wire and cable. Kris Hill working on the Kalas industrial products line in Denver, Pennsylvania. Mitchell Welding Supply is celebrating 50 years in business. The Meridian facility includes a life-size statue of Larry Kissler, who served as president of the National Welding Supply Association, the precursor of GAWDA. Norco’s new $14 million Meridian facility has allowed the company to consolidate and centralize billing functions. OXARC color codes its cylinders using a state-of-the-art paint booth. Paraco CEO Joseph Armentano with Christina Armentano, executive vice president of sales and business development. Dan Davidenko, CEO of Pearl Abrasives. Purity has been delivering through rain, snow, sleet and shine for 80 years (photo circa 1958). Thompson Brothers Chanute, KS facility. The original Thompson brothers, Don Thompson and Clarence “Tommy” Thompson. Weldcoa co-owners Bud Koltz (left) and Hector Villarreal (right). Welders Supply Company of Louisville today. Purity has been delivering through rain, snow, sleet and shine for 80 years (photo circa 1958). West Penn Laco's modern delivery fleet. West Penn Lacquer, now known as West Penn Laco, started in business as a supplier of lacquer coatings for early automobiles. Willard C. Starcher has been supplying West Virginia for 80 years. Willard C. Starcher delivery trucks. Sidney Lee Welding Supply, Inc. is celebrating 50 years in business. anniversary gallery member photos