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2007 SMC Contact Booth Exhibitors

GAWDA's Contact Booth Program provides an opportunity for face-to-face communication between Active and Associate Members. At the 2007 GAWDA University Spring Management Conference, conversations will center on the gases and welding industry's latest and best innovations.

At press time, the Exhibitors listed on the following pages indicated they will be participating in the Contact Booth Program on Sunday, May 20, at the Pointe South Mountain Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. Plan to be there to see and meet the best in the industry.

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3M Speedglas
St. Paul, MN — 3M Speedglas manufactures and markets a portfolio of auto darkening filters (ADF) for welders and personal protection equipment (PPE) for protection against welding hazards. The combination of Speedglas welding shield ADFs and a wide product offering for PPE provides welders with a comprehensive set of product solutions for welding hazards.

Acme Cryogenics, Inc.
Allentown, PA — Acme Cryogenics, Inc. provides complete solutions to meet customers' total gas and liquid handling requirements including: CryoMaxx liquid delivery and MicroMaxx liquid storage systems (bulk and microbulk), cryogenic tanks and tank repair, manifolds, cylinder fill plant equipment, custom solutions, and Quality Cryogenics vacuum jacketed piping and liquid cylinder repair.

Advanced Specialty Gas Equipment
Middlesex, NJ — ASGE supplies a line of specialty gas handling equipment and UOP adsorbents through an international network of distributors and representatives. ASGE's inventory includes thousands of regulators, manifolds, flowmeters, valves, molecular sieves and accessories, allowing them to ship 95 percent of their orders on the same day they receive the order.

Air Liquide America L.P.
Houston, TX — Air Liquide America L.P. is focused on offering distributors tailored growth programs through ALNET, the Air Liquide Distributor Network. ALNET includes industrial, medical and specialty gas growth programs, along with customized training and technical assistance to meet the changing needs of distributors.

Air Products
Allentown, PA — In the industrial gas business for over 65 years, Air Products is committed to the independent distributor. With supply capabilities coast to coast, Air Products is committed to safety and on-time delivery. Dedicated account managers will be available to work with distributors to develop programs to support their businesses.

Airgas Nitrous Oxide
Radnor, PA — Airgas Nitrous Oxide is the largest producer of nitrous oxide in North America, operating four plants in North America. In addition to distributing nitrous oxide throughout North America, Airgas Nitrous Oxide ships bulk liquefied nitrous oxide by ocean freight to customers in Asia and South America.

AlcoTec Wire Corporation
Traverse City, MI — AlcoTec manufactures premium quality aluminum wire with state-of-the-art drawing and spooling machinery. AlcoTec offers a solution-oriented partnership designed to maximize productivity, reduce start-up time and control overall costs. AlcoTec's staff of metallurgical, welding and quality engineers provide expert consulting, training, welder qualification and application expertise.

American Standard Manufacturing
Central Bridge, NY — American Standard Manufacturing, Inc. is a manufacturer of high-pressure and propane cylinder storage and merchandising cabinets for both industrial and commercial use. The company also manufactures ergonomic cylinder handling devices such as the Pit Stop Propane Fuel Depot, Forklift Cylinder Handler, Wall Hugger cylinder vise and Little Giant cylinder inverter.

Americana Program Underwriters
Charlotte, NC — Americana is a leading underwriter of property and casualty insurance for welding supply distributors. With the same underwriting team since 1992, Americana aims to provide not only industry expertise but also stability in times of uncertainty. Its product offering includes industry-specific property, general liability, automobile and umbrella coverage countrywide.

ArcOne
Taunton, MA — For 15 years, ArcOne has produced auto-darkening welding helmets, inverter power sources, NIOSH-approved respiratory protection, and head and face protection products. The company is committed to protecting the welder from the lungs up with an array of hard hats, eyewear, goggles, visors, respiratory protection, and price/performance auto-darkening technology.

