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Here are some examples of what some of our other readers had to say.
- Tracie L Koehler Atlantic Welding Supply Belleville , MI : I have pretty much quit renting my tanks unless it is for…
- Bob Goodliffe Cyberweld : Ah, once again our industry takes a Pollyanna approach to growth forecasting. If only our…
- Scott Mancel Chemweld, Inc : Good article, I think the trend away from acetylene will continue as companies learn…
- Roger Yackey Wisco : Eric is the model for customer relations, and his in depth knpwledge of the products of Direct…
- Jim Earlbeck Earlbeck Gases : This is a well deserved promotion for Eric. He is always eager to help his clients find…
- VICTOR RHODES JR SEABOARD WELDING SUPPLY,INC. : As a member of the LDA buying group Eric and his staff have helped us…
- Tony Hopkins The Horton Group : John – It’s been a pleasure working with you for the past few years….
- Elissa Butler : Best wishes to you, John, in your retirement! Even though we will probably still turn to you for…
- Tom Bennett Cyl-Tec : All of us at Cyl-Tec and especially the Bennett family wish John all the best. Have a very…
- Jack Butler Butler Gas Products : Butler Gas salutes the career of John Hanlon! We had the privilege to work with…
- Devin OToole : Ben, thanks for your comment. There’s so much experience within GAWDA, and it’s great to…
- Ben Verhagen Cee Kay Supply : Great philosophies, feedback, and tips.
- Discussion via LinkedIn : After managing for 25 years in the Northeast corridor, I use a combination of both…
- Discussion via LinkedIn : the only drawback I see is the windshield time. If you don’t plan and manage your…
- Discussion via LinkedIn : Because a welding supply distributor has to retrieve empty cylinders, a ‘gas’…
- Discussion via LinkedIn : I prefer Market Segmentation. Reason being, it is all about “relationships̶…
- Ron Patton BRIARWOOD GROUP LLC : Hil was one of the true gentlemen in our industry. I met Hil over 30 years ago and…
- Amy Milligan Dynaflux, Inc. : What a great topic for consideration not only the distributor but also for the…
- Anonymous Terex : I’ve been on numerous advisory boards both high school and post secondary. The issues are the same….
- Kristine Sexter WorkWise Productions : As the CEO of a consulting company that works with industrial employers,…
- Carole J Welding & Gases Today : If you’re a jazz fan, go to Dizzy’s Coca Cola Lounge, part of Jazz at…
- Carole J Welding & Gases Today : The view from 30 Rock is better than the Empire State Building, and the lines are…
- Anonymous : But what if the employer requires the employ to give them the long form and not just the medical card,…
- Wally Brant Indiana Oxygen : I am saddened to learn of J. Marc’s death. He was a big supporter of GAWDA and a…
- Ken Tidwell WDPG/The Horton Group : Rod and Dale, Great meeting and fun for all. Thank you for a wonderful time in…
- Jim McKenney Computer Unlimited : Jim – Congratulations. Norco is a the company it is today because of the…
- Frederick Luening : Jim, I am very glad to see you and the whole NORCO organization recognized and honored. It…
- Joe Campbell Machinery & Welder Corporation : Thank You for your continued Support of our Troops. Your generosity…
- Erroll Sult ECS Enterprises, Inc. : Congratulations to Jim. He comes from good stock and is carrying on the family…
- Jim Earlbeck Earlbeck Gases & Technologies : First class people and first class organizations get first class awards….
- Dave Mahoney Noble Gas Solutions : Jim, Glad to see you honored with this award. Good things happen to good people….
- Randy Squibb Genspan : Proud of ya Jim. Hope all is well.
- Rachel Environics Inc. : I think the key is we recycle/recover, re-learn and adapt. It is often when we face these…
- Dave Fischer General Welding Supply Co. : Jim, very well written article. Small business is not getting a fair chance…
- Brad Peterson Mississippi Welders Supply : Great article, Jim. I hope you plan to write a followup one when you know…
- Tony Hopkins The Horton Group (WDPG) : Congrats on the new position David! It sounds like a great fit.
- Judy Miller : Congratulations Lloyd on a successful event. You’re challenging us all to be better business…
- Thomas Bramhall : The “Bear” I remember fondly, from my early days in industry, God Bless the family
- Bill Indelicato : Vic: Great to learn your still involved. All the best and continued success. Bill Indelicato
- Billy Cox Texas Trailer/Weldship : All the best to a former US Navy officer and great friend. I treasure Vic’s…
- Jonathan Yale Global Hardgoods : Glad to see that you’re staying involved in the industry, Vic. Hope to see you…
- Paul Horrigan Weldship Corp : God rest Joe’s soul. A good and honest man who was always open and fair with…
- bob o’brien gas and air systems, inc. : A real pro and a great friend. So happy he will still be involved. All the…
- Michael Bassi Runzheimer International : Great article on all the legitimate options available. My firm manages the…
- Marie Fournier Tecsys, Inc. : All that positive energy needs to go somewhere! Beautiful.
- Bill Proctor nexAir : nexAir uses the Runzhiemer Plan for vehicle reimbursement. It is approved by the IRS and the…
- The Welder ToolRef.com : Way to go on showing people how to work up the right way. Starting with the broom is what…
- Charlie Mundt Churchtowne gas : Good luck Woody & all the guys at O E Meyer, With the transition of AGA &…
- Randy squibb Genspan : Tom, Nice to see the younger generation moving up. You are doing it the right way my friend….
- Bill Aston Aston Technical Consulting Services : It’s very sad to hear that 2 people lost their lives this fire.
- Bob Hankel : thanks Kenny…..great job ….BH
- Tom Conger Pacific Welding Supplies, LLC : Way to go Ken! Thanks for the hard work.
- therigwelder crabbs welding & fabrication : Informative post
- Stan Merrick Techalloy Welding Products : Congratulations Ravi. Nice to see an “old” McKay guy doing…
- Randy Squibb Genspan : Good Morning Ray, Hope all is well with you and yours. Really enjoyed reading your article and…
- Welding Machines For Sale Guy Welding Machine For Sale : I agree the recessions are totally natural and needed in a…
- Ben Verhagen Cee Kay Supply : Yes, I’m looking forward to working with both of them (again).
- Anonymous : I think EOBR’s are a good step in the right direction. Paper logs are very out-dated and easily…
- Tim Fusco TrackAbout : It’s great to have Jeff and Doug on-board at TrackAbout. They have almost 50 years of…
- Greg Mason G&S Fabricating, LLC : Good information. Thanks.
- James Cryogenic Gas : Thanks for this information about filling medical gas cylinders. It’s definitely…
- Richard Garretson Central Cryogenics : I am strongly considering rebuilding cryo pumps for supply trailers. I need to…
- Greg : Great article-I work in Ohio as a warehouse/relief driver and feel as though the company I work for is…
- Marie Fournier : I am a big fan of extranets as a tool for customer self-service. As a consumer, I want information…
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