American Welding Society

CO2Meter Releases Portable Welding Gas Analyzer

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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ORMOND BEACH, Fla., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CO2Meter Inc., a worldwide leader in gas detection and safety monitoring, released its new portable CO2 welding gas analyzer that verifies correct CO2 concentrations in welding gases mixes. The highly anticipated CM-1650 measures mixed cylinder gas or blended gas at a mixer to ensure the accuracy of your gas and purity of your welds. With preconfigured measurements for C5, C10, C15, C25 and C50 as well as custom settings, the CM-1650 provides the broadest measurement to the AWS standard in the market. 

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  • CO2Meter launches "CM-1650" portable welding gas analyzer to ensure gases meet AWS standards.
  • ORMOND BEACH, Fla., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CO2Meter Inc., a worldwide leader in gas detection and safety monitoring, released its new portable CO2 welding gas analyzer that verifies correct CO2 concentrations in welding gases mixes.
  • Accurately measuring and analyzing multiple welding gas mixes from 0-100% CO2 concentration is a significant advance in the welding industry.
  • Yet, it is not the only new feature that can be found in the portable CO2 welding gas analyzer.

SkillsUSA WorldSkills Competitor Wins Bronze in International Welding Competition, Oct. 17-20 in Cleveland

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jordan Packer of Utah won a bronze medal in Welding at the international WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, held Oct. 17-20 at the Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center in Cleveland. Packer was the sole U.S. competitor for the event, which was part of a series of 62 WorldSkills 2022 Special Edition competitions held between Sept. 7 and Nov. 26 in 26 cities and 15 countries and regions across Europe, North America and East Asia. The WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, presented by Samsung, is the official replacement for WorldSkills Shanghai 2022, which was canceled in May due to the pandemic.

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  • SkillsUSA competitor represented the U.S. against a field of international young talents
    LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jordan Packer of Utah won a bronze medal in Welding at the international WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, held Oct. 17-20 at the Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center in Cleveland.
  • For his training, Packer worked closely with members of the American Welding Society (AWS) WorldSkills USA Competition Committee, including previous WorldSkills competitors Chandler Vincent and Ray Connolly, the WorldSkills chief expert for welding.
  • "SkillsUSA had a fantastic experience at the Lincoln Electric Training Center during the WorldSkills Special Edition in Cleveland for the welding and metalworking competitions," said Darren Gibson, SkillsUSA program director for career competition events.
  • "Our competitor, Jordan Packer, worked incredibly hard and honored the United States with his bronze medal win.

American Welding Society Announces FABTECH 2022 Panel Discussions, Podcasts, Professional Program, Welding Track and Product Discounts

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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DORAL, Fla., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FABTECH returns to the Georgia World Congress Center from November 8-10, 2022, and the American Welding Society is pleased to announce its plans for the event.

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  • FABTECH returns to the Georgia World Congress Center from November 8-10, 2022, and the American Welding Society is pleased to announce its plans for the event.
  • "I encourage everyone to stop by the AWS booths to learn more about how AWS can support your personal and professional growth."
  • DORAL, Fla., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FABTECH returns to the Georgia World Congress Center from November 8-10, 2022, and the American Welding Society is pleased to announce its plans for the event.
  • o Attendees looking to maintain their certification or earn PDHs towards their professional license can attend the AWS Welding Track .

WorldSkills USA Will Go for Gold in International Welding Competition, Oct. 17-20 in Cleveland

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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LEESBURG, Va. , Sept. 26, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jordan Packer of Utah will compete in the upcoming WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition on Oct. 17-20. The international welding competition will be held at the Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center in Cleveland.

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  • The international welding competition will be held at the Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center in Cleveland.
  • He earned the right to compete through his performance at the USA Final Weld-Off held last March at Alabama Robotics Technology Park.
  • Sponsored by the American Welding Society (AWS), the Weld-Off consisted of four modules completed in 18 hours over three-and-a-half days.
  • For his training, Packer has been working closely with members of the AWS WorldSkills USA Competition Committee, including previous WorldSkills competitors Chandler Vincent and Ray Connolly, the WorldSkills chief expert for welding.

NOVARC TECHNOLOGIES NAMED TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL’S 2022 RANKING OF CANADA’S TOP GROWING COMPANIES FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novarc Technologies Inc. announced today the company has been named one of Canadas Top Growing Companies for the third consecutive year as part of the 2022 Globe & Mails Report on Business ranking.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novarc Technologies Inc. announced today the company has been named one of Canadas Top Growing Companies for the third consecutive year as part of the 2022 Globe & Mails Report on Business ranking.
  • Novarcs ranking on the esteemed list of Canadas Top Growing Companies for the third year in a row is a very exciting accomplishment for our team.
  • Canada's Top Growing Companies recognizes the tremendous ambition and innovation of entrepreneurs in Canada," says Dawn Calleja, Editor of Report on Business magazine.
  • Canadas Top Growing Companies is an editorial ranking that was launched in 2019.

ABB survey finds 70% of US businesses looking to bring production closer to home, robotic automation and workforce upskilling essential to return of operations

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Atiya explained how the increasing need for flexibility and resilience in production is driving the interest in reshoring/nearshoring and, as a result, the demand for more automation.

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  • Atiya explained how the increasing need for flexibility and resilience in production is driving the interest in reshoring/nearshoring and, as a result, the demand for more automation.
  • He underscored the role of robotics in facilitating reshoring or nearshoring efforts, addressing supply chain concerns and maintaining global competitiveness for U.S. businesses.
  • American companies are increasingly turning to automation and robotics driven by the need for greater flexibility in operations, widespread labor shortages and an aging workforce.
  • ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation employs more than 10,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries.

