TOP BRASS DISTRIBUTOR PROGRAM: A PARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESS
Mason, OH —The Harris Products Group, a Lincoln Electric company, is dedicated to supplying distribution partners with quality products and the support they need to succeed. Distributors who want to grow their sales should seriously consider joining Harris’ Top Brass Program. Call your Harris representative or see us at the GAWDA Annual Convention to learn more!
See us at booth 407.
Representing Harris at the AC:
David Nangle, President and CEO
David_nangle@lincolnelectric.com
Joaquin Guerra, Director, Sales and Marketing
Joaquin_guerra@lincolnelectric.com
Patrick Fagerquist, Industrial Sales Manager
Patrick_fagerquist@lincolnelectric.com
David Sprague, Inside Sales Manager
David_sprague@lincolnelectric.com
Ryan Perry, Regional Sales Manager
Ryan_perry@lincolnelectric.com
LINCOLN ELECTRIC® CO. WILL NETWORK WITH DISTRIBUTOR PARTNERS
Cleveland, OH — With more than 200 technical representatives and field sales support personnel, Lincoln Electric strives to assist distributor partners as they meet end-user needs with application expertise, quality products and outstanding customer service. www.lincolnelectric.com
See us at booth 405.
Representing Lincoln Electric at AC:
- Chris Mapes, Chairmain and CEO
- George Blankenship, President, NA
- Michael Mintun, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, NA
- James Appledorn, U.S. Distributor Sales Manager
- Albert Castillo, Vice President Field Sales – North America
- Bernie Beaudoin, Director, Distributor Sales
ARCOS SHOWCASES LINE
Mt. Carmel, PA — Arcos Industries, LLC manufactures a comprehensive line of superior quality bare wire, covered and tubular welding electrode products. Our wide range of consumables includes high alloy, stainless steel and nickel alloy electrodes. Arcos electrodes meet or exceed demanding military and nuclear application specifications such as: ASME Nuclear Certificate #QSC448, ISO 9001: Certified, Mil-I 45208A Inspection and Navy QPL. www.arcos.us
See us at booth 605.
Representing Arcos at AC:
Harry Wehr, General Manager
hwehr@arcos.us
SELECT-ARC SETS THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE IN TUBULAR WELDING ELECTRODES
Fort Loramie, OH — Select-Arc, Inc. manufactures a complete line of premium quality flux-cored and metal-cored welding electrodes: carbon steel, low alloy, stainless steel, nickel alloy and hard surfacing. The company backs its exceptional welding wire products with outstanding service and the best value-added in the industry. Select- Arc sets the standard of excellence in tubular welding electrodes. www.select-arc.com
See us at booth 607.
SOLUTION SOURCE - SOFTWARE BUILT FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS
Goshen, IN — Solution Source provides ERP software designed for gas & welding distribution, customized specifically for your needs, with unparalleled customer support. WGS for NetSuite, developed by Solution Source, includes asset management through TrackAbout, branch reporting, pricing tools, customer portal, and more.
See us at booth 414.
Representing Solution Source at the AC:
VEITE CRYOGENIC
North Ridgeville, OH — Veite Cryogenic Equipment and Service (VCE) manufactures, installs and maintains custom, high-pressure cryogenic gas delivery systems and turnkey compressed gas distributor fill plants for industrial gases. Veite also offers a complete line of quality tested cryogenic hardware and equipment, including transfer pumps, available for same day shipment.
www.veitecryogenic.com
See us at booth 604.
Representing Veite at the AC:
Michael Veite, Treasurer
mike.veite@veitecryogenic.com
James Harris, General Manager
sales@veitecryogenic.com
Mark Veite
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PERMA-MAX™ 1400 XHP MICROBUK CO2 SYSTEMS
Ball Ground, GA — The Perma-Max™ 1400 XHP MicroBulk System addresses extra high pressure CO2 applications, such as special effects and botanical oil extraction. The unique design of this Perma-Max™ system allows only for the delivery of high pressure liquid CO2 at operating pressures up to 750 psig. Learn more at www.perma-max.com.
See us at booth 608.
