Weldstar Gases & Welding Supplies

06/04/2026

Investing in the Next Generation of Skilled Trades

Weldstar is proud to support agricultural education and the future of skilled trades through our partnership with the Georgetown-Ridge Farm FFA Chapter.

Recently, Weldstar Technical Representative Clyde Bradford from our Danville location had the honor of presenting the Outstanding Agricultural Welding Student Award to Hunter Meeker and Dane Hemker.

FFA is more than agriculture. Founded in 1928, the organization helps students develop leadership skills, personal growth, and career success through hands-on education and real-world experiences. Today, FFA continues to prepare the next generation of leaders, innovators, and skilled professionals who will help shape the future of agriculture, manufacturing, and the trades.

At Weldstar, we believe strong communities are built by investing in young people who are willing to learn, work hard, and develop their skills. Congratulations to Hunter and Dane on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you to the Georgetown-Ridge Farm FFA Chapter for the important work you do developing future industry leaders.

05/14/2026

At Weldstar, our Nuclear Division has never been about being the biggest.

It’s about getting it right.

Since 1976, Weldstar has maintained ASME QSC 229 certification and became the first independent welding distributor in the country to earn ASME “N” certification.

That legacy still matters today.

We inventory tested welding filler metals and supply certified materials to the nuclear industry with the documentation, traceability, and quality standards these environments demand.

Because in nuclear, there’s no “close enough.”

Every material matters.
Every cert matters.
Every shipment matters.

Our Nuclear Division is built around:
• ASME and safety-related certified materials
• Full documentation and traceability
• Fast turnaround and ready-to-ship inventory
• Decades of industry experience

Proud to work for a company trusted to deliver when precision matters most.

05/11/2026

LIMITED TIME HYPERTHERM REBATE

Now’s the time to upgrade your plasma cutting game.

Purchase a Hypertherm Powermax45 SYNC® and claim a FREE $450 gift card through Hypertherm’s rebate program!

The Powermax45 SYNC is built for serious performance — clean cuts, unmatched reliability, handheld or mechanized capability, and one of the most trusted names in plasma cutting.

✔ Easy to use
✔ Portable and versatile
✔ Incredible cut quality
✔ Lower operating costs
✔ Built for the shop AND the field

Promotion Ends – June 30, 2026.

Stop into your local Weldstar location or contact us today for details.

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855-998-4875

04/24/2026

Celebrating 25 years with Weldstar today for Dean Thomas.
Dean started as a driver, putting in the miles and taking care of customers the right way. Over the years, he moved into his current role at our Aurora location, where he handles filling and maintaining cylinders—work that keeps everything moving.
25 years of showing up, doing it right, and being someone we can count on.
Dean, we appreciate you.

04/24/2026

Celebrating 25 years with Weldstar today for Dean Thomas.

Dean started as a driver, putting in the miles and taking care of customers the right way. Over the years, he moved into his current role at our Aurora location, where he handles filling and maintaining cylinders—work that keeps everything moving.

25 years of showing up, doing it right, and being someone we can count on.

Dean, we appreciate you.

04/16/2026

When it comes to keeping your forklifts running, local matters.

At Weldstar, we’re right here—serving our communities with dependable propane delivery and on-site filling that keeps your operation moving.

✔ Local drivers who know your schedule
✔ Reliable cylinder delivery
✔ On-site filling built around your workflow

No call centers. No guessing. Just a local partner you can count on.

04/10/2026

At Weldstar, we believe in supporting the next generation of welders — not just with words, but by showing up.

Today we’re proud to be part of the VALEES welding competition at the Weisner Career Center in Aurora, where 40 students from 5 local schools are putting their skills to the test. Our team is on-site helping judge and contributing prizes, because investing in these students means investing in the future of our industry.

Programs like Valley Education for Employment System (VALEES), based at Waubonsee Community College, are doing incredible work — connecting students with real-world skills, career pathways, and even opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school.

This is where it starts. And we’re proud to be a part of it.

AuroraIL

04/07/2026

At Weldstar, specialty gases aren’t just a product—they’re a partnership.
Produced in-house and tailored to your exact specifications, our specialty gases deliver the precision, consistency, and reliability your operation depends on. From labs to manufacturing floors, we help keep your processes accurate and running without interruption.
Real people. Real support. Real reliability.

04/01/2026