Avesta Welding LLC
Stafford TX — Avesta Welding LLC is a manufacturer of stainless steel welding consumables for high corrosion and high temperature applications. The company supplies a broad product line, including covered electrodes; MIG, TIG and sub arc wire; flux-cored wire and chemicals for post-weld corrosion protection.

BOC, A Member of the Linde Group
Murray Hill, NJ — BOC has partnered with industrial gas and welding supply distributors for over 80 years as a major producer of oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium, liquid helium, hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The distributor program includes ADA, dedicated distributor sales manager, mergers and acquisitions support, world class safety, training curriculum and small bulk program.

Bohler Thyssen Welding
Houston, TX — Bohler Thyssen has manufactured welding consumables for over 70 years. The company produces a variety of consumables, from products for use with mild and stainless steel to special products for repair and maintenance purposes, hardfacing and brazing. The four brands sold in North America are Bohler, TPUT, Soudokay and UTP.

Bosch Power Tools and Accessories
Mount Prospect, IL — Bosch is one division within the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, the North American branch of the world's largest power tool and accessory manufacturer, Robert Bosch GmbH. In addition to grinders and abrasives, Bosch provides a complete line of corded and cordless tools and accessories.

BTU Gases
Pearland, TX — BTU Gases strives to be America's cutting fuel gas company. BTU provides only polymer grade purity gas to its nationwide network of 120 distributors, hence the brand name High Purity Gas. BTU sells a proprietary line of cutting tips and maintains an experienced staff of ten sales/training experts nationwide.

Carbide Industries LLC
Louisville, KY — Carbide Industries manufactures calcium carbide products and acetylene used in the industrial gas, chemical, primary steel and foundry markets. Manufacturing plants are located in Louisville and Calvert City, Kentucky.

Catalina Cylinders
Garden Grove, CA — Catalina Cylinders, a manufacturer of 6061 aluminum high- and low-pressure compressed gas cylinders, supplies the industrial gas, specialty gas, beverage, medical oxygen, as well as the scuba, fire, breathing air and paintball industries. Its extensive distribution network services these markets globally. The company specializes in aluminum compressed gas cylinders.

Cavagna North America Inc.
Somerset, NJ — The Cavagna Group has manufactured cylinder valves and related equipment for 76 years. Cavagna's product offering includes medium- and high-pressure cylinder valves and regulators for the acetylene, industrial, medical, specialty, cryogenic and refrigerant markets. A 25,000 square foot distribution center provides immediate on-time shipping from Cavagna's extensive inventory.

Ceodeux
Mt. Pleasant, PA — Ceodeux, a member of the Rotarex Group, is a manufacturer of cylinder valves, regulators, instrumentation valves, fittings, connectors, bulk gas line valves, and systems for all types of gas applications, as well as chemical, biomedical, pharmaceutical and petrochemical applications.

Chart Industries, Inc.
New Prague, MN — Chart supplies distribution, storage equipment and services to the worldwide industrial gas market. Chart manufactures a broad line of cryogenic products for the purification, liquefaction, distribution and storage of helium, nitrogen, argon, oxygen, carbon dioxide and natural gas for final use in a multitude of industrial, commercial and scientific applications.

Compass Insurance, SSA Division
Phoenix, AZ — Established in 1957, Schaefer-Smith-Ankeney began providing insurance for welding distributors in 1992, and over the years has developed a national level of expertise with both the insurance companies and welding suppliers. The agency writes property, general liability, automobile and umbrella policies.

Computers Unlimited
Billings, MT — With over 25 years' experience developing integrated software systems for the GAWDA member, CU's latest version of TIMS (Total Information Management System) runs on Microsoft's Windows 2003 server and SQL database. TIMS features advanced cylinder tracking management, an integrated mobile delivery handheld application, document imaging and rich data analysis capabilities.

CONCOA
Virginia Beach, VA — CONCOA manufactures precision gas control equipment and will feature its line of high-purity pressure regulators, valves and flow control devices, as well as a complete line of gas distribution and switchover systems with remote alarms and high-purity manifolds. They will also include the IntelliSwitch fully automatic gas management system.

