Author: Steve Guglielmo

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.

Atlas Welding Supply appointed Casey Sears to its Sales/Safety team. While Casey is originally from Florida, he has lived in Tuscaloosa most of his life. As a National Registered Paramedic (NRP) and licensed paramedic in Alabama, Casey has worked as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Paramedic, and Field Operations Manager, as well as an Operations Manager and Clinical Education Manager for a national emergency dispatch center. Casey also has more than ten years of medical sales experience and has served as Technical Writer and Editor for the United States Army with an aerospace engineering firm. With his extensive experience in the medical…

Dale Oxygen held an Open House and Expo at its headquarters in Johnstown, PA. The event allowed participants to interact with experts from both Dale Oxygen and participating vendors, including Hypertherm, Lincoln Electric, Select Arc, Miller, CK Worldwide, Walter Surface Technologies, Harris, and many more, while checking out the latest products and innovations in the metal fabrication industry. The event took place on September 14th and featured show discounts, specials and door prizes. The open house was featured in the Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce’s weekly recap on their Facebook page, which can be seen below. The recap of Dale’s…

CGA announced its new three-year strategic plan. This plan builds on CGA’s strengths as a globally recognized industry leader and drives us to adapt to the changing needs of our membership. Created by CGA leaders, committee members, and staff, this plan sets the course for our future and lays out five strategic priorities and related objectives that we will work to accomplish in the next three years. Guided by this plan, our efforts will focus on: Publications: Facilitating the adoption and use of CGA publications among CGA members, the industry at large, external stakeholders, and materially impacted parties. People: Expanding CGA’s ability…