Author: Steve Guglielmo

Over the past few years, the American Welding Society has been migrating its paper-based certification examinations to computer-based tests (CBT). The most recent certification exam to move to entirely computer-based testing is the Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) exam. Those seeking to sit for the four-part CWEng exam may now do so at any Prometric exam center worldwide. AWS Certified Welding Engineers have demonstrated they are familiar with codes, specifications, standards and other aspects of fabrication and assembly for the production of welded joints. They prepare and produce reports, which accurately reflect professional judgment and work with management representatives, inspection personnel,…

Maine Oxy was named one of Maine’s Best Industrial Companies and Startups by beststartup.us. Read the full list by clicking here. According to the article: This article showcases our top picks for the best Maine based Industrial companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Industrial industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow. We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands. We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories: Innovation Innovative ideas Innovative route to market Innovative…

Meritus Gas Partners announced that it entered into a partnership with Tulsa Gas & Gear LLC, headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. TGG was founded in 2011 by Don Stobaugh, Lloyd Hyle, Johnny Stamps, Steve Stobaugh, John Scott, John Wallace, and Scott Row, a group of accomplished industrial gas industry entrepreneurs. Under their direction, TGG has grown to become a leading independent distributor of industrial and specialty gases, welding and safety supplies in Northeast Oklahoma, specializing in welding applications technology to the diversified equipment manufacturers based in the region. Upon transaction close, Don Stobaugh and Lloyd Hyle will retire, while Steve Stobaugh, Don’s son, will become the company’s…

Appeals Court Affirms Stay of OSHA COVID Vaccine/Test Mandate for Large Employers –  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has issued a decision affirming its earlier temporary stay of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Emergency Temporary Standard requiring large employers to ensure their employees are vaccinated against COVID or submit to weekly testing and masking in the workplace. The court held that OSHA’s ETS has exceeded the agency’s authority under the OSH Act because the ETS is not specifically related to the workplace but to public health, this ETS is much broader than any prior use of the…

AWISCO Hosted a Successful Vendor Days & Automation Expo at its Maspeth location. AWISCO thanks its vendors and customers for a great first automation expo day in Maspeth! AWISCO also congratulates the raffle winners from the Automation Expo Day! Stephen Reid  – TV Wesley Pereira – MK Morse Saw Steve Strainovic – Helmet Adam – Milwaukee Impact Gun

While the demand for skilled workers is rising every day, the jobs landscape is also getting increasingly competitive. Therefore, professionals may not know what to expect upon leaving school or changing careers. The Career Readiness online course is designed to introduce the basic steps inherent to the hiring process, specific to the welding industry. With the help of industry hiring managers, this self-paced online course is a powerful resource for anyone looking to begin their career in welding, reenter the workforce, or transition into a new role or field within the industry. “Employers are treating the hiring process as an…

The Children’s Literacy Center sent the following note to 2020-2021 GAWDA President Abydee Butler Moore expressing gratitude for the more than $126,000 and 1,412 books donated by GAWDA Members through the GAWDA Gives Back Program. Check out the November 15 episode of GAWDA TV to see an interview with the CLC about the donation.

EspriGas, a technology-driven industrial gas company, today announced four additions to its Board. The board will work closely with the EspriGas executive leadership team to develop strategy and position the organization for continued growth. The four new members of the board are Jim Balkcom, former Chief Executive Officer of Techsonic Industries; David Cortese, the current Chief Commercial Officer at Simbe Robotics Inc.; Henry “Hank” Flint, former President and Chief Operations Officer of Coca-Cola Consolidated; and Brian Hamel, the current Executive Vice President of Field Operations for Veritas Technologies. “We are thrilled to announce these newest members of the EspriGas Board.…