Gases & Welding Distributor articles from September 2004

Gases & Welding Distributor archives from September 2004

It takes handshakes not e-mails to build a business.(Viewpoint)
September 1, 2004... Distributors, like other businesses, need to recognize the need for change. But what kind and how much change is the million-dollar question. There is no doubt about it, the Internet, sophisticated software, multitasking machinery, and...

Assemble your roadmap to success.(GAWDA Commentary)(Column)
September 1, 2004... Imagine you were starting out in your business and someone handed you a roadmap of all the pitfalls and problems you'll face in your entire career. This might take the fun out of business for a real entrepreneur, but for the rest of us it would...

New ISA website.(Web Wise)(Industrial Supply Association)(Industrial Supply Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The newly established Industrial Supply Association (ISA), Cleveland, formed by the consolidation of the Industrial Distribution Association and the Industrial Supply Manufacturers Association, has launched its official website,...

New on-line capabilities for designers.(Web Wise)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Penn Engineering Fastening Technologies, Danboro, Pa., has created a new, user-friendly tool on its website. Using Penn's on-line CAD library, designers can now insert on-line CAD drawings into market-leading CAD systems, with no downloading or...

Manufacturers with a mission.(Web Wise)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Check out nam.org for the latest information from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). The group is working to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturers and to improve American living standards by shaping a legislative and...

University resources improve technology transfer.(Web Wise)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... As a university center of excellence in naval science and technologies, Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) performs basic and applied research, exploratory development, advanced development, and manufacturing technology in support...

Technology transition to U.S. Navy/industry base.(Web Wise)(National Center for Excellence in Metalworking Technology)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The National Center for Excellence in Metalworking Technology (NCEMT) was established in 1988 as one of the Centers of Excellence sponsored by the U.S. Navy Manufacturing Technology (MANTECH) Program. The NCEMT's mission is to improve Naval...

The Compressed Gas Association (CGA).(Snapshot)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The Compressed Gas Association (CGA), Chantilly, Va., announces the 2004 CGA Safety and Reliability of Industrial Gases, Equipment, and Facilities Seminar, Oct. 19-20 in Austin, Tex. The seminar will be chaired by Ted Dobracki of MG Industries,...

Airgas Inc.(Snapshot)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Airgas Inc., Radnor, Pa., provided Scaled Composites LLC of Mojave, Calif., with nitrous oxide and other industrial and specialty gases for the rocket used in the first private manned spaceflight. SpaceShipOne, built by Scaled Composites in...

Taylor-Wharton.(Snapshot)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Taylor-Wharton, Mechanicsburg, Pa., announces base product price increases effective covering the company's line of refrigerators, freezers, and dewars (RDF) equipment. Equipment prices will increase an average of 10% for orders placed on or...

Industrial Ventures Inc.(Snapshot)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Industrial Ventures Inc. Wichita, Kans., has acquired Peterson Machine Tool Inc., Kansas City and Council Grove, Kans. Peterson Machine Tool Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of engine-rebuilding and cleaning equipment. Viking provides the...

Control Instruments Corp.(Snapshot)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Control Instruments Corp., Fairfield, N.J., a manufacturer of gas detection and solvent-vapor-monitoring equipment, is celebrating 35 years of service. The company was founded in 1969 by Matthew J. Schaeffer, and now boasts application...

Gullco International Ltd.(Snapshot)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Gullco International Ltd., Newmarket, Ont., is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Since 1954, the firm has designed, manufactured, and distributed automated welding/cutting equipment and accessories. This includes the GBM series of high-speed,...

American Torch Tip Co.(Snapshot)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... American Torch Tip Co., Bradenton, Fla., doubled the size of its optics-manufacturing facility and purchased new CNC machines. The facility produces optic components used in lasers for welding and cutting. The expanded optics facility is open...

Black & Decker Corp.(Snapshot)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Black & Decker Corp., Towson, Md., announces its net earnings for the second quarter of 2004 were $121.8 million, a 56% increase over the second quarter of 2003. The corporation also signed an agreement to purchase the Tools Group from Pentair...

GAWDA holds regional meeting.(Industry News)(Gases and Welding Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) held its N.W. Regional meeting in Oregon in July. Events included a vendor-sponsored reception and barbeque, and a general-session meeting was held. Speakers were: Wally Brant, GAWDA...

Matheson Tri-Gas launches distributor program.(Industry News)(Gases and Welding Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., Parsippany, N.J., will introduce the new Enable Distributor Development Program at the Gases and Welding Distributors Association 60th Annual Convention in October in Las Vegas. The program offers distributors services to...

