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California Proposition 65 Regulatory Change Bulletin The purpose of this article is alert GAWDA members to upcoming critical changes to California Proposition 65 regulations that may have an impact on your operations if you are: 1. Selling products directly to consumers in California, 2. Selling products to wholesalers or retailers in California, 3. Selling product to distributors outside of California, that may subsequently redistribute that product into California, or 4. Selling or distributing products made by another manufacturer that will subsequently be sold or distributed in California by your company (i.e., welding materials). The focus of the information in this…

RCI Texas-South Carolina Plant Relocation: A Success Under Tight Deadlines Efficiency is always the name of the game when you’re an air separation plant construction and relocation specialist, but some jobs require extra effort. That was the case earlier this year when Ranch Cryogenics, Inc. landed a contract to move an idle nitrogen generator from Texas to South Carolina. RCI, based in Dwight, IL outside of Chicago, signed contracts at the end of January and was tasked with having the plant moved and up and running in its new location by April 1. An RCI crew started with a kickoff meeting…

Seven Springs Regional Recap The GAWDA Regional Meeting at Seven Springs Mountain Resort June 18–20 was a great success. There were 232 attendees, according to Regional Chair Abydee Butler Moore of Butler Gas Products, with 71 distributors and 161 suppliers. Participants enjoyed three keynote speakers, as well as a sporting clay tournament, golf outing, mountaintop barbeque and a party at the Mountain Club hosted by the Rosenthal Family. In addition, the meeting offered a CGA Lunch-and-Learn with Mike Tiller and an EBITDA Workshop with Bob Hogan. SPEAKERS: Kelvin Dixon, VP of Risk Management, Matheson Safety – A Foundation for Business:…

Industrial Pro Announces Taipan Abrasives Grinder for Life Offer Industrial Pro announces the exclusive Grinder for Life offer from Taipan Abrasives, a manufacturer of industrial cutting, grinding and finishing abrasives. “Distributors ordering Taipan discs will automatically get a free industrial-grade grinder with every 250 discs purchased. You’ll never need to buy an angle grinder,” notes Ralph Beaumont, national sales director. Industrial Pro is a welding wholesaler of Taipan Abrasives products, including cutting, grinding and flap discs, annular cutters, saw wheels, flap wheels, carbide burrs, surface conditioning, deburring wheels, quick change discs, hand pads, and accessory products.

CPV Manufacturing Names Two to Sales, Engineering Positions CPV Manufacturing has named Jay H. Loomis as vice president of sales, with responsibility for the expansion and development of CPV’s sales team. “Jay’s customer-focused sales and account management style are a great fit for our leadership team,” remarked David London, CPV Manufacturing president. “His background will be significant in carrying us forward. We’re glad to have him on our team.” Prior to joining CPV, Loomis was a national account manager at Airgas USA, where, as a Single Point of Contact, he maintained and nurtured customer relationships on a national level. Loomis’ sales…

FMCSA Extends Medical Card Rule for Three Years The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an interim final rule that delays several provisions of the Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration final rule from June 22, 2018 date to June 22, 2021. The final rule will be published in the Federal Register in the next few days. GAWDA General Counsel Richard Schweitzer reports that the action was taken to provide FMCSA additional time to complete certain information technology system development tasks for its National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (National Registry) and provide the State Driver’s Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) sufficient…

voestalpine Böhler Welding Launches Protection Line Filler material specialist voestalpine Böhler Welding has launched its own line of personal protection equipment. The line includes the newest weldCare Guardian line of auto-darkening welding helmets and eyewear safety glasses. Using the latest developments in optics and ergonomics, they combine protection with wearing comfort and user-friendliness, the company says. The Guardian series of battery-powered, auto-darkening welding helmets consists of three types that all meet the safety and durability requirements of relevant CE and ANSI standards, and all feature high-impact nylon shells and comfortable headgear with longitudinal and angular adjustments. The helmets are available…

New Hires, Promotions, Announcements Weiler Abrasives Group Partners with Workshops for Warriors Weiler Abrasives Group, a leading provider of abrasives, power brushes and maintenance products for surface conditioning, has launched a national fundraising campaign, Leading a Warriors’ Charge, in partnership with Workshops for Warriors. Based in Cresco, Pa., the Weiler firm donated $25,000 to kick off a year-long campaign that supports machining and welding training programs at the Workshops for Warriors school that trains, certifies and helps place veterans, wounded warriors and transitioning service members into advanced manufacturing careers. “Weiler believes in the value of the Workshops for Warriors cause…

Responsive Respiratory Expands Cylinder Cart Line Responsive Respiratory, of St. Louis, Mo., has added a D/E cylinder cart to its offerings. The new Patient Six-Cylinder D/E cart features a durable powder coat paint finish, six-inch wheels for maneuverability and an adjustable height handle for ease of use. The two‐piece design allows for compact shipment and storage, significantly reducing freight costs for providers, according to the company. “The six-cylinder D/E cart is a natural expansion of our patient and office transport offering,” notes Tom Bannon, Responsive Respiratory president. “While RRI offers a warehouse version of this cart, our customer feedback initiative…

Weiler Appoints New VP of Sales, U.S. and Canada Weiler Abrasives Group has promoted Jason Conner to the position of vice president of sales for the U.S. and Canada. Conner will now oversee all sales activities in the U.S. and Canada, including independent distribution, national accounts, field sales and manufacturers’ rep groups. He will also serve as a point of contact to strengthen relationships with Weiler’s end users, distribution partners and industry associations, the company says. Conner joined Weiler in 2012 as a national accounts manager and was promoted to director of national accounts in 2015. As director of national…