September 1, 2008
Articles
Finding your place in the value chain
With a diminishing number of welding and gas distributors throughout the world, finding success more than ever depends on finding a niche in which a business...
4 Links in the New Value Chain
There is no magical potion that will transform a business into a value chain success overnight. After all, manufacturing and industrial distribution is...
Hypertherm Cutting Institute Provides On-Demand Training
Hypertherm (www.hypertherm.com), a global supplier of plasma arc metal cutting technology, has launched the Hypertherm Cutting Institute, an online classroom...
American Welding & Tank Acquires Certified Cylinder Inc.
American Welding & Tank LLC, a division of Taylor-Wharton International LLC, acquired Certified Cylinder Inc. of Crossville, Tenn., on Aug. 1, 2008. American...
Air Products Gets Contract to Supply Steel Industry in Malaysia
Air Products said it has signed a long- term contract with Ann Joo Steel Berhad, a subsidiary of Ann Joo Resources Berhad to supply on-site gaseous oxygen,...
Praxair Distribution Names Byers VP for Mergers and Acquisitions
Steve Byers has been named vice president of acquisitions for Praxair Distribution (www.praxair.com). Previously, Byers was general manager for Praxair...
Comprehensive On-Line Training for Welding, Gases and Safety
WeldTrain, LLC has created an on-line training site for the welding, gases and safety industry. The site, (www.weldtrain.com) is focused on providing...
Gas Innovations Opens Expanded Facility
Gas Innovations (www.gasinnovations.com) opened its new, expanded facilities this summer with an open house celebration that included more than 200 guests....

