Author: Steve Guglielmo

Trendex added two members to its customer support team: Maksudur Rahman comes to Trendex from Concordia University (Montreal, Canada) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with a major in Accounting. Parin Patel also comes to Trendex from Concordia University (Montreal, Canada) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with a major in Business Technology Management. Both of these new members are at Trendex to provide support to its customers on the Gastrend Software. They will also be responsible for installation, training and implementation of our systems throughout North America. Other December 1 Connection Items: GAWDA Media Visits Messer CO2 Plant IWDC…

ABICOR BINZEL has added Jeff Barron as Key Accounts Manager – Automotive. Jeff will continue BINZEL’s efforts to work more closely with automotive manufacturers and increasing BINZEL’s product presence at key companies. Mr. Barron has a long established career in the welding and manufacturing sector. Starting off as a Sales Representative for welding goods distrubutor Roy Smith Company, Jeff worked at Tregaskiss as Director of Sales and also served as President at DINSE USA, Inc. Said Key Accounts Group Manager Tom Graham of the addition of Jeff Barron: “Very happy to welcome Jeff back to the organization. We think he’ll…

ILMO Products Company welcomes Peter Van Slyke  to the company’s Specialty Gas Division as Specialty Gas Program Director for the Jacksonville, Illinois based company. Van Slyke brings over 20 years in sales, financial, and management experience in specialty gases and will be responsible for directing the sales functions for ILMO’s Specialty Gas Division. He began his career in Charlotte, NC for National Welders Supply as a Specialty Gas Sales Rep, and has since spent the last 20 years working in the Specialty Gas industry. Prior to joining ILMO, he worked as Specialty Gas Products Manager for Scott-Gross Company and then assumed the…

Xiris Automation is pleased to announce that Weld Australia has been appointed as its exclusive Distributor of Xiris Weld Camera products for Australia. Weld Australia represents the welding profession in Australia with the primary goal of securing the future of Australia’s welding industry by providing members with a competitive advantage.  Among their various activities, they recommend and provide some equipment to their members to help them develop their welding capabilities.  They have an extensive network of instructors, representatives and agents across the country. Providing turnkey sales and after sales service and training, Weld Australia will be able to distribute and support…

AWISCO is teaming up with City Harvest & Community Foodbank of New Jersey to provide food and help to those in need by collecting non-perishable foods and goods. Please consider joining AWISCO in giving back. To participate, drop off donated items at any AWISCO branch. Below is a list of the most helpful items: Canned fruit Canned vegetables Soups, pasta, rice Peanut butter (in plastic jars) Canned proteins (tuna, beans, etc.) Macaroni & cheese Hot and cold cereal Juice packs Donations are being accepted at all AWISCO locations. Other November 15 Connection Items: Weldship Appoints Vice President of Business Development…

Rick Kowey was named Vice President – Business Development for WELDSHIP. Rick brings more than 36 years of experience in the industrial and specialty gas industry to the role. He has served in multiple senior leadership positions with Matheson and Scott Specialty Gases, Inc. (now Air Liquide), including strategic marketing, commercial leadership, operations, general management, business development and merges and acquisitions. Rick holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Ursinus College and an MBA in Marketing from Drexel University. Other November 15 Connection Items: Weldship Appoints Vice President of Business Development AWISCO Gives Back All Safe Global Continues on Growth Path…

Minnesota-based All Safe Global continues its expansion by acquiring Thunderbird Cylinder of Phoenix, Arizona. Thunderbird Cylinder has been providing compressed gas cylinder requalification, refurbishment and maintenance services for more than 70 years. The services provided by ASG and Thunderbird parallel each other – both dedicated to safety, customer service, best practices, and DOT compliance. Each location offers hydrostatic testing, ultrasonic examination, cylinder refurbishment, visual inspection, and wide variety of replacement products, equipment customization, branding services and more. “All Safe Global’s acquisition of Thunderbird expands our presence in the western United States and is an important step toward realizing our vision…

General Distributing Company announced new additions to their family members.  has been promoted to our industrial sales manager. Evan has worked with the company for five years in the capacity of outside sales in the Bozeman, Montana market. Evan has been a key component with GDC’s success in that market driving fabrication, specialty gas, industrial equipment and just overall great customer service. Evan is happily married and a father of two, he enjoys snowmobiling, mountain biking and water skiing. Evan carries a number of welding certifications and is invaluable to the Gendco team. “We look forward to him bringing his wealth…

A Cornerstone of Southeast Texas family owned businesses recently received national recognition for their contributions to the welding industry. Coastal Welding Supply, Beaumont, Texas, was named the recipient of the Excellence in Welding Awards Distributor for 2019 at the annual Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) convention in Washington, DC in October. The award was created by the Welding Equipment Manufacturing Committee (WEMCO). As a Standing Committee of the American Welding Society (AWS), WEMCO created the annual Excellence in Welding Awards 16 years ago, to recognize individuals and organizations that are instrumental in raising the image of welding and strengthening…

Holston Gases, Inc. announced a new store location in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Holston Gases President Robert Anders said, “We are very pleased to add the Cynthiana Miles LP customers and product lines to those of Holston gases. Miles LP has a great reputation and loyal customers that we are excited to bring into the Holston family.” Miles LP owners agreed that the consolidation of the two companies’ resources in eastern KY brings added value to the current Miles LP customers. Holston Gases is a regional distributor of industrial, medical, and propane gases as well as welding, safety, and industrial supplies. Holston…