Hello Fellow IWDC Members,
With great sadness, I share the news of our founder and my father, Andy Castiglione, Sr., passed away at the age of 89. My father, Andy, had a great vision back in 1970 when he started WestAir, formerly known as San Diego Welders Supply. Little did he know at that time that WestAir would quickly become one of the largest independent distributors of gas equipment, gases, and welding supplies in the Southwest. San Diego Welders Supply joined the IWDA in the 1970s,and the group was often referred to as the 40 Thieves. In the early 1990s, IWDA formed IWDC.
Andy instilled many visionary principles of exceptional customer service and had a great business mentality, both of which were instilled in those who surrounded him, personally and professionally.
We ask that you please keep my dad, and family in your thoughts during this difficult time.
I thank you all for your condolences, and we will continue to live out my father's legacy.
Regards,
Steve Castiglione
CEO, WestAir Gases & Equipment
2024 Chairman, IWDC Board of Directors