Cramer Decker Industries
Santa Ana, CA — Cramer Decker Industries manufactures and distributes a comprehensive line of gas control products for the welding, specialty, medical oxygen and cryogenics industries. Products include ProRack manifold systems, gas delivery manifolds, cylinder valves, shut-off valves, brass pipe and fittings, high pressure and cryogenic hoses, aluminum cylinders, tools and fill plant supplies.

Cryogenic Industries
Murrieta, CA — Cryogenic Industries' network of manufacturing, sales and repair facilities serves the gas needs of the welding industry. The company's ACD factory-trained technicians repair all cryogenic pumps. Cryogenic Industries houses large inventories of parts and maintains service programs to provide quick response, minimizing downtime. Facilities offer sales, service, spares and repairs.

Cryogenic Vessel Alternatives
Mont Belvieu, TX — Servicing industrial gas users, Cryogenic Vessel Alternatives manufactures and repairs a wide range of cryogenic equipment, including cryogenic transport trailers, truck/trailer mount containers, microbulk delivery trucks, intermodal containers and custom-engineered products to fit particular needs and sizes. Technical assistance, design review and repairs are available from all locations.

Cryostar USA
Bethlehem, PA — Cryostar is a supplier of cryogenic pumps and LNG boil-off gas compressors, as well as turboexpanders for industrial gas applications. With offices around the world and two locations in the United States, Cryostar is a key supplier to major gas companies, as well as gas distributors and service providers.

CryoVation LLC
Ft. Myers, FL — CryoVation is a custom manufacturer of industrial and specialty gas filling systems. CryoVation manufactures a range of manifolding, controls, pumps and vaporizers. The company stocks a range of pump parts for all major models and an extensive inventory of valves, hoses, gauges, fittings, vacuum pumps, lubricants and support items.

CTR Inc.
Rock Hill, SC — CTR is a manufacturer of cylinder filling equipment and cryogenic equipment. CTR's line ranges from custom, computerized, palletized fill plants to manual linear fill manifolds. The company also reconditions cryogenic vessels, bulk distribution trailers, bulk tank final lines and vacuum jacketed piping. CTR provides engineering design and field installation services.

DataWeld Incorporated
Bossier City, LA — For over 25 years, DataWeld Incorporated has provided software, service and support to meet the specific needs of welding supply distributors. DataWeld offers accounting, cylinder tracking and mobile order processing as either an integrated package or as individual components.

Direct Wire and Cable
Denver, PA — Direct Wire and Cable is a supplier of welding cable that is stocked in five colors, power cords and ultra-flexible cable. All welding cable can be pre-assembled through the “Direct Connect” service, which provides ready-to-use whips, grounds and leads. All cables are packaged to specific needs.

ELCo Enterprises Inc.
Jackson, MI — ELCo Enterprises is a manufacturer of a complete line of weld wire dispensing and weld cell support equipment. ELCo's continually expanding product line includes “Easy Feed” conduits and connectors, nozzle ream stations, “Wire Pilot” feed assists, ISO 14000 dispensing covers and Blue Magic anti-spatter solution.

Elkem Metals
Pittsburgh, PA — Elkem is the leading manufacturer and supplier of calcium carbide to acetylene producers throughout North America. With production facilities located in Pryor, Oklahoma, and Ashtabula, Ohio, Elkem is able to offer sizing, packaging and delivery options to meet distributors' requirements.

Erie Technologies
Ottawa Lake, MI — Erie Technologies is a cryogenic equipment manufacturing, sales and service company. Erie sells, services and remanufactures cryogenic vessels, including stationary and transport vessels. Erie sells and services cylinder filling equipment from transfill systems to semi-automated fill systems. Erie's field service team supports most cryogenic applications and piping systems.

