The Lincoln Electric Company is a prominent manufacturer based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in welding, cutting, and brazing products. Its extensive product portfolio includes arc welding power sources, wire feeding systems, robotic welding packages, and fume extraction equipment. Additionally, Lincoln Electric offers computer numeric controlled (CNC) plasma and oxy-fuel cutting systems, along with regulators and torches for oxy-fuel welding and cutting. The company serves a wide range of industries, including general fabrication, heavy industries, automotive, construction, shipbuilding, and energy. With operations in 19 countries and a workforce of approximately 11,000 employees, Lincoln Electric generated around $4.2 billion in sales in 2023. The company is recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation in welding and cutting technologies.
Vanair Manufacturing specializes in producing durable, vehicle-mounted air compressors, generators, welders, and engine starters, along with custom mobile power equipment. Based in Michigan City, Indiana, the company caters to various industries requiring robust, portable power solutions.
RedViking Group
Acquisition in 2024
RedViking Group, LLC specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling custom machines and production lines for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, off-highway, and defense. The company offers a range of products such as custom weld and assembly stations, robotic vision inspection systems, battery-free automated guided vehicle assembly lines, and dynamic test systems, which include components like helicopter and transmission test stands. Additionally, RedViking provides manufacturing execution systems that enhance operational efficiency through error proofing, tracking, and inspection solutions. The firm also delivers comprehensive engineering services, encompassing program management, concept development, process engineering, and automation integration. Established in 1981 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, RedViking operates engineering and manufacturing centers in Michigan, North Carolina, and Texas, with a global presence that includes customer installations and field offices in North America, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, and China.
Fori Automation
Acquisition in 2022
Fori Automation specializes in the design and production of advanced automation systems, focusing on complex, multi-armed automated welding solutions. The company provides a diverse range of offerings, including automated material handling systems, module assembly systems, chassis marriage, and end-of-line testing solutions. Its expertise extends to the development of large-scale industrial guided vehicles (AGVs) and robotic welding systems. Fori Automation serves various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, defense, and general industries, delivering high-quality, integrated automated systems tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients.
Zeman Bauelemente
Acquisition in 2021
Zeman Bauelemente is a designer and manufacturer of robotic assembly and arc welding systems that automate the tacking and welding of steel beams.
Baker Industries
Acquisition in 2019
Baker Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in custom tools, parts, and fixtures for the automotive and aerospace industries. Founded in 1992 and originally known as Baker Aerospace Tooling & Machining, the company rebranded to its current name in September 2016. Based in Macomb, Michigan, Baker Industries offers a range of in-house design and manufacturing services, including machining, fabricating, assembly, and additive manufacturing. Since April 2019, it has operated as a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. The company is recognized for its extensive capabilities in producing tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of its clients in these sectors.
Worthington Industries - Soldering Business
Acquisition in 2019
Worthington Industries - Soldering Business provides manufacturing services.
Pro Systems
Acquisition in 2018
Pro Systems LLC is a automation systems designer and integrator serving automotive, industrial, electrical and medical applications. Work along side the automation pros at Pro Systems, and let us design and develop an innovative solution for your distinct project need. Whether the solution is described in a detailed statement of work, or by implementing a creative out-of-the-box solution, Pro Systems will use our thorough product knowledge and experience to satisfy your particular need.
Coldwater Machine Company
Acquisition in 2018
Coldwater Machine Company specializes in flexible automation integration and precision machining and assembly manufacturing. The company offers a range of quality manufacturing systems and services that support component assembly, fabrication, and maintenance for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier suppliers across various industries, including aerospace, appliance, and automotive. Coldwater Machine develops and delivers turnkey automated equipment and assembly systems, as well as specialized products such as spot friction welding systems and rotary friction welding systems. Through its comprehensive solutions, Coldwater Machine addresses the diverse needs of its clients in high-precision manufacturing.
Inovatech Engineering
Acquisition in 2018
Inovatech Engineering Corp. is a Canadian manufacturer based in Vankleek Hill, specializing in advanced robotic plasma cutting machinery for structural steel applications. Established in 2008, the company focuses on delivering integrated solutions that enhance productivity and profitability in fabrication processes. Inovatech Engineering also provides custom fabricated solutions tailored to meet specific production needs, thereby improving production speed and part quality. As of December 2018, Inovatech operates as a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
Air Liquide
Acquisition in 2017
Air Liquide, founded in 1902, is a leading global provider of industrial gases and services, catering to over 3.8 million customers across 78 countries. The company generates approximately EUR 27.6 billion in revenue and serves a diverse range of industries, including chemicals, energy, healthcare, food and beverage, and electronics. Air Liquide is renowned for its innovative approach, initially focusing on the industrial production of oxygen from liquid air. To effectively address the unique needs of its varied clientele, the company is organized into specialized sectors, ensuring tailored solutions for industries such as steel, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. With a workforce of around 65,000 employees, Air Liquide continues to play a crucial role in advancing industrial processes and enhancing productivity worldwide.
