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Content about Praxair Inc. - Page 2
- From The Welder
Praxair completes 15 acquisitions in 2008
- Mar 10, 2009
- Consumables
- News Release
Praxair Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of Praxair Inc., Danbury, Conn., has announced that it completed 15 acquisitions in 2008, with sales totaling nearly $90 million, including five acquisitions made during the fourth quarter. "Our acquisition program over the past two years has been very...
- From The Welder
Praxair acquires Kirk Welding Supply
- Mar 11, 2008
- Consumables
- News Release
Praxair Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of Praxair Inc., Danbury, Conn., has acquired Kirk Welding Supply Inc., Kansas City, Mo. Kirk operates 10 facilities in eastern Kansas and western Missouri, selling high-pressure industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment, and related supplies. With...
- From The Welder
Helium: In short supply
- By Amanda Carlson
- Mar 11, 2008
- Consumables
- Article
Shops that perform stainless steel, aluminum, or laser welding are feeling effects of the current helium shortage. Looking into gas blends with lower percentages of helium or alternative gases, and ensuring that day-to-day welding practices are not resulting in helium waste, will help these shops save money and helium supply.
The ABCs of PAC
- By W.F. Garth Stapon, Randy Damas, and Bob Einfeldt
- Mar 13, 2007
- Plasma Cutting
- Article
Plasma arc cutting systems come in many capabilities. Knowing what those capabilities are and which ones you need for your operation is crucial when choosing a system.
- From The Welder
Praxair Distribution names director, metal fabrication marketing
- Jan 9, 2007
- Consumables
- News Release
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...
- From The Welder
7 effects of shielding gas
- By W.F. Garth Stapon and Kevin Lyttle
- Jan 9, 2007
- Arc Welding
- Article
Depending on your application, various components of your shielding gas blend can help or hurt you. Find out what effects shielding gas has on your weld and what you can do to get the best results.
- From The Welder
Praxair acquires Hobart Industrial Gases
- Oct 17, 2006
- Consumables
- News Release
Praxair Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of Praxair Inc., has acquired Hobart Industrial Gases of Fort Wayne, Ind. Since 1956, Hobart Industrial Gases has supplied packaged industrial, medical, and specialty gases; welding equipment, supplies, and services to Indiana and Ohio. Praxair also has made...
- From The Fabricator
Gas blends formulated for robotic, fixed automation, high-speed welding
- Jul 11, 2006
- Automation and Robotics
- Product Release
RoboStar® shielding gases from Praxair Distribution Inc. are a family of gas blends specifically formulated for robotic welding equipment, as well as fixed automation and high-speed welding applications. The CS blend combines argon, carbon dioxide, and oxygen to perform in all types of metal...
- From The Welder
Praxair announces new staff appointments
- Apr 11, 2006
- Arc Welding
- News Release
Praxair Inc., Danbury, Conn., has made several new appointments to its staff. Bob Phillips is Northeast U.S. division general manager; Randy Brittingham is vice president and general manager, U.S.; and Ken Faulkner and Doug Crayton are managers of sales and operations, respectively, for the Constar...
- From The Welder
Praxair acquires Constar LLC
- Feb 7, 2006
- Arc Welding
- News Release
Praxair Distribution Inc., Danbury, Conn., a subsidiary of Praxair Inc., has acquired the packaged gas business and facilities of Constar LLC, Norcross, Ga., and its affiliates, Airstar Carolina, Airstar Tennessee, Airstar Savannah, and Pye-Barker Welding Supply Co. Constar fills and distributes...
- From The Fabricator
Imagination fabrication
- By Kate Bachman
- Feb 7, 2006
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Article
BCI Burke, Fond du Lac, Wis., is the oldest playground and park and recreation equipment manufacturer in the country. As the company grew and its product offerings and colors multiplied, it found it needed to address problems with long leadtimes. Burke looked at every possibility for improvement, including processes improvements, inventory organization, manufacturing equipment purchases, and personnel productivity improvements, including crosstraining.
- From The Welder
Praxair, Liburdi form marketing agreement
- Jan 10, 2006
- Arc Welding
- News Release
Praxair Inc., Danbury, Conn., has announced that its packaged gases subsidiary, Praxair Distribution Inc., has signed a joint marketing agreement with Liburdi Automation Inc., Dundas, Ont., and its subsidiary Liburdi Dimetrics Corp., Davidson, N.C. Under the agreement Praxair acts as a distributor...
- From The Welder
Praxair Distribution, Preco form alliance
- Dec 13, 2005
- Consumables
- News Release
Praxair Inc., Danbury, Conn., has announced that its subsidiary, Praxair Distribution Inc., has formed an alliance with Preco Inc. to promote and sell laser welding, cladding, and heat-treating systems and services to the fabrication industry. According to Janet Coffman, vice president of business...
- From The Fabricator
Resolving the challenges of welding coated steels
- By Kevin Lyttle
- Sep 13, 2005
- Arc Welding
- Article
The increased use of coated steels has resulted in an intensified search for solutions to the problems posed by joining these materials. High levels of spatter and welding fume, weld porosity, and poor bead shape are common. These problems lead to increased post-weld cleaning costs, reduced quality, greater rework, and an overall reduction in productivity. The right wire size and type, matched with the most appropriate shielding gas, can substantially improve gas metal arc welding (GMAW) performance on galvanized and coated steels.
- From The Welder
Simplifying shielding gas selection
- By Kevin Lyttle and W.F. Garth Stapon
- Jan 11, 2005
- Consumables
- Article
Have you ever asked yourself any of the following questions: Why is welding affected by the shielding gases used? Why are so many blends available for carbon steel? Why can I use some gases for some materials and not others? Answering these questions will help you take the mystery...
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