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New Jersey Section News November, 2013
Newsletter InformationNew Jersey Section News is the official publication of the AWS NJ Section. Publisher and AWS do not assume responsibility for statements of claims made by manufacturers or their agents. Please direct all newsletter editorial and Sponsorship inquiries to the publisher: PKG Business Promotion Phone: 973-731-2967 E-mail: [email protected]© 2013 PKG Business Promotion
Chair’s Message
With the Holidays approaching, I would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season, and a happy and healthy new year.
I’m looking forward to seeing you at the November 19th meeting and throughout the new year.
Paul Lenox, CW, CWI, DCM ErectorsAWS NJ Section Chairman
In this issue:
p. 2 Next Meeting Tuesday
November 19, 2013
“Weld Cable Control or Remote Control Welding Technologies” Dennis Mead, CWS, District Manager Miller Electric Mfg. Co. p. 3 CWI Seminar & Exam Report
p. 4 At the Meeting 10/15/13
p. 4 Fabtech — 11/18-21 in Chicago
p. 4. Consider Sponsorship
p. 5 Coming Events/Contact info
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25th Anniversary
Regular Meeting Date Change Effective in January
Our current meeting venue, Pantagis Renaissance/Snuffy’s Clambar, in Scotch Plains, NJ has announced some scheduling changes. As a result, beginning with the January 15, 2014 meeting, all regular AWS NJ Section meetings will switch to the third Wednesday of the month. Please help to spread the word to others in the welding and related industries by sharing this info and including it in correspondence.
Thank you for your ongoing support of the AWS NJ Section.
New Jersey Section November Meeting Info
—AWS NJ Section News November, 2013—
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“Weld Cable Control or Remote Control Welding
Technologies” Speaker: Dennis Mead, CWS District Manager Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
This presentation will discuss the advantages of weld cable control, and the type of equipment that currently is being used in this new technology.
Dennis Mead has been involved in the welding industry for 33 years. A member of AWS for 25 years, he has served the NJ Section in a variety of committee capacities and on the Execu-tive Committee. . He became a District Manager of Miller Elec-tric Mfg Co. 14 years ago, and is currently responsible for allITW Products (Miller, Hobart, Smith, Bernard, Weldcraft, & Tregaskiss) throughout the Greater New York and Northern New Jersey territory.
Visit the company website: www.millerwelds.com
Location: Pantagis Renaissance/Snuffy’s Clambar
Do your business friends a favor —
Introduce them to the AmericanWelding Society. Bring a colleague or two to a NJ Section meeting. They will thank you for doing it.
DATE: November 19, 2013 LOCATION: Pantagis Renaissance/Snuffy’s Clambar250 Park Ave. (at Mountain Ave.)Scotch Plains, NJ 07076908-322-7726 www.pantagis.com
PROGRAM: 4:30 p.m. Executive Meeting 6:00 p.m. Networking 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Presentation DINNER COST: Members & Guests: $ 25.00 Students: $ 15.00
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—AWS NJ Section News November, 2013—
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New York: Anthony Guggina, Sales EngineerCell: 732-484-0473
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187 West Fort Lee Rd., Bogota, NJ 07603Phone: 973-923-2900 Fax: 201-313-9910Photos & info courtesy of Kenneth Stockton, PSEG.
The AWS NJ Section CWI Seminar & Exam was held October 13 - 19, 2013 at the PSEG, LLC Fossil Training Center in South Plainfield, NJ. Mr. Kenneth Kearney, Training Manager for PSEG hosted the class. There were 35 in attendance at the seminar; and 50 sat for the exam, some taking the Practical Exam and others taking an endorsement for their 9 year renewal. The moderator was Mr. James Gree, Senior Certified Welding Inspector and AWS Past President. NJ Section members Robert Petrone and James Dolan served as supervisors; and Eric Dolan, Al Fleury and Paul Lenox served as proctors for the exam. The NJ Section acknowledges and thanks all in-volved. Special thanks to PSEG for the use of their outstanding facilities.
At the 2013 CWI Seminar & Exam
Photos courtesy of Kenneth Stockton, PSEG.
▪ Expand your network ▪ Suggest a Program ▪ Propose an Activity ▪ Advance your Career ▪
—AWS NJ Section News November, 2013—
At the Meeting October 15, 2013
“Weld Fume Extraction”
Mr. Louis Thomas, ITW Welding North America gave an excellent presentation concerning modern equipment for weld fume extraction.
(L to R) NJ Section Chairman Paul Lenox, DCM Erectors, presents Louis Thomas, ITW Welding North America with a thank you gift following his presentation.