Representing Chart at the AC:
SHERWOOD VALVE WORKING WITH MASTER DISTRIBUTORS
Pittsburgh, PA – Manufacturer of quality American-made products for more than 100 years. We produce dependable Sherwood® valves, regulators and fittings for the industrial gas, medical gas, alternative fuels, chlorine gas and life support markets. As well as producing high purity Superior® specialty gas valves. Our product development team includes experts in product design as well as experts in the quality and compliance testing requirements needed to create custom valves to meet your unique applications.
http://www.sherwoodvalve.com/
See us at our Master Distributor’s booths
- Ratermann Manufacturing booth 320
- Ray Murray booth 706
- Evergreen Midwest Online
Representing Sherwood Valve at the AC:
KOBELCO’S INNOVATIVE SPIRIT SUPPORTS NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Stafford, TX – Kobelco Welding of America introduces the LP-XR series to their product lineup. The LP-XR series is an all-position, stainless flux cored wire with reduced hexavalent CR production. With as much as 80% reduction in CR(VI), the LP-XR series leads to a safer work environment and facilitates meeting strict OSHA requirements.
See us at booth 214.
Representing Kobelco at the AC:
GENSTAR IS A TOTAL SOLUTION PROVIDER
Chino, CA — Genstar Technologies (Gentec) provides various high-quality gas control and handling devices, gas welding and cutting apparatus, automation equipment and manifold systems. With custom product configurations, total system integration, and reliable engineering and support, Gentec is a total solution provider for the most demanding customers.
See us at booth 317.
Representing Genstar at the AC:
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KAPLAN INDUSTRIES PROVIDES TOTAL SOLUTIONS
Harrison, Ohio — More than just an industrial cylinder supplier, Kaplan Industries offers a wide portfolio of services. Executives will discuss our expanded Hydrocarbon offering for the medical cannabis industry, cradle manifold systems, liquid and propane offerings, medical and beverage options, including cylinder reconditioning and both hydro and UT testing. No one inventories a more complete line of cylinders and valves for compressed gases, offering both new and refurbished cylinders.
See us at booth 508.
Representing Kaplan at the AC:
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MERCER INDUSTRIES — SOLUTIONS, START TO FINISH
Ronkonkoma, NY— Mercer Industries supplies a full line of technologically advanced, superior quality, long-lasting bonded and coated abrasives, diamond blades and industrial files. The Mercer commitment to serving its customers and providing quality products spans over 50 years. Quality, performance, delivery, service and value are the focal points for this second-generation family business.
www.mercerindustries.com
See us at booth 417.
Representing Mercer at AC:
Gayla Brainerd, Sales Director
TOMCO2 SYSTEMS – DRIVING GLOBAL CO2 SOLUTIONS
Loganville, GA — TOMCO2 Systems has established itself as the world leader in the CO2 industry. Backed by extensive experience in Storage Vessels, Transport Vessels, Special Applications, Parts and Services, while designing, fabricating, servicing, installing and inspecting turn-key solutions to fit any CO2 application need. Technicians are available 24/7 to ensure equipment delivers maximum efficiency, allowing Industrial Gas Distributors to provide additional value to their customers while minimizing expenses. www.tomcosystems.com
See us at booth 513.
Representing TOMCO2 at the AC:
Luke Bradshaw, President
lbradshaw@tomcosystems.com
Terry Lane, Sales Manager/East Coast
tlane@tomcosystems.com
Jeff Holyoak, Director of Business
jholyoak@tomcosystems.com
Joe Matthews, Product Manager
jmatthews@tomcosystems.com
SAF-T-CART EXECS DISCUSS LATEST OFFERINGS
Clarksdale, MS — Saf-T-Cart, a “Made in the USA” manufacturer, will discuss their latest innovations including the Aluminomics Trailer for efficient cylinder delivery. They will also be on hand to discuss the warehouse-friendly box cart line and employee-friendly cylinder delivery systems. www.saftcart.com
See us at booth 212.
Representing Saf-T-Cart at the AC:
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GET MORE WITH WELDCOA
Aurora IL – Weldoca has the people, equipment, automation and experience necessary to manufacture products to the highest standards, ensuring durability, reliability, consistency and safety. Our range of proven gas packs and manifolds come in several configurations, accommodating a variety of gas cylinders. All made in the USA. Get more with Weldcoa today.
www.weldcoa.com
See us at booth 308.
