Miller Will Showcase New Welding Products, Accessories at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011

Only six more days until North America's largest construction trade show begins. CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 will kick off on Tuesday, March 22, in Las Vegas. Miller Electric Mfg. Co. will be in booth G-254 (Gold Lot), showcasing new welding products, accessories and safety gear. Along with new products, Miller will offer live welding demonstrations and highlight the newest welding innovations designed specifically for the construction industry.

Miller Sponsoring Teams During AEM Construction Challenge Finals

Miller is the proud sponsor of Highland Park High School for the 2011 AEM Construction Challenge Finals, to be held during CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, March 22 – 24, 2011. Construction Challenge is a joint effort of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Destination ImagiNation (DI) to expose high school students to the construction industry by providing real-world experiences in construction. The goal of AEM Construction Challenge is to encourage youth to pursue careers in construction.

On January 15, 2011, high school teams all over North America competed at nine regional rallies with the top 24 teams advancing to finals at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Both teams from Highland Park High School competed in the Chicago rally, besting 48 other teams.

Teams will compete in two challenges during CONEXPO-CON/AGG at different sites around the Las Vegas Convention Center. Teams need to use creativity, innovation and teamwork to solve each challenge. Each member of the first place team will win a $1,000 scholarship and an Apple iPad.

Follow Us and Win

Visit our CONEXPO-CON/AGG show page at MillerWelds.com and check out what we have planned for the big show. You will find videos, our Twitter feed and Facebook posts leading up to Day 1 and continuing through the week of CONEXPO-CON/AGG. You can also sign up to win a free Wireless Remote Hand Control. Keep checking back for regular updates and catch all the action during CONEXPO-CON/AGG.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the largest construction industry trade show in North America, drawing more than 100,000 contractors, construction producers and other construction industry professionals. For more information and to register, visit the official CONEXPO-CON/AGG website.

Welding on the Right-of-Way: Pipeline Welding True Test of Equipment, Skill

A brand new, 185-mile X70 natural gas pipeline was constructed in the summer and fall of 2010 that cuts through the heart of White County, Ark. Sheehan Pipeline Construction Company's portion of the pipeline — a 65-mile stretch of 42-inch X70 pipe — stretches through rocky terrain exposed to wind, dust and heat. It adequately represents the rigorous environments pipeline welders, and their engine-driven welder generators, face daily. Miller teamed up with Local 798 — the largest pipeline local in the United States — to design a new machine that would stand up to this harsh, demanding work environment while also evolving to meet the changing needs of the industry. The result: Miller's Big Blue^® 350 PipePro^® System.

Stick Welding for Equipment Repair: Electrodes, Equipment and Technique

Stick welding remains one of the most trusted welding processes for making repairs in the field. This article will help you make the best possible rod and equipment choices, and gives a few tips to help you successfully make Stick welding repairs in the field.