Understanding the True Cost of Weld Defects
Preventing missed welds and avoiding weld defects in the first place is the goal, but not always possible. If companies detect problems early, however, it can help manage costs and maintain high productivity. Welding information management systems can help.
Supporting Welding Education
While it might not be the first choice for everyone, those who venture into the world of welding often find themselves on a remarkable journey that offers a unique blend of craftsmanship, financial security, and personal fulfillment. At Central Welding Supply, we're here to support and inspire those considering welding as a career choice by highlighting the countless reasons why it's a brilliant idea.
Acquisition of Weldors Equipment Repair
Effective August 1st 2023 Central Welding Supply has purchased Weldors Equipment Repair. Dating back to 1952, Weldors Equipment Repair has been a consistent, reliable repair facility for all gas apparatus equipment (torch and regulator repair), and for the past few years has also expanded into welding equipment/machine repair.
Chris Evans wins 2023 Rose Cup Race
Chris Evans won the 62nd Rose Cup Race on Sunday, July 9, driving a car of his own design. Evans is the owner of Chris Evans Race Cars, located on Swan Island, where he builds chassis for competition in the SCCA Trans-Am professional racing series.
NEW LOCATION OPEN: Anchorage, Alaska
Central Welding Supply is happy to announce our new Anchorage, AK location that opened today! The new location at 2345 E 4th Avenue, Anchorage AK expands local retail and statewide service to Alaska.
Anchorage represents the third retail and distribution location in Alaska, after the Fairbanks, AK store opened in April 2022, and the Wasilla, AK branch, the first Alaska store for Central Welding Supply opened in February 2017.
Linc-Cobot: The Collaborative Robot Welding Solution With Simple Programming
Finding qualified and reliable welders continues to be a challenge in the manufacturing industry. For many manufacturers, the thought of automating can be a daunting concept due to the high investment and learning curve often involved. Many shops also require mobility, without the static footprint and guarding traditional automation requires.
CENTRAL SAFETY DIVISION EXHIBIT: WA State Governor’s Safety and Health Conference
Central Welding Supply is proud to be represented at the Governor’s Industrial Safety and Health Conference in Tacoma, WA, September 28-29, 2022, by Safety Professionals from our Safety Division, Central Safety Supply. The annual conference offers training & education on the latest tools and technologies to promote safe and healthy working environments for the people of Washington State.
Vancouver WA: 50-ton Vertical CO2 Receiver Installation
We’re excited to get this up, installed and in service, primarily to support our BevCarb (bulk CO2) deliveries and CO2 squirt trucks serving the Kelso, Vancouver, Portland and Albany territories. We’ve outgrown the 14 ton receiver in Portland that’s been the primary source in that region. Keeping up with local business growth in the area required multiple deliveries per week to meet the needs of our customers.
NEW LOCATION OPEN: Fairbanks, Alaska
Our newest location in Fairbanks, Alaska is our new frontier to the North. Fairbanks is the brick-and-mortar footprint in the area, for business we’ve been carrying on from Washington State, and through our existing location in Wasilla, AK…
Dispatching Cylinders and Welding Supplies from Pole to Pole
Central Welding Supply recently dispatched a customer order for our longest delivery route on record. Equipment and supplies for a big marine project were dispatched from Auburn, WA and Smokey Point, WA to Palmer Station in Antarctica.
The ONLY ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited Lab in the PNW!
We're pleased to announce the Central Welding Supply's analytical lab is now Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
The ONLY ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited Lab in the PNW, producing and delivering Ultra-pure Specialty Gas Mixtures up to 99.9999%.
The new Specialty Gas Lab, configured, engineered, and installed under the direction of Gary Emerson, Lead Manager for all Central Welding Supply Fill Plant operations, represents expanded capacity for production. ISO Accreditation was Gary's logical next step. The ISO Accreditation process begun Summer 2020, received the news of accreditation, January 19, 2021.