May 1 – Safety & Compliance

Senate Republicans Reveal Streamlined Infrastructure Package.  In response to President Biden’s $2.25 billion infrastructure plan, Senate Republicans have unveiled a smaller five-year $568...

Compressed Gas Association Recognizes Safety Award Winners During 2021 Annual Meeting

The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) announced the winners of our industry-leading safety awards during the CGA 2021 Annual Meeting. Held virtually on...

Joe Francis Named 2021 St. Cloud Area Small Business Owner of the Year

The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce announced their 2021 Small Business Award Winners. Central McGowan President/CEO Joe Francis was named Small Business...

Health Canada Issues Interim Policy Exempting Medical Gases from Expiration Dating Requirements

According to the CGA: After many years of discussion between the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) and Health Canada, it was recently announced...

April 15 – Safety & Compliance

President Biden Announces $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan.  Last week President Biden announced his “American Jobs Plan” to spend over $2 trillion in...

American Welding & Gas Announces Promotion of Zach Schadek

Noble Gas Solutions Expands to North Country, Opening New Facility in Glens Falls

Noble Gas Solutions, a family-owned industrial gas and welding supply company that has been a staple in the Capital Region for more...

Butler Gas Announces New Hours of Service for New Bright Store; Promotion of John Proano

According to a press release from Butler Gas Products: We have some exciting new updates to share regarding our New Brighton location,...

April 1 – Safety & Compliance

DOT Secretary Testifies on Infrastructure Priorities.  Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg testified on March 25 before the House Committee on Transportation and...

In Memoriam: Ronald C. Pierce

GAWDA extends its condolences to the friends and family of Ron Pierce, who passed away on Thursday, March 18, at the age...