American Welding Society

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.

CORE Industrial Partners Portfolio Company CGI Automated Manufacturing Acquires Precision Metal Fab and Precision Tool & Die

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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CORE Industrial Partners (CORE), a Chicago-based private equity firm, announced today the acquisitions of Precision Metal Fab and Precision Tool & Die (collectively, PMF or the Company), a provider of metal cutting and forming solutions, by CORE portfolio company CGI Automated Manufacturing (CGI).

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  • CORE Industrial Partners (CORE), a Chicago-based private equity firm, announced today the acquisitions of Precision Metal Fab and Precision Tool & Die (collectively, PMF or the Company), a provider of metal cutting and forming solutions, by CORE portfolio company CGI Automated Manufacturing (CGI).
  • CORE Industrial Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm with $700 million of capital commitments investing in North American lower middle-market manufacturing, industrial technology and services businesses.
  • Based outside Chicago, CGI offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities to effectively serve customers with lights out manufacturing for mid- to high-volume production.
  • ABOUT PRECISION METAL FAB AND PRECISION TOOL & DIE:
    Founded in 1978, Precision Metal Fab and Precision Tool & Die (collectively, PMF) is a provider of metal cutting and forming solutions, including CNC laser cutting, stamping, metal die formation, welding, and assembly, for end markets including warehouse automation, food equipment, HVAC and utilities.

Icreon Expands its Digital Experience Practice by Becoming a Sitecore Platinum Partner

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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That's why they're excited to announce their Platinum Partnership with Sitecore , an industry leading digital experience platform.

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  • That's why they're excited to announce their Platinum Partnership with Sitecore , an industry leading digital experience platform.
  • Becoming a Sitecore Platinum Partner, the highest partnership level Sitecore provides, is no easy feat with only a few select agencies in North America holding the title.
  • "We see this Platinum Partnership with Sitecore as a catalyst for growth for both our clients as well as our own organization.
  • With their latest offerings Sitecore can be extended to drive the full-end-to-end digital experience," says Steve Lamensdorf, SVP of Customer Experience at Icreon.

CORE Industrial Partners Portfolio Company CGI Automated Manufacturing Acquires Advanced Laser Machining

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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CORE Industrial Partners LLC (CORE), a Chicago-based private equity firm, announced today the acquisition of Advanced Laser Machining (AL or the Company), a full-service provider of metals-focused contract manufacturing solutions, by CORE portfolio company CGI Automated Manufacturing (CGI).

Key Points: 
  • CORE Industrial Partners LLC (CORE), a Chicago-based private equity firm, announced today the acquisition of Advanced Laser Machining (AL or the Company), a full-service provider of metals-focused contract manufacturing solutions, by CORE portfolio company CGI Automated Manufacturing (CGI).
  • CORE Industrial Partners is a Chicago-based private equity firm with more than $700 million of capital commitments investing in North American lower middle-market manufacturing, industrial technology and services businesses.
  • Based outside Chicago, CGI offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities to effectively serve customers with lights out manufacturing for mid- to high-volume production.
  • Founded in 1996, Advanced Laser Machining (AL) is a full-service provider of metals-focused contract manufacturing solutions for a variety of end markets, including supercomputing, aerospace & defense, medical, transportation and industrials.

New AWS Welding Workforce Data Website Shines a Light on the Welding Industry

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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To be the industry leader in statistical data, the AWS Foundation launched Welding Workforce Data, a website dedicated to sharing accurate welding workforce statistics and projections.

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  • To be the industry leader in statistical data, the AWS Foundation launched Welding Workforce Data, a website dedicated to sharing accurate welding workforce statistics and projections.
  • Approved by the American Welding Society, the Welding Workforce Data website is powered by Emsi labor market data, CareersInWelding.com, and the U.S. Department of Education College Affordability and Transparency lists.
  • Since 314,000 new welding professionals are projected to be needed by 2024, the Welding Workforce Data site is designed to answer questions people entering the welding industry need to know.
  • Relevant data on the website includes projected welding needs, the national median salaries for different welding careers, and regions with the most welding jobs.

