Author: Steve Guglielmo

According to a post on the company’s LinkedIn Page, ILMO Products Company welcomed Travis Jumper, Ph.D., as its new technical welding specialist. “Travis brings not only deep technical expertise but also a strong sense of leadership and community to the ILMO team,” the company wrote. “Travis is deeply involved with the American Welding Society (AWS). He’s held multiple leadership roles at both the section and district levels, currently serving as District Director on the AWS Board of Directors through 2029. We’re thrilled to have someone with Travis’s dedication and passion on board. Welcome to ILMO, Travis!” To read the full…

Central Welding Supply is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. To commemorate the occasion, the company hosted a 50th anniversary picnic. The company put out the following video to celebrate the milestone. According to the company’s history, “Central Welding Supply was born in a very small building in Lynnwood, Washington in 1975. Much like many other small start-up businesses, it was started on mostly guts and determination, and with what at the time was a substantial initial investment of $10,000.00, requiring Mickey Wilton and his business partner to put up nearly everything they owned as collateral for rent, overhead, and…

According to a post on the company’s LinkedIn page, WestAir Gases & Equipment moved to a new address in National City, CA. The building, now located at 2100 Haffley Ave., National City, CA 91950, is just a three minute walk from the previous location. “Same great team, same great service, brand-new spot!” Read the full post here.

Dale Wilton, CEO of Central Welding Supply, announced the opening of a new location at 400 Roosevelt Ave E, Enumclaw, WA 98022. This branch serving the Enumclaw/Buckley area and general Highway 410 Corridor between Sumner and Enumclaw, and north towards Black Diamond, represents the 22nd retail and distribution location for Central Welding Supply in Washington, and 30th retail store overall between Oregon, Washington and Alaska. The new Enumclaw Branch improves local service and deliveries to existing and new customers in the Enumclaw, Buckley, and general Highway 410 area, previously served from the Auburn, WA and Tacoma, WA locations. All Central…

American Welding & Gas, Inc. (AWG) is proud to announce the successful acquisition of Suncoast Welding Supplies, a trusted supplier serving the Fort Pierce, Florida area. This acquisition further strengthens AWG’s footprint in the Southeast and enhances our ability to deliver high-quality gases, welding products, and related services to customers in the region. Founded in 1977, Suncoast Welding Supplies has built a reputation for providing exceptional customer service, technical expertise, and reliable supply solutions to welding professionals and businesses. Through this acquisition, AWG will continue to serve Suncoast’s valued customers with the same dedication while offering expanded product lines, advanced capabilities, and a nationwide supply…

Holston Gases completed the acquisition of Nitro-Derm East located in Taylors, S.C. Holston Gases will service these customers from their facility located at 121 Southwest Dr, Spartanburg, S.C. 29303. Holston Gases President Joe Baxter said, “We are very pleased to add the customers of Nitro-Derm into our growing customer base in the Upstate. Nitro-Derm has been servicing this area of South Carolina for over 19 years and has a great reputation and loyal customers that we are excited to bring into the Holston family.” Chad Stetar, owner of Nitro-Derm, agreed that the consolidation of the two companies’ resources in the…

GAWDA extends its condolences to the friends and family of Jason Charles Kreiger, who passed away on August 3rd, 2025, at the age of 53. Jason went to school at Valparaiso High School public school system, playing basketball. After graduating high school, he went to college at Purdue University, majoring in Communications and serving as the president of Sigma Nu. Post-graduation, he spent most of his professional career with Praxair, moving on to American Welding and Gas in 2017 where he served as CEO. At the helm of AWG, he spent the remaining years of his professional career leading and…

Important Notice Regarding the Future of Special Permits SP-9830, SP-10320, and SP-11692 Dear GAWDA Safety Committee Members, We are writing to inform you of important updates concerning Special Permits SP-9830, SP-10320, and SP-11692. These permits, which cover certain cylinder designs previously manufactured by Worthington Enterprises, have all been successfully renewed and are currently set to expire in 2029. Following recent discussions with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and considering the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published on July 1, 2025, we would like to advise all affected customers of Worthington’s future plans and your available options. Important…

CK Supply announced that Gateway Cylinder Technologies is now fully operational after extensive renovations. In an email blast, the company said, “Gateway Cylinder Technologies is CK Supply’s In-House cylinder testing facility. Having an asset like Gateway is crucial to the CK’s operational success. In the video below we do a full deep dive of the facility, the work done there, and the impact it makes to YOU! Gateway just underwent a FULL RENOVATION and is now better equipped to meet our customers needs. If you have any questions about the cylinder testing process, check out gatewaycylinder.com or reach out to…

According to a post on the company’s LinkedIn page, Keen Compressed Gas Co. launched its first fully integrated e-commerce website on Monday, August 4th. “This platform was built with our customers in mind: easier ordering, real time inventory, and a seamless user experience. From concept to launch, it’s been a major team effort, and we’re excited to finally share it with the world.” To view the website, click here.