The CWB Association Welding Podcast

At this years CanWeld 2022, the CWB Association had the privilege to partner with Fabtech Canada in Toronto, Canada. We are bringing you special episodes recorded “live” on the show floor to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. Join Max on this special episode as he walked the show floor talking with the sponsors and vendors about their products and experience with attending Fabtech Canada. Thank you to the following individuals and companies for your participation:Mike Hough and Tim Hunter - Barrie Welding and Machine DiLeo - Abicor Binzel Roy - IPG Photronics Matthew Crimi - Canada Welding Supply Clifford - Fronius Janzen - ClearSource Marc - CWB Group Gagnon - Airgomig Arndt - Fanuc Robotics O'Neil - Metfab Equipment is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event! Schedule the next event in your calendar: November 8-10, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. you missed the CanWeld Conference, check out:

At this years CanWeld 2022, the CWB Association had the privilege to partner with Fabtech Canada in Toronto, Canada. We are bringing you special episodes recorded “live” on the show floor to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. This week’s special guest is Stephanie Hoffman, owner and welding instructor at Underground Metalworks. Stephanie shares her first experience to Canada and the importance of the American Welding Society and CWB Group to support the welding industry.  Follow Underground Metalworks:Website: Instagram: Welding Society: Thank you to our Podcast Booth Sponsor Airgomig: you to our Podcast Sponsors:Co-operators: Welding Supply: is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event! Schedule the next event in your calendar: November 8-10, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. you missed the CanWeld Conference, check out:

At this years CanWeld 2022, the CWB Association had the privilege to partner with Fabtech Canada in Toronto, Canada. We are bringing you special episodes recorded “live” on the show floor to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. This week’s special guest is Jordi Ribas, a Red Seal Welder and Weld Technician from Josef Gases. Jordi shares how his welding knowledge and experiences from working in the welding industry have been an asset to working in sales and making sure customers have the right tools to complete their jobs. Josef Gases strives to provide the best quality welding products and solutions in an efficient, friendly manner in the Greater Toronto Area.   Follow Josef Gases: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Jordi's Instagram: you to our Podcast Booth Sponsor Airgomig: you to our Podcast Sponsors:Co-operators: Welding Supply: is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event! Schedule the next event in your calendar: November 8-10, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. you missed the CanWeld Conference, check out:

At this years CanWeld 2022, the CWB Association had the privilege to partner with Fabtech Canada in Toronto, Canada. We are bringing you special episodes recorded “live” on the show floor to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. This week’s special guest is Kelsey Archambault, Distribution Sales Manager from Hypertherm. Kelsey shares her passion for plasma cutting equipment and how her education in hospitality tourism has been an asset to her career in sales. Follow Hypertherm:Twitter: you to our Podcast Booth Sponsor Airgomig: you to our Podcast Sponsors:Co-operators: Welding Supply: is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event! Schedule the next event in your calendar: November 8-10, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. you missed the CanWeld Conference, check out:

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry.This week's guest is Paul Murray, Product Leader for Rotoweld from Tecnar. Paul grew up with no exposure to the trades but after taking a job at an automotive shop and seeing the need for welding skills, he explored further education. Paul became a passionate Welding Engineer Technologist graduate from Conestoga College, which led him to his current position at Tecnar. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Welding Engineer Technologist and Rotoweld in automated welding.  Follow Paul on LinkedIn: out Tecnar: out Rotoweld: Rotoweld on Social Media:

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry.Today's guest is Michel Gagnon, President of Henlex Inc in Montreal, Quebec. Michel started off as an engineer at Henlex and became passionate about creating better air quality in the workplace for welding . Michel saw the potential of the company and transitioned from employee to owner to develop more equipment and accessories to make smoke extraction efficient.   We thank Michel for his continuous support and contributions to our CWB Association.Check out Henlex Inc: Check out Airgomig Mig Gun: Michel on LinkedIn:

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry.This week's episode we welcome back Mackenzi and Jolene from The Red Bench in Edmonton, Alberta. Jolene and Mackenzi had a vision of creating a welcoming and empowering space for women and the LGBTQIA+ community to the skilled trades. Since our last conversation, this vision has become a reality and successful workshops have been offered for these underrepresented communities. Tune in to learn more about The Red Bench and workshops they have to offer. Follow The Red Bench on Instagram: @theredbenchyeg Visit The Red Bench: Today!

