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Hypertherm Introduces XPR Rotational Torch Sleeves for Bevel and Robotic Cutting Applications Hypertherm is now offering three new torch sleeves for XPR plasma cutting torches and lead sets. The sleeves allow the torch and lead sets to remain axially fixed while the torch-holding device rotates 360 degrees in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. This capability greatly enhances torch lead life in high-flex applications. The new sleeves — available in short, medium, and extended lengths — are ideal for bevel or 3D/robotic cutting applications when using either an XPR170 or XPR300 X-Definition Plasma system. The sleeves include several engineering advances. An outside…

Roberts Oxygen Company Elects New President Roberts Oxygen Company, Inc. has elected Will Roberts as president effective February 1, 2019. Will succeeds his father, Bob Roberts, and his grandfather, Bill Roberts, as the third-generation president of the family-owned company in its 53-year history. Bob Roberts retains the dual role of chairman and chief executive officer of Roberts Oxygen. Will began working full-time for Roberts Oxygen Company, Inc. on May 1, 2012. Since joining Roberts Oxygen Company, Inc., Will has worked in various jobs of increasing responsibility, including the last three and a half years as corporate vice president. “We are…

Richmond, Virginia, February 6, 2019 – Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces that it is advising Tech Air, a portfolio company of CI Capital Partners LLC (CI Capital), on its pending sale to Airgas, an Air Liquide company. Tech Air is aU.S. distributor of industrial and medical gases, welding supplies and related equipment. The transaction is being led by Giles Tucker, Eric Logue, Graham Rives and Chuck Walter of Harris Williams’ Industrials Group and Bob Baltimore of the firm’s Specialty Distribution Group. Founded in 1935, Tech Air is a leading packager and distributor of industrial,…

CGW Abrasives Offering New G3 Ceramic Grinding Wheel CGW Abrasives is now offering a new G3 Ceramic Grinding Wheel in a variety of sizes. These wheels have a high-performance ceramic grain that provides for a longer service life as well as extremely fast stock removal. The high-density, uniform grain structure is self-sharpening and also produces a cooler cut. The wheels are designed for use on steel, stainless steel and other high-tensile metals, and are an excellent choice for heavy metal removal. Abicor Binzel Launches Hard Automation Product Line in North America Abicor Binzel has announced the launch of their first…

Fourth Generation Joins Goss Gas Products R.N. Goss Gas Products is pleased to announce that Monika Goss has joined the company as the new purchasing and inventory manager. She is the fourth generation to work in the family business, which was started by her great-grandfather, R.N. Goss, in 1934. Goss Gas will mark its 85th year in business in 2019. Her role at the company involves anticipating and responding to customer needs and the coordination of many aspects of the business including sales, operations and delivery. Primarily, she works directly with the sales team and suppliers to ensure inventory is…

Butler Gas Names Third-Generation President The Butler Gas Products Company board of directors has elected the company’s chief operating officer, Abydee Butler Moore, to the office of president effective January 2019. Abydee purchased minority shares of the business in 2015 and has been in the role of executive vice president since 2016. She serves as the company’s third president in its 71-year history. As the third-generation owner of Butler Gas, Abydee grew up around the business and has been full-time with the company for ten years. Abydee is the granddaughter of founders Jack and Millie Butler, and daughter of chief executive officer…

Weiler Abrasives Expands Offering of Small-Diameter Cutting Wheels Weiler Abrasives has expanded its offering of small-diameter cutting and snagging wheels for high-speed die grinders to include Tiger AO, Tiger Zirc and Tiger Ceramic. These 2- to 4-inch diameter wheels are designed for long life and fast cutting and join the Wolverine value wheels already offered in this category. The 38-item expansion provides end users in the metal fabrication and ship building industry with increasing levels of cutting performance to meet their needs. Weiler Abrasives will offer the Tiger wheels with 1/4- and 3/8-inch arbor hole sizes. Weiler’s Tiger AO cutting…

New Contact Information for A Weldors Supply Company A Weldors Supply Co., Inc. has a new fax and phone number. They can now be reached at: A WELDORS SUPPLY CO. INC. 8136 W. Reno Ave. Box 82184 Oklahoma City, OK 73128 Phone: 405-672-1484 Fax: 405-677-0056 www.aweldorssupply.com

Metallica Awards Job-Training Grant to GRCC Legendary heavy metal band Metallica is awarding Grand Rapids Community College a $100,000 grant to connect more nontraditional students to in-demand welding jobs. GRCC is one of 10 colleges selected nationwide for the Metallica Scholars grant. The band’s All Within My Hands Foundation has teamed up with the American Association of Community Colleges on the project, aimed at providing workforce training for community college students and reinvesting in cities where the band has toured. “All of us in the band feel fortunate that music has provided us the opportunity to be successful doing something…

Fluoramics Formula-8 Now Available in 15-Gram Tube Fluoramics, Inc., has introduced a new 15-gram tube of Formula-8 thread sealant, which was first introduced by Fluoramics in 1967. This smaller-sized packaging will appeal to occasional users of Formula-8, and those who are applying thread sealants on fine threads or in harder to reach locations. In addition, manufacturers will find it easy to include a 15-gram tube of Formula-8 with their product or kit shipments. Formula-8 (the original PTFE thread sealant) is a shear-sensitive paste that sheets out into PTFE strings when torqued and delivers exceptional sealing performance on all sizes of…