Author: Steve Guglielmo

Butler Gass announced that it is working hard to collect new, unwrapped toys for local children who need a little extra Santa this holiday season. The Brashear Association works with Pittsburgh families who seek help moving out of poverty and back toward self-sufficiency. Each holiday season, The Brashear Association hosts a Toy Drive which relies solely on local businesses like us to ensure the children of those families receive a present this holiday season. Based on the core belief that everyone deserves a fair shot, The Brashear Association provides Pittsburgh residents and community groups with access to quality programs and…

Airgas, an Air Liquide company and one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products, formally opened a new, state-of-the-art safety and welding hardgoods Distribution Center in Henderson, Nevada, bringing 55 new jobs to the area. The construction of the building was completed in August of this year, major systems were in place by mid-September and shipping to customers from the Henderson Distribution Center began in mid-October. This Airgas location near Las Vegas provides more room for expansion than the Whittier, CA location it replaces and joins five other geographically-optimized hardgoods distribution centers throughout the United States. With over 19,000…

Dale Wilton, CEO of Central Welding Supply, announced the opening of a new location at 2345 E 4th Avenue, Anchorage AK. Anchorage represents the third retail and distribution location in Alaska, after the Fairbanks, AK store opened in April 2022, and the Wasilla, AK branch, the first Alaska store for Central Welding Supply opened in February 2017. The new Anchorage branch improves local service and deliveries to customers in the Municipality of Anchorage and immediate surrounding areas, previously served from the Wasilla, AK store. All three Central Welding Supply Alaska locations offer fast local delivery, as well as convenient retail…

GAWDA extends its condolences to the friends and family of Bruce Cook, President and Owner of Humphries Welding Supply, who passed away tragically on December 6, 2022, at the age of 52 following a snowmobiling accident. To read Bruce’s full obituary, see below or click here to send flowers or sign the guest book. Bruce Larsen Cook (52) – A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, businessman and friend to all – passed away tragically in a snowmobile accident on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Bruce was born to Lynn and Jule Anne Cook in American Fork, Utah on December 22,…

At this year’s IWDC Owner’s Meeting, Jenny McCall, President and COO of WESCO Gas & Welding Supply, Inc., was named the 2023 IWDC Chairman of the Board. Jenny delivered her incoming Chairman of the Board address to approximately two hundred of her fellow high-altitude independent Member-Owners of the Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative. Click here to find out more.

Cameron Welding Supply appointed Art Barajas as manager of its brand-new Los Angeles store. Art has been at this same location serving customers in the welding industry for more than two decades. The company made the announcement on its LinkedIn page, which can be viewed by clicking here.

Buckeye Welding Supply Company announced on its Facebook page that Johnny Anthony Vigil passed away tragically at the age of 51. A full obituary can be found here or read below. It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Johnny Anthony Vigil. Johnny passed away on September 17, 2022, at the age of 51. He was born on October 13, 1970, in Denver, Colorado. Johnny was a loving son to his surviving parents, his father Gilbert Vigil and his mother, Harriet Vigil (Stillwagon). He was the cherished brother of Ginny Vigil. Doting uncle to nieces Chyna Gonzales…

Benton’s Welding Supply was named the 2022 Breakout Business of the Year at the 43rd Annual Awards Dinner for the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. The Awards dinner was held on Monday, November 7th, 2022, at the Rock Eagle Pavilion.

Barnes Welding Supply opened its new Fresno Superstore location in style with an Open House featuring a Manufacturer Blowout sale, prizes, and an appearance from the DeWalt Nascar. The new Fresno Superstore is located at 2701 E. Jensen Ave., Fresno, CA, 93706. Check out the videos below to see highlights from the open house and a before and after look at the new Supestore!

Advanced Welding Supply Company, Inc. announced on its Facebook page that its longtime senior salesman, Nick Provenzano, had passed away. Nick was a dedicated employee and will be remembered by members of the Advanced Welding Supply team as more of a brother than a co-worker. Nick passed away on September 19, 2022, at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Kathy. Loving father to Nick II (Chris) and Jeremy (Sonia). Proud grandfather of Nicholas III, Hunter, Chase, Jordan, Stephanie, Caitlyn, Jennifer and Christopher. Dear brother of Christine (Larry) Smith. Further survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.