Author: Steve Guglielmo

Most companies that have survived for more than 80 years look unrecognizable compared to their beginnings. Perhaps no company better represents that massive transformation than Mason City, Iowa’s Huber Supply Company. Huber Supply Company was formed in 1939, when Elmer Smith’s boat broke down on Lake Erie, stranding him in Port Clinton, Ohio. It was there that Smith met Nelson Schmidt, who worked for his father at a boat repair shop and was able to fix Elmer’s boat over the weekend. Elmer, who was working for Smith Equipment at the time, told Nelson to look him up if he was…

GAWDA extends its condolences to the friends and family of Edward A. Henne, who passed away on August 25. Ed worked for 53 years in the industrial gas industry. After graduating from North Catholic High School and serving in the Air Force, Ed went to work for Welders Supply, Philadelphia in 1969 as a pumper and driver. The company was acquired by BOC and he worked many jobs eventually rising to Director of Operations covering North, Central and South America. From there he accepted the position of VP Operations for Welco/GTS a Praxair subsidiary located in Newark, NJ. In 2006…

FMCSA Extends COVID Emergency Declaration Through November 30, 2021 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its COVID-related Emergency Declaration through November 30, 2021.  In addition, the agency has extended the scope of the hours of service and other exemptions under the declaration to include gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and ethyl alcohol, as well as supplies to assist individuals impacted by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., building materials for individuals displaced or otherwise impacted as a result of the emergency). FMCSA’s declaration provides for regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations providing direct assistance supporting emergency relief efforts…

The Women of Gases and Welding (WGW), GAWDA’s newest committee, continues to promote their mission “to enhance the success of women in the gases and welding industry” as well as “foster a more diverse and inclusive environment for women” in the GAWDA membership. Their goals are to continue to work toward these mission objectives through personal and professional development as well as educational and networking opportunities. To keep up-to-date on what the WGW Committee is up to and ways you join them in supporting our lady members, visit https://www.gawda.org/about/committees/women-of-gases-and-welding-committee/ today.

Welding Digest, the American Welding Society’s premier digital news source for the welding industry, is revamped to offer readers more of what they want: trending topics, the latest industry news, and much more. Welding Digest is a digital resource that provides readers with innovative content, delivering welding and allied professionals exciting news and information directly related to the welding/fabrication industry. A daily source of welding news, topics covered in the online publication include welding and inspection tips, welding industry insights and analysts, and more. “Welding Digest’s content is carefully created and curated by the AWS Publications and AWS Foundation departments…

Butler Gas appointed Jim Steffey as its Director of Technical Sales. With nearly two decades of industry experience and strong technical proficiency in gas applications, Jim has been a phenomenal enhancement to the Butler team. Jim is active in his Butler Gas onboarding program and enjoys meeting customers. As Director of Technical Sales, Jim’s influence and impact permeates sales, operations, and technology. Please join us in welcoming Jim to the Butler Gas Family

As the world of welding, manufacturing, and fabrication continues to evolve and become more competitive, the success of any organization often hinges on the strength of its salesforce. As part of a continuing effort to create resources and training opportunities for our industry, the American Welding Society (AWS) is proud to announce the release of “Solution Selling for Welding,” an online course designed to help develop highly knowledgeable and effective sales personnel. Created in tandem with welding industry experts with decades of sales and engineering experience, this course focuses on two key aspects: foundational welding concepts and the “solution selling”…