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Third Quarter 2010

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THIRD QUARTER 2010        

COVER STORY
ADVANCES IN WELDING TECHNOLOGIES

Advances In Welding Technologies


Six welding innovations to keep an eye on
By Chris Conrardy

Virtual Welding


Bringing new technology to new markets
By Deanna Postlethwaite

Light Alloys


A green environment calls for lighter materials.
By Grahame Savage

Emerging Markets


Updated services for a new breed of customer
By Rick Kowey

Same Thing – A New Way


Ways to grow sales as economy struggles upward

MEMBER PROFILE


Jackson Welding Supply Company


Western New York distributor finds growth in niche markets.

SALES & MARKETING


Know-More Selling


Try these fail-safe ways to learn more about your customers—and your competition.
By Sam Richter

Global Marketplace Strengthens U.S. Operations


What happens to the U.S. distribution market when manufacturers establish an offshore foothold?
By Michael A. Tarala

FILL PLANT OPERATIONS


Building A New Cylinder Fill Plant


From plumbing and electrical to permits and regulations, there is a lot to think about.
By Don Renner

Fill Plant Do-Overs


What distributors would do differently if they could remodel or build again.

Cryogenic Liquid Cylinders


Don’t lose sight of the regulations for safe distribution of this packaged gas product.
By Tim Neeser

Fill Plant Palletization


A few things to consider for internal cylinder distribution and fill plant operations
By Jim Herring

TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY


The Browser As User Interface


A different way to access and deliver information
By Tim Fusco

GAWDA’s Social Media Strategy


Connect with GAWDA on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and several Blogs.

MONEY MATTERS


The Patient Protection And Affordable Health
Care Act


A look at the impact on the business community
By Bart A. Basi and Marcus Renwick

What In The World?


Good and bad news for the second half of 2010
By Alan Beaulieu

IN THE GAME


Inside GAWDA’s Committees


These 120 volunteers develop Best Practices for GAWDA members.

Spring Management Conference


Chicago rocked!  See it here.

The Great Welding And Gases Road Trip


Four destinations. Four landmarks. Four ways to celebrate the gases and welding industry.

In Remembrance


GAWDA remembers four industry leaders.

convention preview

GAWDA Family Reunion


Come to our Family Reunion in Maui, Hawaii, to celebrate the association’s 65th anniversary.

GAWDA Gives Back


In 11 years, GAWDA members have given almost
$1 million to those in need. This year, GAWDA Gives Back to newborn babies in Maui.


Consultant Corner

PHMSA Publishes Final Rule Limiting Security Plans


By Michael Dodd

Medical Gas Expiration Dates


By Thomas L. Badstubner

DOT Changes Special Permits Process In Response To Criticism


By Richard P. Schweitzer, Esq.

Fume Trial Win Underscores Need For Indemnification Agreements


By Mike Degan

 

 
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