Joe Ryan is the market segment manager of process pipe welding for Miller Electric Mfg. Co. , N822 Communication Drive, Appleton, WI 54914-4911, 920-954-3676, Fax: 920-954-3633, joe.ryan@millerwelds.com, www.millerwelds.com.
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