Representing Weldcoa at the AC:
NEW 3-N-1 CART FROM ANTHONY WELDED PRODUCTS
Simi Valley, CA – Introducing the newest product launch from Anthony Welded Products 3-N-1 Cart. Now, customers can have the best of all words with a fast action cylinder placement band, zinc plated safety chain, and Load-N-Roll front caster feature with removable front wheels. Available and ready to ship. Give us a call today 877-721-7211.
See us at booth 600.
Representing Anthony Welded Products at the AC:
WELDSHIP OFFERS NEW MINI CO2 TRAILER
Bethlehem, PA — Weldship Corporation offers a newly designed mini bulk 2,500-gallon CO2 tank trailer. It fits easily into com- pact spaces and is equipped with a 1.5″ liquid load/unload line and a 1″ vapor line. The 300 PSI tank provides the same pressure rating as larger trailers and is perfect for smaller jobs. This single-axle unit has a tight turning radius and an overhead compartment door, allowing limited interference. Other features include an RSS/ABS braking system, air suspension, disk brakes, weatherproof LED lighting and an automated tire in inflation system. www.weldship.com
See us at booth 315.
Representing Weldship at the AC:
ELEET CRYOGENICS HAS THE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE TO SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY
Bolivar, Ohio — Eleet has been providing high-quality rehab bulk tanks and industrial and medical final-line assemblies for over 20 years. Now we’re offering new Taylor-Wharton bulk and micro-bulk tanks. With Eleet’s piping and testing, these new bulk tanks have been excellent performers in the field. CO2 tanks have inner stainless steel and recondensing coil as standard; a new micro-bulk tank offers exceptional versatility. Eleet now has stocking locations in Ohio, Texas and Georgia.
See us at booth 509.
Representing Eleet Cryogenics at the AC:
HYPERTHERM: 50 YEARS OF SHAPING POSSIBILITY
Hanover, NH— The same ideals that fueled our inception (in this garage) are still what drive us today. Thank you GAWDA members for your support throughout the years. We couldn’t have done it without you.
See us at booth 517.
Representing Hypertherm at the AC:
Brent Malik, Regional Sales Manager
brent.malik@hypertherm.com
Evan Smith, President and CEO
evan.smith@hypertherm.com
ATTC – AMERICAN TORCH TIP MADE IN THE USA SINCE 1940
Bradenton, FL – An American manufacturer of more than 20,000 products for MIG, Plasma, Oxy-Fuel, Laser, TIG and Thermal Spray. Their premium brands include Lightning®, PHD® & PHDX™, CleanCut™, Thermatec® and Lasertec®. Established in 1940, their mission is to Create a Better Experience for their customers, employees, vendors and stockholders.
See us at booth 504.
Representing ATTC at AC:
Jack McCulloch, Director of Sales- US & Canada (pictured right)
AMWINS HAS DELIVERED FOR OVER 27 YEARS
Charlotte, NC — Distributors have entrusted their insurance investment to AmWINS Program Underwriters for over 27 years. With specialized coverages, competitive pricing, loss control, strong claims management and now cyber liability, you cannot afford not to ask your agent about AmWINS. Contact us today to learn how your business can benefit from AmWINS Program Underwriters. www.amwins.com
See us at booth 302.
Representing AmWINS at AC:
EQUIGAS, INC. – THE EQUIPMENT YOU NEED, THE SERVICE YOU DESERVE…
Greensboro, NC – Cryogenic Gas Equipment Distributor with high quality products, customer minded warranties and impeccable service with an excellent knowledge of the industry. We love what we do, we serve our customers with passion, we answer the phone and we ship the same day. This is how we continue to grow and are recognized by customers and suppliers alike.
See us at booth 209.
Representing Equigas at the AC:
Black Stallion® is…Protection at Work.
Black Stallion® is a leading supplier of gloves, flame-resistant garments, and other gear designed to protect workers on the job. What sets us apart from other suppliers is our innovative products, dynamic customer service, and superior value. Visit our booth to see our newest innovative & stylish welding gear – the NEW 2019 BSX® Collection.
www.BlackStallion.com
See us at booth 704.