Vizient Manufacturing Solutions
Acquisition in 2016
Vizient Manufacturing Solutions is a manufacturer based in Bettendorf, Iowa, specializing in robotic systems integration and tooling solutions tailored for arc welding and material handling applications. The company focuses on custom-engineered robotic systems, providing services that include installation, integration of robotic arms, and tooling systems. Vizient also designs and manufactures a variety of manual and robotic positioner products, such as pivoting booms and indexing skyhooks, along with solutions for various welding and assembly processes. Additionally, the company offers technical support, emergency maintenance services, and spare parts to enhance operational efficiency for its clients. With a commitment to improving business operations in the fabrication sector, Vizient has established a presence in the industry since its incorporation in 2002 and operates an additional location in São Paulo, Brazil.
Specialised Welding Products
Acquisition in 2015
Specialised Welding Products Pty. Ltd. is an Australian company that designs and manufactures specialized welding consumables, including flux cored wires, manual metal arc electrodes, and solid wires suitable for various welding processes. The company provides products that cater to a range of materials, from mild steel to stainless steels and complex super alloys, including nickel and cobalt-based alloys. Established in 1983 and located in Cheltenham, Australia, Specialised Welding Products also offers welding machines and extensive technical support. In addition to consumables, the company provides metallurgical and welding engineering services tailored to industries such as mining, offshore oil and gas, power generation, and manufacturing. Services include fabrication, maintenance, and repair of alloy and wear-resistant products, emphasizing solutions for corrosion resistance, weld cladding, and wear prevention. Specialised Welding Products operates as a subsidiary of The Lincoln Electric Company (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
Rimrock Corp.
Acquisition in 2015
Rimrock Corporation is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in automation products and systems. The company designs, manufactures, and installs a wide range of equipment, including automatic lubrication systems, ladles, sprayers, extractors, finishing equipment, and turnkey robotic systems. Its offerings encompass metalworking robots for applications such as arc welding, cutting, press brake automation, and grinding or polishing, as well as automated spray equipment for forging processes and robotic systems tailored for the foundry industry. Rimrock also provides services including preventive maintenance, warranty support, robot repairs, and field services that cover equipment integration and productivity enhancement. The company serves a global clientele of foundries, ranging from small to large operations. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Rimrock Corporation operates an additional manufacturing facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. The company was known as Columbus Automatic Lubrication Company until it rebranded as Rimrock Corporation in January 1962.
Wolf Robotics
Acquisition in 2015
Wolf Robotics, LLC is a custom robotic metalworking solutions integrator for the construction, mining, energy, agricultural, transportation and fabrication industries. Located in a modern 110,000 square foot facility in Fort Collins, Colorado, Wolf has installed over 8,400 robotic systems throughout North America. Wolf designs, manufactures and installs automation components (positioners, towers & columns, robot carrier tracks, tooling & fixtures, etc.), pre-engineered cells, large custom turn-key systems and provides effective solutions for specific applications (GMAW, SAW, tandem twin wire, stud welding, plasma cutting, oxyfuel bevel cutting, laser hybrid welding, laser cladding, grinding, press brake tending, etc.).
RealWeld Systems
Acquisition in 2014
RealWeld Systems, Inc. is a company focused on developing and commercializing innovative welding training technology. Originating as a spin-out from EWI, it specializes in the RealWeld Trainer, a system designed to enhance welding education and training. By leveraging its patent-pending technology, RealWeld Systems aims to improve the skills of welders, ensuring they receive effective and comprehensive training in the welding industry.
