For those not involved in Welding Distribution (Welding Distribution includes Welding Product and Gases Manufacturers, Importers, Wholesalers and Distributors) you may find membership of the Welding World Association more suitable. Please Click Here for further information about what is included where you can also register for Membership and enjoy the many benefits of Welding World. AWD Members will enjoy the benefits of the Welding World Association Membership for FREE from 2017.

Many of our Members have struggled to take time out to attend some of our events because their business activities have prevented them from doing so. They have also expressed how much they have missed the opportunity to discuss their thoughts with others in the Welding World community. The Welding World Board is therefore delighted to announce the provision of the new FORUMS for AWD and WWA Members to communicate which can be found at the link below. We hope that you enjoy using the FORUM and we look forward to reading your comments and suggestions. Please Click Here

The Association of Welding Distribution was created to support and promote the high professional standards of its members in dealing with customers, suppliers and competitors. Over the years the AWD has developed into the true voice of the welding industry.

Members undertake to represent products and services fairly and honestly so that no-one may be deceived as to the nature, quality and fitness of the products for their purpose. Through its influence in the marketplace AWD members are encouraged to promote safe working methods and in particular safety in the promotion of welding products for customer applications.

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Take time to join us at our networking and learning events for all involved in and committed to the welding industry.

The AWD seminar presentations will provide you with the knowledge on how the risks of fume given off from a welding arc or gas cutting torch can be avoided and the type of protection levels that are available.

The presentations will also offer you the chance to get up to speed with the new European norm standard EN1090 which has been in effect since 1st July 2014, requiring all structural fabricators to ensure that their processes of manufacturing is to a quality-management system or CE approved by a third party notified body.

Click here to book a session on the 12th May, 13th May, or 14th May

Register here for your free copy of the new AWD Buyers Guide

Welding World Magazine is the official journal of The Association of Welding Distribution. The magazine includes industry news, product reviews, feature articles, membership news and an ask the expert section.

Welding World Magazine is published 6 times per year and costs £8.95 per issue (free to AWD Members). Subscribe today and receive a fantastic 33% discount! Six issues per year for just £35.98, saving £17.72.

If you wish to subscribe to Welding World Magazine, please send an email to subscriptions@awd.org.uk including your name and contact details.

Click here to view a recent edition of Welding World Magazine online

Joining the AWD will offer peace of mind, a steady source of information and useful sales initiatives increasing business opportunities for members. The society will supply free information and back up to members when they need it most. AWD members have access to a range of vital services ranging from a FREE legal help line, FREE legislation information and FREE representation through DTI and CBI connections.

The society will supply free information and back up to members when they need it most. The AWD covers the interest of members throughout the UK which is divided into seven regions. Regular meetings are held where supply issues and trends are discussed and guest speakers are invited to talk on a range of relevant business topics.

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