ESAB Welding & Cutting
Florence, SC — ESAB offers equipment and filler metals to provide complete solutions for all welding and cutting needs. ESAB's 100 percent satisfaction guarantee allows risk-free buying on all arc, hand plasma, gas apparatus and filler metals. ESAB provides training, technical support and merchandising programs for its distributor partners.

Evergreen Midwest
Mentor, OH — Evergreen Midwest has been serving the compressed gas industry since 1978. Evergreen carries a large stock and variety of high-pressure valves, fittings, hoses and accessories in the bottled gas, cryogenic and specialty gas industries. Experienced sales staff are qualified to answer technical questions from the company's Cleveland, Ohio, headquarters.

FIBA Technologies Inc.
Millbury, MA — FIBA serves industrial and specialty gas distributors and manufacturers. FIBA manufactures and reconditions transport, storage and filling equipment, including DOT, ISO and ASME pressure vessels, tube trailers, ISO modules, ASME and DOT receivers, bulk transporters and tanks, compressors and vaporizers. FIBA provides ultrasonic, acoustic emission and hydrostatic requalification of pressure vessels.

Flame Technologies Inc.
Cedar Park, TX — Flame Tech will feature the “Lightning Rod,” the Hollow Core Gouging Rod, new lightweight hand cutting torches capable of cutting 60 inches of steel, direct replacement acetylene and fuel gas tips, heating and brazing apparatus, regulators, check valves/flash arrestors and new complete welding/cutting kits.

Gas and Air Systems Inc.
Hellertown, PA — Gas and Air Systems, a Weldship Group Company, is a compressor distributor/packager of both Burton Corblin diaphragm and piston compressors, as well as Gardner Denver/Belliss and Morcom piston compressors. Burton Corblin factory-approved replacement parts are held in inventory. In-house compressor assessment and rebuild capabilities are also available.

Gas Equipment Company
Houston, TX — Gas Equipment Company provides custom solutions with off-the-shelf inventory for the CO2, compressed gas, welding and cryogenic industries. Products include cryogenic extended stem globe valves, relief valves, check valves, ball valves, meters, CO2 pumps, hydraulic coolers, cryogenic regulators, gas regulators for in-process, transfer and control equipment.

Gas Innovations
La Porte, TX — An independent wholesale provider of gases and services to GAWDA members, Gas Innovations' products include propylene and an array of hydrocarbons delivered to distributors or seamlessly to their customers. Services include UT cylinder testing, cylinder packs and related cylinder services and sales. The WWS division markets Kobelco Welding Wire.

Generant Company, Inc.
Butler, NJ — A designer and manufacturer of pressure and flow control devices and instrument tube fittings for liquids and gases, Generant offers relief valves, check valves, pressure regulators, needle valves and the SDC self-locking liquid cylinder connectors, and the Bi-Lok Brand Dual Ferrule Instrument Tube Fittings.

The Harris Products Group
Mason, OH — The Harris Products Group, A Lincoln Electric Company, is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of cutting, welding, brazing, and soldering equipment and consumables and gas distribution systems. Harris Products Group products are sold and used in over 85 countries.

Harsco GasServ
Mechanicsburg, PA — Harsco Gas Serv offers an extensive range of products, technologies and applications to the global gas community. Harsco GasServ comprises four complementary manufacturing and service businesses: Taylor-Wharton, Sherwood, Structural Composites Industries and American Welding and Tank. The combined brands provide a total network for pressure vessels and precision valves.

Hobart Brothers Company
Troy, OH — Hobart Brothers Company is a leading manufacturer of filler metals sold under the brand names Hobart, Trimark, McKay and Corex. The Hobart Brothers line of welding consumables includes mild steel and low alloy stick electrodes, solid wires, tubular wires, stainless and hard surfacing products.

Hypertherm
Hanover, NH — Hypertherm's mechanized plasma systems, consumables and automated products complement the Powermax family, providing distributors one solution for all metal cutting needs. The new Powermax30 is designed for simplicity, reliability and industrial performance. Hypertherm's exclusive torch incorporates new patent-pending features to maximize operator visibility and improved access in tight locations.

