Praxair Distribution names director, metal fabrication marketing

Praxair Distribution Inc. (PDI) has named Roch Monahan as director of metal fabrication marketing. He reports to James Baughman, vice president, metal fabrication and hardgoods supply chain.

Based in Chicago, Monahan has 22 years' experience in the gas distribution business and welding equipment and filler metal manufacturing. Before joining PDI, he served on ITW–Miller Electric's senior management team as district manager, North Central U.S. Before that, he worked at BOC.