Representing Revco Industries at AC:
WEILER COVERS YOU BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE WELD
Cresco, PA — As an industry leader and global manufacturer of surface conditioning solutions, Weiler Abrasives Group is dedicated to forging collaborative relationships with our customers in diverse markets — welding & fabrication; industrial production; and maintenance, repair & operations — to tackle their toughest cleaning, grinding, cutting, de-burring and finishing challenges.
See us at booth 618.
Representing BTIC at AC:
BTIC AMERICA OFFERING UNISO HIGH-PRESSURE GAS CYLINDERS
Houston, TX — BTIC America Corporation (BAC) is a subsidiary of Beijing Tianhai Industry Co., Ltd., which is one of the best and largest cylinder manufacturers in the world. BAC provides cylinder sales and services. Products include high-pressure gas cylinders (DOT/TC and UNISO), acetylene cylinders, cryogenic cylinders, fire-fighting cylinders and SCBA cylinders.
www.btic-america.com
See us at booth 207.
Representing BTIC at the AC:
COMPUTERS UNLIMITED SERVING GAS & WELDING DISTRIBUTORS FOR OVER 40 YEARS
Billings, MT — TIMS Software, developed by Computers Unlimited, is the premium ERP software solution for gas and welding supply distributors. Available features include mobile solutions that are fully integrated with the TIMS system, cylinder tracking/management, order processing for gases, hardgoods and rental equipment, inventory/warehouse and truck routing/dispatching mobile management, credit card processing, document imaging, ecommerce and advanced data analysis tools. www.TIMSsoftware.com/Industrial
See us at booth 612.
Representing Computers Unlimited at AC:
David Schaer, President
Tracie Hunt, Systems Consultant
Jason Shroyer, Industrial Account Executive
CONTROLLED EFFICIENCIES, LLC – TECHNOLOGY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE EXPANDS OFFERINGS TO INCLUDE FOOD GRADE, INDUSTRIAL AND AVIATION
Goodlettsville, TN — Controlled Efficiencies, LLC (CE) offers innovative solutions that simplify the intricacies of compliance, designed for government-regulated industries. Our Electronic Records and Electronic Signature CERES Program is used for FDA production documentation and tracking for Medical, Food Grade, Industrial, and Aviation Gases. Contact 615-206-8765 or go online for more information. www.cesimplify.com
See us at booth 413.
Representing Controlled Efficiencies at the AC:
David Graves, President
david@cesimplify.com
Lance Snyder, IT Director and Engineer
lance@cesimplify.com
ROTAREX GAS HANDLING PROCESS
Hackettstown, NJ — Serving the industry since 1922, manufacturer of valves, fittings and regulators for compressed gases. Source-to-process solutions for the handling of gas including specialty, semiconductor, corrosive, industrial and medical. Innovator for cylinder valves, line valves, integrated valve-regulators, regulators and fittings in materials such as brass, ASB stainless steel, nickel and Hastelloy.
www.rotarex.com
See us at booth 105.
Representing Rotarex at AC:
Robert Newton, Product Manager
newton.robert@rotarex.com
William Hald, Product Manager
Hald.william@rotarex.com
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MCDANTIM—TRUMIX® GAS BLENDERS
Helena, MT — McDantim Trumix® Gas Blenders are a unique approach to accurate, on-site gas blending. Using laminar gas flow properties, they maintain industry standard accuracies over a wide range of flow rates without buffer tanks or electricity. Two or three-component blends available at flow rates ranging from 1 SCFH to over 4,000 SCFH.
www.mcdantim.com
See us at booth 309.
Representing McDantim at the AC:
Dan Fallon, CEO
dan@mcdantim.com
Lenette Egan, CFO / Vice President of Marketing
lenette@mcdantim.com
Kayla Mann, Marketing Assistant
kayla@mcdantim.com
CAVAGNA NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Somerset, NJ – The Cavagna Group™ offers the most complete and reliable line of products in the sector. We design, manufacture and distribute a wide range of valves and regulators for different types of high-pressure gas applications worldwide. From ultra-high purity and medical care to industrial, welding and LPG applications, as well as alternative energy vehicles, fire extinguishing, cryogenics.
