First Quarter 2008

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Upon Closer Examination
PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
Gary Stoneback
2008 GAWDA President

“Stacked”
DIRECTOR'S DESK
KENT VAN AMBURG
Executive Director GAWDA
   

FIRST QUARTER 2008

COVER STORY
2008 Business Forecast

Scaling New Heights
GAWDA distributors explore new avenues for growth in 2008.

Buzzwords for 2008
Suppliers increase Efficiencies and Communication.

Think Big And Take Bold Action
The state of the business cycle in 2008 and beyond
By Brian Beaulieu

Safety And Security Trends, Challenges And Opportunities
Six areas CGA is keeping an eye on for 2008.
By Mark Meteyer

Welding To Play A Key Role In Industrial And Construction Prosperity
AWS foresees great opportunities for business growth.
By Ray Shook



PRESIDENTAL SPOTLIGHT
Meet Gary Stoneback
GAWDA's 62nd President gets up close and personal.

2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GAWDA's All-Stars
The association's leadership team

MEMBER PROFILE
Welsco, Inc.
Emphasis on employees and education paves way to success.

GAS OPERATIONS
Avoiding Gas Losses
Monitor cryogenic operations carefully to reduce lost revenue.
By Joseph Higgins

TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY
Mobile Processing
Save time and money, and improve accuracy and customer service.
By Jim Broughton

Did You Know...?
Your Telephone Is More Than Just A
Dial Tone
By George Slogik

STRATEGIC PLANNING
GAWDA's Strategic Plan
Last May, GAWDA's Board of Directors met in Phoenix to begin the process of developing a long range plan.

INTERNATIONAL
The Great Wail of “China”
Outsourcing of products and components overseas is on the rise in the welding supply industry.

 

SALES & MARKETING
Six Steps To Better Sales
Improve your selling power.
By Bruce Belk

BEST PRACTICES
Total Quality Management
Creating a culture of quality consciousness
By Lloyd Robinson

DOT And Security Regulations On The Horizon
Four issue to watch
By Michael Dodd

Color Coding For Medical Gas Cylinders
Distributors must comply with CGA publication C-9.
By J. Robert Yeoman

Security And Transportation Issues Remain On Docket For 2008
Chemical facility anti-terroism standards, driver hours of service and more
By Richard P. Schweitzer, Esq.

What's Up With OSHA?
Three areas of focus for 2008
By Thomas W. Eynon

Despite Courtroom Successes, Fume Litigation Remains A Real Threat
The welding industry is not out of the woods yet.
By Michael Degan

In 2008, You'll Need To Focus On Fighting Your Main Squeeze
Two ways to combat the margin squeeze
By Joe Ellers

 

 
 

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