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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…

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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…

Wise Telemetry Introduces Next Generation Telemetry System Wise Telemetry introduced the next generation of its end-to-end telemetry platform, the Elite Series. As part of the Elite Series, Wise Telemetry’s communication boxes now include an LCD display screen for easy device readings and 4-20mA compatibility for long-wire applications. In addition, the new communication boxes will have LTE-M connectivity, a new low-power, low-cost method of data communication that dramatically extends the communication box’s battery life. This will allow the communication boxes to transmit readings up to 24 times per day. Other products have been upgraded or added, including a +/-0.5% accurate differential…

ZWC Holdings, Inc. Joins the Ownership Group of Weldcote Metals, Inc. Weldcote Metals, Inc. announces the addition of ZWC Holdings, Inc., controlled by Zika Group Ltd., to its ownership group. Zika Group also announces the appointment of Joe O’Mera, former president of CGW, Camel Grinding Wheels, as CEO of Weldcote Metals and as part of the ownership group. O’Mera brings more than 25 years in the industrial welding tool marketplace to the position. Along with his exceptional capabilities and leadership, O’Mera has proven success in creating value for his customers and shareholders. Weldcote Metals was founded by Bill Roland, founding…

Distributor Members: Kalmerton Welding Supplies, LLC GA-GS-GT-RW 1014 South Main Street Oshkosh, WI 54902 920-231-8891 FAX 920-231-8893 www.akalmertonweldingsupplies.com Al Kalmerton, owner [email protected] Alana Backman, office manager [email protected] Kalmerton Welding Supplies is a local, family-owned and operated company that provides high-quality welding services for a variety of businesses such as manufacturing, industrial, fabrication and beverages. Benton’s Welding Supply 8163 Highway 278 NE Covington, GA 30014-1535 770-786-3424 www.bentonwelding.com Sidney Benton, owner [email protected] Benton’s Welding Supply offers industrial, medical and scientific gases, as well as hardgoods such as welding machines, filler material, gas apparatus and safety equipment. Supplier Members: Control…

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…