Author: Steve Guglielmo

On its company LinkedIn Page, AWG announced that Armando River had been promoted to the newly created role of Director of Specialty Gases Operations. In this key leadership position, Armando will oversee the safety, efficiency, production, and distribution of AWG’s Specialty Gases. He will report directly to Bill Woods as he leads efforts to enhance the company’s Tier 5 operations – focusing on improving lead times, ensuring quality and compliance, and driving growth across this critical segment of the business.

On its company LinkedIn Page, Lampton Welding Supply announced that it had officially opened its new Beatrice, Nebraska location.

Maine Oxy is proud to announce the placement of Seth Stanley as Director of Sales and Operations – Southeast. Seth will oversee daily sales and operations across Florida and Georgia, supporting our continued growth and commitment to exceptional customer service and operational excellence. Seth brings deep industry experience, particularly in industrial, bulk, and medical gases sales and operations, with a proven track record of leading teams, improving logistics, and driving operational performance. As Maine Oxy celebrates over 95 years in business and expands into new markets, this move is part of our broader commitment to investing in top-tier talent, strengthening regional leadership, and…

In its company newsletter, Butler Gas Products announced that its Morgantown location had been recognized by the CGA. “The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) recognized our Butler Gas Morgantown facility for maintaining an incident-free safety performance record for more than 250,000 hours. We are proud to celebrate this major safety milestone achieved by our Morgantown, West Virginia team! That’s the equivalent of 15 million minutes of safe operations without a single injury. It is a powerful, real-world reflection of our #1 core belief from our founders Jack and Millie Butler: 100% Safety. Every minute of that achievement came from intentional decisions:…

Lampton Welding Supply is excited to announce the placement of Mr. Keith Partch to the Lampton Specialist Team. Keith will serve as the Technical Gas Director and lead the efforts of the entire specialty gas domain for the organization.  The role has three core elements of oversight:  1. Operation Capabilities and Execution 2. Brand Enhancement and Development and 3. the Lampton “Go To Market” program for sales. “We are ecstatic to have such a wonderful person and strong talent join the Lampton team. Keith is very highly regarded across the industry from his time in the specialty gas arena. With…

Expansion strengthens company’s presence in Bay Area market WestAir Gases & Equipment, a leading supplier of industrial gases and welding equipment, today announced the opening of its new facility located at 990 Ames Avenue in Milpitas, California. The new location expands the company’s footprint in the Silicon Valley region and enhances its ability to serve customers throughout the Bay Area. The Milpitas facility features modern warehouse space, state-of-the-art gas packaging capabilities, and brings WestAir’s advanced distribution competencies to the region. The location is strategically positioned to provide faster delivery times and improved customer service to life science, aerospace, technology, medical…

In a post on the company’s LinkedIn Page, Butler Gas announced that Chelsea Smilak has been promoted to Director of Customer Service. “As a 2nd-generation associate, Chelsea grew up around Butler Gas and worked part-time before beginning her full-time career in summer 2018. For the past 7 years, Chelsea has been building connections and relationships with our valued customers. She continues to be based in New Brighton, running business administration and inside sales at the branch, and has now expanded her responsibilities to lead all things service and customer relationship management.”

American Welding & Gas, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Grant Hagberg Co., located in Griffith, Indiana, effective May 14, 2025. The Griffith, IN location strengthens AWG’s presence in the Midwest and complements our expanding network of gas and welding supply operations across the region. We are excited to welcome the experienced and dedicated Grant Hagberg Co. team to the AWG family. Their long-standing reputation for customer service and operational excellence aligns with our values and strategic goals. This acquisition underscores AWG’s ongoing commitment to partnering with strong, community-focused businesses and ensuring continuity for their customers and employees.…

On Friday May 30th, the industry saw industry stalwart, Charles Ross, enter his next career phase, retirement. Charles most recently was Vice President of Procurement at Welsco in Little Rock Arkansas. Charles has been an active participant in GAWDA, the American Welding Society and Fabtech. He has been a key contributor to the Airco Distributor Association, Linde Distributor Association and he Messer Distributor Group, providing leadership with their supplier relationships. Within the industry, Charles is best known for his leadership and enthusiasm to support young adults in his home state, as the leader of the annual Arkansas Welding Expo. Charles…

According to a post on the company’s LinkedIn Page, Norco, Inc. was named one of the Top 7 mid-size companies in Idaho – Recognized by employees and ranked on Forbes’ 10th Anniversary Best Employers List! “This achievement reflects our incredible team, whose hard work, dedication, and passion make Norco an amazing place to work and grow,” the company said. “Thank you to our Norco family — this honor is truly yours!”