Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative

09/02/2026

This year's Owners' Meeting theme, Aggressively Independent, celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and determination that define IWDC Members. Together, we'll explore practical AI implementation, economic insights, industry innovation, and leadership strategies that empower independent distributors to adapt, grow, and lead with confidence.

08/26/2026

✨ Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 IWDC Owners’ Meeting! ✨
📍 Omni La Costa Resort & Spa (Carlsbad)
📅 November 3-6, 2026

The IWDC Owners’ Meeting is one of our most important events of the year, bringing Member company leaders together to connect, collaborate, and strengthen our cooperative.
It’s an opportunity to leverage our collective buying power, share best practices and ideas for growth, learn from expert speakers and educational sessions, and build valuable relationships with fellow owners navigating many of the same opportunities and challenges in the welding and gases industries.
At the center of it all are our Member company owners—the leaders whose involvement, experience, and ideas make IWDC stronger. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with your peers, gain fresh perspectives, and build momentum for the years ahead.

08/24/2026

“Our decades-long association with Air Products has allowed all of us continuing growth year after year, assuring our members and their customers economical, worry-free gas supply.”-Richard Mansmann

Learn how Air Products has supported American industry through innovation, partnership, and reliability for over eight decades.

08/21/2026

Please help us welcome our newest PurityPlus Producer: Red Ball Oxygen Co.

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

08/17/2026

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2026 PurityPlus Specialty Gas Sales Training in Columbus, Ohio! 🎉

It’s going to be a great few days of learning, connecting, sharing ideas, and spending time with our industry partners. We’re especially excited to for the Delille Oxygen facility tour!

Safe travels, and we’ll see you soon! 👋

08/14/2026

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