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Miller Introduces New Hard-Hat Head Assemblies to its Powered Air Purifying Respirator Line

May 1st, 2013

New hard hat assemblies in the Miller PAPR line Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has added a hard hat option to its current Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) line. The hard hat is paired with Titanium Series™ auto-darkening welding helmets, which feature exclusive InfoTrack™ digital lens technology. Read more about the new PAPR with Hard-Hat.

North Dakota Oil Fields Fuel Need for Welders

April 24th, 2013

The job options on graduation day are numerous for graduates of North Dakota State College of Science. Employers from the western oil fields, to manufacturers in Minneapolis to the east, are making offers to the new graduates.  Find out what the welding program coordinators are doing to keep up with the demand at its two North Dakota welding labs.

Stainless Steel Filler Metal and Shielding Gas Selection for Automotive Projects

April 16th, 2013

Ready to tackle that stainless steel project out in the garage? Miller Marketing Manager John Swartz discusses important factors for stainless steel filler metal and shielding gas selection in the video below. Also, follow the link below for a handy stainless steel filler metal selection cheat sheet.

Stainless Steel Filler Metal Selection Chart

Miller Build with Blue™ Rebate Promotion Runs Through May 31

April 16th, 2013

Customers can save up to 15 percent on select list of equipment, available for limited time

Miller has unveilMiller13008R_BuildWithBlue_535x281_Rotator_Fed the Build with Blue™ rebate promotion. From March 1 through May 31, 2013, customers are eligible to receive a 5 percent rebate with purchase from a select list of Miller equipment. Those spending an additional $150 on any Miller or Hobart® products in the same transaction are eligible to receive a 15 percent rebate (as opposed to the 5 percent).

For a list of eligible equipment or more information on the Build with Blue rebate promotion, customers can visit their local distributor or MillerWelds.com/buildwithblue.

MORE INFO:

Read full press release

Watch Informational Video

Next Generation of Welder/Generators Performs at Lambeau Field

April 3rd, 2013

New advances in engine-driven welder/generator technology help contractors at Lambeau field run more efficiently and save resources. Reduce fuel use, extend run times, reduce noise and improve cold weather Performance are all a part of the package.

Read the latest in the Lambeau series as Miller and Hobart Brothers work to bring the latest in welding technology to the site.

See the latest video here: Lambeau Episode #5

The 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers Recap

March 28th, 2013

Miller Welders was back in full force at the 2013 Griffin King of the Hammers (held Feb. 3-8, 2013), the toughest off-road race combining rock crawling and desert racing, set in Johnson Valley, Calif.

Along with partners Blue Torch Fabworks (BTF) and The Fab School, Miller Welders provided weld support, assisting drivers with repair and offering up a variety of Miller equipment and Arc Armor® welding protection free for use. Hands-on demonstrations were also available along with a special “ladies only” hands-on welding event.  Read our recap and see our 2013 KOH videos here!

We Want Your Input!

March 15th, 2013
Are you involved in the Motorsports industry? Whether you race, weld or both, we want to hear from you! Please take our survey now – we’ll randomly select 16 participants to win one of 5 Miller banners, one of 10 Miller Jet Dragster diecasts, and one ’64 Custom Digital Performance™ Series auto-darkening helmet from Miller!

Miller Unveils Build with Blue™ Rebate Promotion

March 7th, 2013

Miller13008R_BuildWithBlue_535x281_Rotator_FCustomers can save up to 15 percent on select list of equipment, available for limited time

Miller has unveiled the Build with Blue™ rebate promotion. From March 1 through May 31, 2013, customers are eligible to receive a 5 percent rebate with purchase from a select list of Miller equipment. Those spending an additional $150 on any Miller or Hobart® products in the same transaction are eligible to receive a 15 percent rebate (as opposed to the 5 percent).

For a list of eligible equipment or more information on the Build with Blue rebate promotion, customers can visit their local distributor or MillerWelds.com/buildwithblue.

MORE INFO:

Read full press release

Watch Informational Video

SkillsUSA Finalist Named at Daytona

February 27th, 2013

Alex PazkowskiCongratulations to Alex Pazkowski, winner of the SkillsUSA WeldTeam Weld Finals at Daytona International Speedway. Alex will travel to Liepzig, Germany in July to represent the U.S.A. in the WorldSkills Competition. Good luck to you, Alex! Watch the awards ceremony video from Daytona here.

Miller was proud to be part of the SkillsUSA WorldTeam Weld Finals at Daytona International Speedway last week, and to promote welding and welding education at all levels of competition. See how the three finalists made it to Daytona in this video from FABTECH 2012:

Watch the SkillsUSA at FABTECH 2012

Velocity™ graphic added to Arc Armor® helmet offering

February 19th, 2013

Miller has added a new graphic to the Digital Performance™ Series lineup – Velocity™ (#260 936). The orange and silver coloring was inspired by the look and feel of a custom paint job on a hot rod or motorcycle. New design controls allow the user to easily adjust mode and setting, and redesigned headgear features additional adjustability settings for better fit and comfort.

The Digital Performance Series helmet line features:

  • Digital Controls allow user to easily adjust mode and settings
  • Redesigned headgear features additional adjustability settings for better fit & comfort
  • 3 Year Warranty
  • Now with Grind AND Cut mode
  • 7.22 sq. in. viewing area
  • Three Arc Sensors for superior lens response
  • Thee Operating Modes – Weld, Cut and Grind
  • Auto-On/Off power control triggers lens at the strike of an arc
  • Quick Release Cover Lens – allows for easy replacement of cover lenses