Welding and Cutting

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.

The challenge presently faced by the welding industry is a major shortage of skilled welders in the United States. With approximately 500,000 welders in the workforce, the average welder today is in his or her mid-fifties and nearing retirement.