First Quarter 2011


 
 
 
 
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C O V E R   S T O R Y

Operation 2011: Resuscitating Sales
Distributors fight back for recovery.

Suppliers See A Slow, Upward Climb
Industry suppliers talk about what will be driving their sales in 2011.
They’re not taking anything for granted.

Materials Joining And Technology
Emerging manufacturing challenges set the bar for the welding industry.
By Chris Conrardy

Five Welding Growth Areas
New welding technologies and personnel will play crucial role in 2011.
By Ray Shook

Manufacturing Outlook
WEMCO looks toward promising sector growth.
By James Horvath

Six Unstoppable Economic Trends In 2011
Factors that will shape the economic recovery.
By Barry Asmus, Ph.D.

 
 

MEMBER PROFILE
Running On Its Record
Employee-owned O.E. Meyer Co. moves on 93 years of tradition and innovation.

BEST PRACTICES

Read More And Know More Online
11 things to do at www.WeldingAndGasesToday.org.

PRESIDENTIAL SPOTLIGHT

GAWDA’s President Gets Up Close And Personal
Meet President Lloyd Robinson.

MEET YOUR BOARD

Link Up With GAWDA’s 2011 Board
The association’s leadership is well-connected.

SPRING MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

2011 SMC Preview
Click here for the updated SMC Schedule.

 

 

TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY

Automated Invoicing
Developing processes to gain efficiencies
By Jim Broughton

Establish Yourself As An Expert
Help your employees and customers find the answers to their questions.

CONSULTANT CORNER
DOT Filing System
By Michael Dodd

Medical Gases…The Sky Is Not Falling
By Thomas L. Badstubner

GAWDA’s Voluntary Cylinder Exchange Policy
By Richard P. Schweitzer, Esq.

A Banner Year For Defendants
By Michael Degan

SALES AND MARKETING

Niche Now!
Small markets offer big dividends.
By Steven Van Yoder

HUMAN RESOURCES

The Art And Science Of Motivation
A real-world formula for measuring performance and producing results
By Wes Morris, SPHR

Leadership For A New Economy
When times are tough, leaders must be tougher.
By Joe Takash

Employee Motivation: Whose Job Is It Anyway?
The answer may surprise you.
By Christine Corelli

DEPARTMENTS

President’s Perspective – New Year, New Opportunities
By Lloyd Robinson

Director’s Desk – Improving Our “Value Proposition”
By John Ospina

 

Online Exclusives

GAWDA President Lloyd Robinson dishes on the AWISCO Advantage. • Link Up With GAWDA’s Board on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. • EWI develops technology to meet industry needs. • Colleges and vo-tech schools are a niche market for distributors. • TWSCO’s Wes Morris takes vacation time to The Edge. • Young Executives lead e-dialogue.

 

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Executive EditorJohn Ospina Managing EditorCarole Jesiolowski EditorDan Vest
Contributing EditorsChristopher PowersDevin O’TooleSteve Guglielmo
Print Design – Paul Brunell Online Design – Jacob Rogers Production Editor – Linda Gill-Jones
Relationship Manager – Mike Green
 

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