Author: Steve Guglielmo

In January 1922, the American Welding Society (AWS) published the Proceedings of the American Welding Society, which over the years has been transformed into what is now the Welding Journal. This month, the Welding Journal celebrates its 100th year of continuous publication. Readers can look forward to an honorary column that will celebrate the past of our flagship magazine, a special 100-year anniversary issue in April, and more announcements to come. As part of a strategic company objective, AWS has been implementing digital transformation initiatives throughout the organization. The editorial and publishing staff used this digital transformation and the Welding…

According to a press release from the IWDC, Airco Gases Southwest acquired the assets of Welders Mart in Caddo Mills, TX, effective January 1, 2022. Airco will be operating from Welders Mart’s former location along the I-30 corridor East of Dallas to support their strategic growth goals in Northeast Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Located just outside of Greenville, TX, this new location is well-positioned to cater to, and support, the rapid growth in this area. Marvin Rodgers, III, CEO of Airco noted that, “by combining Airco’s local service focus with inventory and technology support from our other DFW locations, this…

According to a post on the company’s LinkedIn, American Welding & Gas is allocating $15,000 to foodbank in Kentucky. The post says: The recent storms devastated many communities near or adjacent to AWG locations and brought injury, damage and stress to thousands. AWG is fortunate that our teammates and locations are safe. However, many on our team have friends, family and customers that are impacted. The Commonwealth of Kentucky is very important to us. We are pleased to share that AWG is allocating $15,000.00 to local foodbanks working in these communities which we both serve. We are thankful for our teammates on the…

The state of West Virginia has certified Butler Gas to distribute medical gases from its Morgantown location. Now credentialed to distribute medical gases from its Pennsylvania and West Virginia locations, Butler Gas supplies medical bulk and microbulk oxygen systems, oxygen USP (United States Pharmacopeia) cylinders, nitrogen NF (National Formulary) cylinders, and medical nitrous oxide cylinders to licensed medical facilities. Compressed medical gases are used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease in human beings and animals. Butler’s medical gas supply network delivers medical gases like oxygen to piped distribution systems at health care facilities. Oxygen USP and medical air…

Mississippi Welders Supply Co. (MWSCO) believes that everyone interested in welding and metal fabrication should have the opportunity to learn. The Spark Young Minds grant program was developed to help support our community educators who inspire young students through hands-on programs. This year, in partnership with Miller Electric, MWSCO was able to award three High Schools with a Millermatic 211 MIG welder with running gear, a Miller F-Series ArcStation Workstation table, 125 cu/ft Argon/CO2 Gas Cylinder, Digital Performance welding helmets, and Indura cloth welding jackets. We received 53 applications and the MWSCO team found it challenging to choose only three…

In an email sent to members of the Compressed Gas Association, CGA President & CEO Rich Gottwald shared the news that the CGA is launching a major new campaign, Hydrogen “Safety is Step One.” We share the contents of Rich’s email below… Dear CGA Member, I’m writing to tell you about an important initiative the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) is embarking upon: one that will help unleash a new energy era, address the threat of climate change, and transform the global economy. And I’m writing to ask for your help and support in our endeavor. As the impact of climate…

Air Products and Caliche Development Partners confirmed the successful operation and continued service of North America’s first helium salt storage cavern (the world’s second and now largest).  The announcement was made by Walter L. Nelson, Vice President of Global Helium & Rare Gases for Air Products, during a keynote address given at the Helium Super Summit in Memorial City.  Air Products holds exclusive rights to the He cavern through a long-term storage services agreement.  The new cavern marks Caliche’s second to go online in just three years, bringing the company’s total capacity at its Beaumont storage complex to 8.0 million barrels.  Creation of a third…

AWG is pleased to welcome the team at Sexton Welding Supply Co., Inc. to American Welding & Gas, Inc., one of the nation’s largest independently owned producers and distributors of industrial, medical, and specialty gases. Sexton Welding Supply Co., Inc. (“SWS”) is a distributor of industrial and medical gases and safety supplies with locations in northern Alabama and southern Tennessee. Started in Huntsville Alabama in 1972, the company has grown to three locations in Huntsville, AL, Hollywood, AL and Tullahoma, TN. SWS is currently directed by Carolyn Sexton, Joel Sexton and Dianne Johnson—the wife, son and daughter of the SWS…