Infonetics Inc.
Grove City, OH — Infonetics has supplied computer software and hardware to welding supply and industrial gas distributors for over two decades. Infonetics also provides a wide variety of other products and services, including mobile computing, Web services, network services, a full accounting software suite, and serial number tracking software.

Jackson Products
Fenton, MO — Jackson Products offers a line of welding safety products for the head, eyes, face and ears. Jackson's most recent products include the Boss Big Window EQC and the ShadowAire II powered air purifying respirator (PAPR).

John Tillman Co.
Compton, CA — John Tillman Co. has served the welding industry for over 75 years. As a manufacturer of protective welding gloves, clothing, blankets, curtains and screens, Tillman provides distributors with a product offering that includes over 2,000 items. Distribution centers located in Compton, California; Chicago, Illinois; and Marietta, Georgia, ensure prompt delivery.

Kaplan Industries
Maple Shade, NJ — For nearly 50 years, Kaplan Industries has serviced the welding, beverage and medical markets. The company inventories a complete line of cylinders, from lecture bottles to the largest storage vessels.

The Lincoln Electric Company
Cleveland, OH — Lincoln Electric is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding equipment, consumables, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment. Its 35 regional sales offices and headquarters are staffed by 200 technical sales representatives who provide distributors with local sales, service, training and engineering support.

Matheson Tri-Gas
Montgomeryville, PA — Matheson Tri-Gas is a single-source provider of industrial, specialty, medical, electronic and bulk gases; gas handling equipment, and high-performance gas detection and purification systems. The Matheson ENABLE Distributor Development Program provides distributors with a complete line of products and services, backed by Matheson's 80+ years in the specialty gas business.

Mathey Dearman Inc.
Tulsa, OK — Mathey Dearman manufactures nine styles of pipe cutting and beveling and 15 styles of pipe alignment equipment. Its product offering also includes 16 sizes of welding electrode ovens, and 24 types of welding and pipe tools for pipe fitting and layout.

Midalloy
St. Louis, MO — Midalloy supplies stainless, nickel, aluminum and special alloy consumables. Midalloy specializes in providing customers with low alloy and products for the welding of Grade 91 steel. All products meet AWS and international standards and are stocked in Midalloy's St. Louis, Missouri, and Houston, Texas, warehouses.

Miller Electric Manufacturing Co.
Appleton, WI — Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. is a worldwide manufacturer of arc welding equipment and related systems for metalworking, construction, maintenance and other applications. Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered components, assemblies and systems headquartered in Glenview, Illinois.

National Standard Company
Niles, MI — National Standard is a manufacturer of carbon and stainless solid weld wire. Through values, trust and integrity, their mission is to be the premier wire mill in the industry. As a result of accomplishing their mission, they develop true partnerships with their customers and suppliers.

Norris Cylinder Company
Longview, TX — Norris Cylinder Company produces high-pressure, seamless cylinders widely used for shipping, storing and dispensing industrial gases. Norris high-pressure cylinders are fabricated from chromium-molybdenum steel and produced in strict compliance with all applicable DOT/TC specifications. Acetylene cylinders are produced using the patented Pacesetter porous mass using SuperFiber 90 construction.

Norton Abrasives/Carborundum Abrasives
Worcester, MA — Norton Abrasives and Carborundum Abrasives supply the welding and metal fabrication marketplace with a full line of grinding and cut-off wheels, coated sanding products, and surface finishing non-woven nylon fiber products. Strategically located, state-of-the art distribution centers ensure that customers get the right products right on time.

OKI Bering
Cincinnati, OH — OKI Bering is a single source wholesaler providing welding, safety and industrial equipment to qualified distributors across the U.S. and the world. Company representatives will be on hand to discuss world class customer service, next-day shipping and various online technologies, as well as their more than 250 represented manufacturers.