Easom Automation Systems
Acquisition in 2014
Easom today is a combination of two businesses that both started in 1945. George Easom started a business named Easom Engineering Co. that provided engineering design and detailing services to tool builders in the greater Detroit area. Jack Haines Company also started in 1945 in garage shop providing detail-machining services to machine tool builders. Both start up companies serviced the large and small tool builders in Detroit´s machine automation market. Easom offered engineering services while Jack Haines Company machined small parts. The two companies operated separately until 1983 when Easom Engineering began to contract Jack Haines Company to manufacture their patented indexing device call a Cymonic Drive. Jack Haines Company had developed a very special planetary transmission that the automobile manufactures used in their manufacturing / final assembly plants. The companies remained independent until Jack Haines Company was purchased by the Besl family from ERG Industries in 2000. The Besl family had purchased Easom Engineering in 1996. Jack Haines Company was merged with Easom Engineering and Manufacturing Co. in 2001 and became Easom.
Robolution
Acquisition in 2013
Robolution GmbH specializes in the manufacturing of robotic arc welding systems, serving various industries including automotive, heavy fabrication, consumer goods, and agricultural machinery. The company provides a comprehensive range of products, including welding machines, cutting equipment, cutting accessories, and robot peripheral positioners. In addition to its equipment offerings, Robolution also supports clients with programming assistance, production monitoring, and factory relocation services, ensuring a complete solution for their welding and fabrication needs.
Weartech International
Acquisition in 2012
Weartech International, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Port Talbot, United Kingdom, specializing in cobalt-based hard facing and wear-resistant welding consumables. The company's product portfolio includes bare rods, stick electrodes, powders, abrasion coatings, and small-diameter wires, along with components made from various alloys. These products are designed to enhance the durability and performance of materials subjected to severe wear and abrasion, serving a range of industries that require reliable and high-quality welding solutions.
Techalloy Company
Acquisition in 2011
Techalloy is a privately-held manufacturer specializing in nickel alloy and stainless steel products. The company produces stainless steel strip and wire, along with nickel copper wire. In addition to these products, Techalloy offers a range of welding consumables and electrodes tailored for various industries, including automotive, oil and gas, chemical, paper and pulp, and power generation. These products are distributed through a network of distributors, ensuring a broad reach within the market.
SSCO Manufacturing
Acquisition in 2011
SSCO Manufacturing is a manufacturer of orbital welding systems and welding automation components based in Southern California. Orbital welding systems are designed to automatically weld pipe and tube in difficult to access locations and for mission-critical applications requiring high weld integrity and sophisticated quality monitoring capabilities.
OOO Severstal - metiz
Acquisition in 2010
OOO Severstal-metiz: welding consumables, a leading manufacturer of welding consumables in Russia and a subsidiary of OAO Severstal, a world leading, vertically integrated steel and mining company. As part of the transaction, Lincoln acquires manufacturing operations and exclusive distribution rights of the Severstal brand of welding consumables.
Mezhgosmetiz-Mtsensk OAO
Acquisition in 2010
Mezhgosmetiz-Mtsensk OAO ("MGM"), a privately-held welding wire manufacturer based in the Orel region of Russia.
Jinzhou Jin Tai Welding and Metal
Acquisition in 2009
Jinzhou jintai welding & metal co., ltd. manufactures welding consumables and equipment.
Electro-Arco
Acquisition in 2008
Electro-Arco, S.A. is a manufacturer based near Lisbon, Portugal, specializing in welding consumables for the industrial sector. The company produces a variety of products, including electrodes, wires for welding, submerged arc wire, and various welding accessories and rods. In addition to these products, Electro-Arco offers related welding equipment, catering to the needs of its clients in the welding industry.
Nanjing Kuang Tai Welding Material
Acquisition in 2007
Nanjing Kuang Tai Welding Material Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of stick electrode products based in Nanjing, China.
Spawmet Sp. z o.o.
Acquisition in 2007
SPAWMET Sp. z.o.o., is a manufacturer of stick electrode products.
Metrode Products
Acquisition in 2006
Metrode Products Limited is a manufacturer of specialty consumables focused on the process and power generation industries.
Harris Products Group
Acquisition in 2005
Harris Products Group is a manufacturer based in Mason, Ohio, specializing in brazing and soldering alloys. The company produces a range of metalworking products, including gas regulators, manifold systems, and oxy-fuel equipment. Their offerings serve various industries, particularly in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC/R), and plumbing applications. By providing high-quality consumables and gas equipment, Harris Products Group supports businesses involved in brazing, soldering, welding, cutting, and gas distribution, ensuring they have the necessary tools for efficient operations.
Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o.
Acquisition in 2002
Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o. is a manufacturer of welding equipment.
Messer Soldaduras de Venenzuela
Acquisition in 2001
Messer Soldaduras de Venenzuela is a manufacturer of welding consumables in Venezuela.
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