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FMCSA Publishes ANPRM on Driver HOS Reform The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced that it is seeking public comment on revising four specific areas of current driver hours-of-service regulations, which limit the operating hours of commercial truck drivers for motor carriers of property. The agency stated its upcoming Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which will be published in the Federal Register in the near future, responds to widespread congressional, industry, and citizen concerns and seeks feedback from the public to determine if HOS revisions may alleviate unnecessary burdens placed on drivers while maintaining safety on our nation’s highways…

Wright Brothers, Inc. Announces New General Manager Wright Brothers, Inc. announces Josh Jacob in the new role of General Manager. He is part of the team supporting both Wright Brothers, Inc. and Wright Brothers Global Gas, LLC. Josh previously worked in Boston with Restaurant Technologies and has recently returned home to Cincinnati. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and worked at CIMCOOL and Milacron before moving to Boston. Tech Air Announces Acquisitions of Speed Industrial Supply, Leeper Brothers, and Colorado Distributing Tech Air, a Connecticut-based distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related equipment and…

Black Stallion Introduces New Welding Cap and NFPA 2112/NFPA 70E Certified Welding Jacket Black Stallion introduces the AH1630-GS welding cap. Constructed of single-layer flame-resistant cotton, the cap provides lightweight protection with less heat trapping. The bill on the cap is wider and longer than other welding caps, offering excellent neck protection against sparks and sunburn. Hidden within the bill is a flap of durable 7-ounce FR cotton. When extended over a welding jacket collar, the flap provides additional neck protection. Black Stallion is also now offering a new NFPA 2112 & NFPA 70E Certified FR Cotton Welding Jacket (JF2220-GY). Certified to…

Anyone who’s ever gone hiking will tell you that the only thing more satisfying than the view from the top is reflecting on the effort it took to get up there. Building a business is a similar endeavor — you begin with a fixed goal in mind, and then find the people, equipment and processes it will take to get you there. Welding & Gases Today interviewed members who are marking significant milestones in their journey to the top. We asked what investments they have made to get them where they are today and what initiatives they plan on undertaking…

Read the 2018 member anniversary story here. 

Cryovation Offering Three New Products Cryovation is expanding its product line with three new offerings: a moisture detection system, a cryogenic pump and an argon purifier system. CryoVation’s MasterSense System is designed to detect residual moisture in carbon dioxide cylinders. This unit was developed primarily for the beverage industry but is applicable to all CO2 cylinder re-filling. It features a 15-second detection process, with a single or dual cylinder option. The CryoVation CV40 Cryogenic Pump is designed to increase speed and reduce both maintenance and downtime. It delivers up to 4.0 GPM (15 LPM) and up to 4,000 PSI…

Chemweld USA Announces New Vice President of Sales and Marketing Chemweld USA announces Richard W. Connelly as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Connelly will be responsible for the leadership of the Chemweld’s sales team as well as coordinating the efforts of their national network of manufacturer’s representatives. Connelly is a well-known figure in the gases and welding industry with over 40 years of experience. He has served in executive officer positions both domestic and internationally and is a lifetime member of AWS with published contributions for the advancement of welding and safety in the workplace. In addition, Connelly has…

CGA Announces New Certification Program for Gas Industry Personnel The Compressed Gas Association has formed a new entity, the CGA Certification Board LLC (CGACB), to offer personnel certification services for industrial and medical gases industry personnel. Initially, the CGACB will offer certification to CGA M-1, Standard for Medical Gas Supply Systems at Health Care Facilities (an American National Standard). “CGA is an ANSI-accredited standard development organization with more than 100 years of experience in setting the standard for industry safety” stated Rich Gottwald, CGA President and CEO. “We are excited to work with the CGACB to offer a certification program…

PHMSA Hazmat Incident Reporting Back Online HAZMATICS, the Hazardous Materials Incident Communication System of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), is now back online after a system outage. According to the agency, HAZMATICS is now available for electronic submission of the DOT 5800.1F incident report form. To access HAZMATICS through the PHMSA portal, click here. HAZMATICS Video Tutorials PHMSA has created HAZMATICS video tutorials to provide step-by-step instructions on using the HAZMATICS website. Click below to learn how to use the various features. HAZMATICS Features and Benefits – Click here for a general overview of HAZMATICS. Creating a…