Author: Steve Guglielmo

Canadian clean technology innovator CarbonCure Technologies and Linde, the world’s largest industrial gas supplier, have partnered to introduce the award-winning CarbonCure Technology to Europe, Southeast Asia and Oceania. The alliance will allow CarbonCure to accelerate international adoption of CarbonCure’s turnkey carbon solution for the concrete industry. The CarbonCure Technology enhances the competitiveness of the concrete industry through improved production efficiency and sustainability. The technology injects a precise dosage of captured waste carbon dioxide (CO2) into concrete during production. Once introduced, the CO2 chemically converts to a nano-mineral, creating manufacturing efficiencies while reducing the concrete’s carbon footprint. This enables private and…

Air Products announced it has completed the acquisition of General Electric Company’s (“GE”) gasification business from GE Power. Financial terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. “The successful acquisition of the GE gasification technology further supports our long-term, strategic focus on gasification. This acquisition, combined with our other capabilities, gives us the ability to provide a complete solution to our customers, including financing, technology, engineering, construction, and operation of large syngas projects. We welcome the experienced and talented GE gasification team and look forward to supporting them to further grow the business,” said Seifi Ghasemi, chairman, president and chief…

With effect from 1 August 2019, Messer Industries has divested itself of Messer Danmark A/S, based in Kolding. The buyer is the Danish competitor Christian Nielsen Strandmøllen A/S. View other August 15 news items • The Harris Products Group Expands Specialty Gas Solutions • Rodney Huber Announced as President of Huber Supply Company • Anova Welcomes William Kroll as its First Advisor • ABICOR BINZEL Adds new District Sales Manager • Messer Sells Business in Denmark • Air Products Completes Acquisition of GE’s Gasification Business and Technology • Linde Enters Strategic Alliance with CarbonCure

ABICOR BINZEL has added Tanner Skalla to their outside Sales Team. Tanner comes to ABICOR BINZEL after completing a double program in Welding Fabrication and Technology Management as well as Business Administration from Brigham Young University. Tanner will based in Colorado in his new role, covering areas from New Mexico to Montana. Says BINZEL USA Sales Director Larry Cassesa: “I’m excited to have Tanner join the team. He brings an excellent skill set, and will provide our customers the support and knowledge they need to maintain their edge. We are very happy to have Tanner’s energy and enthusiasm on our…

Anova announced that it has appointed industry veteran, William (Bill) Kroll, as its first advisor to support the company through a period of immense expansion. In April of this year, Anova became the new name for DataOnline, WESROC, Wikon and iTank, and most recently joined forces with Portugal-based Intelligent Sensing Anywhere (ISA). With over 40 years of experience, Bill brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise spanning nearly every facet of business. Having spent more than half of his career with Matheson, most recently as Chairman and CEO, Bill is the epitome of a dynamic leader. During his years with…

Rodney Huber was named President of Huber Supply Company as part of the company’s transition plan. The move was effective August 7. Cal Huber will succeed Rodney as the Vice President of Operations, while Nicole Smith was named VP of Administration, which will see her take on managing office/administration functions. Huber Supply has worked with Advance Iowa – Family Business Forum, an organization through the University of Iowa, to help manage the transition. “As part of the transition plan, it was important to name the eventual successor and make sure that roles were clearly defined in our company as we…

The Harris Products Group announced it has expanded its specialty gas products business to better serve customers in this rapidly growing sector. To meet the high standards required for manufacturing specialty gas products, Harris has extensively invested in its Gainesville, Georgia, operation to provide new turnkey gas distribution solutions that include in-house engineering design, manufacturing, testing and fulfillment of a full spectrum of standard and customized products at exceptional speeds. To help distributors support spec gas customers, the Harris customer service team now provides application recommendations for the most appropriate spec gas regulator from among the thousands of potential configurations.…

Lincoln Electric introduces the new LN-25X, a portable industrial wire feeder with CrossLinc and True Voltage Technology (TVT). Designed for construction, pipe, metal fabrication, shipbuilding and rental fleet applications, this product provides greater control with fewer cables to drastically reduce movement. With safety and efficiency top of the mind, the LN-25X is designed with a variety of enhanced features to improve the welder’s experience, whether they’re in a shipyard or 100 feet off the ground. Features include: • Adjustable wire run-in speed for softer starting • Arc hours meter • Bright digital meters for easy viewing, even in bright sunlight…

Flange Wizard’s distributors can now have all four of the most popular size wraps in a neat counter display. The new Pipe Wrap Display will arrive completely assembled with the product ready for your customers to purchase. The Pipe Wrap Display includes the following Flange Wizard wraps: 12       WW-16 Small Wraps 10      WW-17 Medium Wraps 6       WW-17A Large Wraps 4       WW-19 Ex-Large Wraps The FWI-WD1 Pipe Wrap Display is available from Flange Wizard to all distributors. Check your wholesaler for price and availability.

Xiris Automation Inc. announced it has developed a weld microphone system that integrates into its Xiris weld camera system. Being able to use sight and sound while welding will improve operators’ abilities to fine tune and monitor the welding process from a safe distance. This is important for critical welding applications where the process needs to be monitored from further away, such as in a control room. The microphone system is specifically designed for the welding environment and includes the microphone, cables and a specialized signal processing card embedded in the Xiris HMI. Additional software features include the ability to…