Named for the spark produced in the arc welding process developed by the Lincoln Electric Company (LECO) of Cleveland, Ohio, Spark, by author Frank Koller, is a very readable book that outlines the history of this American company. In Spark (Public Affairs: $25.95)...
CryoGas International (www.cryogas.com) is partnering with Robert W. Baird & Co. (www.rwbaird.com) to provide quarterly reports on the state of the US Gases and Welding & Cutting Distributor segment from the perspective of the broader US industrial distribution industry. These reports will...
The GAWDA convention returns to Maui this year with the upbeat theme of “Riding the Wave of the Future.” Be sure to join GAWDA members and their families at this year’s event. This is one luau you won’t...
The Gases and Welding Distributors Association’s (GAWDA) (www.gawda.org) mission is to promote the safe operation and economic vitality of distributors of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related welding equipment and supplies in North America. GAWDA does this in...
The Gases and Welding Distributors Association’s (GAWDA) (www.gawda.org) mission is to promote the safe operation and economic vitality of distributors of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related welding equipment and supplies in North America. GAWDA does this in...
Moving your business to the next level can feel like jumping off a cliff — you know you need to make a leap, but you are not sure where you will land. With a clear vision of...
Are welding sales representatives just middlemen or do they play a crucial role in the success of the welding and fabrication industry? The American Welding Society (AWS) believes that well-performing sales professionals are vital, and many of their customers...
THE HARRIS PRODUCTS GROUP The Harris Products Group launched several new products at FABTECH this year, with a focus on innovative products for the cost conscious consumer and for the distributor who is trying to minimize inventory investment. Harris is...
This report, our fourth in a series of articles on activity based business analysis and performance for US gases and welding distributors, examines distribution costs and improving distribution efficiency through Activity Based Costing (ABC).
Aging acetylene cylinders have long been a headache for distributor operations managers and compliance personnel. Their unique composition and the volatility of their contents require that they be handled with the utmost care throughout their lifespan.
