Author: Steve Guglielmo

Fourth-generation leaders Josh and Erich Haun are doubling down on the culture that helped build the company. Nearly seven decades in, Haun Welding Supply continues to strike a balance between honoring its legacy and charting a forward-looking path. Officially incorporated in 1958, Haun’s story actually starts decades earlier. In 1930, Orval Haun was building welders for U.S.L. Battery Co. in Niagara Falls. A decade later, he moved to Syracuse to help launch welder manufacturing for the Syracuse Owen-Dyneto Co. There, he and a colleague devised a new, more efficient way to build welders. When management passed on the innovation, Orval…

According to a post on the company’s LinkedIn page, Wright Brothers, Inc. commemorated its 75th Anniversary on April 15th. The company first opened its doors on April 15, 1950. “From our humble beginnings, we have evolved into a leader in Industrial Gases, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with innovation, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.” Check out the LinkedIn post below to see the company’s original grant opening announcement from 1950. In the Q3 2020 Issue of Welding & Gases Today, we had the opportunity to profile Wright Brothers when they were celebrating their 70th anniversary. Check it…

According to a post on the company’s LinkedIn Page, Central Welding Supply’s new Hillsboro, OR location is open now. The new branch is located at: 29191 NW West Union Rd North Plains, OR 97133 📍 (541) 708-9353 https://lnkd.in/d98ubqS8

According to a post on the company’s LinkedIn page, Welders Supply Company was honored with the Lincoln Electric Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Service for the second year in a row. “This prestigious recognition reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to service, our deep industry expertise, and the strong partnership we’ve built with Lincoln Electric over the years. Being selected two years running is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Welders Supply. Thank you to Lincoln Electric for this continued recognition!” Members of Welders Supply Company recently appeared on an episode of GAWDA TV to discuss the…

According to an article from The Philadelphia Inquirer, Airgas founder Peter McCausland and his wife, Bonnie, donates $75 million to his alma mater, the University of South Carolina. Per the article, “On Wednesday, McCausland and his wife, Bonnie, who live in Hobe Sound, Fla., but still maintain a residence just outside Philadelphia, along with their foundation, donated $75 million to the school, one of the largest gifts from individuals in the school’s nearly 225-year history. The gift will go to the university’s College of Arts and Sciences, which will be renamed for the McCauslands. It will be used to create…

According to a post from the IWDC, Lampton is excited to announce the placement of two key additions to the leadership team. Mr. Cory Harner will rise to serve as the Northern Regional Sales Manager. Mr. Scott Bendawald will rise to serve as the Southern Regional Sales Manager. Both of these roles are new to a refreshed organizational structure. “The placement of these two very talented and tenacious individuals provides us with a renewed vigor on expansion of the business and intelligent sales growth. These new roles combined with the respective talent placed within them, will act as strong catalysts…

According to a post on the company’s LinkedIn page, Norco, Inc. has promoted Stuart Wesselman to the position of Regional Vice President of Industrial. “Stuart began his career with Norco at the Moses Lake branch in June 2015 as a medical route driver. He received valuable Norco industrial experience when he later moved into an industrial customer service/team lead position. His previous background in management, farming, and industrial was well suited to this role. Stuart accepted the Moses Lake branch manager position in May 2018. For the past 7 years, he has helped increase sales and operational efficiency within the…

American Welding & Gas is honored to announce the appointment of Temple Sloan, IV as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Mr. Sloan, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and the Duke University Fuqua School of Business, brings years of leadership experience from his prior work at AWG and service to our country in the U.S. Navy’s special warfare operations (SEAL) teams. Working closely with the Board of Directors and executive team, Mr. Sloan will guide AWG during its ongoing search for a permanent CEO. American Welding & Gas is one of the United States’ largest manufacturers and…

Medical Gas Compliance Alert Medical Oxygen and Air Label Revisions This GAWDA Medical Gas Compliance Alert is meant to inform GAWDA members that the medical oxygen and medical air labels are being revised according to the new medical gas regulations and new OSHA and GHS requirements. Here are the primary revisions: Medical Oxygen Changes The “Rx only” statement has been changed to “Rx required” No Smoking/No Vaping text and pictograms are to appear on the label OSHA/GHS warning statements have been revised Medical Air Changes The “emergency use” option has been removed from the label text The changes are to…

GAWDA Media was lucky enough to visit Norco and be treated to a tour of the company’s Boise, Idaho, headquarters. Thank you so much to Norco CEO Nicole Kissler, Executive Vice President of Industrial Rob Silva. and Executive Vice President of Norco’s Industrial Division Larry Booth, who will be retiring this summer and is helping to transition Rob to his new role, for hosting us and graciously providing this tour. Norco has been a member of GAWDA since 1948 and is one of the association’s largest independent distributors. We can’t thank you enough for your hospitality and continued support of…