All Distributor Zone articles – Page 9
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FeaturesThe US packaged gas business
Maura D. Garvey examines trends in the US packaged gases business in 2015/16, including a focus on the high pressure cylinders business.
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Disruption, opportunities and membership in focus
The Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) commenced its 2016 Annual Convention at the Grand Wailea Resort in Maui, Hawaii on 25 September, with around 420 delegates from across the US in attendance and around 80 independent gas distributors represented. Under the theme of Disruption, Threats and Opportunities , ...
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The benefits of having “A man in Washington”
How can gases and welding distributor and manufacturer businesses feel confident that their interests are being protected and that their industry is being advocated for at the national level?
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FasTest expands US distribution network
FasTest, Inc., a US-based connector and valve manufacturer, has added three new distribution partners to its supply network.
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IWDC bestows Joe Greco with top industry award
Joe Greco, President of Greco Gas Inc., has been awarded the Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative’s (IWDC’s) esteemed Bob Jackson Memorial Award in appreciation of his contributions to his industry.
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Tech Air announces double acquisition
Connecticut-based industrial, medical and specialty gases distributor Tech Air has completed the acquisition of Liquid Technology Corporation (Liquid Tech) and signed a definitive agreement to acquire the local distribution assets of JW Goodliffe Son, Inc. (Goodliffe).
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GAWDA membership experience in focus
The 2016 Annual GAWDA Convention came to an end today with the passing of the Presidency from Bill Visintainer to Mark Raimy, CEO of Welders Supply in Erie, Ohio.
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GAWDA Gives Back to Hawaiian communities
The Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) has raised a total of $187,000 in this year’s GAWDA Gives Back programme.
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GAWDA Convention opens: Lessons learnt
Bill Visintainer, the outgoing President of the Gases and Welding Distributor Association (GAWDA) welcomed over 450 attendees to the organisation’s 2016 Annual Convention currently being held in Maui, Hawaii.
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Abicor Binzel and Weld Revolution in sales partnership
Abicor Binzel, a specialist in welding and cutting torch technology, has expanded its national sales repertoire after partnering up with US-based welding equipment supplier Weld Revolution, LLC.
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Hot topic: Why your purchasing strategy matters
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 experts that, in the main, were discussing the supply chain and how gas distributors could ...
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Increased specialty gas sales with GCG course
Hosted by Global Calibration Gases, LLC (GCG), the precision specialty gas mixture expert has announced the date of its next specialty gases sales and applications training course.
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IWDC hires new Distribution Centre Operations Manager
The Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative (IWDC) has formally appointed Eric Schwamberger as its new Distribution Centre Operations Manager.
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MagneGas fuel and GCG specialty gases under one roof
MagneGas Corporation, a waste-to-energy company that coverts liquid waste in a hydrogen (H 2 ) based fuel, has become an authorised distributor for custom specialty gas mixture supplier, Global Calibration Gases (GCG).
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Vendor of the Year announced at Linde’s LDA event
The Linde Distributor Association (LDA) has held its 21 st consecutive Annual Membership Meeting at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando, Florida, providing an opportunity for LDA members to share business improvement ideas and to network with vendors.
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Former presidential candidate to speak at GAWDA
The Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) has announced that a two-time US presidential candidate will be the keynote speaker for its 72 nd annual convention in September.
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IWDC’s 2016 Sales & Purchasing Convention a success
The 2016 Sales and Purchasing Convention of the IWDC brought together over 500 participants at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from May 17-19.
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IWDC welcomes two new members
US organisation, the Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative (IWDC), has welcomed two new additions to its membership roster.
