Anthony Welded Products

America’s First Choice for Handling Cylinders for 65 Years

BY TIM HUDSON

Shortly after the 2022 Annual Convention in San Diego in October, I was fortunate to spend some time getting to know the family behind the company/brand Anthony Welded Products, the oldest, still in business, national manufacturer of cylinder and medical cylinder carts as well as many other steel products. Their company history started in 1958 when Anthony Salvucci started what is now known as Anthony Welded Products.

During the days I spent with the Salvucci family, I was able to visit with a total of five of the current family members who are involved with the company, both in the strategic planning and some day-to-day operations. Frank and Elsie, third-generation owners and business partners, are brother and sister. Their kids, Jillian (Elsie) and Nick and Joey (Frank) are the fourth-generation of the family to be working in the business.

Frank and Elsie are the co-owners. Frank is heavily involved in the day-to-day operations of Anthony Welded Products, while Elsie works in a more strategic role. In addition to her work with Anthony, Elsie also oversees their real estate properties, which is also a partnership for the two of them. They have both residential and commercial real estate throughout different parts of California and Texas.

Jillian runs the operations for Anthony at the headquarters located in Simi Valley. There, they handle administration, accounting, and customer service. Joey and Nick work together overseeing operations of their manufacturing facilities in Delano, CA and Pearland, TX. They also oversee purchasing, sales and marketing, and support customer service when needed.

There are also two other Salvuccis’ who are in California exploring their own careers - Mickenzie, owner of Francis & Frances, a flower shop in San Francisco, and Sam who is a nightlife manager near the Gaslamp district in San Diego. There is also a 5th generation, who I was also able to meet - baby Theodora (Jillian and Bill). She’s still too young to earn her keep but she has certainly established her spot in the family as a clear favorite.

The Salvuccis’ were all extremely generous during my stay in California, I felt like part of the family. Unforgettable memories like holding a mattress and box spring to the top of a Mercedes while we moved Joey’s stuff from Sam’s in downtown San Diego to his newly renovated studio apartment. Or eating French Toast at Elsie’s ranch located just down the hill from the Reagan Library while celebrating birthdays for both Frank and Elsie – sibling birthdays separated by only a few days. Both Frank and Elsie welcomed me into their respective homes offering me a taste of California beach and country living.

During my short stay with them they really made me feel like part of their terrific family and it is clear why their family business is now entering its 65th year as strong as ever. With strong commitment from their family, coupled with great values applied to life and business, it is no wonder why this family has built a successful business in such a great industry.

Check out www.gawdamedia.com for a complete photo gallery of my visit to Anthony Welded Products. I’m thankful to have forged great relationships like this one during my time serving as the advertising manager for GAWDA Media since 2015. Keep an eye out in Welding and Gases Today 2nd Quarter issue for my visit with another great family business, Cryoworks, where I’ll feature a similar write up covering my wonderful visit with them.

Convention by the Numbers

912 Total Attendees

244 Distributor Attendees

397 Supplier Attendees

141 Exhibitors at the Contact Booth Program

2022 Annual Convention Recap

GAWDA's 2022 Annual Convention in San Diego, California, marked a fitting end for a fantastic year for the Association. Discussing the incredibly timely and relevant topic of "Building a Bridge for Future Leaders," 2022’s Convention had something for everyone. A record-setting number of attendees turned out to hear from four unique and diverse keynote speakers, learn about the latest and greatest technology our industry has to offer in the Contact Booth Program, meet new and potential prospects during the all-new Networking 360 Program, and, of course, experience the industry-best networking that GAWDA national meetings are known for. Thank you to all who attended for continuing to raise the bar on this annual event.