Welding World Magazin April 2018
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24<br />
NEWS<br />
Lo-Res<br />
AD<br />
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE<br />
I hope all our members are keeping well and that you<br />
have all experienced some growth, and increased market<br />
share for <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
The economy is not in bad shape considering its less than a<br />
year till we leave Europe, but I am noticing a distinct reduction<br />
in confidence in the general marketplace.<br />
It is not appropriate for me to share political views but if<br />
anybody who reads this, is in a position to pull their finger out<br />
regarding getting on and telling Industry what is happening,<br />
how and when, it may hopefully go some way to re-building<br />
some confidence.<br />
There are a number of welding shows listed in most of the<br />
trade magazines, starting with our MACH exhibition in <strong>April</strong>.<br />
If you have the inclination to travel there are a number of<br />
shows across Europe that would be well worth a visit. And<br />
that is the key point, we all<br />
have to support these venues<br />
by visiting, as the cost to exhibit<br />
can be very high so they require<br />
a large amount of footfall to<br />
make things viable.<br />
I hope we have a good<br />
turnout for the MACH show<br />
and I look forward to meeting<br />
as many of our members then.<br />
Bob Stacey<br />
President AWD<br />
AWD CUFFLINKS<br />
As part of The Association of<br />
<strong>Welding</strong> Distribution official<br />
merchandise, AWD cufflinks<br />
are available for members<br />
to purchase at £20.00 per pair<br />
(P&P £5.00). Payment may be<br />
made by debit/credit card –<br />
telephone the AWD secretariat<br />
on +44 (0)1952 290 036 or<br />
email: secretariat@awd.org.uk
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