Industry Forecast
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CENTRAL Distributors Look For Relief
Stepping Up to Great … “Under-promise and over-deliver.” Bob Finnie Carbonic Systems Inc. “Keep the cash coming in.” Albright Welding Supply Company “Pay attention to detail and make sure customers are happy.” Scott Griskavich Badger Welding Supplies “Identify problems and provide solutions promptly.” Joseph Campbell Machinery & Welder Corporation It’s a mixed bag in the Central part of the country. The automotive industry is back in town, and [...] -
SOUTH Shakes It Up
Stepping Up to Great … “Rarely do companies go bad from external forces. Good companies aren’t killed, they commit suicide.” James Cain Atlas Welding Supply Co. “Refine your operating procedures and get everyone on the same page.” Zane Lee Sidney Lee Welding Supply “Be second to none on customer service. Help customers save money.” J.D. Sadler Sadler Welding Products “Make smarter decisions and uncover new [...] -
Growing In The New Normal
In the 2012 Business Forecast, suppliers recall lessons of the past as they forge forward. -
IT Advancements Help EASTERN Distributors
Stepping Up to Great … “All of us are accountable, and the team has to depend on each other.” Robert Jackson Jackson Welding and Gas Products “Be up on technology and how it can help you.” Pete Matarese, Liberty Supply “Focus on what you are really passionate about and what drives your economic engine. Eliminate redundancies. Find your sweet spot.” Jack Butler Butler Gas Products [...] -
Developing Efficiencies in the WEST
Stepping Up to Great … “Train mid-level managementas businesspeople first.” Marv Rodgers Jr. Alliance Gas Products “Find the areas where you’re mediocre and improve them. Remove the hurdles.” Bob Stoody Stoody Industrial and Welding Supply “Help customers figure out a better way to do their jobs.” Dave Fischer General Welding Supply Company “As leader of the company, always set a good example.” David Craig Craig Welding Supply Company Compared to other regions, [...] -
SOUTHWEST Stays On Course
Stepping Up to Great … “Look at everything you do through the lens of the customer.” Gary Kennedy Red Ball Oxygen Company “Everybody has to take their productivity and expertise up a notch.” Todd Linnenbringer Delta Gases “Don’t ever forget that the customer is our boss.” Guy Marlin Lampton Welding Supply Company “Employees must know their products inside and out.” Craig Duncan Winfield Iron and Metal “Three words: service, service, service.” Rosendo [...] -
Distributor Forecast Graphs
Distributor Forecast by geographic section. Distributor Graphs CENTRAL Distributors Look For Relief Developing Efficiencies in the WEST SOUTHWEST Stays On Course IT Advancements Help EASTERN Distributors SOUTH Shakes It Up -
Recruiting Welding Personnel Remains Key Need
The welding industry is optimistic about more welding jobs becoming a reality in 2012. By Ray Shook -
Building The Customer Of The Future
Facing a shortage of welders, distributors play a key role in the growth of the welding work force. -
Suppliers See A Slow, Upward Climb
Suppliers to our industry in some ways resemble the last man (or woman) standing after playing the childhood game, King of the Mountain. Having battled the negatives of the past two years, you’ve survived. You’re still standing. And you’re in one piece (we won’t talk about bruises!). Now, as revenue begins a slow climb upward, [...] -
Materials Joining And Technology
A July 2010 survey by the Edison Welding Institute identified emerging challenges for the materials joining industry across various manufacturing segments. By Chris Conrardy. -
Operation 2011: Resuscitating Sales
Welding & Gases Today's 2011 distributor business forecast found that GAWDA members are fighting back for recovery. -
Five Welding Growth Areas
Needs in agriculture, highways, energy and petrochemical segments make 2011 a great time to be in the welding industry. By Ray Shook. -
Manufacturing Outlook
WEMCO looks toward promising growth in automotive, rail transport and steel sectors for manufacturers in the welding and gases industry. By James Horvath. -
Slight Growth For Industrial Gases
A report on future industrial gas demand in the U.S. for manufacturing, electronics, healthcare and analytical applications -
The Alphabet Recovery
Planning for a broad, slow economic recovery -
Welding Trends For 2010 And Beyond
There are many job opportunities for those who wish to pursue a career in welding. -
10 Ways To Beat The Business Slump
In the midst of the economic recovery, GAWDA distributor members discuss strategies for boosting sales in 2010.
