Welding & Gases Today Editor’s Blog 
  

Welding & Gases Today explores important industry issues as the United States sees first signs of economic recovery

The Winter 2010 issue of “Welding & Gases Today”—our annual Forecast Issue—is in the mail and available online right now by clicking the “Current Issue” tab at the top of this page.

There’s plenty of valuable information for distributors in such articles as:

10 Supplier Strategies For Success
Suppliers detail where they will focus their energies and how they will navigate the year ahead.

Distributors Offer 10 Ways To Beat The Business Slump
Lessons learned during the downturn position distributors for growth in 2010.

Specialty Gas Demand To Rise
Data from the 2009 PROFIT Report explain cylinder financials.

Slight Growth For Industrial Gases
Latest report points to increase.

Areas For Success In 2010
Some industrial markets show promise.

The Alphabet Recovery

Plan wisely and you can experience prosperity.

Welding Trends For 2010 And Beyond

The industry is exploding with opportunities for welders.

Contributors offer their expertise in:
ISO Certification
A real boon to operations, sales and customer perceptions of your company.
By Clark Phinney, STS, WSO-CST

The Siren Song of Inventory Reductions
Short-term inventory reduction may impede long-term sales success.
By Albert D. Bates, Ph.D.

Cloud Computing

An IT solution worth looking into.
By George Slogik

Other articles include:

Deep In The Heart Of Texas
Here’s a wagonload of photos from San Antonio!

Meet President Jenny McCall
Personal insights from GAWDA’s 64th president.

Super Jen Plus 10
This band of industry superheroes is ready to take on the challenges that lie ahead.

The Science of Loyalty

Good service keeps customers satisfied. Building trust brings them back.
By James Kane

 Plus, our consultants cover…

DOT Training Requirements
By Michael Dodd

Alternate Cylinder Fill Technologies

By Thomas L. Badstubner

DOT Regulations Come Under Scrutiny

By Richard P. Schweitzer, Esq.

Distributors Should Not Let Guard Down

By Michael Degan

 I hope you’ll spend some time checking out all the issue has to offer. And if you have a topic you’d like covered in a future issue, please drop me a note and let me know!

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