Gases & Welding Distributor articles from November 2002

Gases & Welding Distributor archives from November 2002

Technology transfer. (Viewpoint).(industry technology)
November 1, 2002... Forty years ago, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a race into space. Each country was trying to best the other in its feats of technology and orbital mechanics to gain the technological and political edge that space...

Blocking & tackling. (GAWDA Commentary).(Gases and Welding Distributors Association )
November 1, 2002... While creating my acceptance speech at the Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) Annual Convention in Orlando, FL, last month I found I needed to insert some additional material in order to reach the traditional ten minute running...

Web wise.(company web sites and marketing initiatices)
November 1, 2002... Stoody Co., St. Louis, MS, recently has revamped it Internet literature library at www.stoody.com to include a full offering of product data sheets (PDS) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) from PDF files. Documents include all basic...

Mittler Supply, Inc. (The November/December Business Snapshot).(acquires Apex Welding)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Mittler Supply, Inc., Muskegon, MI, announced the acquisition of Apex Welding, a leading western Michigan industrial gas and welding supply distributor. Apex Welding, founded in 1932, operates out of its main office in Muskegon. In addition to...

W.A. Whitney. (The November/December Business Snapshot).(Esterline Technologies Corp. sells units)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... W.A. Whitney, Rockford, IL, and a sister company in Esterline Technologies' Automation Segment will be sold as part of Esterline's plan to focus on the aerospace and defense industries. Benefits of the decision include clarifying the Esterline...

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (The November/December Business Snapshot).(donates technology to Institute of Paper Science and Technology)(Dynabrade Inc. acquires Nu-Matic Grinders Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, PA, announced a donation of its proprietary Oxidative Heat Treatment (OHT) and Recovery Boiler Enrichment (RBE) technologies to the Institute of Paper Science and Technology (IPST), a pulp and paper...

Air Liquide Canada, Inc. (The November/December Business Snapshot).(acquires Messer Griesheim Industries of Canada Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Air Liquide Canada, Inc., Montreal, Canada, announced its acquisition of Messer Griesheim Industries of Canada Inc. Messer Canada, a subsidiary of the Messer Group, is a distributor of industrial cylinder gases, bulk gases, and specialty gases...

3M. (The November/December Business Snapshot).(Occupational Health and Safety Administration award)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... 3M's Aberdeen, SD, plant, which manufactures an array of respiratory protection products, was awarded the VPP Star from the Occupational Health & Safety Administration for demonstrating continued excellence in its safety and health program. It...

BOC Gases. (The November/December Business Snapshot).(new Texas distribution facility)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... BOC Gases, Murray Hill, NJ, announced its newest special gases production and cylinder distribution facility in Angleton, TX, has begun operating, serving its Texas Gulf Coast-area process chemical and refining customers. BOC invested nearly $4...

Trumpf Inc. (The November/December Business Snapshot).(receives Connecticut Quality Improvement Award silver level award)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Trumpf Inc., Farmington, CT, has received the Connecticut Quality Improvement Award silver level Innovation Prize at the state's annual Conference on Quality and Innovation. The award recognizes Trumpf's work on SYNCHRO, the company's lean...

NWSA announces new name at annual convention. (News).(National Welding Supply Association to become Gases and Welding Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... At this fall's annual convention, NWSA's board of directors unanimously approved changing the organization's name to the "Gases and Welding Distributors Association" (GAWDA) to reflect the changing nature of its business. The board also elected...

Praxair and chart sign biotech agreement. (News).(Praxair Inc., Chart Industries Inc.; supply contract)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Praxair, Inc., Danbury, CT, announced the signing of a supply agreement with Chart Industries, Inc., Cleveland, OH, that allows Praxair to provide complete solutions to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical research companies for the...

Air products forges pharmaceutical agreement with Scott. (News).(Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Scott Medical Products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Allentown, PA, announced that it has entered into a 10-year sales and marketing agreement with Scott Medical Products, a division of Scott Specialty Gases, Inc. This agreement awards Scott the exclusive global...

