Author: GAWDA MEDIA

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, Human Resources, Industry Partnering, Insurance Trustees, Leadership Development, Member Services, Safety, 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…

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After another record-setting year in 2022, GAWDA looks to carry its momentum into 2023. President Robert Anders laid out his vision for the year from the stage at the Annual Convention in San Diego. He vowed to “live every day with intentionality” and challenged those in attendance to do the same. The GAWDA Board of Directors sets the tone for the membership throughout the year. Our volunteer leaders are on the front lines of the industry and can take the issues facing our industry and help to craft an effective strategy for the association. Members of the Board of Directors…

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By Paul Bernier, ASP We all understand that when welding outdoors or in well-ventilated areas, the fumes created usually dissipate and are eliminated. But what about working indoors during the winter? With rising energy costs, weld shops need to conserve heat in the building, while keeping employees safe from weld fumes. Mitigation systems can be expensive, but proper ventilation is a necessity for the safety and comfort of the work environment. Fortunately, as a distributor, we can supply our customers with everything needed for PRODUCT. Weld fumes introduce carcinogenic toxins to the lungs. Depending on what material is being welded,…

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GAWDA’s consultants discuss what GAWDA members can expect in 2023. By Tom Badstubner, Marilyn Dempsey, Mike Dodd, Rick Schweitzer, and Steve Guglielmo The GAWDA Consultant Program is a GAWDA member benefit that is included as part of your member dues to the association. It is consistently rated as one of the most valuable member benefits that GAWDA provides. Between the four of them, GAWDA’s consultants bring more than 100 years of industry-specific experience to the association. With this being the first issue of 2023, we look back on lessons learned from last year and what we expect to see from…

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This holiday season, we’re thankful for loyal customers like you! While you’re preparing for the holidays, be sure to take a moment to spread your company’s holiday cheer with the Gases and Welding Distributors Association through this low priced special on GAWDA TV. Contact us Creating the greeting is easy! For just $125 Special pricing of $125 to have your company’s card in the 12/15 episode of GAWDA TV. What we need Just sent us your logo and any photo you would like to use and we can put together the greeting…. Completed Greeting …or send us your already created…

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GAWDA 2022 Annual Convention Recap GAWDA AC 2022 recap View the photos from the GAWDA 2022 Anual Convention. If you would like a High-Res version of any of these pictures, email Steve Guglielmo at [email protected].  Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Watch the GAWDA TV 2022 convention recap episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6t9On76gRY&ab_channel=GAWDATV

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