Fabricated parts—metal structures formed by cutting, bending, and assembling—are the underpinnings of modern life. They include everything from the steel girders that support our buildings to the oven rack that allows the bread to rise. As new technology makes old technology...
Robert W. Baird and Company (www.rwbaird.com) surveys over 40,000 US companies in the distribution of industrial products each quarter and receives responses from over 600 independent distributors and manufacturers with combined annual revenue of approximately $80 billion....
The convergence of the internet, data centers, and virtual environments has opened up an exciting way to run your business. It’s called cloud computing and successful businesses are finding this solution a perfect way to improve overall operations and service,...
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is one of the most important tools in analytical chemistry. Where other analytical techniques determine quantitative issues arising from analysis of a sample (how much of a chemical is present), GC-MS is able to identify qualitatively the...
The distribution of bulk liquids and compressed gases is a complex and critical part of the gas supply chain. According to Fleet Owner estimates (February 2011, www.fleet owner.com), there are over 4,000 bulk rigs in the US encompassing tractors, trailers, tankers,...
GAWDA’s annual convention will hit the Big Apple on Saturday, October 8, and continue through Wednesday, October 12, 2011. This year, the Convention’s 67th, attendees will be able to enjoy some of New York City’s greatest attractions, including...
Now in its twelfth year, GAWDA Gives Back gears up to help those in need in New York City, the site of this year’s GAWDA Annual Convention. Nearly one million dollars has been donated over the years, and...
The food and beverage industry has enjoyed the benefits of using industrial gases for more than 45 years. These gases—primarily nitrogen and carbon dioxide—are used to chill, freeze, grind, and package a variety of products, including bakery and...
The planning and deployment of Continuous Improvement (CI) as a business strategy through the process of Visual Policy Deployment (VPD) assists the gases and welding distributor in establishing a clear strategic direction with aligned goals and objectives throughout the organization.(See “Linking Strategy...
Companies that supply bulk or cylinder propane gas must balance the pressure to reduce costs with accurate and efficient service delivery to ensure residential and commercial customers always have an available gas supply. Making the distribution challenge more complex are additional...
