American Welding & Gas three companies are located in strong strategic markets for us , and we found firm cultural alignments with them , as we do with all our partnerships .
“ We spend a considerable amount of time working on acquisitions . We have a very strong financial position that allows AWG the resources to acquire businesses ; both large or small ,” he continues . “ We take pride in being an alternative to the major gas companies or private equity , particularly for business owners who value their people and legacy .
“ We are constantly making improvements and expanding our production plants across our network to support our ambitious growth plans ,” says Mr . Krieger . “ Our investment package is focused on new capabilities and the latest technologies , as well as investments in distribution to better serve our customers .” For instance , AWG is now using a Smart Delivery Platform for all deliveries , which has numerous efficiency and environmental benefits , such as lower consumption of paper , fuel , and emissions . severe storms and flooding hit the region . We have also established the Women of AWG Committee to enable women in
the company to help us challenge the norms of the manufacturing industry .”
Discussing the future of the business , Mr . Krieger confidently explains : “ We have crafted
a five-year plan that we have implemented . It
will enable AWG to facilitate its goal to double in size over the next five years . First and foremost , we plan to be the safest distributor in the industry . We will continue to be a leading gas-and-rent-focused organization and expect that productivity initiatives across the business will offset inflation . I
anticipate that AWG will be an industry leader year-on-year and continue to grow , both through acquisitions and organically .” ■
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Community commitment
Turning to the most important part of the business , AWG is committed to the communities in which it serves and to the safety of its employees . “ Safety and compliance always come first because to me , there is nothing more important than sending our employees and communities home safely every single day ,” Mr . Krieger asserts . “ We are proud of the many achievements made by our teammates . Our professional drivers in many locations have achieved a millionmile status of accident-free miles . We also consistently have well over 80 percent of our locations with no safety incidents .
He continues : “ In terms of the wider community , we have made significant investments in various areas , such as a $ 30,000 package to the residents of Kentucky and Montana in 2022 , after manufacturing-today . com 99