IWDC's Members' spend through the cooperative set a new all-time monthly record in October, reaching $39.1 million.
"We have never broken through $40 million for a month but we are getting close and are excited to raise the bar again," stated Frank Kasnick, President & CEO. "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, Bonita Springs, FL," reported Chris Stout, IWDC Vice President & 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. 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?" commented Frank.
The IWDC is a cooperative, formed in 1994, which 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 having the unparalleled expertise of a local Member distributor who has access to national-scale purchasing and marketing programs. You can learn more about IWDC at www.iwdc.coop.
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