Indianapolis,
IN – Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – In recognition of his contributions to
IWDC, the Industrial Gas & Welding Industry, and the surrounding greater
Beaumont, Texas community, Chuck Mazoch, Coastal Welding Supply, was presented
the Bob Jackson Memorial Award at IWDC's November 12 - 14 Owners' Meeting in
Rancho Mirage, California.
Bob Jackson played an integral part
in the formation of the Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative (IWDC).
The honor is bestowed annually upon a Member who has "gone above and
beyond" in their support of the organization. The Bob Jackson Award is
considered the preeminent award of the IWDC. Criteria for the award include a
strong volunteer spirit, support of independents, being viewed internally and
externally as a respected leader, engagement in our industry and community, and
family-centric.
Coastal Welding Supply was founded
in 1963 by Al Mazoch, Chuck's father. Chuck became president in 2009 when
Coastal Welding Supply operated two locations. During his leadership, Coastal
expanded to twelve locations serving the petrochemical, metal fabrication, and
analytical services customers along the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana.
Chuck led their expansion into specialty gases, and today, Coastal is one of
the premier specialty gas providers in the nation.
Coastal Welding Supply's operation
has received awards from AWS, CGA, and GAWDA, as well as numerous leading
industry suppliers, in recognition of Coastal's growth and support. In addition
to building a strong business and contributing to IWDC's PurityPlus® Specialty
Gas Program as Chair of its Steering Committee, Chuck has generously given back
to his surrounding community, contributing to numerous Southeast Texas
Charities.
The IWDC is a cooperative
formed in 1994 that leverages the strengths of its independent welding
distributor members across North America. IWDC Member companies collectively
represent over $4.2B in sales, serving a wide range of industries. The common
denominator is that these industries look to them for industrial, specialty,
and medical gases as well as related equipment, welding hardgoods, and
consumables. End-use customers served by IWDC Members benefit from the
unparalleled expertise of a local Member distributor with access to
national-scale purchasing and marketing programs.