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September Safety & Technology Organizer Online • The September Safety & Technology Organizer is now available at www.gawda.org.
GAWDA welcomes new distributor member H-Town Oxygen Company of Houston, TX, and supplier members Central Carbide LLC of Pryor, OK, GCE, Inc.—Gas Control Equipment, Inc. of Mason, OH, and WeldTrain, LLC of Washougal, WA.
Allied Gases Moves to New Facility (Tempe, AZ) • Allied Gases and Welding Supplies moved to a new facility at 945 East Curry Road, Tempe, AZ 85281, replacing its East Gilbert Drive store. The new facility is now the main location for the company. The 14,777 sq. ft. area includes a fill plant which reduces cylinder rolling distances and decreases handling time. Byers Promoted at Praxair (Danbury, CT) • Steve Byers was named vice president of acquisitions for Praxair Distribution. Formerly Southern Division general manager at Praxair, Byers joined Marin Gas in 1988, which was acquired by Praxair in 1994. "Steve's diverse set of experiences and his knowledge of the industry will help make him a successful M&A leader," says President George Ristevski.
Cryostar Recognized for LNG Solutions (Santa Fe Springs, CA) • The 2008 Global Frost and Sullivan Company of the Year Award was given to Cryostar in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) division. The award recognizes Cryostar’s efforts to offer a wide range of solutions for LNG cargo handling applications. “Cryostar’s activities are a perfect illustration of a customer-focused approach through its value-added services and solutions,” says Deepthi Pamadiparthi, a research analyst for business research and consulting firm Frost and Sullivan.
CONCOA Certification Renewal (Virginia Beach, VA) • CONCOA received a renewed ISO 9001:2000 certification. The classification acknowledges effective business practices with a focus on customer service. "The auditor was particularly impressed by customer responses on surveys," says CONCOA quality manager John Boone. "No non-compliances were found." The company initially received certification in 1995 and is audited every 3 years for renewal. Chart Expands and Relocates (Garfield Heights, OH) • Chart Industries is leasing 20,800 sq. ft. of a building near its plant in Ball Ground, GA, to expand its lab space and relocate its administrative office from Marietta, GA. The company plans on using 15,000 sq. ft. for its administrative office and 5,000 sq. ft. for lab use. Valley Adds New Fill System (Independence, OH) • A high-pressure, 4,500 psi oxygen cylinder fill system was installed at Valley National Gases’ fill production site in Charleston, WV. The system was uniquely engineered to produce oxygen on a production scale basis, expanding Valley’s high-pressure filling capabilities. The oxygen is intended for use in underground life support systems for the mining industry. Linde Fuels Missouri with Hydrogen (Murray Hill, NJ) • Linde North America is providing hydrogen for Missouri’s first hydrogen vehicle refueling station, located at Missouri University of Science and Technology’s E3 Commons development in Rolla. In addition to delivering, storing and supply fuel cell-grade gaseous hydrogen, Linde will provide technical support. Thermadyne Partners With Torchmate CNC (St. Louis, MO) • In order to improve productivity, Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems partnered with Thermadyne Automation and Thermal Dynamics. Based in Harwood, MD, Torchmate CNC is a provider of automation to metal fabricating shops. "Thermal Dynamics products allow us to tap into a customer base we weren't able to reach before," says Bill Kunz, CEO of Torchmate CNC Cutting Systems. WestAir Gases & Equipment Expansions (San Diego, CA) • WestAir Gases & Equipment recently opened new branches in Chula Vista, CA, and Lake Havasu City, AZ, in addition to a new fast-fill plant in National City, CA. The Chula Vista branch is 3,800 sq. ft. and located on I-5 freeway in south San Diego County, providing greater visibility. The Lake Havsau City branch, which resulted from WestAir acquiring the assets of Advanced Gas Products and Welding Supplies, is 3,700 sq. ft. The National City plant is a 28,000 sq. ft. ISO 9001:2000 certified facility, featuring Weldcoa's latest fast-fill plant technology, a FDA-certified specialty gases lab, an automated inventory system and a GPS fleet routing system.
GAWDA NEWS
GAWDA Management Information Committee Booth • The GAWDA Management Information Committee will be exhibiting at Booth #7 at Convention with the goal of building better visibility and communication between the GAWDA membership and the MI committee. It will feature one of our primary initiatives for 2008-2009, the Price File Standards (PFS). The PFS are the result of years of committee work to produce a common data file layout that can be used by suppliers (manufacturers/vendors) to transport product pricing electronically. We would also like the opportunity to reach out and discover how GAWDA can help with member businesses' IT needs. Drop by Booth #7 and chat with Chris Dominiak, chair of the MI Committee and IT director of Norco, Inc. Not Registered to Attend Convention Yet? • Registration is still open and continues on site in the Bahamas! Visit the Current Events page to register online or download the Convention registration forms. You can also view the lists of attendees and exhibitors. While there, don’t forget to donate to the Gives Back Program in support of The Ranfurly Homes for Children. The mission of The Ranfurly Homes for Children is to provide a loving home for children in the Bahamas who have been orphaned, abused, neglected or abandoned. Contributions to the GAWDA Gives Back Program are tax deductible.
Win iPods, GPS Systems and a Flat Screen T.V.! • How? By attending the Contact Booth Program during the Annual Convention in the Bahamas.
Attention Volunteers • Interested in helping to grow our membership? We are looking for volunteer leaders to be a part of the GAWDA Membership Committee. If interested, please contact Kate Cole, Membership Director at 215-564-4672 or kcole@fernley.com. HR Report Available • The September 2008 HR Manager's Legal Reporter is now available for download at www.gawda.org. GAWDA Clearinghouse • The GAWDA Clearinghouse has been updated and is available here.
Check out the NEW GAWDA Career Center • GAWDA has launched its interactive job board, the GAWDA Career Center. The GAWDA Career Center offers members—and the industry at large—an easy-to-use and highly targeted resource for online employment connections. Take Advantage of GAWDA University Online GAWDA U is an easy-to-use and inexpensive online training tool for your employees. The educational content of GAWDA U was developed to support GAWDA's primary mission of providing information to assist you in improving your company's safety and compliance. GAWDA U Online will be an ever-changing and growing program. The initial course offerings will concentrate on training for new employees during their first 90 days. The second generation of content will focus on more advanced training that will build upon the earlier basic/elementary courses. This summer, we will be seeking training material from our members that can be adapted to the GAWDA U platform and will expand the program to include supplier-based training on company-specific products and services. We are conducting weekly Webinars to introduce members to the functions and content of GAWDA U and to answer any questions. Please contact GAWDA Membership Director Kate Cole (kcole@fernley.com) to sign up for the introductory webinars or to find out more about this exciting opportunity!
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