ORS Nasco
Muskogee, OK — ORS Nasco is one of the largest pure wholesale supply companies in North America, selling exclusively to welding, industrial and contractor distributors in the United States. With a portfolio of more than 140,000 products from 600 manufacturers, ORS Nasco serves the industrial, welding, MRO, oilfield, safety and construction supplies markets.

Peter Skop Industries (PSI)
Norcross, GA — Peter Skop Industries (PSI) has supplied the compressed gas industry for over 30 years with cylinder valves, cryogenic valves, hoses and propane equipment. PSI only sells equipment its employees would feel safe working with. PSI's compressed gas department has over 50 years' experience in the industry.

Praxair, Inc.
Danbury, CT — Praxair supplies oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, helium, specialty and medical gases, and supporting technology to over 300,000 customers in North America. A wholly owned subsidiary, Praxair Distribution, Inc., and an independent distributor network are instrumental in helping Praxair package and deliver products and services to local end-users.

Ray Murray Inc.
Lee, MA — Since 1973, Ray Murray has provided products and technical support for needs in compressed gas and propane equipment. Ray Murray supplies over 15,000 products from companies including Sherwood, Ceodeux, Western, Rego Cryogenic, Goddard, GasKit, Jaz Brush, Bullard Abrasives and Fastest. Orders can be packed and shipped the same day.

Revco Industries Inc.
Santa Fe Springs, CA — Revco Industries has been supplying the Black Stallion brand of performance gloves and protective wear for professionals in welding and industry for over 25 years. Count on Revco for a full line of established and innovative products.

Rexarc International
West Alexandria, OH — Rexarc International specializes in manifold piping systems, welding apparatus and cylinder filling systems. Company executives will be on site to discuss Rexarc's newest product offerings, five-day shipping availability for standard manifolds and next day shipping for standard specialty gas equipment policies.

SafTCart
Clarksdale, MS — SafTCart will be exhibiting its line of completely assembled cylinder cradle banks, cylinder carts and medical series carts. Company representatives will be available to discuss cylinder pallets, cylinder pallet truck beds, plus more efficient ways to store cylinders.

Select-Arc, Inc.
Fort Loramie, OH — Select-Arc manufactures a family of welding wires that encompass a complete line of carbon steel, low alloy, metal-cored, hardsurfacing and stainless steel electrodes. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality products and value-added service.

Sellstrom Manufacturing Company
Palatine, IL — Sellstrom Manufacturing Company has provided personal protective equipment to the global workforce for over 80 years. Sellstrom's product line numbers over 1,500 products and includes welding helmets, auto-darkening filters, goggles, protective eyewear, face shields, hard hats, emergency eyewash and shower units, fall protection devices and custom-engineered fall protection systems.

Superior Products
Cleveland, OH — Superior Products is a manufacturer of compressed gas fittings and gas management systems. The company will be promoting its new “Super-Flo” gas manifold systems. Also this year will be the introduction of new pigtails and connections to the company's fill plant products.

Techalloy Welding Products
Baltimore, MD — Techalloy's welding product line includes stainless steel and nickel alloys in solid wire forms and electrodes. Sales and warehouse operations are located in Baltimore, Maryland; Houston, Texas; Perris, California, and Perth, Ontario, Canada. Branded products are supported by a field sales force and are available through select authorized welding supply distributors.

Thermacut
Claremont, NH — Thermacut is a worldwide provider of advanced cutting and welding consumables, offering a full line of plasma cutting, MIG and TIG welding consumables and torch heads. Thermacut is expanding rapidly throughout North America with traditional lines of distribution. Assembly and production facilities are in the USA, Czech Republic and China.

Thermadyne Industries
St Louis, MO — Thermadyne, a global marketer and manufacturer of cutting and welding equipment, is proud to support the skilled professions of welding, metalworking and fabrication. Victor, Thermal Dynamics, Thermal Arc, C&G Systems, Arcair, Tweco and Stoody are among the Thermadyne family of brands distributors can rely on for safety, reliability and quality.

