Announcements

The AWS Member Network will be temporarily unavailable from Friday, July 18 - Tuesday, July 22, for scheduled platform maintenance.

As part of this maintenance, we’re excited to roll out an enhanced user interface. When the network is back online and you sign in, you’ll notice a refreshed design and be guided through a brief tour highlighting the updated guidelines/code of conduct, how to create new discussion posts, update your communication preferences, and discover new areas of interest.

We appreciate your patience during this downtime and look forward to welcoming you back to the Enhanced Member Network!

Family fun does not have to cost you a mortgage! Check out the special pricing discounts offered through the AWS MemberDeals program!

Travel -- hotels, flights, car rentals and cruises

Family Fun and Entertainment - Movie tickets, sporting events, shows, theme and amusement parks, entertainment events and more! 

Announcing our newest AWS Corporate Member benefit from Sunbelt!

AWS Corporate Members can leverage discounts/pricing on all equipment in addition to the following items:

·    30 day month (instead of industry's 28 days, Full year rentals are now 12 months not 13)

·    Six month rentals up to a maximum of 6x the listed 30 days rate

·    5% environmental recovery fee waived

·    Market basket heavily discounted (common equipment)

·    Transportation surcharge fees waived (will see this charge only on the initial invoice)

·    Fuel: only 20% over AAA published rate (normally $9-10/g to refill at Sunbelt, can also fuel up at gas stations)

·   Transportation costs: each piece of equipment to be delivered/picked up will receive lowest possible cost, does not fluctuate (this is a different cost from transpo surcharge fee)

·  Equipment rented longer than 6 months gets a 5% discount

If you already have an account or contract with Sunbelt, your Company may still be able to join the AWS Program (case by case). However, it is recommended for all to inquire for a current contract review to be decisioning.  If approved (to be added to AWS program), Sunbelt would not create a new account, but rather move it into the program. 

If you do not have a current relationship or active account or to get your business set up for the AWS Sunbelt Program, go the AWS Perks Marketplace  and set up a sign-on, activate it (in email) and then return and you will find the Sunbelt tile in the Benefits Tab (click on the Sunbelt tile). Then submit an inquiry for new accounts or to review an existing one and a Sunbelt representative will connect with you to see how they can serve you.

Ready for Workday® National Discount Program!

If you currently use Cintas services, you can still get onto the AWS Cintas National Discount Program! See below* 

Cintas services include four (4) business units and offerings include:

• Uniform & Apparel – Full-service uniform program. Rent, lease or purchase workwear, high image apparel, or Carhartt® Rugged Flex and/or flame-resistant clothing for your employees. We can handle the cleaning, or your employees can...You get to decide.
• Facility Services Solutions – Get your shop, warehouse, office, and supply closet ready™ from top to bottom with the Clean Zone Program, with products and services for a cleaner work environment. Providing restroom supplies, cleaning for chemicals, tile, carpet, microfiber, coil, parts and restroom, and towel, mop, and floor mat services.
• First Aid & Safety Solutions – Be prepared for the unexpected and keep your workplace ready with a variety of safety products and services. Providing first aid supplies, AEDs and emergency products, compliance training, safety supplies, eyewash service, and industrial protective equipment (PPE) to fit the needs of your business.
• Fire Protection – Top-of-the-line fire protection for your business by providing extinguishers, alarms, sprinklers, monitoring, emergency and exit lighting and special hazard suppressions.

   
      Complex needs, one solution!

To access the Cintas Partner Program, have your AWS Primary Contact go to the AWS Perk Marketplace CLICK HERE, create a signon, click on the Cintas tile located in the BENEFITS TAB to complete an inquiry, and a representative will review your unique needs to see what solutions and services can be offered with the AWS National Pricing Program!  * If you already use Cintas services, you can still qualify for the AWS Cintas National Discount Program, however, it does exclude Corporations that are already contracted within Cintas's National Discount Program.  Connect to find out.

As technology transforms the industrial landscape, welding is evolving fast. Are you ready to lead that change?

Join us at Welding Summit 2025, August 6th-8th, 2025 at the Woodlands, TX, where strategy, innovation, and integration converge to shape the future of welding across key sectors:
⚙️ Petrochemical
⚡ Energy
🌱 Renewables 
✈️ Aerospace
🧬 Life Sciences
💻 Semiconductors 
🤖 Automation

🔍 For Attendees:
Earn Professional Development Hours while gaining insider access to the latest advancements in welding power sources, filler & base metals, heat treatment, NDE processes, and more.

Explore the impact of automation, AI, and next-gen training methods, and discover how to stay competitive while protecting your IP.

💼 For Exhibitors:
We would love to have your company showcase your products, services, and innovations once again.

Welding Summit 2025 brings together top industry professionals, leaders, and decision-makers — giving you a powerful platform to:

• Showcase your latest products and innovations to a dedicated audience of industry professionals
• Reignite relationships with existing clients and build new ones with potential prospects
• Boost your brand visibility as a trusted leader in welding
• Stay on the cutting edge of discussions shaping the future of welding and manufacturing

🎯 Don’t miss this opportunity to lead, connect, and grow.

D1.1 Training and Exam UPDATES:

D1.1 Exam – Code Edition Guidance

• Effective August 1, 2025, candidates may use either the 2020 or 2025 edition of the D1.1 code when taking the exam.
• All exam questions are designed to be answerable using either edition, so candidates will not be disadvantaged based on the version they study from. 

Code Edition Recommendations by Exam Date:

• Before August 1, 2025 (Prometric): Candidates should study the 2020 edition.
• Between August 1 and December 31, 2025 (Prometric): Candidates may study either the 2020 or 2025 edition.
• Note: Starting October 1, AWS Seminars will begin using the 2025 edition for instruction, though the 2020 edition remains valid for the exam through December 31.
• After December 31, 2025 (Prometric): Candidates must study the 2025 edition.

Important:
It is recommended that candidates testing toward the end of 2025 use the 2025 edition of the D1.1 Codebook. This will help ensure a smoother transition in the event of a retest in 2026, when only the 2025 edition will be accepted.