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US manufacturing jobs highest since April 2009
Forbes
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July wasn't a bad month for U.S. manufacturers. The headline: The U.S. economy added 172,000 private-sector jobs in the month, according to the U.S. labor department. That is well above the gain of 105,000 jobs economists had predicted, according to a survey by Briefing.com. July's overall jobs figure was well above the mediocre gain of 80,000 jobs the economy added in June.
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American Welding Society expands international services with country-specific websites
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With international membership on the rise, the American Welding Society has launched a series of country-specific websites known as microsites, for members to access information in their native languages. Multilingual microsites are now live for Mexico, China and Canada, with AWS continuing to add other countries in the coming weeks.
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Welded wonders
Las Vegas Review-Journal
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How much metal can a welder weld if a welder has no metal to weld? That was the question Joel Bennett and MaryKaye Cashman, customer relations officer and company CEO and chairman, respectively, faced at Cashman Equipment during the recent economic downturn.
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Want to join a growing field? Welders in high demand
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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To meet the growing demand for welders, Chattahoochee Technical College in Georgia opened a welding lab on its Acworth campus in May. "We had companies in our area asking us where they could get welding training for their employees," said Jonathan Warner, director of economic development at Chattahoochee Tech.
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Liburdi is your best choice when it comes to automated welding for tube & Pipe in the Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Food and Dairy and Nuclear industries. MORE
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Should the US seek more tech manufacturing?
The New York Times
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High-tech companies say they can't afford to build their products in the United States. It's too expensive, they claim, and there are too few workers with the appropriate training. But since many states were able to get Japanese car companies to build here, and Brazil was able to attract plants for iPhones and other products, could the United States get, or keep, more high-tech manufacturing? Google is trying.
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Welder shares tales of working in the heat
Suburban Journals
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Working without air conditioning and holding a super-hot welding torch, Ed Matlock can be hot anytime. But when the weather tops 100 degrees Fahrenheit for days at a time, the working environment can resemble an oven. A welder since 1976, Matlock, 68, knows all about working in the heat.
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The multi-purpose MagnaCut XM and MiniMag XM can cut, bevel or weld pipe, plate or channel. Using 300 pounds of magnetic force, these machines can cut material up to 3” thick with a coating up to .015”. For more information, call (800) 725-7311 or
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Welding inspection can reduce costs by detecting discontinuities in the early stages of manufacturing, reducing the cost of rework and extending the life of components by detecting flaws. Non-destructive testing methods can identify cracking, porosity, incomplete penetration, misalignment, inclusions, lack of fusion and similar conditions, which can compromise weld strength. MORE
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DESTACO’s 5000 Series HD Clamps is making an immense impact on the welding, automotive, agriculture, and transportation industries. This rugged line is comprised of unique pivot points with hardened pins inside durable steel bushings and forged alloy steel clamping bars, which can be easily modified to suit an array of application requirements. MORE
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US voters see manufacturing as economic priority
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Political pundits predict a close presidential race this fall, both nationally and in Wisconsin, due to an electorate equally divided between the parties and split on many major issues. However, voters across the political spectrum demonstrate remarkable agreement with the following statement: "Our top economic priority should be restoring America's global leadership in manufacturing."
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Made in south Florida: Local economy gets a boost from manufacturing
The Miami Herald
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When people think about south Florida's economy, what usually come to mind are tourism, retail businesses, housing and construction and international trade. Manufacturing? Big companies producing airplanes, trains, autos, jet engines, pharmaceuticals, oil products, steel and processed foods ... they're somewhere else.
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Lincoln Electric will make sparks fly at Sturgis 2012
Hot Bike Magazine
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Lincoln Electric will demonstrate a wide variety of welding and plasma cutting equipment, along with a newly expanded line of protective apparel at the 2012 Sturgis Rally. Located in the Motorcycle Expo lot on Lazelle Street, riders are encouraged to stop by the booth to try out equipment, ask fabrication questions and receive a complimentary gift to commemorate their trip to Sturgis, S.D.
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New specialty school coming to Northwoods, Wis.
WJFW-TV
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Eagle River, Wis., will soon have a new welding school. The first day of classes is coming up Sept. 24. Brian Scheid, Director of Advanced Welding Institute says, "Each class is six months long. We will also offer upgrade training to employers so they can train their employees. And we also have specialized welding classes that the general public can take."
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Ford expects single-operating system to cut costs, boost production
Detroit Free Press
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By building vehicles the same way in every plant around the world, Ford expects to reduce its manufacturing investment costs by 8 percent a year while boosting by 25 percent the number and types of vehicles that can be produced per facility by mid-decade. In keeping with the global "One Ford" plan, a single manufacturing operating system will support the Dearborn, Mich.-based company's largest expansion in 50 years including nine plants in Asia Pacific, many of them in China.
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Welding students put Ohio neighborhood landmark back together again
WLTZ-TV
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A neighborhood landmark in Columbus, Ohio, is back on its feet thanks to students and faculty in the Columbus Technical College welding program. The stag that stood at the entrance of The Preserve neighborhood was badly damaged in October of 2009. Resident Catherine Bickerstaff said the bronze statue was gone — only to be found in a vacant lot about two miles away. Its legs were all that were left on its base.
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The Commercial Diving Experience is a two day underwater welding fantasy camp!
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Buffalo Welding Corp has been providing businesses with the latest in welding technology, welding supplies, and friendly fast professional service for over 60 years. MORE
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The skills gap: Myth or reality?
StarTribune
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To judge from the job listings, welders are in high demand. Manufacturers across the upper midwest will tell anyone who listens that they have jobs to offer — 2,580 welding positions in Minnesota alone — but not enough solid applicants. They point to a "skills gap" between the jobs available and the people out looking for work.
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