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** Urgent Update – September 26, 2024** Due to an unexpected plant disruption and shutdown, our CO2 supply source has implemented a temporary $35/ton Contingency Adder to cover the additional costs of transporting CO2 from plants in neighboring states. This Contingency Adder is expected to be in place starting Thursday, September 26, 2024, and…
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ST. CLOUD, MINN. (November 1, 2021) – Central McGowan (www.CentralMcGowan.com), a leading supplier of gases and state-of-the-art equipment/technology for the manufacturing, welding, medical, and food and beverage industries in the upper Midwest and a FANUC- and Lincoln-authorized integrator, announced it has completed the acquisition of Preferred Welder Sales in Mankato, Minn.—bringing its acquisition roster for…
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ST. CLOUD, Minn. (October 23, 2021) – Central McGowan (www.CentralMcGowan.com), a leading supplier of gases and state-of-the-art equipment/technology for the manufacturing, welding, medical, and food and beverage industries in the upper Midwest and a FANUC- and Lincoln Electric Automation-authorized integrator, is introducing a new CRX Fab-Pak* Cobot Welding Package at the 2021 ATX/Automation Technology Show.…
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ST. CLOUD, Minn. (October 23, 2021) – Central McGowan (www.CentralMcGowan.com), a leading supplier of gases and state-of-the-art equipment/technology for the manufacturing, welding, medical, and food and beverage industries in the upper Midwest and a FANUC- and Lincoln Electric Automation-authorized integrator, talks about its growing automation and robotics division and the manufacturing experience and focus that…
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ST. CLOUD, Minn. (October 28, 2020) – Central McGowan (www.centralmcgowan.com), a leading supplier of gases and state-of-the-art equipment/technology for the manufacturing, welding, medical, and food and beverage industries in the upper Midwest and a FANUC-authorized integrator of automation/robotic solutions, announced today that it is expanding its Fargo, N.D. CO2 distribution hub to be a fully-stocked…
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ST. CLOUD, Minn. (November 6, 2019) – Central McGowan (www.centralmcgowan.com), a leading supplier of gases and state-of-the-art equipment/technology for the manufacturing, welding, medical, and food and beverage industries in the upper Midwest and an automation/robotic solution integrator, has acquired St. Paul, MN-based Jasons Beverage Carbonation Company. This more than doubles the company’s CO2 Solutions business—started…
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ST. CLOUD, Minn. (October 23, 2019) – Central McGowan, a FANUC-authorized integrator that seamlessly incorporates custom robotic solutions and technologies, and a leading local supplier of gases and state-of-the-art equipment/technology for the manufacturing, welding, medical, and food and beverage industries, will showcase its automation and robotics growth and capabilities at ATX Minneapolis 2018/Automation & Technology…
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ST. CLOUD, Minn. (October 23, 2019) – Central McGowan (www.centralmcgowan.com), a FANUC-authorized integrator that seamlessly incorporates custom robotic solutions and technologies, and a leading local supplier of gases and state-of-the-art equipment/technology for the manufacturing, welding, medical, and food and beverage industries, is pleased to announce that Pete Rogers has joined its growing Automation Division. Rogers…
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ST. CLOUD, Minn. (October 8, 2018) – Central McGowan, a trusted supplier of gases and state-of-the-art equipment/technology for the manufacturing, welding, medical, and food and beverage industries in the upper Midwest, announced its expansion into the solid carbon dioxide (CO2) or dry ice business with its launch of ColdZERO™—a line of professional grade, locally made…
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Celebrate Central McGowan’s Grand Opening in Sioux Falls! Central McGowan is excited to announce the grand opening of our newest location in Sioux Falls! Join us on November 26th from 8 AM to 3 PM at 520 E Benson Road for an action-packed day featuring demonstrations, exclusive offers, prize giveaways, and much more. Grand Opening…
Read MoreThe GSDC (Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation) Innovation Awards, or I-Awards, recognize St. Cloud area for-profit and non-profit entities employing innovation to solve problems and create opportunities. Central McGowan received the for-profit established company award for their process of combining robotics with fixed automation to create systems that meet the unique needs of each manufacturing…
Read MoreJoe Francis, CEO/President of Central McGowan, was named the 2019 Emerging Leader at Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s second annual Business of Manufacturing Awards at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis held in November 2019. The awards recognize industry leaders for innovation, sustainability, training and corporate growth.
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Did you see our 8-foot tall mascot, Maxx the Robot featured on the KSTP news? If you missed it, check out their coverage of the latest medical technology being displayed at the Minneapolis Convention Center for ATX 2019. Watch the video at: https://kstp.com/news/exhibitors-show-off-latest-medical-technology-at-minneapolis-convention-center-october-24-2019-/5533726/?cat=1&fbclid=IwAR33E_hMlA6lW69wf1zW2fE2VXtI9dbykwA-paHKLWWvfvOu3vZEKvz25_E
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In March 2019, Central McGowan joined the 3M robotic system integrator network as a SELECT provider. In partnership with 3M, we can help automate a grinding, polishing or finishing process by supporting the design and implementation of robotic solutions for an application or operation. Applications include Cutting, Deburring, Finishing, Grinding, Machine Tending, Material Handling, Welding,…
Read MoreThe Central Minnesota Manufacturing Association recognized Central McGowan as CMMA 2018 Manufacturer of the Year! Pictured (L to R) are CMMA President Les Engel and Jon Newberg, Abrasive Specialist for Central McGowan.
Read MoreOn Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2, 2019, VEX Robotics, along with St. Cloud Technical & Community College, hosted the 2019 State Championship at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, MN. More than 350 VEX Robotics teams in Minnesota compete in 36 events throughout the state to earn an invite to the State Championship.…
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On January 15, Joe Francis received a 5 under 40 Award from Times Media. Each year, the program recognizes the next generation of business leaders in Central Minnesota. Joe is the youngest of the five local business leaders being recognized for the impact they’re making in both their career and community–more specifically, for their demonstrated…
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Celebrate Central McGowan’s Grand Opening in Sioux Falls! Central McGowan is excited to announce the grand opening of our newest location in Sioux Falls! Join us on November 26th from 8 AM to 3 PM at 520 E Benson Road for an action-packed day featuring demonstrations, exclusive offers, prize giveaways, and much more. Grand Opening…
Central McGowan is at ATX 2019 Minneapolis! Come see us and MAXX the Robot at Booth #915! Learn more about the show here.