See you at booth 404.
Representing Cavagna at the AC:
ASM — PROVIDING OVER 30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Central Bridge, NY — ASM has provided over 30 years of excellent customer service and outstanding product quality. They continue to manufacture high-pressure and propane cylinder storage and merchandising cabinets for both industrial and commercial use, along with a variety of ergonomic cylinder-handling devices.
www.amrstd.com
See us at booth 712.
Representing ASM at the AC:
Aaron Bridges
ABRASIVE SOLUTIONS POWERED BY NORTON, INSPIRED BY YOU
Worcester, MA — Norton knows that you run a complete operation, and you expect complete solutions. Whether you are preparing materials for welding, grinding after the weld or blending the work piece to achieve the finish your customers demand, Norton offers the products you need to make it happen. Abrasive solutions powered by Norton, inspired by you.
www.nortonabrasives.com
See us at booth 201.
Representing Norton at AC:
Jim O’Connor, Director National Distribution
James.r.oconnor@saint-gobain.com
Mark Pendergrass, Product Launch Manager
Mark.s.pendergrass@saint-gobain.com
Justen Floss, Manager, Inside Sales
justen.c.floss@saint-gobain.com
Greg Savage
gregory.v.savage@saint-gobain.com
HIAB USA ON-ROAD LOAD HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Perrysburg, OH – HIAB USA is the industry leader for on-road load handling equipment. Our best-selling products include the HIAB Truck mounted crane and MOFFETT truck mounted forklifts. Customer satisfaction is our first priority and our team of dedicated professionals work to provide high-performance products and services that meet our customers’ needs.
See us at booth 506.
Representing HIAB at the AC:
GAS EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Houston, TX – Gas Equipment Company will showcase their new Cryogenic & Industrial Gas Equipment Catalog featuring products from Generant, RegO, Smarthose, Blackmer and more. Stop by our booth to meet the team – Roy, Cody and Andrew. Let them introduce you to the latest equipment for cryogenic and industrial gas applications.
See us at booth 307.
Representing Weldship at AC:
FLEXOVIT USA, INC. FEATURES HIGH- PRODUCTIVITY ABRASIVES FOR POWER TOOLS
Angola, NY — Flexovit USA, Inc. is a USA-based manufacturer of high-productivity abrasives for portable power tools. Flexovit operates a 100,000 sq. ft. ISO certified factory, four sales and distribution centers, and deploys a team of technical sales representatives to provide support to abrasive users through a selective network of authorized distributors in USA, Canada, and Mexico. www.flexovitabrasives.com
See us at booth 303.
Representing Flexovit USA, Inc. at the AC:
Jeff Hanna, National Sales Manager
jhanna@flexovitabrasives.com
ACME CRYOGENICS Vaporizers
Allentown, PA – Cryogenic Experts, a division of Acme Cryogenics, manufactures a full line of vaporizers for all types of cryogenic and non-cryogenic specialty fluids. Products range in flow rate from 100 SCFH to 3,000,000 SCFH, in temperature from -452F to +1500F, and in pressures from sub-atmospheric to 15,000 PSIG. Let Acme show you the difference!
www.acmecryo.com
See us at booth 501.
Representing ACME Cryogenics at AC:
ORS NASCO – THE LEADER IN PURE WHOLESALE
Muskogee, OK — ORS Nasco is a single-source wholesale provider with access to more than 200,000 premium branded products from over 600 manufacturers in the industrial, welding, safety, energy, electrical, construction, janitorial, HVAC, MRO, plumbing and rental markets. www.orsnasco.com
See us at booth 606.
See us at booth 303.
Representing ORS Nasco at the AC:
CRYOWORKS SPECIALIZES IN COMPLEX SYSTEM DESIGN
Jurupa Valley, CA — From a simple flex hose to an entire complex piping system, CryoWorks provides a wide range of new and used products for the storage, distribution and transfer of cryogenic fluids. They specialize in “complex” system design, engineering services, project management, repairs, service and turnkey installations.
www.cryoworks.net
See us at booth 208.
