Sparks are flying in the steel sector. Metal sheets are now joined within seconds in both the shipbuilding and the automotive industries. However, the sheets sometimes become distorted after welding, requiring expensive reworking. Technologists at The Linde...
The Industrial Gas Industry supplies a variety of fuel gases used in metal cutting and related metal fabrication applications. The most frequently used of these gases are acetylene, propylene, propane, natural gas, and some “mixture” fuel gases including Chemtane, Chemolene, and...
Representing a true world summit of welding experts, the 2012 Annual Assembly of the International Institute of Welding (IIW) was held last month in Denver, Colorado. In the 65-year history of IIW Annual Assemblies, this notable meeting has been held...
Over 1,100 leading manufacturers and 25,000 attendees will converge at the Las Vegas Convention Center for FABTECH 2012 from November 12–14. The action-packed, three-day event is a convenient one-stop shop to source the best products...
There is a buzz in the transportation sector and it’s all about natural gas (NG). The industrial gas business, and its related production, distribution, and applications businesses, develop, design, and build equipment directly applicable to compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied...
CryoGas International’s assessment of industrial gas demand in the US for the remainder of 2012 and into 2013 is slow but steady. Input from industrial gas leaders and company financials confirm that the industrial gas industry is growing despite...
Stepping into the International Boston Seafood Show and Seafood Processing America this past March was like entering a small city, complete with market stalls, vendors, awnings, and umbrellas. The smell of grilled, fried, and raw seafood and...
Drinking naturally carbonated mineral water was popular in Europe early in the 18th century. If bathing in natural mineral springs was therapeutic, it was surmised that drinking the bubbly mineral waters must be therapeutic as well. Carbonated mineral water was...
In today’s economic climate, many consumers who want the convenience of takeout food or the quality of dining out are turning to their local supermarkets. One way that grocery stores across the nation have begun to compete directly with restaurants...
As seasonal temperatures climb, employers must consider their potential liabilities for not protecting employees against the hazard of heat. This hazard can involve employer legal duties under many laws, including: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), State...
