Features
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Ron Lucas - Q2 2009 / Tell ’Em Quick, and Tell ’Em Often
27th May 2009History proves that in tough economic times the companies with vision and commitment will stay the course when it comes to advertising, trade shows, public relations and other promotional activities.
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Pat Carlucci - Q2 2009 / GAWDA is in Trouble!
27th May 2009The Chicago Spring Management Conference, March 22-24 addressed the members’ chief concerns.
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Kevin Scully - Q2 2009 / There and back again: Part Two of a Two Part Series – How to gain the most out of your next trade show
27th May 2009Maximizing your success with trade show customers is not a matter of chance. In this second of our two part series we take a hard look at the last two essential steps – proper booth execution techniques and post-event follow up activities. Your on-site execution techniques include four specific elements – the customer, the booth, the staff, and the press.
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Frank Scornavacca - Q2 2009 / Changeover manifolds – size and select for top performance
27th May 2009The proper sizing and selection of your changeover manifold will be key factors in determining the system’s performance for its entire service life.
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Ron Ball - Q2 2009 / Medical gas compliance trends
27th May 2009The decisions you take to make your own business leaner and smarter ultimately influence regulatory requirements and what are some of the current trends.
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Mike Lee - Q2 2009 / Work harder or work smarter?
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Woodrow D. Farrow - Q2 2009 / Basic vacuum principles and measurement
27th May 2009Vacuum: a space that is relatively empty of matter, especially when that void has been created through artificial means.
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Gary Shed - Q2 2009 / Helium conservation and recovery
27th May 2009In recent years, industry demand for helium and its mixtures has risen steadily, heightening the need for improved conservation and recovery methods.
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Edward J. Zachowski - Q2 2009 / Flame Ionization Detectors
27th May 2009The Flame Ionization Detector (FID) is the most widely and successfully used Gas Chromatographic (GC) Detector for analyzing volatile hydrocarbons and other carbon containing compounds.
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Henry Grieco - Q2 2009 / Pittcon 2009
26th May 2009New products and technologies, educational opportunities, and face-to-face scientific interactions highlighted this year’s conference and exposition.
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27th February 2009The newspapers and TV are full of doom and gloom but there is room for optimism – we have to think positively!
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Robert Cockerill - Q1 2009 / gasworld South and Central American Conference
26th February 2009Challenges facing the gases community in South America were addressed at the third gasworld conference, held in Santiago, Chile on the 13th and 14th January
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26th February 2009This year’s show aimed to seek out creative solutions both for patients and healthcare providers.
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25th February 2009By following a few basic guidelines, medical gas distributors can achieve peace of mind relating to FDA requirements.
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SGR - Q1 2009 / Gulf Coast Conference
25th February 2009Galveston Island, Texas, January 20th and 21st, 2009.
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David Schaer - Q1 2009 / Asset management software puts time and resources in just the right place
25th February 2009Advances in cylinder tracking software now offer distributors an arsenal of tracking and management options for higher levels of asset control
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Tom Badstubner - Q1 2009 / Purity plus: How to prepare cylinders for today’s specialty gas operations
25th February 2009A number of cylinder filling techniques are used to fill both non-reactive high-purity products and laser mixtures, medical devices, and custom low ppm mixes.
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Kenneth B. Fincke - Q1 2009 / Fast and Efficient: The Thermal Conductivity Detector
25th February 2009Thermal conductivity detectors (TCDs) are fast, cost efficient, reliable devices that deliver accurate analysis for binary gas and gas chromatography applications.
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23rd February 2009Crafting a solid trade show strategy and a pre-event promotion plan are the first two steps in maximizing your time and money at a trade show.
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Michael Devitt - Q1 2009 / Specialty Gas Valves – Part 2: Specialty gas valves for specialized applications
23rd February 2009Specialty gas cylinder valves offer a wide range of unique attributes. By: Mike Devitt, Sherwood Valve
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William Hald - Q1 2009 / Specialty Gas Valves – Part 1: The spec valve difference: high performance for custom applications
23rd February 2009Specialty gas valves feature key differences in design compared to standard industrial valves allowing them to work in unique applications while delivering higher quality products. By: William Hald, Ceodeux
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16th December 2008More than 900 delegates and spouses attended the annual gathering of distributors, major gas companies, and equipment suppliers at the exotic Atlantis Hotel, Paradise Island in the Bahamas
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16th December 2008Before you even think about writing that purchase order or making that call to your supplier, ask these five questions.
