A new membership program from the American Welding Society (AWS) empowers welders to use their buying power to gain instant discounts at dozens of Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) -member stores nationwide. Welders also can enjoy big discounts on insurance, welding books and training, and other services.

AWS' Deputy Executive Director Cassie Burrell said the AWS negotiated on behalf of the organization's 55,000 members to obtain the discounts, and “also arranged access to AWS health insurance and dental plans, plus discounts on auto and home insurance for welders.”

For more information on these expanded and new benefits, visit www.aws.org or call 1-800-443-9353.