Promotion Controls partners with Koike Aronson.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... ProMotion Controls Inc., Medina, Ohio, entered into a five-year partnership with Koike Aronson Inc., Arcade N.Y., to supply a line of PC-based shape-cutting controls for high-volume Koike Aronson plasma and oxyfuel cutting machines. They...

Scott contracts with TVA.(Industry News)(Tennessee Valley Authority )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Scott Specialty Gases, Plumsteadville, Pa., recently signed a contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to provide total gas management of EPA protocol gases that calibrate continuous-emission monitoring systems for S[O.sub.2] and Low...

Fluke obtains A2LA accreditation.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... Fluke Corp., Everett, Wash., which offers precision measurement hardware, software, and calibration services, announced the accreditation of the service center at its Everett headquarters. The center was accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025-1999...

BOC reopens Langley facility.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... BOC Canada Ltd., Mississauga, Ont., reopened its expanded Langley, B.C. plant, showroom, and sales facility. The expansion doubles the plant's cylinder-filling capabilities and the welding products warehouse, and also adds a...

Hydraulic Institute adds standards.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The Hydraulic Institute (HI), Parsippany, N.J., added two new standards to its ANSI/HI Pump Standards--the American National Standards for air-operated pumps (ANSI/HI 10.1-10.5-2004), and the American National Standards for air-operated pump...

Air Products extends nitrogen systems.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Air Products, Lehigh Valley, Pa., extended its Prism high-purity nitrogen (HPN) systems to include the Micro HPN series of automatic, on-site nitrogen supply systems for customers with small-volume nitrogen demand. The original Prism HPN...

Hot work product standards available.(Industry News)(FM Approvals)(Approval Standard 4950)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... FM Approvals, Norwood, Mass., a testing laboratory, introduced the Approval Standard 4950, "Welding Pads, Welding Blankets and Welding Curtains for Hot Work Operations." The standard was developed after a study by FM Approvals' parent company,...

Chart Industries updates prices.(Industry News)
September 1, 2004... Chart Industries Inc., Cleveland, announces effective September 15, it is adjusting its base prices and surcharge amounts for bulk cryogenic storage tanks and packaged gas products. Tom Carey, vice president sales and marketing for the...

Dorner slashes lead time.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Dorner Mfg. Corp., Hartland, Wis., says it has slashed lead time rates on four of its major conveyor platforms through cellular manufacturing practices, production-floor reconfigurations, and adhering to the five "Ss": sort (keep resources...

Prophet 21 boosts Midwest's services.(Industry News)(Midwest Factory Warehouse)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Midwest Factory Warehouse, Dayton, upgraded to Prophet 21 CommerceCenter software and reports 75% improved inventory accuracy, 50% reduced purchasing time, easel 10% reduced inventory levels as compared to the previous version software. ...

GAWDA calendar.(Gases and Welding Distributors Association)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... 2004 Annual GAWDA Convention October 3-7: Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas, NV 2005 Spring Management Conference April 24-26: Dallas, TX 2005 AWS Welding Show/GAWDA Pavilion April 26-28: Adams Mark, Dallas, TX Nonmembers are invited to...

Praxair Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Praxair Inc., Danbury, Conn., elected Robert L. Wood to its board of directors, increasing the number of Praxair directors to 10. "We are delighted to have Bob on Praxair's board and expect that his extensive knowledge of the chemicals industry...

Acme Cryogenics.(People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Franklin T. Hartzell becomes director, supply chain, for Acme Cryogenics, Lehigh Valley, Pa. In this role, he will work to improve Acme's inventory and supply-chain-management practices.

Abicor Binzel USA, Frederick, Md., has made several changes to its sales and support services.(People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Abicor Binzel USA, Frederick, Md., has made several changes to its sales and support services. It appointed Robert R. Magers to customer service supervisor, where he will work with clients and establish a firm communication network. Also, Paul...

Hypertherm Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... John Canterberry takes over as manager, North American OEM and Integration Sales, for Hypertherm Inc., of Hanover, N.H. In another move, the company adds employees to its newest office in Shanghai. The Hypertherm (Shanghai) Consulting Co. Ltd....

Ion beam-based coating technology offers benefits for performance coating.(Surface Preparation)(Ion Beam Enhanced Deposition)(Worthington BeamAlloy Corporation)
September 1, 2004... Neither chemical nor thermal, the IBED coating process is a physical surface treatment that can be used on any substrate material. No post-coating finishing is required. Many process are used to apply performance coatings to precision...

