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News and Events
Plant Tour of Swartfager Welding Inc. on February 25
February 3, 2026
Come join us in Knox, PA for a plant tour of Swartfager Welding Inc. on Wednesday, February 25 at 5:00 PM. Please bring safety shoes and safety glasses, they are required. ➡️RSVP by Monday, February 23 – email Robert Fugate (rfugate@vtc1.org) or Travis Crate
First CWI Roundtable Meetings of 2026 – March 21
January 20, 2026
The American Welding Society invites you to our 2026 Spring CWI Roundtable, a focused professional development session designed to strengthen inspection competency, expand technical understanding, and support continuing education for Certified Welding Inspectors. Date & Time: Saturday, March 21 from 9AM-12PM Location: UA Local 449 Steamfitters Training
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