The American Welding Program and Weld.com Join Forces

Columbus, OH/Buffalo, NY (April 3, 2025) – The American Welding Program (AWP), through its parent organizations, the CWB Group and EWI, is pleased to announce the integration of Weld.com into its corporate network. Weld.com is a prominent online hub specializing in a range of informative and engaging resources for the industry’s community.

The AWP is an educational platform jointly delivered by U.S.-based EWI and the CWB Group.

By combining EWI’s engineering expertise with CWB’s history in developing trusted training

resources, the AWP provides top-tier instructional content to welding professionals across all

levels of the trade in the United States.

Weld.com has an established online presence through its digital app, instructional videos,

articles, and the community it has created within the welding industry. Its approach to education and engagement is well-aligned with the strategic direction of AWP within the U.S. market. The addition of Weld.com’s platform provides an opportunity for our entire network to expand its engagement and reach within the U.S. welding and joining community, and into other related markets. “Weld.com has a strong following of passionate welding professionals in the United States and we are excited to have them join us. Through our strategic partnerships, we will leverage the Weld.com platform so they can continue doing what they do best – engaging with the welder community through inspiring and educational content,” says Douglas Luciani, President and CEO of CWB Group. Henry Cialone, President and CEO of EWI added, “EWI is committed to advancing innovation in the wide range of industries we serve and by integrating Weld.com under our broader umbrella, we can deepen connections throughout the industry and allow all of our organizations to reach new audiences.”

“We are excited to be joining the organizations affiliated with the American Welding Program

and see this move as a natural extension of the amazing community we’ve fostered for all these years. Through this partnership, we are looking forward to taking the Weld.com platform to a whole new level of engagement with the welding industry,” says Austin Hargett, Host Manager at Weld.com.

This strategic investment in Weld.com enhances the ability of the AWP network to further

support welding professionals, educators and students, and drive industry excellence in the

United States and beyond.

About the American Welding Program:

The American Welding Program (AWP) is an innovative provider of welding education and

training resources across the United States. Offering expert-led courses, flexible online learning, and custom workforce solutions, AWP is dedicated to advancing the welding profession by equipping individuals and businesses with the skills they need to thrive in a competitive industry.

For more information on how the American Welding Program can advance your career or

business, visit our website at www.americanweldingprogam.org.

About CWB Group:

The CWB Group is an industry-supported private sector organization providing welding

certification, management systems registration and training services to over 10,000 companies in over 60 countries globally. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, with staff and offices across the country and around the world, CWB is recognized as one of the largest and most innovative welding organizations in the world. For more information, please visit: https://www.cwbgroup.org/

About EWI:

EWI (previously known as Edison Welding Institute) is a not-for-profit engineering and

technology organisation dedicated to developing, testing, and implementing advanced

manufacturing technologies for industry. Headquartered in Ohio in the US, EWI has a team of

over 150 people, offering applied research, manufacturing support, and strategic services to

leading manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, government, heavy

manufacturing, medical and electronics sectors. For more information, please

visit: https://ewi.org/

In 2022, EWI, of Columbus, Ohio, and CWB Group, of Milton, Ontario, announced a strategic alliance to serve and promote materials joining and allied technology services (MJATS) in Canada, the United States, and beyond. Unified in their mission, CWB, EWI, and the CWB Foundation work to advance workforce development, champion public safety, and deliver innovative and meaningful solutions that contribute to a strong economy and a better world. 

About Weld.com:

Weld.com is a tight-knit team with a big passion for welding. Our mission is to highlight the

incredible welding community. We cover everything, from teaching the trade to sharing tips and video training for passing your AWS certifications. We are committed to educating, entertaining, and expanding our wonderful global welding community!