Thermadyne rebounds.(Executive Perspective)(Thermadyne Holdings Corp.)(Interview)
September 1, 2004... Even after a difficult financial period, Thermadyne Holdings Corp., headquartered in St. Louis, remains as major contender in the welding and cutting industry. The firm racks up $500 million in annual sales and operates subsidiaries,...

Challenges in the medical-gas business: new regulations impact medical-gas suppliers.(Medical Gases)
September 1, 2004... Medical-gas manufacturers and suppliers today are facing new financial and regulatory challenges. Various forces, including stricter testing policies, higher operating costs, changes in medical-gas standards, and various new FDA, USP, and DOT...

GAWDA goes to Las Vegas: GAWDA holds its 60th Annual Convention at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, October 3-7, 2004.(Show Highlights)(Gases and Welding Distributors Association)
September 1, 2004... For the Gases and Welding Distributors Association's (GAWDA) 60th annual convention, President Wally Brant and the organization's convention-planning committee have arranged an informative and diverse lineup of speakers and workshops. The...

"Plasma day": boosts equipment sales: to generate plasma-arc equipment sales', distributors" can select from three formats or combinations of demos to draw crowds and ring cash registers.(Plasma Arc Cutting)
September 1, 2004... At distributor can create excitement for plasma-arc cutting and tally profits on his sales ledger by scheduling a "Plasma Day" through Miller Electric. For example, Dave Rosengren, branch manager of Rockford Industrial Welding Supply, Rock...

Distributors, manufacturer profit from council: for more than 20 yr, ESAB and its distributor council have partnered on policies, training programs, and products.(ESAB Council)(Elektriska SvetsningsAktieBolaget)
September 1, 2004... While it may seem like every manufacturer operates some form of distributor council, at wasn't always the case. In 1981, ESAB Welding and Cutting Products (or Alloy Rods, as it was then known) made a strategic move to partner more closely with...

Web-based software boosts HazMat security; Web-based verification of worker identity and credentials counters increased security risks in today's workplace.(Software/Security)
September 1, 2004... For decades, many gas distributors and manufacturers producing specialty and medical gases produced, stored, and distributed potentially dangerous gases including acetylene, propane, hydrogen, and other toxic or flammable HazMat gases. As...

Cutting through "dirty power": case study.(Customer Solutions)(Peterson Built Products)
September 1, 2004... America's Dairyland--also known as Wisconsin--is a state of scattered population centers and rolling farmland. Towns like Embarrass, located in the north-central region of the state, are typical: A small town flanked on all sides by corn and...

Ed Craig's Q & A.(Questions & Answers)
September 1, 2004... Question: I have a Union Carbide Utility Welder 230. I need to know the input current, and I need to attain a service manual. Answer: Thanks to Philip Winburn for this info. ESAB purchased the Linde (Union Carbide)...

Proposed HazMat storage and handling regulations raise concerns.(CGA Commentary)(Research and Special Programs Administration )
September 1, 2004... The Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) issued a delay of the Final Rule regarding Applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations to Loading Unloading and Storage, HM-223, on May 28, 2004. This rule was to become...

MIG power source.(Products)
September 1, 2004... Miller's 350 and 350P Millermatic MIG welders are all-in-one power source/wirefeeders that weld thin-gauge aluminum, stainless steel, and steel. The 350 and 350P both offer 208/230 or 460/575 V single and three-phase input power, a...

Wheels handle stainless and carbon steel.(Products)
September 1, 2004... J. Walter's Allsteel resin-bonded 1/4-in.thick grinding wheels feature reinforcement that reportedly yields a sale wheel for use in all grinding positions. The wheels are made from several types of abrasive grains that work with both ferrous...

Transfer bulk liquid/vapor.(Products)
September 1, 2004... Blue Arctic hose from Unisource Manufacturing Inc. transfers C[O.sub.2] bulk liquid or C[O.sub.2] vapor in tank and trailer and rail-car unloading applications. It is made from low-temperature rubber tubing with two-braid stainless steel...

Manages maintenance tasks.(Products)
September 1, 2004... An extension of Cribware software, the maintenance management module lets manufacturers plan their preventative maintenance to meet warranty, customer, and regulatory agency requirements. It also documents correct task procedures, and produces...

Stud welder.(Products)
September 1, 2004... The capacitor discharge (CD) 110 stud welder from Image industries Inc. tackles both contact and gap CD-stud welding, particularly when appearance is crucial. Units reportedly provide reliable one-sided welds with minimal distortion on a...

Miniature inert solenoid valves.(Products)
September 1, 2004... The Chem-S line are miniature inert solenoid valves that can be customized to application needs. OEMs can specify voltages, flows, and wattages; diaphragm materials ranging from Viton to EPDM; flow orifices for low or high-pressure...