Representing Cryoworks at the AC:
GAS INNOVATIONS – NEW OFFERINGS TO DISTRIBUTORS
LaPorte, TX — Gas Innovations offers its High-Pressure Tube Modules “Our Competitive Advantage” to distributors. Distributors may rent, lease or buy for supplying air, argon, carbon monoxide, ethane, ethylene, helium, hydrogen, methane and nitrogen. Gas Innovations will help distributors identify opportunities for short-term projects, temporary supply, pipeline interruption, etc.
www.gasinnovations.com
See us at booth 216.
Representing Gas Innovations at the AC:
Ashley Madray, Vice President (pictured)
amadray@gasinnovations.com
Brian Stirling, District Sales Manager
bstirling@gasinnovations.com
CATALINA CYLINDERS: LEADING PRODUCER OF HIGH AND LOW-PRESSURE ALUMINUM COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
Catalina Cylinders manufacturers high and low-pressure aluminum compressed gas cylinders for the markets of Specialty and Calibration Gas, Industrial Gas, Beverage, Medical, SCUBA, Fire & Rescue and Automotive (Nitrous). Catalina Composites (subsidiary) produces Type 3 CNG cylinders. Manufacturing and inventory locations in Garden Grove, CA and Hampton, VA.
www.catalinacylinders.com
See us at booth 409.
Representing Catalina Cylinder at the AC:
Richard Hill, President & CEO
rhill@catalinacylinders.com
Edward Dekker, Vice President and General Manager
wdekker@catalinacylinders.com
PRISM VISUAL SOFTWARE SERVING GAS DISTRIBUTION FOR OVER 20 YEARS
Roslyn, NY — Prism Visual Software sells back office accounting, CRM, mobile Android delivery and customer web shopping software to support a welding supply distributor’s end-to-end technology needs. Prism Route Management Dispatch Suite sells with a fully integrated Accounting ERP or integrates with QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics and SAGE. Supports fill tank, cylinder exchange workflow with scanning, gas and hard goods inventory control, rental billing, mobile invoice for delivery and equipment service, electronic survey and DOTs, and more.
www.prismvs.com
See us at booth 316.
Representing Prism at the AC:
CALIFORNIA CYLINDER CAN SATISFY ALL YOUR CYLINDER NEEDS
Upland, CA — California Cylinder offers a full line of high pressure cylinders and cryogenic liquid cylinders to our industry. Product line includes high pressure steel, aluminum, acetylene & propane cylinders. California Cylinder also offers cylinder requalification services with our affiliate: West Coast Hydro Test & Maintenance.
www.californiacylinder.com
See us at booth 505.
Representing California Cylinder at the AC:
Ken Boyce, Sales
ken@californiacylinder.com
HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGY – YOUR WELDING TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PARTNER
HIWT offers welder training, qualification and certification services. Our capabilities range from inspection courses to AWS® CWI® and CWS® test preparation classes. We can train and qualify welders in conjunction with your weld process specifications, as well as provide training in the major arc welding processes.
www.welding.org
See us at booth 412.
Representing Hobart Institute of Welding at the AC:
Chip Prinz, Director of Corporate Services
Chip.prinz@welding.org
Melinda Jeffery, Marketing Manager
Melinda.jeffery@welding.org
METAL IMPACT – CUTTING EDGE, COST EFFECTIVE
Elk Grove Village, IL – Metal Impact is a highly diversified contract manufacturer of aluminum impact extrusions and cold forged steel products. The company offers value-added secondary operations to the extrusions, offering a wide range of machining, heat treating and coating options. Technical competency is the heart of the value that Metal Impact provides and Metal Impact will work directly with customers to convert components to impact extrusions that previously may not have been suitable to this process. www.metalimpact.com
See us at booth 714.
Representing Metal Impact at AC:
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AIR PRODUCTS – WORLD-LEADING INDUSTRIAL GASES FOR MORE THAN 75 YEARS
For more than 75 years, Air Products has been committed to meeting the needs of independent distributors and establishing long-standing relationships built on understanding. During that timeframe, Air Products has built a reputation for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Gases include: liquid oxygen, nitrogen, argon, bulk helium and hydrogen.
See us at booth 401.
