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Merrill Institute’s manager of operations receives 2015 Excellence in Welding Award

Alma, Mich.-based educational welding organization Merrill Institute has announced that Jason North, manager of operations and industrial training, has received the 2015 Excellence in Welding Award for his dedication to promoting the image of welding in his community. The award is issued by the American Welding Society (AWS) and WEMCO, an association of welding manufacturers.

The awards are distributed in nine categories: individual, educator, educational facility, small business, large business, distributor, AWS section, media, and veterans.

North is a certified welding inspector and certified welding educator, experienced in all phases of welding processes, including GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and SAW. With more than 23 years of experience in the welding and manufacturing field, he has developed numerous weld procedure specifications under various codes and standards within the industry.