Author: GAWDA MEDIA

By Dave Mahoney NWSA President, 1999-2000 | Noble Gas Solutions Becoming involved in GAWDA was one of the smartest decisions I ever made. It is surely one of the significant highlights of my career. In the Spring of 1980, I attended my first Spring Management Conference. I will never forget Bill Sturgeon running up the center aisle and jumping onto the stage in a Canadian hockey jersey. He was excited and immediately got my attention. I loved it! From that point on, all Presidents would sit in the front row and, when introduced, they would walk to the stage to…

The 2024 Annual Convention President’s Farewell Gala Photobooth was sponsored by Gas Equipment Company. 

As part of its continued push to help GAWDA members get the most out of their membership dues in the association and stay on the front lines of emerging industry trends and hot-button issues, GAWDA has several volunteer committees devoted to specific areas of the industry. The volunteer committees include Government Affairs, Industry Partnering, Insurance & Benefits, Member Services, Safety, Technology, Women of Gases and Welding and Young Professionals. This feature in Welding & Gases Today will update readers on the latest news and events from each committee. We thank all the committee chairs for their help and input as…

“Wherever gas is the integral part and provides energy for everyday life, there will be the technological and productive commitment from Cavagna Group.” The Cavagna Group’s Mission statement begins with lofty aspirations. “Wherever gas is used, we are there.” But, after three-quarters of a century of continuous growth and evolution, the Cavagna Group doesn’t just talk the talk. It walks the walk. The company, which was founded in 1949 by Paolo Cavagna and his family in his home in Northen Italy, today comprises a group of 18 companies around the globe with 160 countries served and more than 1,000 employees.…