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After a difficult year in 2020, most distributors expect to see growth in the new year Every year in the 1st Quarter Issue of Welding & Gases Today, we reach out to all GAWDA members to try to get a sense of what the year ahead has in store. We talk to GAWDA distributors and suppliers (page 46), as well as the Chief GAWDA Economists at ITR Economics (page 68). This year, in an effort to paint an even more complete picture, we also spoke to the American Welding Society (page 56), CGA (page 58) and Consultants Buzz Campbell and…

Wise Telemetry Introduces Next Generation Telemetry System Wise Telemetry introduced the next generation of its end-to-end telemetry platform, the Elite Series. As part of the Elite Series, Wise Telemetry’s communication boxes now include an LCD display screen for easy device readings and 4-20mA compatibility for long-wire applications. In addition, the new communication boxes will have LTE-M connectivity, a new low-power, low-cost method of data communication that dramatically extends the communication box’s battery life. This will allow the communication boxes to transmit readings up to 24 times per day. Other products have been upgraded or added, including a +/-0.5% accurate differential…

ZWC Holdings, Inc. Joins the Ownership Group of Weldcote Metals, Inc. Weldcote Metals, Inc. announces the addition of ZWC Holdings, Inc., controlled by Zika Group Ltd., to its ownership group. Zika Group also announces the appointment of Joe O’Mera, former president of CGW, Camel Grinding Wheels, as CEO of Weldcote Metals and as part of the ownership group. O’Mera brings more than 25 years in the industrial welding tool marketplace to the position. Along with his exceptional capabilities and leadership, O’Mera has proven success in creating value for his customers and shareholders. Weldcote Metals was founded by Bill Roland, founding…