Acme Cryogenics, Inc. (People).(Dan Higgens)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2002... ACME CRYOGENICS, INC., Allentown, PA -- Dan Higgens, sales/product manager, specialty gas equipment.

Alloy Custom Products. (People).(William R. Jones)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2002... ALLOY CUSTOM PRODUCTS, Delphi, IN -- William R. "Bill" Jones, vice president sales-marketing.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation. (People).(James F. Brys and Paul A. Swann)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2002... BOSCH REXROTH CORPORATION, Hoffman Estates, IL -- James F. Brys, vice president, Automotive and Great Lakes region, and Paul A. Swann, vice president, West and Southwest regions.

Cryovation LLC. (People).(James A. West)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2002... CRYOVATION LLC, Maple Shade, NJ--James A. West, national sales and marketing manager.

Concoa. (People).(Controls Corporation of America; Lee Hiner, George Lindley, and Keith McGrath)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2002... CONCOA, Virginia Beach, VA -- Lee Hiner, George Lindley, and Keith McGrath, district managers.

The Distribution Education and Research Foundation. (People).(Bob Roberts joins board of directors)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... THE DISTRIBUTION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION (DREF), Washington, DC -- has elected Bob Roberts, president/CEO of Roberts Oxygen, Rockville, MD, to its board of directors.

Ill-Mo Products Co. (People).(Douglas W. Palme)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2002... ILL-MO PRODUCTS CO., Jacksonville, IL -- Douglas W. Palme information technology president.

Koike Aronson, Inc. (People).(Gerald J. Leary)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2002... KOIKE ARONSON, INC., Arcade, NY -- Gerald J. Leary, president.

Metabo Corporation. (People).(David Smith)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2002... METABO CORPORATION, West Chester, PA -- David Smith, executive vice president.

Scott Semiconductor Gases. (People).(Harald Mynster)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2002... SCOTT SEMICONDUCTOR GASES, Fremont, CA -- Harald Mynster, group vice president and general manager, semiconductor group.

Targeting the industrial gas consumer. (Distributor Profile).(Haun Welding Supply)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2002... Haun Welding Supply, Syracuse NY, has grown by 44 percent over the last 5 years by stressing quality service and diversifying its base of industrial gas customers. Though economic times remain tough for many businesses, Haun Welding Supply...

Guidelines for successful robotic weld tooling. (Welding Automation).
November 1, 2002... Weld tooling is a specialized area of many small but important details. Customers can reap the benefits of well designed, built, and supported tooling. These guidelines can improve the success of a welding project. Beware: there are always...

Supporting the laser gas customer. (Laser Gas Support).
November 1, 2002... Long before a customer fires up a new laser for the first time it turns to the distributor's sales force for an optimal gas solution. Ongoing service and support seal the bond. However, the ability of the sales force to address the laser user's...

Positioning for growth: gas market forecast 2003. (Gas Forecast).(Industry Overview)
November 1, 2002... The sluggish economy and an apparent malaise in new applications and capital spending do not tell the whole story. Distributors on the prowl can find many opportunities to gain business and market share among the myriad industries comprising...

Manufacturers directory: boldface listings are advertisers in this issue.(Directory)
November 1, 2002... A ACD, 2321 S. Pullman St., Santa Ana, CA 92705, 949-261-7533, FAX: 949-261-6285, Email: acd@acdcom.com, Internet: www.acdcom.com Acme Cryogenics, Inc., PO Box 445, Allentown, PA 18105, 610-966-4488, FAX: 610-966-5533 -- See Ad...

Product directory: boldface listings are advertisers in this issue.(Directory)
November 1, 2002... Accessories Alarm gages Advanced Specialty Gas Equipment, Middlesex, NJ CTR of Charlotte, Inc., Rock Hill, SC Peter Skop Industries Inc. (P.S.I.), High Pressure Products Div. Norcross, GA Praxair, Inc., 39 Old Ridgebury Rd.,...

