Gases & Welding Distributor articles from January 2002

Gases & Welding Distributor archives from January 2002

The up side of a down cycle. (Viewpoint).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... It's no surprise to anyone that the business climate in this country has suffered considerably in the last 18 months. First, the high-flying stock market gave out, wiping out a lot of wealth. Things might have started back upward had terrorism...

Survey participation is vital. (NWSA Commentary).(National Welding Supply Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Industry participants and outsiders frequently view a trade association as a source of information and statistics on that industry. In many cases, a trade association is the definitive source for data such as sales volume, growth, employment,...

The January/February business snapshot. (Business Snapshot).(briefs)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Taylor-Wharton Gas Equipment Div., Harsco Corp., Camp Hill, PA, has enhanced its service and repair center program to include the addition of several new cryogenic companies. The newest team members are: Veite Cryogenics Equipment, N....

Airgas acquires air products' U.S. packaged gas business. (News).(Air Products and Chemicals Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Airgas Inc. Radnor, PA, and Air Products and Chemicals, inc. Allentown, PA, have announced an agreement in which Airgas will purchase the majority of Air Products' U.S. packaged gas business, excluding its electronic gases and magnetic...

Lincoln's new website serves registered customers. (News).(Lincoln Electric Company)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Lincoln Electric Company, Cleveland, OH, has launched a new website www.myLincolnElectric.com specifically for distributors, service shops, and authorized commercial customers. The site provides 24-hour access to account information and an...

Airgas, Inc.(John J. McDevitt, Dean A. Bertolino)
January 1, 2002... AIRGAS, INC., Radnor, PA--John J. McDevitt, president, North Central Region; Dean A. Bertolino, vice president, general counsel.

American Laser Spares, LLC.(Don Sprentall, Susan Land Sprentall, Brent Van Vuuren)
January 1, 2002... AMERICAN LASER SPARES, LLC, Chicago, IL--Don Sprentall, general manager, Susan Land Sprentall, vice president, and Brent Van Vuuren, IT specialist.

Harsco Gas & Fluid Control Group.(Hoyt H. Fitzsimmons)
January 1, 2002... HARSCO GAS & FLUID CONTROL GROUP, Mechanicsburg, PA --Hoyt H. Fitzsimmons, vice president and general manager of cyrogenics.

LA - CO Industries, Inc./Markal Co.(Jay Campbell, Todd Shoffeitt)
January 1, 2002... LA - CO INDUSTRIES, INC./MARKAL CO., Elk Grove Village, IL -- Jay Campbell, regional sales manager, and Todd Shoffeitt, marketing manager industrial welding division.

Matheson Tri-Gas.(president William J. Kroll)
January 1, 2002... MATHESON TRI-GAS., Parsippany, NJ--William J. Kroll, president and CEO.

Praxair Inc.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2002... PRAXAIR INC., Danbury, CT--Randy S. Kramer, senior vice president, sales.

S.J. Smith Welding Supply.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2002... S.J. SMITH WELDING SUPPLY, Davenport, IA--Michael Mitchell, Western zone vice president; Timm Evans, Eastern zone vice president; Robin Saklar, vice president finance and administration; Richelle Smith-Brecht, vice president human resources.

Weldcraft.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2002... WELDCRAFT, Burbank, CA--Eric Frei, TIG product manager.

Genesis Systems Group.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2002... GENESIS SYSTEMS GROUP, Davenport, IA--James R. Anderson, chief operating officer, Chuck Keibler, vice president/general manager, Engineering Business Unit, and Joel Lorentzen, vice president/general manager, New Dimension Tooling.

The Lincoln Electric Company.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2002... THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY, Cleveland, OH--Richard J. Self, vice president of sales and marketing Lincoln Electric U.S.

Motoman, Inc.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2002... MOTOMAN, INC., Dayton, OH--Kenji Harada, senior vice president and presidential advisor, and Glenn Jackson, vice president Advanced Systems Group.

Nelson Stud Welding, Inc.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2002... NELSON STUD WELDING, INC., Elyria, OH--Steve Armbruster, vice president engineering and technology, and Cornel Irimies, general manager fastener products.

In memoriam.(Henry Kitcher Wakeman, Jr.)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
January 1, 2002... HENRY KITCHER WAKEMAN, JR., founder, chairman, and CEO of MERRIAM-GRAVES CORP., Charlestown, NH.

Mississippi Welders, Winona, MN, stresses service and selectivity: coping with a faltering economy: despite the current economic slowdown, Mississippi Welders Supply, Winona, MN, has prospered by carefully molding its customer base and delivering top quality service. (Distributor Profile).(Company Profile)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... As the slowdown continues to cloud economic prospects, concerned distributors may well look to Mississippi Welders, Winona, MN, for inspiration. Despite the gray outlook for many, this firm's growth rate shines at 5 percent and its...

Building a solid foundation for e-commerce: upgrading the back-end system: forward thinking distributors can prepare for a future e-commerce entry by installing the right back-end system now. (E-commerce).
January 1, 2002... Distributors coping with tough economic conditions may take a renewed look at e-commerce with an eye to trimming their marketing and communications costs as well as bolstering their package of custom services for key customers. Yet a number of...

