Welders and welding fanatics in Tucson, AZ should check out the event section for info on a welding event coming to town next week. Along with that welding event, get the latest information on industry news, schools/programs, jobs updates, and more in this edition of the “Weekly Roundup”. Enjoy!
Special News
Sloss Furnace class welds metal into art (with slideshow and video)
Sparks flew again under one of Sloss Furnace's casting sheds Sunday morning as four novice welders transformed scrap metal into art.
New T and I welding booths built by many hands
Sparks are flying more than ever at the Le Mars Community High School's Trades and Industries building.
This summer, the building, which houses the school's welding and mechanics classes, underwent a transformation.
Welding Events
Touring Tucson sculptors in town to talk about tricky welding techniques
THE words “metal” and “sculpture” can conjure up images of hard-edged, industrial-like constructions with as much warmth as shipping crates. Not so the work of Tucson artists Joe and Betty Harris.
Welding Industry News
Miller to Showcase New Welding Equipment, Technologies and Accessories at FABTECH 2010
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. will showcase a wide range of new and popular welding products, technologies and safety accessories at the FABTECH 2010 show at the Georgia World Congress Center in. . . .
GAWDA's Online Magazine spotlights training issues.
Intended to teach distributors how to optimize employee effort, Welding and Gases Today's Fourth Quarter issue features cover story that focuses on training.
Welding Schools/Programs
Bucksport High School hosts welding class for Hancock County Technical Center
Students at Hancock County Technical Center are taking advantage of one new trade program being offered there this year.
Beginning welding class for adults at CHS
An introductory arc welding class for adults is being offered by the Adult Agriculture Education Department of the California High School, and will be held in the. . . .
Welding Jobs (The Good and Bad)
Welding training customized for needed job skills
Even in this challenging job market, Quen Potts, Niles office branch manager at Williamson Employment Services, was having difficulty finding qualified candidates to fill aluminum MIG welding positions for her client. . . .
Welding on Another Turf (Overseas and Across the Border News)
New welding technology for polar LNG carriers – KOREA
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Korea recently announced that it plans to develop a specialized welding technology for polar LNG carrier tanks.