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry.Today's guest is Rick Jones, Director of Operations at RJ2 Quality in Ontario. Rick has over 25 years in quality management and shares the importance of quality assurance and risk management when owning a business. Check out RJ2 Quality:

The CWB Association is committed to creating a safe space for growth and education to strengthen our membership by encouraging awareness. The LGBTQ2S+ community is a vibrant and essential part of our community and the CWB Association wants to support them in the welding industry across Canada. June is Pride Month, and we encourage you to actively promote and engage in equality, inclusion, and diversity as a priority all year long.  Today’s guest is Puddy Wheatley,  Sales Manager from Hypertherm. Puddy is originally from England and has extensive welding knowledge from an early age.  We cannot thank Puddy enough for allowing us to be an ally for her and sharing her transition journey as a Trans-Female in the welding industry with us. Puddy explains to us that finding an ally in her workspace allowed her to feel safe to be her true self and shares how companies can become more inclusive and diverse with their employees. Hypertherm's contributions to the welding industry are immense and they continue to be an industry leader.Twitter: It Gets Better Project is a resource and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. We encourage you to reach out for support, guidance, mentorship and help if needed. We encourage you to be an ally and advocate for your friends, family, and co-workers. It Gets Better Project Global: www.itgetsbetter.orgIt Gets Better Project Canada: " rel="nofollow">

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry.  Today's guest is Goetz Dapp, Associate Director from Canadian Centre for Welding and Joining in Edmonton, Alberta. Goetz is originally from Germany and fell in love with our beautiful country. Tune in to learn how Goetz became interested in welding in Canada and how he combined his passion for theatre and welding together. Check out: www.sites.ualberta.ca/~ccwj/

The CWB Association had the privilege to attend this year's NASCC: The Steel Conference in Denver, hosted by AISC. We are bringing you special episodes recorded "live" on the show floor to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry.This week's special guest is Gordon Attridge, Sales Manager from AGT Robotics. When Gordon saw his first welding robot, he realized this was the future for welding and wanted to be apart of it. "Be the job you want", fuelled Gordon to learn and become self taught with robotics. Tune in to learn more about welding automation with AGT Robotics.  Visit AGT Robotics: the NASCC: The Steel Conference 2023 on your calendar for next year! April 12-14, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The CWB Association had the privilege to attend this year's NASCC: The Steel Conference in Denver, hosted by AISC. We are bringing you special episodes recorded "live" on the show floor to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry.This week’s special guest is Wayne Creasap, District Representative for the Safety and Health Department of the IABSOR Iron Workers. Wayne has 27 years of experience working with health and safety. Tune in to learn about the different roles of an Ironworker and the importance of health and safety while working in the field and workshops to ensure everyone goes home safe everyday.Become an Ironworker: to Pursue Zero Fatalities and Incidents in 2022: the NASCC: The Steel Conference 2023 on your calendar for next year! April 12-14, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The CWB Association had the privilege to attend this year's NASCC: The Steel Conference in Denver, hosted by AISC. We are bringing you special episodes recorded "live" on the show floor to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry.This week’s special guest is Beth Kitson, a volunteer from the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI). Beth joined AWMI for the networking opportunities and since being a member, she has experienced female empowerment, building confidence, and the joy of women helping each other grow in their careers. The Association of Women in the Metal Industries has 18 Chapters in the United States and 1 Canadian Chapter in Toronto!Become a member today: more about AWMI:  the NASCC: The Steel Conference 2023 on your calendar for next year! April 12-14, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The CWB Association had the privilege to attend this year's NASCC: The Steel Conference in Denver, hosted by AISC. We are bringing you special episodes recorded "live" on the show floor to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry.Join Max on this special episode as he walked the show floor talking with the sponsors and vendors about their products and the importance of attending the NASCC: The Steel Conference. Thank you to the following individuals and companies for your participation:Art Bustos - AISCTodd Niemann - Fickett Structural SolutionsChristopher Tribble - WURTHMichael Kissane - Canam GroupMark Coonce - Controlled AutomationMichael Flagg - Lincoln ElectricCurtis Hayes - Lincoln ElectricJustin Bye - Bend-TechSteve Queen - FreemanDanny Steyn - Ocean Machinery IncHalle Boddie - The Beer LadyMeg Hamann - PeddinghausTabitha Stine - NucorWesley Jones - TrimbleGary Weisman - Magni AmericaJeff Wetter - Columbia Safety and SupplyBrandon Rowbottom - Columbia Safety and SupplyGeorge Learnmonth - Miller Electric Schedule the NASCC: The Steel Conference 2023 on your calendar for next year! April 12-14, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The CWB Association had the privilege to attend this year's NASCC: The Steel Conference in Denver, hosted by AISC. We are bringing you special episodes recorded "live" on the show floor to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry.This week’s special guest is Curtis Hayes from Lincoln Electric. Curtis is a Technical Sales and Applications Representative and has a passion for technology and automation. Tune in to learn about the new Lincoln Electric PythonX!Schedule the NASCC: The Steel Conference 2023 on your calendar for next year! April 12-14, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. out Lincoln Electric PythonX: Curtis on LinkedIn:

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry.Today’s guest is Chris McQuay, owner of Unobtainium Welding in Calgary, Alberta. Chris learned to weld at a young age and saw the tie in between welding and his passion for cars. The more Chris learned about different metals, the more curious he became about metallurgy and exotic metals. Tune in to learn how Chris turned his two passions of metal and cars into the creation of his world-class exotic metal fabrication company. Follow Chris on Instagram: @unobtainiumweldingCheck out: www.unobtainium.ca

The CWB Association had the privilege to attend this year's NASCC: The Steel Conference in Denver, hosted by AISC. We are bringing you special episodes recorded "live" on the show floor to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry.This week’s special guest is Scott Melnick, Senior VP of AISC. Scott kicked off the start of the conference sharing the history of the NASCC: The Steel Conference and his journey of 32 years at AISC with us. Schedule the NASCC: The Steel Conference 2023 on your calendar for next year! April 12-14, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry.Today’s guest is Manuel Castillo, from Brockville, Ontario. Manuel got hooked on welding in high school when he learned how to do a repair with a welding process. Tune in to learn how his fixation turned into a passion that would lead to co-owning his own sanitary process fabrication company.Follow Castlemore SPF on Facebook:

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry.This week’s episode we have a special welding podcast collaboration with Jason Becker from Arc Junkies Podcast, and Kevin Johnson from Welding Business Owners Podcast. Each podcast plays an important role to the welding industry providing knowledge, opportunities, and inspiration to the next generation. Tune in to learn, laugh, and experience great conversation.Follow Jason Becker on Instagram: @arcjunkiespodcastCheck out Arc Junkies Podcast: Kevin Johnson on Instagram: @weldingbusinessownerspodcastCheck out Welding Business Owners Podcast:

The CWB Association Welding Podcast is celebrating Women Empowerment Month, supporting and empowering women in the industry today, and everyday. Our weekly episodes this month connects female welding professionals around the world to share their passion.Today guest is Jamie McMillian, founder of KickAss Careers, Journeyman Ironworker, and advocate for skilled trades. Jamie is an inspiration and mentor to women across the world as she promotes skilled trades in classrooms and trade events. Check out Jamie’s trade journey on our Welding Podcast Episode 6. Follow Jamie on Instagram: @kickass_careersCheck out KickAss Careers: www.kickasscareers.ca