TrackAbout, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA — TrackAbout, a technology leader in asset tracking and management for the packaged gas industry, partners with TECSYS, an industry-leading supply chain management software company, to deliver a best-in-class software solution to enable distributors of fixed and portable assets of all kinds to better run their entire business.

Tregaskiss Welding Products
Windsor, ON, Canada — Tregaskiss Welding Products is an industry leader in the development and manufacture of MIG welding torches and peripherals. Its brands include Tough Gun, TGX and Tough Gard. These welding products are used worldwide in the manufacture of automotive, shipbuilding, rail car, heavy machinery and agricultural equipment.

U.S. Tank and Cryogenics
East Bradenton, FL — U.S. Tank and Cryogenics sells new and fully refurbished liquid cylinders and bulk tanks. Services include liquid cylinder rehab, bulk tank rehab for medical and industrial companies. U.S. Tank offers a warranty with their refurbished liquid cylinders, and they offer a large inventory of parts for all brands of tanks.

Unisource Manufacturing Inc.
Portland, OR — Unisource Manufacturing offers hose products for the transfer of high-pressure gas and cryogenic liquids. Unisource can custom produce any quantity, size, length and configuration hose assembly required. All hose assemblies are made in the USA.

Uniweld Products Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL — Uniweld produces American-made flame tools, gas control equipment and accessories for gas cutting, welding, heating and brazing applications, featuring designs suited for welding professionals, DIY, shipbuilding, M&R, jewelry, refrigeration, plumbing, HVAC or construction. For flame processes and industrial gases, Uniweld strives for “quality tools that go to work with you.”

WDPG/The Horton Group
Nashville, TN — WDPG is a business insurance program designed for the welding supply distributor. Serving welding supply distributors in over 30 states, WDPG recently merged with The Horton Group, one of the nation's leading privately held independent insurance agencies.

Weldcoa
Aurora, IL — Weldcoa manufactures gas cylinder handling and filling equipment. The largest independently owned manufacturer of palletized trucks, trailers and filling equipment in the world, most of Weldcoa's products were developed through close association with customers, and continue to evolve as the work environment and government regulations change.

Welding Alloys (USA) Inc.
Florence, KY — Welding Alloys (USA) Inc. is a manufacturer of flux and metal core tubular welding wires, specializing in hardfacing-cladding alloys as well as a complete series of stainless steel, including duplex and super duplex. Welding Alloys recently celebrated its 20th anniversary in the USA.

Weldship Corporation
Bethlehem, PA — Weldship and Texas Trailer supply tube trailers, gas and liquid ISO containers, ground storage assemblies, and CO2 transports to industrial gas manufacturers, their independent distributors and specialty chemical producers. Products are available for lease and sale. Complete retest and rehab capabilities are available at both locations.

West Cryogenics
Willis, TX — West Cryogenics manufactures and repairs portable and stationary cryogenic liquid transport, delivery and storage vessels. West's UltraSeries, GOrilla and I-Tank vessels and Dragon Series vaporizers offer unique options for liquid delivery, mini-bulk, temporary and permanent applications complementing a full range of rehab, upfit and truck/trailer mounting services and accessories.

Western Enterprises
Westlake, OH — Western Enterprises helps users, distributors and manufacturers of compressed gases improve efficiency, operate safely and maximize profitability. Western offers a line of products to control, store and transmit high-pressure gases for the industrial, medical, helium and specialty gas markets under the Western Enterprises, Innovator, West Winds and Western Medica brands.

Wilson Industries, Inc.
Pomona, CA — Wilson Industries is celebrating its 50th year of business in 2007. Founded in 1957 by Dave Wilson, the company pioneered the market by inventing the world's first transparent welding curtain. Today, Wilson Industries strives to be a technological leader and is run by Dave's son, Dean Wilson.


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