Author: Steve Guglielmo

Lincoln Electric has launched the next generation in professional auto darkening welding helmets. The new VIKING 2450 and 3350 Series welding helmets feature industry leading 4C optics, innovative headgear to improve comfort and a low-profile external grind button to increase productivity. The new one-of-a-kind X6 Headgear contours to the operator’s head to evenly distribute weight across six key contact points. This improves balance, eliminates pressure points and provides a personalized fit for maximum comfort. The addition of the new external grind button allows the operator to switch quickly between weld to grind mode without having to remove their helmet or…

Weiler Abrasives introduces its new Tiger Pipeliner Grinding Wheels and Tiger Mech Notching Wheels developed specifically for demanding pipeline applications. The company worked directly with pipeline welders and helpers, who tested the products and provided feedback on the wheels’ designs, allowing Weiler Abrasives to ensure that the wheels offer the highest performance possible and operate safely. Tiger Pipeliner Grinding Wheels are designed to work right out of the box, aggressively digging in when grinding beads, facing the land or prepping transitions — throughout the life of the wheel. This eliminates operators’ inclination to chip the wheels to gain a bite,…

The Harris Products Group has introduced hydrocarbon gas cylinder jackets as part of its expanded specialty gas product line. The Harris cylinder jacket is designed to maintain elevate the temperature of mixed hydrocarbon gas components in applications where higher concentrations of the heavy components reduce the top pressure of the standard, elevated temperature equals elevated pressure such as natural gas pipelines. The jacket prevents the hydrocarbon mixtures from dropping below their dew point, stratifying and insulating the content from lower temperatures to prevent condensing. This jacket allows the hydrocarbon gas to stay in a homogenous state its mixture state. The…

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…