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16th December 2008As the ribbon was being cut for the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, introducing Metalform, in Las Vegas October 6-8, 2008, financial news from around the world was grim.
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16th December 2008The Vision: Air Cars in U.S. garages by 2010, a price tag under $18k, a range of 1,000 miles (at speeds up to 98 mph), and a fill-up for pocket change.
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16th December 2008Medical gas distributors that do business in multiple states may stop selling medical gases in some territories.
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16th December 2008Great! But dampened by Hurricane Ike. The ISA Expo 2008 was held in Houston, Texas, on October 14th-16th at the Reliant Center. More than 500 exhibiting companies filled the floor.
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16th December 2008“Serve others to excess” is the mantra that has driven me since my first sales call, and it has rewarded me handsomely through the years. A good part of my success stems from that fact that I understand that service has many faces – some of which you may not readily recognize as having value.
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15th December 2008Will you need certification to continue to be a preferred supplier, or worse, require certification to even be allowed to bid on contracts?
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Bob Schlehr - Q4 2008 / Disaster preparedness boosts sales of medical oxygen generators in U.S.
15th December 2008On-site generation for hospital central distribution also sees gains as bulk oxygen prices soar.
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Peter Finlay - Q3 2008 / Ultrasonic testing wins kudos
1st August 2008Testing cylinders without the need to remove the valve is invaluable to the entire operation at GTS-Welco. SGR met Mark Conroy of GTS-Welco and Roy Leidy of Weldship.
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1st August 2008The amazing pace of new technology was showcased at Semicon West 2008. SGR Publisher Henry Grieco was on hand to explore such developments.
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1st August 2008Packaged fill systems and micro bulk offer solutions, but compliance still plays a vital role. Ron Ball investigates medical gas filling and distribution processes.
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1st August 2008Taking care of business by spotting your competitor’s lack of insight.
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1st August 2008The best option for managing your environment may be third-party certification. But how you select your ISO 14001 certifying registrar can make or break your operation.
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1st August 2008The curtain fell on a successful gasworld African Conference 2008, as the industrial and specialty gas community gathered to discuss the challenges ahead for the continent’s gas market.
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1st August 2008Thousands of pressure regulators are sent to the repair shop or the scrap heap because users do not follow basic operating instructions
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Bill Barlen - Q3 2008 / UN regulates changes in cylinder markings worldwide
1st August 2008DOT cylinders no longer are recognized as the “official” cylinders of the United States. A second issue: Not all valves are created equal.
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1st May 2008Associate Publisher Pete Finlay hit the road to test this premise and confirmed that more than seventy percent of all cylinders are still tested the same way grandfather did it. He explains why it is such a strong option in a visit to High-Pressure Technologies Inc.
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1st May 2008Trust regular columnist Mike Lee to give you his slant on “time is money.” Don’t short change your customer when it’s time to select the right gas is his theme.
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1st May 2008A survey of successful suppliers of gases and gas handling equipment offers some interesting and useful guidelines.
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1st May 2008The participation of specialty gas exhibitors and attendees keeps growing every year.
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1st May 2008An examination of changes taking place reveals how they affect medical gas manufacturers
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1st May 2008While purifiers that contain activated charcoal are useful in many applications, they should not be used to remove methane.
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1st May 2008Gas generators in the laboratory are fine for many applications, but why distort the true picture?
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Tim Neeser - Microbulk Gas Supply: Is it Pure Enough to Promote Mode Change?
1st May 2008Lab and operations managers need to look beyond the convenience, safety, and savings when evaluating microbulk.
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Hank Braly - “Gas Chromatography”—A Big Sounding Technology, But a Simple Concept
1st February 2008GCs are not just the preserve of a few. They afford opportunities at every level of gas production, certification, and application.
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Phil Kornbluth - Helium Supply: Shortage or Myth? An Objective Update Clears Picture
1st February 2008Specialty Gas Report goes to an industry expert to weed out fact from media self-interest.
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Mike Vasilakes - Editorial: Celebrating the Tenth Anniversary Year of Specialty Gas Report
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Troy Stukey - Laser Cutting: A Growth Opportunity if You Understand the Unusual Pressure and Flow Requirements
1st February 2008This is an ideal situation for any distributor of quality gases to use his knowledge of the gas industry as a profit added service.
