On June 28th, 2012, the United States Supreme Court decided in a 5 to 4 decision that The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was constitutional. At the heart of that decision was the individual mandate— the requirement that...
Stories about high unemployment permeate news reports, so you’d think companies looking for help would have no trouble at all finding people to fill their open positions. Unfortunately, as many companies know, that isn’t necessarily the case....
In business, you have to be more competitive than ever to survive. For distributors, the question often arises: “How do I differentiate my business, especially in distribution costs, when my competitors and I have similar vehicles, fuel costs, and drivers,...
In this issue of CryoGas International, we asked five gases and welding distributors, each representing a distinct geographic region of the US, to give our readers a first-hand look at the challenges and successes they are currently experiencing in the...
Drinking naturally carbonated mineral water was popular in Europe early in the 18th century. If bathing in natural mineral springs was therapeutic, it was surmised that drinking the bubbly mineral waters must be therapeutic as well. Carbonated mineral water was...
As seasonal temperatures climb, employers must consider their potential liabilities for not protecting employees against the hazard of heat. This hazard can involve employer legal duties under many laws, including: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), State...
Gawda’s annual convention will open in Colorado Springs on Sunday September 9, and continue through Wednesday September 12, 2012. At this 68th year of the convention, attendees will enjoy scenic Colorado Springs in the luxury of The...
Now in its thirteenth year GAWDA Gives Back continues to support local charities. Each year, GAWDA asks its members to donate funds to a local charity or charities as a way of giving back to the city...
Air Products’ recent purchase of DuPont’s 50 percent stake in DA NanoMaterials makes it the first chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) supplier to offer a fully integrated portfolio, comprised of polishing slurries, delivery equipment, and post-CMP cleaners.
Since its inception in 1940 Noble Gas Solutions (www.noblegassolutions.com) (formerly Albany Welding Supply Co., then AWESCO) has had a customer-centric attitude, striving to meet or exceed expectations. This focus has allowed the company to identify and react quickly to the changing...
