Gases & Welding Distributor articles from May 2002

Gases & Welding Distributor archives from May 2002

Virtual reality check. (Viewpoint).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The bursting of the "dot-com" bubble on Wall St. two years ago is by now the stuff of dark legend in the history of capitalism. The number of individual and institutional investors that lost money on Internet investing is legion, and the losses...

Spring--it's a great time to be a NWSA member. (NWSA Commentary).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... It would have been nice for spring to have brought with it some clear indications of an imminent economic recover. Nevertheless, NWSA members have been treated to a variety of high value offerings, beginning with the popular Spring Management...

The May/June business snapshot. (Business Snapshot).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Generant Co., Butler, NJ, has purchased the manufacturing assets of the BI-Lok Ihara Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ihara Science Corporation, Tokyo, Japan located in Meadville, PA. Generant will assume the exclusive...

Web wise. (Business Snapshot).(Web sites of gas, welding, and laser companies)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Praxair Inc., Danbury, CT, has announced the availability of Praxair Express exchange, its private website for use exclusively by customers who purchase cylinder gases and related equipment, consumables, and other accessories. The site,...

Air Liquide launches branded gases program. (Industry News).(Air Liquide America Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Air Liquide America, Houston, TX, announced the launch of a branded gases program for its ALNET Distribution Network. The program enables U.S. ALNET distributors to resell Air Liquide branded gases including Blueshield for welding, Flamal for...

Workers' comp faces increased risks. (Industry News).(according to report by Risk Management Solutions)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Since the events of September 11, companies underwriting workers' compensation insurance are taking another look at the risks posed by catastrophes, both natural and manmade, according to a recent article by Sandy Smith appearing in...

Concoa. (People).(area manager appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... CONCOA, Virginia Beach, VA -- Gary Butner, area manager, Southeast region; Russell Christiana, area manager, Central U.S. and Canada.

Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. (People).(Fred Greene promoted)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC., Parsippany, NJ -- Fred Greene, assumes responsibility for the Matheson Tri-Gas compound semiconductor initiative.

MG Systems & Welding, Inc. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... MG SYSTEMS & WELDING, INC., Menomonee Falls, WI -- John Moritz, Western regional sales manager.

Motoman Inc. (People).(Mike Gabbard appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... MOTOMAN, INC., Dayton, OH -- Mike Gabbard, vice-president of the human resources and facilities group.

Nooter Corp. (People).(new to the board of directors)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... NOOTER CORP., St. Louis, MO -- Ross G. Osiek, chairman of the board, president and CEO; Michael W. Bytnar, executive vice president-business development; Frank A. Martin, chairman emeritus; Joseph P. Stricker, current president of St. Louis...

Resistance Welding Equipment & Supply Co. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... RESISTANCE WELDING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO., Indianapolis, IN -- Ronnie Fields in charge of all Meritus U.S. and Canada operations.

Scott Specialty Gases. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... SCOTT SPECIALTY GASES, Plumsteadville, PA -- Jack de Jong, general manager of Scott's European operations headquartered in Breda, The Netherlands.

Watson Coatings Inc. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... WATSON COATINGS, INC., St. Louis, MO -- Mike Brinker, sales representative; Jerome (Jerry) Mitchel, controller.

Lasers light up sales at Mittler Supply. (Distributor Profile).(Company Profile)
May 1, 2002... As the economic recovery begins, Mittler Supply, South Bend, IN, plans to take full advantage of its strong ties to laser gas customers to capture the earliest gains. Mittler's past growth promises healthy returns from that segment. "Even with...

A look at liftgates. (Lift Gates).
May 1, 2002... Distributors depend on trouble-free liftgates to ensure deliveries remain cost efficient, routine, and uneventful. Selecting the correct liftgate ensures reliability, safety, and low maintenance required to hold operational costs to a minimum....

Orbital welding offers microprocessor control and high quality. (Orbital Welding).
May 1, 2002... Although orbital welding is traditionally viewed as a means of making permanent connections in high purity applications (such as aerospace, semiconductor, and bioprocessing), its popularity in general industrial applications is on the rise. The...

The supermarket concept celebrates its 25th anniversary. (Marketing/Sales).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The supermarket concept celebrates its 25th anniversary in the gases and welding industry this year. Previously the typical distributor store format presented the occasional walk-in customer with a long, chest-high counter located a few steps...

Distributor focused website geared up for improved economy. (E-commerce).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Lincoln Electric Company, Cleveland, OH, has positioned itself for an upturn in the economy with the introduction of a new extranet aimed at distributors and registered end users. The extranet site, www.myLincolnElectric.com, provides...

Fitting prevents cross application of gases. (Gases Industry Review-Update).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Late in the year 2000, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) issued Safety Bulletin SB-26, titled Cylinder Connections on Portable Liquid Cylinders. This bulletin recommended methods of attachment of CGA fittings on industrial and medical...

Spill pallet resists chemicals. (Gases Industry Review-Update).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Economically priced, the Ultra-SpillKing, Economy model 4-drum spill pallets nest together for ease in shipping and storage. Ample 85-gal capacity. Polyethylene construction provides superior chemical resistance, maintenance-free. ...

GIR Q&A.(laser welding)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Laser welding can be performed with either C[O.sub.2] or Nd:YAG lasers. Gases selected can be dependent on type laser and/or material to be welded. Helium, argon, or a mixture of the two is the most common selection. Helium is used with...

Distributor knowledge plays key role in laser sale. (Gases and lasers: lighting a path to recovery).(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Profit-minded distributors know gases and lasers make a great team. As the economy warms up it is appropriate to note--new, higher-powered lasers have entered the market. These units can cut a greater variety of metals (stainless steel,...

Distributors wary of insurance changes underway. (Ripples of September 11).(effect of terrorist attacks on business insurance)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... The terrorist attacks in New York had both an immediate personal and professional impact on me. One of the brokers that handles MG Industries' North American insurance program leased space in Two World Trade Center. We were scheduled to meet...

Hype-free tech trends for Industrial Gas & Welding. (E-Commerce Strategies).
May 1, 2002... One basic rule used in formulating any e-commerce strategy is deceptively simple--customers will adopt a new technology when it benefits them, but limit any technology that does not. This rule of thumb, derived from the most recent Facing the...

Making the web a marketing partner. (Marketing/Sales).
May 1, 2002... Recently upwards of 50 vertical e-commerce markets were sold by a dotcom pioneer. The sale validates the premise that a simple, e-commerce shopping cart only encourages an auction mentality among customers and cannot offer sustainable value for...

Challenge and change. (CGA Commentary).(Carl Johnson address)(Brief Article)(Transcript)
May 1, 2002... The following is a summary of my report to the CGA membership at the organization's 89th Annual Meeting held earlier this year. Last year was a year of challenge and change for the Compressed Gas Association (CGA). From a staff perspective,...

Linear DC micro-welding power supply. (Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Model MD10 linear DC micro welding power supply features 5 percent duty cycle and high speed feedback control for ultra-fine welds. Color graphic user interface. Controls output accuracy to better than 1 percent. Ideal for such applications as...

Toolbelt attaches to handtruck. (Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A universal attachment system allows the ToolCaddie to fit every kind of handtruck with 8 attachment points. Five pockets of varying sizes hold tools, clipboards, tape, gages, and markers, plus key clip holds items with rings or straps. Keeps...

Flexible gmaw torches. (Products).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Alpha air cooled Mig-Guns feature removable swan necks with neckliners for fast replacement and gun liner cost savings. Welders will appreciate being able to position necks at 60, 45, or 22 degrees to improve work access. A universal rear...