Section Meeting on October 14 – Tour and Presentation at National Board About This Event The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors has been the backbone of pressure equipment safety in North America since 1919. If you’ve ever wondered what happens inside that campus on Crupper Avenue, this is your chance to find…
2026 Annual Business Meeting The Columbus Section’s Annual Business Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, to share regarding the state of the section as we close the year and contribute to planning for the future. There were no nominations by petition so there is no need for an election this year in…
Section Meeting on April 9, 2026 – High-Deposition GMAW Welds Please join us on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Hofbrauhaus for a social time, dinner, and a technically-grounded presentation on high-deposition GMAW. Kent Johns, Application Engineer at Lincoln Electric, will walk through the engineering behind twin-wire processes — arc dynamics, wire interaction, parameter relationships —…
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Section Meeting on February 12, 2026 – Resistance Welding Please join us on Thursday, February 12, 2026, for a social time, dinner, and dual presentations. James Przybylski from Luvata will share up-to-date information about resistance spot welding fundamentals along with advances in electrode materials to extend life and improve weld quality. Nick Avedissian from Hexagon MI will…
Section Meeting on November 6, 2025 – Latest Trends for Aluminum Welding Please join us on Thursday, November 6, 2025, for an enjoyable evening. There will be a social time and dinner, recognition of the 2025 Columbus Section Scholarship Recipients, and an informative presentation on advances in aluminum welding by Carson Williams, Senior Metallurgist at…
Tour of Worthington Cylinders Please join us on Thursday, October 9, 2025, for a tour of Worthington Cylinders. There will be a social time, dinner, presentation, and guided tour. Attendance is capped so register promptly. Full details and RSVP information can be found in the meeting notice.
District 7 Conference You are invited to attend the annual District 7 Conference to be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Columbus. Representatives from all active sections within the district come together to receive updates about the national organization, share and discuss local topics, conduct regional society business, and award scholarships as well as…
2025 Annual Business Meeting The Columbus Section’s Annual Business Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, to share regarding the state of the section as we close the year, vote in the election of officers for the upcoming term (if there are any nominations by petition), and contribute to planning for the future.…
Call for Nominations The 2025 Nominating Committee has selected the following Regular Nominees for 2025-2026: Jerry Van Meter for Chairman Harvey Castner for Treasurer Bryan H. Lyons for Secretary All have previously served in these roles. The 45-day period for Nominees by Petition closes at the end of May 25. The Duties of Officers can…