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Today's Daily News

Hot Dogs And Hazmat Fuel Celebration
Few will be thinking about logistics over the U.S. Independence Day holiday, but someone has to move the 150 million hot dogs and $211 million worth of fireworks that help make the celebration festive. Read more

Volvo Cars To Invest In Hybrid Technology
Ford continues to push ahead with its environment-friendly initiatives by announcing an investment of $1.4 billion in research and development in hybrid technology through its Volvo car subsidiary. Read more

Hypertherm Twice Honored
Hypertherm Inc. is named among the top 25 Best Medium Companies to Work for in America by the Society for Human Resource Management. Hypertherm also earned honors for its commitment to volunteering and civic participation. Read more

Alcoa Takes Control Of Two Smelters
Alcoa Inc. has gained full ownership of the Intalco and Eastalco smelters from the affiliates of two Japanese trading firms that owned a 39% share of the operations. No terms have been announced, but both plants had been recognized a losing propositions for the sellers despite strong first-quarter earnings. Read more


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Welding Projects & Pictures -- Is there any money in fab shops?
"Do you guys think there is any money in a custom fab shop? I would like to grow to a 5 man shop roughly."
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MIG, TIG, Stick, And Oxy/Fuel Welding -- Stick welding a thing of the past
"Went to numerous welding supply stores and have asked about the prices of stick welder/generators. Just about everyone of the sales reps have told me the stick welding process has run its course and will be something in the past, everything is going in the wire welding direction..."
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General Welding Questions -- Motorcycle stand
"I'm a total newbie when it comes to welding. I've never done it before, but I'm interested in getting into it. Nothing major, the reason I want to start is because I've found a project for myself: a stand for my motorcycle."
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