Bryan Blackhurst, Outside Sales/Gas Products, from our Medford, OR location shared the great news. “Bruxton almost made the podium this year. His goal was a top 10 finish, and he almost won the whole dang thing. Such a close race from the top 5. He finished 4th and got to see his buddy Trey from Rhode Island make the stage. Lots more work to put in to prepare for the opportunity to go back next year. I have no doubt he will continue to chase the ship, and put in the long, lonely hours under the hood,” said Bryan.

Congratulations to students in the Mat-Su Valley region who participated in the “Weld Off” Friday, April 29, 2022. The competition was hosted at Colony High School led by Dan Trotter. Thanks to David Ratner, Manager of Central Welding Supply in Wasilla, AK for his sponsorship and support for the event!

The SkillsUSA competition was attended by 13 students, representing various schools around the State of Washington.

Thanks to Bob Throndsen, welding instructor at Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center for everything he’s done to support students preparing for SkillsUSA competitions. Bob is working closely with Cameron to prepare for the National Competition. We’re proud to see the Central Welding Supply logo!

Central Welding Supply is proud to be a sponsor for SkillsUSA and welding education throughout our regions in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.

Congratulations to ALL the students who participated in the SkillsUSA welding competition hosted by Bates Technical College in Tacoma, April 1, 2022. Students get a head start and they can teach the neighbor a thing or two. Many will become the experts at new ways in the future.

The SkillsUSA Napavine High School competition was carried out at the beginning of January, and in an extraordinary way due to COVID restrictions. Students completed projects at their own schools and instructors brought projects to Napavine for the final judging. Pictured are the instructors that presented the prizes and medals to the winning students.