Author: Steve Guglielmo

Indiana Oxygen Company announced the opening of a new Richmond, Indiana, branch. While Indiana Oxygen has been serving eastern Indiana for decades from its Muncie location, the new branch cements its commitment to the Richmond community. “We didn’t decide upon the Richmond market to simply continue fueling expansion,” said Indiana Oxygen CEO Walter Brant. “We came to Richmond because we felt that there was no one left in that market who shared a similar outlook on business. We have the capabilities to handle any size job, but we’re agile enough to care about every job.” The new branch is located…

Earlbeck Gases & Technologies announced the promotion of Andrew Hess, Allison Earlbeck and Joe Vincent. Allison Earlbeck has been named the company’s COO. Allison is the 3rd generation of Earlbeck and has been with the company for nine years. She most recently served in the position of Director of Operations and has worked in almost all aspects of the business. She is an AWS Certified Welding Inspector and completed the NAW Distribution Program at OSU’s Fisher College of Business. She has served on the IWDC PurityPlus Marketing Committee, the IWDC Young Professionals Committee, and the GAWDA Young Professionals Committee. Joe…

Weldcoa announced the promotions of two employees. “We have some good news to share,” says Director of Marketing Melissa Heard. “Two employees at Weldcoa have been recognized for their hard-work, dedication and leadership.” Frank Falbo has been promoted to Engineering Manager and will now oversee engineering and set the schedule for all projects. Jacqueline Chavez has been promoted to Senior Lead Technician. She has been transferred out of the manifold production area and into the new Flexible Lead Division at Weldcoa’s 338 side. She will assist overseeing the day-to-day division of labor for that area of production. …

Kenneth Michael Andries known to many as Mike, 61, lost his short battle with pancreatic cancer on July 22, 2019. A memorial service will be a held Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Tiki Chapel, Tiki Island Texas at 2pm. Mike enjoyed his life in Dickinson, Texas, the past 5 years. He was a master griller, Orange Beach lover and a huge Disney fan. He was Territory Manager for Ratermann Manufacturing for the past 14 years. His greatest joy was calling on his customers and finding solutions for them. Many will miss his stories and laughter. “Mike was not only an…

Barnes Welding Supply. a Division of Fresno Oxygen & Welding Suppliers, Inc., announced their new store location in Turlock, California. The store is located at 1105 Lander Ave., Turlock, California, 95380. For further information, please contact: Chris McDiffett, Branch Manager Fresno Oxygen & Welding Supplies [email protected] View other August 1 Member News Items: Butler Gas Recruits Next-Gen Leaders Hayley Gobrish and Chelsea Smilak In Memoriam: Michael D. Mahoney Barnes Welding Supply Opens Turlock Location In Memoriam: Kenneth Michael “Mike” Andries Weldcoa Announces Promotions Earlbeck Gases & Technologies Promotes Three Indiana Oxygen Announces New Branch in Richmond, Indiana

Michael D. Mahoney, 68, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy, New York, he was a lifelong Waterford resident and the son of the late Joseph B. and Marie LeCuyer Mahoney. Mike was employed for 20 years at Noble Gas Solutions in Albany, New York, and retired in 2009. Prior to that, he operated the Cloverleaf Tavern in Mechanicville. He had also been a bus driver with the Waterford Senior Citizens. He was a veteran of the US Army and served as Grand Marshall of the 2019 Waterford Memorial…

Butler Gas Products Company (Pittsburgh, PA) has recruited two next-generation Butler Gas Family members into vital roles within the 71-year-old organization. Hayley Gobrish leads compliance and Chelsea Smilak leads customer service. Hayley is the daughter of Vice President of Services Sandy Gobrish (34 years with Butler Gas). Chelsea is the daughter of General Manager of Operations Joe Wilhelm (27 years with Butler Gas). “We are live in our ownership succession plan between the second and third generations,” shares third generation President and COO Abydee Butler Moore. “I love that we have multiple next-gen talents in the business, not only with…

Photos from the 2017 GAWDA Annual Convention GAWDA AC 2017 Closing Business Session GAWDA AC 2017 Farewell Gala GAWDA AC 2017 Opening Business Session GAWDA AC 2017 Contact Booth Program GAWDA AC 2017 Young Professionals Event GAWDA AC 2017 President’s Welcome Reception GAWDA AC 2017 First Timer’s Reception

Photos from the 2017 GAWDA Spring Management Conference 2017 SMC Women of Gases & Welding Luncheon 2017 SMC President’s Welcome Reception 2017 SMC Opening Business Session 2017 SMC First-Timers Reception 2017 SMC Contact Booth Program 2017 SMC Prize Program