Weekly Roundup – News in the Welding World

Attention women welders! Be sure to check out the events section below for fun, informational welding workshops and events. Dive into this edition of the “Weekly Roundup.” Enjoy!

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Welding Events

MPTC to host women weld event

Moraine Park Technical College is giving young women the chance to try a nontraditional occupation with the women weld event, set for April 30.

Winery has women of steel

FOR those who did not think heavy metal went with wine – think again.

This weekend, Vintners Secret Vineyard is hosting a Welding for Women workshop, in bid to increase low tourist numbers visiting the region.

Welding Industry

3M, the diversified technology company, is putting welding hazards under its 'safety spotlight'.

Through a series of 'safety spotlights' 3M will use its expertise and knowledge to assist companies in dealing with a range of common, yet sometimes complicated, workplace safety issues.

Welding Jobs (The Good and Bad)

Job fair for welders slated for Monday

A specialized job fair for employment seekers with mechanical and welding experience takes place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday at the. . .

Welding Gone Wrong

Welding problems will mean Peace Bridge opening delayed…again

As the city announced yet another delay to the Peace Bridge, a top official admitted Friday that city hall didn't brace for the woes that come with building an elaborate pedestrian crossing that aims to be "iconic" and world-class.

Old Louisville fire caused by welding torch

Louisville firefighters have been able to bring a fire in an Old Louisville building under control. The fire in the three-story building at the 1806 South Third Street was reported just before 6 p.m.

Welding torch possible blame in vacant house fire

Air conditioning maintenance may have been to blame for the fire that heavily damaged a vacant home in Buford on Thursday afternoon, making it uninhabitable less than two weeks before it was scheduled to be rented out, officials said.

Spark from welding unit ignites fire

A spark from a welding unit is to blame for a fire that spread through the basement of a Franklin home on Tuesday morning, displacing a family and their pet.

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