Representing Air Products at the AC:
- Anna Roach, Distributor Account Manager – South Region
- Susan Reiter, Regional Sales manager Distribution – North and West
- Danna Leblanc, Commercial Director – North Region
- Matt Cavalier, Business Development Manager
- Gregory Oxley, Americas Marketing Communications Manager
- Trish Schweikert, Inside Distribution Sales, Midwest and North
- Kim Fritz, Inside Distribution Sales, South
- Peter Prime, Distribution Manager, South Region
- Brian Myers, GBSS LB Customer Service Rep
- Harry Johnston, Commercial Director
- Mary Kurian, Vice President, Southern Region
- Patrick Murphy, Business Development Manager
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MK PRODUCTS – partnering with distributors since 1966
Irvine, CA – MK Products Inc. (Cobra Welding Systems) is a family owned third-generation U.S. manufacturer of welding equipment. Specializing in Orbital Welding Systems, Push-Pull MIG guns, Wire Feeders, Power Supplies, and Welding Turntables, MK Products is dedicated to providing reliable solutions to the marketplace for over 50 years. Visit us at the GAWDA Annual Convention to learn more.
www.mkproducts.com
See us at booth 503.
Representing MK Products at the AC:
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MATHESON – AN INDUSTRY LEADER FOR MORE THAN 90 YEARS
Irving, TX – MATHESON offers the most extensive line of ultra-high purity gas handling equipment in the semiconductor gas industry. “The right product, the right quantity, the right time; delivering on commitments and sustained through continuous improvement.” MATHESON’s quality policy is integral to its customer focused culture and is deployed across MATHESON through its Quality Management System, which is certified to the ISO9001 quality standards.
www.mathesongas.com
See us at booth 703.
Representing MATHESON at AC:
- Steven White, Regional General Manager
- John Duggan, Regional General Manager
- Mark Blakely, Vice President
- David Andrew, Vice President of Business Development
- Steve Foster, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Jim Lisiecki, Distributor Manager
- Kristi Lisiecki
- Allison Lisiecki
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NORRIS CYLINDER COMPANY
Longview, TX – Norris Cylinder manufactures quality high-pressure steel and acetylene cylinders. It is the only steel cylinder manufacturer in North America, producing cylinders in Longview, Texas, and Huntsville, Alabama. With more than 70 years of cylinder manufacturing knowhow and a production capacity that serves customers in more than 80 countries worldwide, Norris Cylinder leads the industry in customer satisfaction through its dedication to quality, customer service excellence and technical expertise.
Cylinders Forged in the USA
www.norriscylinder.com
See us at booth 402.
Representing Norris Cylinder at the AC:
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TRENDEX, INC. – 35 YEARS OF SOLUTIONS
Montreal, QC Canada – For 35 years, Trendex has been dedicated to providing the best possible support to its present and future customers. Trendex solutions are designed to minimize manual work whenever possible and leave room for future expansion as the needs of its customers grow. The basic philosophy as a software developer is that a commercial or industrial integrated software package is never completely finished, it can always be further enhanced. Trendex is committed to listen to the real needs and problems of our customers, and provide them with a solution.
www.trendexsys.com
See us at booth 509.
Representing Trendex at the AC:
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MESSER
On March 1, 2019, Messer Group and CVC Capital Partners Fund VII (CVC) acquired most of the North American gases business of Linde plc, as well as certain Linde business activities in South America. With over 70 production facilities and approximately 5,400 employees operating in the US, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, and Chile, Messer today is one of the leading industrial gas companies in North and South America. Together with Messer Group, the company represents a USD $3 billion global enterprise with presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
For more information, visit www.messeramericas.com.
TOGETHER, WE SHAPE THE FUTURE OF WELDING AND CUTTING
Annapolis Junction, MD — ESAB’s strong, diversified portfolio of products and offerings is unmatched in the industry. Together with our distributor partners we serve customers and their needs and shape the future of welding and cutting together.
See us at booth 419.
Representing ESAB at the AC:
Jim Horvath, Vice President Distributor Relations
David Abe, Vice President Industrial Sales
Mark Elender, Vice President Sales and Specialty Technologies
Joe Mueller, Vice President National Sales
Olivier Biebuyck, Vice President and General Manager Welding Products
Billal Hammoud, Senior Vice President America+
Jen Nguyen, Vice President North America Commercial Excellence