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1st February 2008The gases, gas equipment, and other gas-related industries were represented, with as many as 450 new products to behold.
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Bob Steinberg - Thermal Mass Flow Meters Monitor and Control Flow of Process and Laboratory Specialty Gases
1st January 2008The ability to measure accurately ensures reliable certification, as well as savings in process flows.
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Jorie LePlavy - Product Solution: Customers’ Requests Lead to Profitable Opportunities
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1st November 2007Forget the higher initial costs. The system will pay for itself quickly, the customer will be happy, and the profits will begin.
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Mike Veite - Medical Gas Cylinder Fill Racks Must Be Flexible and Have the Capability to Be Expanded
1st November 2007Maximum production can be achieved most effectively when space is not a limiting factor
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1st November 2007While veteran users and handlers of compressed gases apply the rules of safety as second nature, they often forget to indoctrinate the next generation.
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David J. Marquard II - Liquid-to-Gas Medical Oxygen Refilling Systems: Key to Surviving Reimbursement Cuts, Caps, and
1st November 2007A critical look at your medical oxygen cylinder filling processes can help you cut your production and delivery costs by one-half.
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Bob Sutter - Certification for Medical Gas System Installation
1st November 2007The evolution of requirements has evolved rapidly, but professional training programs are ready.
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1st November 2007Here's how two customers found the right system at the right price to justify an equipment upgrade.
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1st November 2007A good supply chain also plays a vital role, including a dependable source of bulk gases and a solid fill system.
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1st August 2007Specialty Gas Report posed this question to several suppliers. Here are the responses from the companies that participated in this survey.
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Jim West Jr - Cryogenic liquid transfilling system eliminates venting losses
1st August 2007System controls the rate at which liquid cylinders are filled, while monitoring the capacity and pressure of the cylinder.
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1st August 2007If there are, there can't be many.
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1st August 2007Changes must be conducted in a way that preserve all viable options, yet achieves both compliance and harmonization.
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David Schaer - Make cylinder fleet management and analysis a breeze
1st August 2007A cylinder tracking and management system is only as good as the information that it produces.
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Dave Durkin - Purge my gas supply system after every cylinder change? It’s a “No-Brainer”
1st August 2007Just raising this question suggests that you have failed to understand the implications of not purging.
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Gerald F. Connell - Tech notes: Shut down at the source to prevent nasty leaks
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1st June 2007Therein lurks the danger that can lead to significant inaccuracies in analytical results
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Mark Conroy - Specialty gas calibration standards and the road to getting it right
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Tom Bamford - Using mass flow controller-based dynamic gas blenders to produce accurate calibration gas
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Jim Broughton - Accurate cylinder tracking can lead to a beautiful love affair
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Jim McKinley - Permeation Tubes: A pragmatist’s approach to creating almost nothing
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Richard Green - Lead exposure lab blood tests look to Atomic Absorption
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1st June 2007You cannot produce a high quality gas blend if you’re not sure how good the vacuum in your bottle
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Ray Borzio - Specialty gas production, analysis, and certification demand skill, training
1st June 2007Virtually everything about specialty gas processing is more demanding than it is for industrial gases and requirements keep getting tougher. Distributors who manufacture and sell specialty gases must understand what it takes to guarantee that the quality of the gases they sell is equal to the promise made.
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1st February 2007A logical approach to inspecting a faulty vacuum system can result in improved performance
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1st February 2007One of the key steps in the filling of pure gases is the removal of all potential contaminants inside the cylinders to be filled
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1st November 2003What’s in a name? or Can Anyone Tell Me the Specs on "Seaford Grade Nitrogen"?
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Larry Gallagher - Twelve Rules – specialty gas systems
1st January 2000Material compatibility is a vital consideration in choosing pressure and flow control devices, particularly when reactive gases are used.
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Stephen Grieco - Eastern Analytical Symposium: “Analyze This!”
1st January 2000I was pleasantly amazed at how willing everyone at every booth was to take the time to explain the principles and applications of their equipment. I wasn't even a potential customer.
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1st January 2000Here's a show that offers you a portal to new developments and improvements in a career-enhancing trip, but only if you prepare to get the most out of it.
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1st January 2000The Operations Manager of a plant using laser welding or cutting needs to be as astute and informed as a lab manager in a high tech operation.
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