Recap: Members Factory Tour of Koike Aronson, Inc.

Date of Event: 10/29/2025

Location: 635 W. Main Street, Arcade, NY 14009

Number of Attendees: 52

Event Summary: More than 50 members of the American Welding Society (AWS) visited Koike Aronson’s manufacturing facility in Arcade, New York, for an in-depth look at the design and production of welding positioners, CNC plasma cutting systems, and laser cutting machines.

More than 50 AWS members joined an educational tour of Koike Aronson’s facility.
Chairman Lexi McDermott presented a section thank-you to Koike employees Ron Krasnek, Tim Beechler, and Rachael Pfeffer.
Koike Aronson staff present a company overview to visiting AWS members ahead of their guided factory tour.
• Committee member Tony Bonura and raffle winner and welding student from Alfred State, Katelyn Ritchie.