Author: Steve Guglielmo

On the company’s LinkedIn page, CK Supply announced that it had welcomed four new employee-owners to the CK Supply Team. Hannah Freidrich joins the company as its new Marketing Coordinator, Andrew Ray joins CK as its Safety Coordinator, and Nikki Bryant and Katie Lancey will serve as Accounts Receivable Specialists. Welcome to Hannah, Andrew, Nikki and Katie!

The Cryo Group announced that Incryo Systems had joined its family of brands. In a LinkedIn post, the company announced that, “We are excited to combine our 30+ years of experience with the decades-long service of Incryo Systems to form the updated name. With the community surrounding Incryo and the expertise of VS Carbonics, The Cryo Group family can act as a single point of contact for all of your business’s cryogenics needs. Our CEO, Dios, goes back with the founder of Incryo Systems, Carl. Their camaraderie inspired the passing of the torch as Carl sought to continue his legacy…

According to a post from IWDC, ARC3 Gases opened a new location in Charlottesville, Virginia, effective March 1, 2023. The new branch is located at: 2151 Richmond Rd. Suite 102 Charlottesville, VA 22911 Ph: (434) 529-2301 Fax: (434) 529-2315

Maine Oxy, a leading supplier of specialty gases and welding supplies, has launched a new user-friendly website featuring a modern design that showcases their extensive product line. The website allows customers to browse through their products by category and access detailed information about each product. It also features a blog section that includes tips and tricks on welding and gas handling, as well as industry news and trends. Maine Oxy is committed to providing the best customer experience, and the website is optimized for both desktop and mobile devices. In addition to the website launch, Maine Oxy was profiled in…

The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce the induction of its new president, Dennis K Eck. Mr. Eck has been in the welding supply industry more than 40 years and has been active as a member and leader in the AWS Houston section and District 18 for 35 years. Elected to serve as Vice President of AWS from 2018 to 2022, Eck will be inducted as president on February 24, 2023, and serve for the next year. “Dennis has had a big impact on the growth of the American Welding Society,” said Gary Konarska, II, AWS Executive Director…

Saturday, May 6th – 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Rooms 401-403 The Women of Gases and Welding Committee will host the 2nd annual Meet & Greet for women attendees of the SMC. The Meet & Greet is a casual, quick opportunity to meet some fellow females in our industry before the large GAWDA Newcomers and Welcome Receptions begin. Benefits: You get to meet fellow females within GAWDA; expanding your professional network and recognizability within your company Learn about roles, departments or companies Find a mentor or mentee Learn about training and development opportunities Find talent for open roles on your team…

Coastal Welding Supply announced that its annual “Emerging Technology in Metal Fabrication” event will take place at Del Mar College on Friday, April 21st, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The event is designed exclusively for instructors and educators involved in teaching welding and other industrial crafts to the future workforce. It is an opportunity to learn about the latest technologies available from key vendors both in a classroom environment, and also hands-on live demos of the latest in welding machines, welding cobots, oxyfuel cutting equipment, plasma cutting, cutting tables, tools, abrasives, PPE, underwater welding, and more!

Central McGowan announced on its LinkedIn page that its Cryogenics team installed the most new customer systems in its 75-year history, going on to say “And this record-breaking pace is continuing on into 2023.” Congratulations to Central McGowan for this milestone.

GAWDA extends its condolences to the friends and family of Robert Budae, who passed away on February 1, 2023, at the age of 86. Robert was an active GAWDA member who owned and operated Flint Welding Supply and Saginaw welding Supply, which was founded by his parents, Stephan and Alice. Surviving are 2 daughters, Stephany and husband Brian Pierson of Lapeer and Stacey Budae and Jeffrey Wood of Fenton; 2 sons, Thomas Budae and his wife Renee of Davison and William Budae of Burton; grandchildren, Amanda (Lalo) Diaz, Victoria (Charles) Hendrick, Taylor (Greg) Wicks and Sean Pierson, Shelby Wood, Chelsea…

Absolute Air began filling from its Air Separation Plant in Faribault, MN. According to member company Huber Supply Company, “This will allow us to have a stable source for Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Argon in the southern Minnesota and Iowa market.”