Photo courtesy of Eric Dolan, Dolan Associates
Fabtech 2013 Last Call
November 18-21 in Chicago
Co-sponsored by AWS, CGAI, FMA, SME, and PMA Metalform, Fabtech is North America's largest combination metal forming, fabricat-ing, welding and finishing event. This year it will be held November 18-21 2013 at the North and South Halls of McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois. Fabtech 2013 is expected to cover more than 550,000 net square feet, present 1,500 exhibiting companies and it anticipates over 35,000 atten-dees. This year, there is also a free mo-bile application that you can download to access show informa-tion on the go with ongoing updates and info, including exhibitors, floor plans, session schedule, agenda plan-ner, etc. For complete information about registration, housing and travel ac-commodations, education programs, an exhibitors list and more, go to: www.fabtechexpo.com
Consider Sponsorship This newsletter is made possible through the support of our wonderful Spon-sors, many of whom have been with us for over 25 years. We sincerely thank them for their ongoing support and encourage you to support them in return. Please consider having your company become a Sponsor to help support the newsletter as well as other NJ Section’s efforts to keep in touch with the mem-bership through the website and other forms of communication. Sponsorships run for an entire year and include a display ad in each issue, and exclusive Sponsor benefits including online web links, profile editorials, and other free and discounted promotional opportunities. For complete info, call: 973-731-2967, or email: [email protected]
AWS New Jersey Section Contact info:Website: www.aws.org/sections/newjerseySend emails to: [email protected] correspondence to: AWS NJ Section, c/o Jim Dolan, 169 Clover Hill Rd., Millington, NJ 07946
Newsletter Contact info:Publisher/Editor: Pat Grillon PKG Business Promotion Email: [email protected]: 973-731-2967
—AWS NJ Section News November, 2013—
▪ Participate ▪ Meet other industry people ▪ Share Ideas ▪ Keep up with new technology ▪
NJ Section News
Benefactors
Al Fleury, A. F. Fleury Associates
Gus Manz, A. F. Manz Associates
Bob Petrone, CWI Services, LLC
We acknowledge and thank these members for their ongoing support.
For info on how you can become a NJ Section Benefactor or Sponsor
call 973-731-2967, oremail: [email protected]
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STANDING COMMITTEES & SPECIAL OFFICES
2013 - 2014 AWS NJ Section OFFICERS
Chairman: PAUL LENOX, DCM Erectors Vice-Chair: VINCE MURRAY, AGL Welding Supply Co., Inc. Secretary: GEORGE SHEEHAN, Union County Voc-Tech Treasurer: AL FLEURY, A.F. Fleury Associates
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Term through 2015
LARRY ABERNETHYBASF Union Engine Labs
ERIC DOLAN CWIDolan Associates
DAVID GRIEPPassaic County Tech Inst.
DONALD SMITHSomerset County Voc-Tech
Jr. Past ChairmanHERB BROWNE
Morris County Technical Inst
Term through 2014
STEVE DAGNALLPraxair
GUS MANZA. F. Manz Associates
BOB PETRONE CWICWI Services, LLC
KENNETH STOCKTONPSEG
Sr. Past ChairmanJAMES DOLAN CSP/CWI
Dolan Associates
Coming Events
AWS NJ Section Meetings are held monthly September through May except for December. Unless otherwise posted, the meeting loca-tion is: Pantagis Renaissance/Snuffy’s Clambar, 250 Park Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ. 07076. Guests are welcome to attend.
November 18-21, 2013 Fabtech ExpoMcCormick Place, Chicago, ILInfo email: www.fabtechexpo.com
November 19, 2013 6:00pmAWS NJ Section Meeting“Weld Cable Control orRemote Control WeldingTechnologies”Dennis Mead, CWSMiller Electric Mfg. Co.
There will be no meeting held during December
Enjoy the Holidays!
Please note: Beginning withJanuary 15, 2014, AWS NJ Section meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of the month.
January 15, 2014 6:00pmAWS NJ Section Meeting"Welding Symbols -- Their Use and Mis-use" Jeff Wiswesser, WTTI
February 19, 2014 6:00pmAWS NJ Section Plant TourVac-U-Max, Belleville, NJ
March 19, 2014 6:00pmAWS NJ Section MeetingTopic & Speaker to be announced
April 16, 2014 6:00pmAWS NJ Section MeetingTopic & Speaker to be announced
May 21, 2014 6:00pmAWS NJ Section Annual MeetingStudent Recognition NightLocation to be announced
AwardsBOB PETRONE CWI
CWI Services, LLC
CertificationERIC DOLAN CWI
Dolan Associates
CommunicationsAL FLEURY
A.F. Fleury Associates
Education/Student ActivitiesJAMES DOLAN CSP/CWI
Dolan Associates
GEORGE SHEEHAN Union County Voc-Tech
HospitalitySTEVE DAGNALLGTS/Welco Praxair
MembershipRob Carroll
Maxum Industrial, LLC
PublicityERIC DOLAN CWI
Dolan Associates
Technical ProgramDONALD SMITH
Somerset County Voc-Tech
Technical Rep, Safety & Health, Historian
GUS MANZA.F. Manz Associates
District 2 Director HARLAND W. THOMPSON CWI
Underwriters Laboratories
Speakers/schedule subject to change. Check for calendar updates in subsequent issues.
Also visit the NJ Section website at: www.aws.org/newjersey
If you would like to present a program, please contact us.