MAX international convenes in Chicago: welding show 2002: March 4-7: this year attendees gather in Chicago, IL, for the International Welding and Fabricating Exposition and Annual Convention held jointly with the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), at the McCormick Place-South. (Max International).(Manufacturing Applications Expo)
January 1, 2002... Chicago takes its name from the old Illinois Indian word, "Chicaugou." meaning powerful, strong, or great. The name seems to fit this indestructible city that was able to attract a team of internationally acclaimed architects and complete its...

Exhibitors listing.
January 1, 2002... MAX INTERNATIONAL Exhibitors Listing Name Booth 3M Industrial Markets 1657 A & A Manufacturing Co., Inc. 1018 ABB Inc. ...

Explore Chicago: take time out for that Toddlin' town: MAX International attendees will find Chicago offers a top selection of shops, museums, restaurants, and nightlife. (Max International).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Dominating the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is home to the blues, world-championship sports, an internationally acclaimed symphony, spectacular theater, and celebrated architecture. This year MAX attendees journeying to the Windy City...

The restaurants of Chicago: where to dine in a Windy City. (Max International).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... When the sun sets whose in search of a satisfying supper will find Chicago's a town where they can eat like a champion. Here restaurants offer the best in prime-aged beef, succulent chops, and hickory-smoked baby back ribs complemented with...

Cylinder connections on portable liquid cryogenic cylinders. (Gases Industry Review-Update).(guidelines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... In recent years the amount of medical and industrial gas delivered in portable liquid cryogenic cylinders has significantly increased -- most commonly the DOT 4L/TC 4LM series cylinders. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

Convenient cylinder cart. (Gases Industry Review-Update).
January 1, 2002... For safety and convenient handling of acetylene and oxygen cylinders, push around an Ultra-Cylinder Cart. The polyethylene plastic cart features a tool tray, molded "hot tip" holder, three molded openings to hold removable rod guards, and a...

GIR Q&A.(dual-stage regulators)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... How do dual-stage regulators work? Dual-stage regulators are basically two single-stage regulators in a single body. The first stage is preset to an intermediate pressure that acts as the inlet pressure to the second adjustable stage....

Selecting the right cylinder valve: choosing the right valve for a specific medical gas application requires a knowledge of the medical environment as well as applicable industry regulations and standards. (Medical Gas Supply).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Distributors today understand that the medical gas market extends beyond the familiar medical "E" oxygen cylinders used in hospitals and on ambulances. Although oxygen remains the largest application, medical gases include a much wider array of...

BOC and independent distributors: aided relief efforts BOC gases, Murray Hill, NJ, and several of its independent distributors -- were among many who quickly responded in aiding the massive relief efforts following the September 11 acts of terrorism. (Industry Responds).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Within 24 hours following the September 11 attacks, personnel at BOC's National Scheduling Center in Bethlehem, PA, arranged for eight trailerloads of medical oxygen to be delivered to hospitals in New York City and area medical cylinder...

Oxy-fuel: how to select a torch tip. (GWD Classroom).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... There has been much discussion on the value of the plasma-arc and laser-beam processes for cutting and welding, but oxy-fuel is still the most commonly used method. The products are very robust and easy to use. The cost of entry to use this...

Challenge 2002: contending with uncertainty: although faced with a new year characterized by uncertainty, a well-managed distributorship can anticipate and address potential problems. (Industry Trends).(Industry Overview)
January 1, 2002... As distributors enter the new year only one certainty remains clear -- all industry hopes for a far less tumultuous period than 2001. In addition to the soft economy and the after effects of September 11th, a sizable number of owners are...

Using electronic technology for recession marketing: in today's uneasy economic climate one constant remains -- distributors still must satisfy their customers. Electronic technology can help accomplish that by providing a cost-effective vehicle for communications. (Marketing/Sales).(Industry Overview)
January 1, 2002... Six weeks after the September 11 World Trade Center bombing, biowarfare worries took hold, America initiated active warfare, industrial production fell for the 12th consecutive month to 83 percent capacity utilization (the lowest level since...

HMTA seeks to provide uniform regulations. (CGA Commentary).(The Hazardous Materials Safety Reauthorization Act of 2001)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... On October 10, 2001, Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta sent "The Hazardous Materials Safety Reauthorization Act of 2001" to the Congress for their consideration. Reauthorization of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Act...

Oxygen safe thread sealants.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Thread sealants LOX-8 and Formula-8 have been certified by NASA to withstand temperatures over 800 [degrees] F with a pressure limit over 300 psi in oxygen applications. LOX-8 is ideal for use in breathing apparatus and medical equipment. It is...

Magnetic workholding tools.(Bunting Magnetics Co.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Save time and labor handling ferrous materials with magnetic workholding and maintenance tools. Eight page brochure describes the firm's complete line of magnetic clamps and holders, grounding clamps, bases, and assorted hand tools. Includes...