Developing the strategic plan: mastering change and uncertainty. (Strategic Planning).
November 1, 2002... A sound strategic plan helps an organization clarify its future direction, focus its energy, and ensure that everyone works toward the same goals. Strategic planning is a key process that adjusts an organization's direction in response to...

Space-based system aids fleet logistics: linking up to the final frontier.
November 1, 2002... Distributors plugging into the United States government's Global Positioning Satellite system (GPS) can now track fleet vehicles with amazing precision, boosting fleet logistics and enriching the bottom line. Distributors seeking new ways...

Clear guidance sought on medical gas issues. (CGA Commentary).(Current Good Manufacturing Practices)
November 1, 2002... The CGA has been working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for several months to develop clear guidance for the industry to follow in complying with the current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) regulations for medical gases....

Complete line of valves described. (Products/Literature).
November 1, 2002... Equipment catalog details firm's broad selection of valves, regulators, and accessories specifically designed for gas plants and cryogenic applications. Rego Cryoflow Products. Circle 60 www.regoproducts.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Fully automatic switchover system. (Products/Literature).
November 1, 2002... The DS1000 micro-processor controlled manifold system monitors bank pressure electronically, controlling changeover from primary bank to reserve bank. Allows for uninterrupted flow of gas and a constant line pressure while eliminating the need...

Stainless steel transfer hose. (Products/Literature).
November 1, 2002... All stainless steel construction allows contamination free transfer of critical gasses such as hydrogen and helium with this Tube Trailer Transfer Hose. Maximum working pressure of 3,500 psi. Constructed of T-316 stainless corrugated metal hose...

High reliability pumping. (Products/Literature).
November 1, 2002... Choose the P2K30 cylinder and storage filling pump for low cost, high reliability pumping. Meets all European specifications; designed for operations up to 420 bar and 19 1pm. Design allows for higher flows yet runs at much slower speeds than...

Welding consumables.
November 1, 2002... Welding shops require many types of equipment, including power supplies, guns, torches, wire feeders, flux-handling devices, and accessories such as cables and ground clamps, as well as consumables--filler metals, fluxes, and shielding gases....

Power supplies. (Welding Equipment).
November 1, 2002... Welding power supplies take alternating or direct current from a power line or portable generator and convert it to current usable at the welding arc. Check National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards Publication EW1,...

Positional fixtures.
November 1, 2002... Tilt-turntable positioners provide motion in two axes--the fixtured workpiece sits on a rotating turntable that rocks or tilts. Two basic styles exist: a flat-135-degree positioner that tilts the turntable from horizontal through vertical to 45...

Automation.
November 1, 2002... ROBOTS TO CUT AND WELD Robots for cutting and welding generally operate with five or six axes of motion. They are machines operated by motion controllers, sometimes connected to process controllers that direct and monitor cutting and...

Thermal cutting.
November 1, 2002... Portable manual oxyacetylene equipment comprises oxygen and fuel gases stored under pressure in steel cylinders fitted with regulators and flexible hoses which lead to a torch assembly. Mechanized oxyfuel cutting, as well as plasma-arc cutting,...

Grinding.
November 1, 2002... GRINDERS Portable grinders come electrically or pneumatically powered in horizontal, right-angle, or vertical design, and electrically powered flexible-shaft design rated at up to 5 hp and 20,000 RPM at no load. Horizontal grinders...

Safety equipment.
November 1, 2002... Welding, brazing, thermal cutting, and related processes introduce hazards into the workplace that can endanger the safety and health of workers. To take appropriate safety precautions, shop personnel must first understand and identify these...

Testing and inspection.
November 1, 2002... Nondestructive Testing Equipment (NDT) Shops use NDT equipment, operated by qualified inspectors, to detect out-of-spec flaws in incoming stock, in-process parts and assemblies, and in finished assemblies and structures. Common methods...

Mechanical cutting.
November 1, 2002... Mechanical shears use an eccentric, or cam, to power the ram and bring it down under load. Hydraulic machines employ oil-filled cylinders for this action. Mechanical shears cycle more quickly than do hydraulic but offer the user less...