Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
General Welding Supply has been operating since 1947, the company came under family ownership and operation in 1971 and continues strong to this day.
What is your primary product or service?
Packages gases including industrial, beverage, medical, specialty, liquid and cryogenic; welding equipment; consumables; safety supplies; and welding accessories. To phrase it briefly; everything you need to put metal together or take it apart
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Being a family owned business, I grew up around the shop and always had a fascination with manipulating metal. The idea that a person can alter a hard material like metal is powerful and inspiring.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
General Welding Supply offers the best customer service in the local market, which is why we call our service "unmatched". We are competitive in our pricing but we excel at taking care of the customer in the best way possible no matter the size of the sale.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We currently operate a single location with sustainable growth expected year over year.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located in the River North (RiNo) neighborhood just north of downtown Denver. You can find us south of I-70 and east of I-25. You can access us from the Washington street exit going south on 38th until the road ends at Walnut St where we are two blocks up to the left. We are also accessible from the Auraria Parkway Exit turning into Market Street traveling through downtown. Stay on Market as it turns into Walnut Street (north of Broadway), we are located on the left side of Walnut just past 40th Street. 40th Avenue also intersects with Walnut Street where we can be found traveling from the east. Exit York or Colorado Blvd and follow 40th Ave west where we are found on the left side where 40th and Walnut intersect.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards, checks and cash. We also offer charge accounts with net 30 days payment terms for businesses.
Which areas do you service?
General Welding Supply services the Denver-Metro area. Broomfield to Henderson, Golden to Aurora, Parker to Littleton and all spaces in between.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
General Welding Supply is family owned with Aaron Fischer running the daily operations.
What are your hours of operation?
You can find us 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"Thank you" We hear a lot about how helpful we have been to the customer in understanding their needs, goals, end results or providing technical information to get the proper product to the customer. A simple "Thank you" is the best compliment knowing we have fulfilled the customers' expectations.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
It is not hard work that kills men, it is worry.