I like The World of Welding.  It has its place.  I am a self-employed engineer/welder.  My story may be encouraging to someone.  I started welding when I was 14 years old.  I purchased an oxyacetylene outfit (1964) and it has been a love affair ever since.  I am a degreed engineer and licensed (P.E.) in two states.  I “drove a desk” for many years.  Now I have my welding business (8 years).  I am certified for several procedures.  My accounts [customers] like me because I can design it… build it… start it up… and make it work!                                                                                  

~ Scondras Welding and Engineering, Dalton, PA

I attended Hobart welding school in 1958.  I went from there to a very good paying job and I am now retired.  I think about the instructors I had at Hobart… Ray Dunlavy… Jerry Pfister… Ron Fast (he was teaching gas welding).  Thanks again for good training.                                  

~ Roger Keller, Pomeroy, OH

I just want to say congratulations to all involved in 75 years of teaching the art and science of welding technology.  I am extremely grateful for the education I received from the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology while I was in Troy, Ohio back in 1992-93 and it has since served me and those I have worked for,  both past and present, very well.  I continue to enjoy reading The World of Welding magazine and wish you all the best in the future.                                                                     

~ Randall M. Rueff, Taylorsville, IN

 75 Years of success is quite a record!  Congratulations!  Your accomplishment says “Good things don’t just happen.”  It takes a lot of planning, execution, and follow-up.  We’re proud to serve Hobart!

~ Doug Barhorst, Air Handling Equipment Inc., Sidney, OH

You have “The Best” by far training videos and materials.  We use your video series to prepare high school students.  The vocational school WITC in Superior, Wisconsin has used your programs for many, many years.  They gave me the idea.  Keep up the great work.

              ~ Mike Fitzpatrick, Welding Instructor, Two Harbors High School, MN