The American Welding Society Central Louisiana Section 509 board member election season is now open! Your participation helps shape the future of our local section and ensures strong leadership for our welding community! We are seeking candidates for the following: Chair 1st Vice Chair 2nd Vice Chair Treasurer Secretary All members are encouraged to nominate qualified candidates and cast…
The American Welding Society (AWS) Central Louisiana Section invites you to join us for our May Sectional Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026! This meeting is open to anyone interested in welding and fabrication. We welcome students, educators, new welders, seasoned professionals, or those simply looking to network and gain knowledge about the welding industry. …
Join us for our February Section Meeting at Dis-Train Steel Training Facility on Thursday, February 19 at 6PM to 7:30PM. Come and see how DIS-TRAN Steel is transforming the way people learn trades by bridging the gap between education and employment. The DIS-TRAN Steel Training Facility provides a paid, hands-on opportunity equipping individuals with practical trade…
Come join us in Alexandria, LA! nexAir will be hosting our Section’s Meeting on August 21st at 6:00 PM. Join us for an informative and engaging evening with Kenneth Gagnard of nexAir, who will be presenting on the important topic of Compressed Cylinder Safety. When: Thursday August 21, 2025 from 6:00 PM till 7:30 PM Where: nexAir 834 Dallas…
It’s election time again! Please submit your nomination to Brandon Dubroc at brandon.dubroc@distran.com by noon on Thursday, June 5.
Hi All, I hope you’re doing well. Below are some important updates from AWS, with the most urgent being a change to the Leadership Symposium format. There will now be two separate cohorts for 2025: If you have a candidate for either of these events, please send their nominations to Brandon Dubroc (brandon.dubroc@distran.com) as soon…
Come join us in Alexandria, LA! UTLX Alexandria will be hosting our Section’s Meeting on February 20th at 6:00 PM. This is an event you won’t want to miss as we dive into the fascinating world of welding and railcar construction. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with fellow professionals, and get insights…
Dis-Tran Packaged Substations Welders and QC teams will discuss aluminum welding procedures for electrical bus conductors used in electrical substations. The discussion will focus on welding techniques, quality control protocols, and best practices to ensure high standards in aluminum welding processes. RSVP: Please RSVP to Brandon Dubroc VIA text (318)-452-7300 Location: Dis-Tran Packaged Substation PSS…
Zack Randall, the visionary behind Reaper Boats, will lead us on a tour of their state-of-the-art facility. He will discuss the journey of Reaper Boats—from its inception out of necessity to becoming a premier name in aluminum hunting and fishing boats. A Brief History of Reaper Boats: Reaper Boats was born from a deep passion…
We are pleased to invite you to the AWS Central Louisiana Section’s September sectional meeting. This month, we will be focusing on a crucial topic for our industry: Join us for an engaging discussion on the essential soft skills that can make a significant difference in your welding career. This is a great opportunity to…