IWDC's 2024 Sales & Purchasing Convention Celebrates Co-op's 30th Anniversary by Raising an Additional $30,000 ReIGNITE Hope!

Indianapolis, IN – June 27, 2024 – IWDC marked its 30th anniversary by gathering 112 Member Companies and 105 Vendor Partners, totaling over 500 participants, in Phoenix, AZ, for its annual convention, held from June 11-13.

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Show attendees were introduced to "The Wild West" by trick ropers and bull-riding, where the toughest of them saddled up on the mechanical bull for a chance to win $1,250 for The Longest Ride.?"From industry speakers to Vendor Sponsor presentations, and speed dating to our main event tradeshow, there was no shortage of networking between our Members and Vendor Partners," expressed Jessica Keck, Manager, Vendor Engagement?& Marketing Operations.

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"We thank our Vendor Partners for their support and our Members for their fantastic participation," commented Keith Werkley, IWDC Vice President of Sales and Vendor Management. Our generous attendees helped us raise another $30,000, which will go towards our yearlong campaign supporting ReIGNITE Hope, bringing our total to $56,000 so far," stated Frank Kasnick, CEO of IWDC.

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The IWDC is a cooperative, formed in 1994, which leverages the strengths of its independent welding distributor Members across North America. IWDC Member companies collectively represent over $4.2B in sales, serving a wide range of industries. The common denominator is that these industries look to them for industrial, specialty, and medical gases as well as related equipment, welding hardgoods, and consumables. End-use customers served by IWDC Members benefit from having the unparalleled expertise of a local Member distributor who has access to national-scale purchasing and marketing programs. You can learn more about IWDC at www.iwdc.coop.

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ReIGNITE Hope trains students for a career in welding, gets them certified?in the welding trade, and assists them with job placement. Our students?have the power to change their lives for?the better,?gained?from the support and skills they attain in our free, hands-on classroom and welding center. You can learn more about ReIGNITE Hope at www.reignitehope.com