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Sparkfree Antibacterial Multipurpose Cylinder Wrench

2022-01-20T09:32:00+00:00

One new product to look out for in 2022 is a spark-free, antibacterial multipurpose cylinder wrench which is now available for use in the following industries: industrial gases, welding, home healthcare, biotech, and pharmaceutical.

Putting waste to good use

2022-01-20T09:36:00+00:00By George Heynes

As the H2 View North American Virtual Hydrogen Summit drew to a close in October, Terry Tamminen, President of 7th Generation Advisors revealed one unique method to both produce hydrogen while also reducing environmental pollution: turning sewage wastewater in green hydrogen through electrolysis.

Get ready for lift off

2022-01-20T10:50:00+00:00By Joanna Sampson

It was exactly a decade ago that NASA’s Space Shuttle touched down for the final time in the US, marking the end of one of the most successful space programs in history. A ship like no other, the space shuttle launched like a rocket and landed back on Earth like ...

What’s new in brewing?

2022-01-20T10:59:00+00:00By Agnes Baker

The beverage industry relies on distributors and equipment suppliers for the carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen (N2) used to dispense soda, beer, wine, coffee and kombucha. Successful brewers and bottlers are constantly developing products to meet changing consumer demand, which in turn trigger new requirements for gases and dispensing equipment. ...

Hydrogen revolution is just getting started

2022-01-20T11:07:00+00:00By Molly Burgess

According to the Hydrogen Council, within the next decade, global demand for renewable and low carbon hydrogen could grow by 50%, and by 2050 hydrogen could contribute to over 20% of global carbon abatement1. With this in mind, many believe the time for hydrogen is now in the US.

Acquisitions are Central to growth

2022-01-19T15:04:00+00:00By Nick Parkinson

Succession will continue to be on the minds of a lot of businesses owners in 2022 and is presenting companies like Central McGowan with growth opportunities. After three acquisitions in 2021, Central McGowan President/CEO Joe Francis is not ruling out more this year.

Air Products reveals ‘world’s largest helium storage cavern’

2022-01-19T16:38:00+00:00By Molly Burgess, Nick Parkinson

Air Products has started up the ‘world’s largest storage cavern’ in Texas, it was revealed during session one of the gasworld Helium Super Summit at the Westin Memorial City in Houston.

3D printing, the future of industrial gas tech production?

2022-01-19T16:42:00+00:00By Anthony Wright

Global industry is ever evolving, constantly seeking new ways to increase production, decrease cost and save time. With the advent of 3D printing – also known as additive manufacturing (AM), the 21st century has seen applications across a huge range of sectors mass-produced on an unprecedented scale.

Positioning for the long game

2022-01-19T16:46:00+00:00By Frank Kasnick

IWDC’s decision to stand up a Product Information Management (PIM) system was accelerated by the pandemic. Our PIM exists to supply product content supporting our co-op members’ on-line digital strategies. Our members, who are gas and welding distributors, are seeing the need to provide a good on-line B2B shopping experience ...