Author: Steve Guglielmo

The AWS Foundation’s Careers in Welding Mobile Exhibit is gearing up to hit the road for its 2022 tour. Since 2011, the Careers in Welding Trailer has been a driving force for welding education and career development. The trailer’s first stop of the season is at the Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming, from July 28-31, 2022. “I’m looking forward to being back on the road spreading the good word about this incredible trade,” said Stephanie Hoffman, Program Manager Workforce Development, AWS Foundation. The Careers in Welding Trailer has been refreshed from the inside out, with new exhibits and an…

American Welding & Gas, Inc. (“AWG”) is pleased to announce that NFC Company Inc., headquartered in Chicago, IL since 1974, has joined forces with AWG. NFC has built a strong reputation for prompt, professional service for its gas customers. NFC Company Inc. is locally owned and operated by Norb, Dorothy, Ben and Dan Francis. “Today we have the pleasure of welcoming the Francis family and employees of NFC Company into our AWG family. Over 46 years ago, they started NFC Company with the thought of providing service to customers in the Chicago area and have been growing their business ever…

Supreme Court Limits EPA Authority Under Clean Air Act.  In a decision that could have far-reaching implications for taming the federal regulatory state, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the Congress did not constitutionally authorize the Environmental Protection Agency to issue significant rules—including those capable of reshaping the nation’s electricity grids and unilaterally decarbonizing virtually any sector of the economy—without any limits on what the agency can require so long as it considers cost, non-air impacts, and energy requirements. In West Virginia v. EPA, the Court in a 6-3 decision held that the EPA may not implement its Clean Power…

Norco, one of the nation’s largest family and employee-owned welding, safety, medical and gas suppliers, is pleased to announce that Larry Booth has been named Executive Vice President of its Industrial Division. He was most recently Norco’s Welding and Automation Product Manager and brings significant industry knowledge and his 37 years of experience to this new role. Larry, a great example of Norco’s dedication to promoting from within, began his career at Norco in Boise, Idaho, on June 5th, 1985. His first job included putting away freight and stocking retail showroom shelves. His next role at Norco was on the…

Red Ball Oxygen announced on LinkedIn that it is building a new location in Friendswood, Texas. According to the post, “We have worked for years to select and design the perfect location for our rapidly growing business. This 10+ acre location will house our new Weldcoa automated fill island, and our ISO 17025 Specialty Gas Lab, plus a welding demo lab, repair center, and much more! Thank you to all of our customers that make this possible…moving in early 2023!”

Oxygen Service Company is excited to announce we are officially opening in Appleton, Wisconsin. Our new store location will be 2932 N. Tempest Ct, Appleton, WI. 54913 “Oxygen Service Company is a 100% employee-owned business which has been in a high growth mode for the last number of years. We have knowledgeable employees that are looking to find ways to support our customers and earn their business,” said President, Ryan Diekow. Oxygen Service Company, Inc. (OSC) is a welding distribution company that has been providing solutions for industrial gas, welding, and automation needs since 1959. With five retail locations in…

Weldstar is pleased to announce the acquisition of DSK Gas and Gear LLC in Congerville, IL. In addition, we are excited to share that DSK owner, Dale Knapp, is joining our team. Dale will maintain responsibility for the Congerville location which services the Bloomington and Peoria markets. Dale brings extensive experience in the welding and gas markets. Congerville marks the tenth location for the Weldstar Company. In Mr. Knapp’s words, “I am thrilled to partner with an independent and family-owned company once again. Weldstar’s outlook on customer service and operating with simple integrity, match how I believe business should be conducted. The Bloomington…