Stuart Shepherd Joins Robotics Companies Gain & Co and HowToRobot as Chief Strategy Officer

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gain & Co and HowToRobot today announce the appointment of Stuart ("Stu") Shepherd as Chief Strategy Officer for both companies.

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  • CHICAGO, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gain & Co and HowToRobot today announce the appointment of Stuart ("Stu") Shepherd as Chief Strategy Officer for both companies.
  • In this role, Shepherd will oversee a comprehensive strategy for transforming U.S. manufacturing with automation through independent consultancy.
  • "In my experience, a lot of companies still don't know how to start with automation and what to do.
  • I'm excited to join Gain & Co as we give companies a roadmap of how to automate -without being tied to any product or technology," said Stuart Shepherd.

AWS Welding Summit: Explore Emerging Trends, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Retention, August 24-26 2022, Woodlands Resort, Houston Texas

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Saturday, May 14, 2022
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MIAMI, May 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Welding Society is pleased to announce the Welding Summit, taking place August 25-26, 2022, in The Woodlands, Texas. The Welding Summit comprises two days of presentations, demonstrations, and exhibits where the industry comes together to discuss, dissect, and educate on key issues affecting the welding industry.

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  • The American Welding Society is pleased to announce the Welding Summit, taking place August 25-26, 2022, in The Woodlands, Texas.
  • MIAMI, May 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Welding Society is pleased to announce the Welding Summit, taking place August 25-26, 2022, in The Woodlands, Texas.
  • The following day, The Welding Summit begins and will feature two distinctive tracks: emerging trends in welding and attracting and retaining talent in the workforce.
  • Additionally, the AWS Careers in Welding Trailer will be present at the Welding Summit and available for attendees and local high school groups.

Airgas Welcomes New Schools into the High School Welding Education Initiative for 2022

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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Airgas, an Air Liquide company, continues to expand its High School Welding Education Initiative.

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  • Airgas, an Air Liquide company, continues to expand its High School Welding Education Initiative.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220421005743/en/
    Airgas assisted 70 total schools, 2,700 students and more than 350 teachers from 2019 to 2021 through its High School Welding Education Initiative.
  • Congratulations to the 2022 Participating Schools representing 19 states:
    Anniston High School - Anniston, Alabama
    Nikiski High School - Nikiski, Alaska
    Delta Junction High School - Fairbanks, Alaska
    Page High School - Page, Arizona
    Vista High School - Vista, California
    North Monterey County High School - Castroville, California
    Minico High School - Rupert, Idaho
    Keokuk Community Schools - Keokuk, Iowa
    George Stevens Academy - Blue Hill, Maine
    Gateway Regional High School - Huntington, Massachusetts
    McCann Technical School - North Adams, Massachusetts
    Taconic High School - Pittsfield, Massachusetts
    Roseville High School - Roseville, Michigan
    Hazel Park High School - Hazel Park, Michigan
    West Branch Rose City Schools - West Branch, Michigan
    Bay Arenac ISD Career Center - Bay City, Michigan
    NRHEG High School - New Richland, Minnesota
    Berlin Regional Career & Technical Center - Berlin, New Hampshire
    Union County Vocational School - Scotch Plains, New Jersey
    Hobbs High School - Hobbs, New Mexico
    Lake Arthur High School - Lake Arthur, New Mexico
    Journeys Soaring Impact School - Cincinnati, Ohio
    Euclid High School - Euclid, Ohio
    Ashtabula County Tech & Career Campus - Jefferson, Ohio
    Lima Senior High School - Lima, Ohio
    Benson Polytechnic High School - Portland, Oregon
    Father Judge High School - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Randolph High School - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Providence Career Academy - Providence, Rhode Island
    Veterans Resource Center Welding School - Dallas, Texas
    Barbara Jordan High School - Houston, Texas
    PSJA Elvis J Ballew High School - Pharr, Texas
    Indian Trail High School - Kenosha, Wisconsin
    Westosha Central High School - Salem, Wisconsin
    Nathan Hale High School - West Allis, Wisconsin
    While the welding industry is currently facing a shortage of skilled labor and STEM graduates, the field of welding is also undergoing a rapid transformation and evolution in manufacturing technologies.
  • Jay Worley, Airgas Chief Operating Officer, commented: We are excited to expand and include more schools than ever into this years class of the Airgas High School Welding Education Initiative.

TÜV Rheinland Reaccredited as an AWS Test Facility

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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LITTLETON, Mass., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TÜV Rheinland, a world leader in independent technical services, has recently been reaccredited as an AWS testing facility. This accreditation recognizes the excellence of TÜV Rheinland's Aliquippa, PA welding laboratory and their compliance with the requirements set forth by the American Welding Society (AWS), a globally recognized organization for its code and certification procedures, which provide industry standards for welding and joining metals, plastics, and other materials.

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  • LITTLETON, Mass., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TV Rheinland , a world leader in independent technical services, has recently been reaccredited as an AWS testing facility.
  • To become an Accredited Test Facility (ATF) , companies must meet pre-determined AWS requirements and demonstrate that they have the resources to test welders for the nationally recognized and accepted AWS Certified Welding program.
  • As an ATF, TV Rheinland can offer certification to the Certified Welder (CW) program through which AWS and its approved laboratories test welders for procedures used in the structural steel, petroleum pipeline, sheet metal, and chemical refinery welding industries.
  • These tests are conducted at AWS Accredited Testing Facilities, such as TV Rheinland's facility in Aliquippa, PA.
    "Welders who wish to become an AWS Certified Welder should schedule a visit to our facility, where our experts will assess the professional's practical knowledge," explains Dugan.