Author: Steve Guglielmo

The producers of the television show “World’s Greatest!…”, How2Media, announced that they have recently selected Butler Gas to be a part of the popular television series. When it comes to industrial, specialty, and medical gases and dry ice, it takes a certain level of expertise to be considered the best regional manufacturer and distributor in the business. Butler Gas Products has been meeting and exceeding that level of expertise for three generations and they’ve never been more important than they are right now. “We think their story will be meaningful as well as educational to our viewers” said Gordon Freeman,…

Mississippi Welders Supply unveiled its new logo. The new logo is a recognition of the fact that the company is more than a welding supply company! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mississippi Welders Supply (@mississippiwelderssupply)

Holston Gases announced that they opened a new store in Lexington, SC, and that new stores in Greenwood, SC and McKenzie, TN will be opening soon. Holston Gases President Robert Anders said, “We are very excited about this latest expansion. These new locations will allow us to provide products and services throughout western Tennessee and serve customers more efficiently between our existing South Carolina markets.” Holston Gases is a regional distributor of industrial, medical, and propane gases as well as welding, safety, and industrial supplies.  Holston has been in business for 60 years.  Its headquarters are in Knoxville, and it…

FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration for COVID-19 Relief The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its Emergency Declaration granting regulatory relief to motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in support of relief efforts related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.  The extension is through August 31, 2021. The relief granted is from the driver hours of service regulations and all of 49 CFR Parts 390-399, with certain limitations.  Direct assistance means transportation and other relief services provided by a motor carrier or its driver(s) incident to the immediate restoration of essential services (such as medical care) or essential supplies…

GAWDA Announced its GAWDA Giveaway Winners during the Contact Booth Program at the 2021 Spring Management Conference. Congratulations to the following winners, who won a full delegate admission to GAWDA’s 2021 Annual Convention at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Jane Aparicio – Vern Lewis Welding Supply Ryan Diekow – Oxygen Service Company Ryan Craven – General Air Stefanie Berg – Wright Brothers, Inc. Stacey Budae – Flint Welding Supply

American Welding & Gas, Inc. (“AWG”) is pleased to announce that A+ Distributing Inc., headquartered in Strawberry Point, IA, has joined forces with AWG effective immediately. Locally owned and operated by Robert (Bob) and Diane Maker, A+ Distributing Inc. has built a strong reputation for prompt, professional service for its CO2 customers. “After 20 years in the CO2 business, we are pleased to be joining the team of American Welding & Gas, Inc. Together with AWG and our valued customers, this acquisition will broaden the business platform to continue to deliver high-quality product and service to our customers. We are…

Holston Gases completed the acquisition of AG Propane, Inc. with operations headquartered in Franklin, GA. Holston Gases will maintain the current location at 329 Pierce St., Franklin, GA. Holston Gases President Robert Anders said, “We are very pleased to add the propane customers of AG Propane, Inc. to those of Holston Gases. AG Propane, Inc. has a great reputation and loyal customers that we are excited to bring into the Holston Family.” The owners of AG Propane, Inc. agreed that the consolidation of the two companies resources in Northwest Georgia and Eastern Alabama bring added value to the current AG Propane…

According to an article from the Daily American,  Dale Oxygen has opened its new location near Somerset, PA. From the article: Johnstown industrial gas supply company Dale Oxygen will open a new branch this week along Berlin Plank Road near Somerset. President Evan Bennear said this will be the fourth location for the family-owned business. The others are in Johnstown, Indiana and Altoona. “We stock and supply industrial gases, welding supplies, industrial tools and safety equipment,” Bennear said. “Dale Oxygen is a distributor for recognized welding and cutting equipment brands such as Lincoln Electric, Hypertherm and Miller Electric, to name a few.” How many employees? According…

Corina “Cori” Gessford, PHR Joins Cee Kay Supply as Human Resources Manager Cee Kay Supply is pleased to announce the addition of Cori Gessford. She will be taking on the position of Human Resources Manager. Cori comes to Cee Kay with an Undergraduate & Master’s degrees in Communications from Eastern Illinois University. Cori previously held the role of Human Resources Business Partner at TeeTurtle over the past year. Prior to that, she also had 8 years of experience as Human Resources Manager at Gateway Industrial Power. We are excited to have Cori as the newest member of our team at…