Air Products' Americas President Francesco Maione to Deliver Keynote Speech at the Gases and Welding Distributors Association Annual Convention on October 9

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Air Products' (NYSE:APD) Francesco Maione, president, Americas, will deliver a keynote speech at the Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) Annual Convention on Saturday, October 9, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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  • LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Air Products' (NYSE:APD) Francesco Maione, president, Americas, will deliver a keynote speech at the Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) Annual Convention on Saturday, October 9, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  • Maione and other Air Products representatives will also host an invitation-only reception to foster existing customer relationships and promote continued success working together.
  • For the fifth consecutive year, Air Products is supporting the "GAWDA Gives Back" initiative with a $10,000 contribution from the Air Products Foundation.
  • Air Products and the American Welding Society jointly established the Air Products Women of Gases & Welding Scholarship in 2012.

FABTECH 2021 Makes In-Person Return to Chicago with Successful Event

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Exhibit halls hosted close to 1,000 exhibitors (including 93 new exhibitors) demonstrating over 400 new products and highlighting emerging trends and technologies.

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  • Exhibit halls hosted close to 1,000 exhibitors (including 93 new exhibitors) demonstrating over 400 new products and highlighting emerging trends and technologies.
  • FABTECH is North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event.
  • FABTECH is held annually in the U.S., rotating between Las Vegas, Chicago and Atlanta.
  • FABTECH Mexico also occurs annually rotating between Mexico City and Monterrey and FABTECH Canada occurs biennially in Toronto.

Meet the Judges of New Netflix Series Metal Shop Masters During FABTECH 2021 at AWS Careers in Welding Mobile Exhibit

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

The last person standing will earn the title of Metal Shop Master and a $50,000 grand prize.

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  • The last person standing will earn the title of Metal Shop Master and a $50,000 grand prize.
  • Hoffman (@underground_metal_works) and Madero (@madero_co) have avid Instagram fan bases, and AWS has coordinated a Meet & Greet event with the judges at FABTECH 2021 on Wednesday, September 15 at 11 a.m.
  • The event will be held by the AWS Careers in Welding Mobile Exhibit, Booth B20084 (located in the North Building of Chicago's McCormick Place).
  • Real-life isn't like Instagram, and every episode of Metal Shop Masters showcases some epic welding triumphs, failures and battles of seven very talented artists."

American Welding Society Launches New Online Sales Training Course

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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As part of a continuing effort to create resources and training opportunities for our industry, the American Welding Society (AWS) is proud to announce the release of "Solution Selling for Welding," an online course designed to help develop highly knowledgeable and effective sales personnel.

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  • As part of a continuing effort to create resources and training opportunities for our industry, the American Welding Society (AWS) is proud to announce the release of "Solution Selling for Welding," an online course designed to help develop highly knowledgeable and effective sales personnel.
  • Created in tandem with welding industry experts with decades of sales and engineering experience, this course focuses on two key aspects: foundational welding concepts and the "solution selling" methodology.
  • "Welding salespeople are a critical part of the welding community," said Gary W. Konarska II, Executive Director & CEO.
  • This self-paced, online course is ideal for corporate members, businesses, and individuals looking to stay competitive in the welding industry and bolster their sales efforts.

American Welding Society Launches "AWS Certified" to Reach Younger Workforce

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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It is anticipated that by 2023, over 375,000 welders will be necessary to satisfy our nation\'s workforce demands (Emsi, 2019).

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  • It is anticipated that by 2023, over 375,000 welders will be necessary to satisfy our nation\'s workforce demands (Emsi, 2019).
  • To impact this decline, the American Welding Society has launched a new initiative targeting students and early career welders, titled " AWS Certified .
  • Other certifications include Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng), Certified Welding Sales Representative (CWSR), Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT).\n"Being AWS Certified shows you\'re proud to be in this industry, and it requires you to master the skills that uphold our industry standards.
  • It gives you credibility and respect among your peers," stated Nate Bowman, Director of Welding Optimization & Education at Central Welding Supply.