Welding distributors spend $39.1 through IWDC in October
IWDC's members spent $39.1 million in October through the cooperative, setting a new all-time monthly record.
"We have never broken through $40 million for a month but we are getting close and are excited to raise the bar again," said President & CEO Frank Kasnick. "This is a testament to the strength and resilience of the independents in our welding and gas industry and reflects the strong support from our Vendor partners."
"In addition to celebrating a new record, we updated members on IWDC's strategic initiatives and received valuable feedback on our programs during our November 5–7 Owners' Meeting, held at Hyatt Regency Resort in Bonita Springs, Florida," reported Chris Stout, IWDC vice president and general manager.
"Our Owners' Meeting theme, 'Steering Through Choppy Water,' captured the spirit of coming together on Florida's coast to chart a course forward through uncertain times," Kasnick added. "Members collaborated, shared best practices, and tackled pressing challenges like: How should we prepare for the AI tsunami? Where does e-commerce fit within our industry? How do we defend against constant cyber threats and fraud? What new options must we consider when making gas sourcing decisions?"
Formed in 1994, the IWDC is a cooperative that leverages the strengths of its independent welding distributor members across North America.
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