What is the driver behind this article, you may ask? Well, we attended the GAWDA Spring Management Conference in Savannah, GA, in April. Efficiency of distributors was part of the theme of a panel of...
When the great George Strait sang, “Amarillo by morning, Amarillo I’ll be there,” he wasn’t headed there for helium, despite that Amarillo, Texas is known for being the hometown of the nation’s largest supply.
Take 10 minutes out with Mark Raimy, CEO of Welder’s Supply and the incoming President of GAWDA, as he discusses not only his day-to-day role at Welder’s Supply but also how his experience in the...
The worldwide helium market demand in 2016 is about 5.9 billion cubic feet (Bcf) (see Figure 1). This is flat compared to 2015, and a decline of about 100 million cubic feet (mmcf) from five...
A sales rep brought in a request-for-quote (RFQ) from a local municipality. When these types of bids come out, the government affords access to the previous contract terms, pricing, and conditions; when the RFQ is...
UK-based Hybrid Airship owner and operator Straightline Aviation is embarking upon a strategic partnership with PRL Logistics Inc., a leader in remote site logistics, which will see the first helium-buoyed hybrid airships introduced in Alaska.
Effective 1st August 2016, the Board of Directors of the Measurement, Control & Automation Association (MCAA) has appointed Teresa Sebring as its new President.
WestAir Gases & Equipment, Inc. has announced the opening of two new locations in Fontana and Long Beach, California.
Wolf Robotics, a Lincoln Electric Company, is paving the way for advancements in Robotic Big Area Additive Manufacturing (R-BAAM) with its Power Wave® Surface Tension Transfer® (STT®) system.
US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has announced that the Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) propose equipping heavy-duty vehicles with devices that limit their speeds on US...
