Florence, SC (PRWEB) September 12, 2014
September 2014 marks the 110th anniversary of ESAB Welding & Cutting Items. A globe leader in welding and cutting technologies, with the broadest, most total line of merchandise and solutions for market, ESAB’s reach extends to virtually every single nation in the planet, with more than eight,700 staff, and manufacturing facilities across 4 continents.

ESAB’s history of innovation started in 1904 when Oscar Kjellberg, a welding pioneer, submitted a hand-written patent for the covered electrode. Kjellberg’s invention was a lot more than the introduction of a distinctive new solution it represented the beginning of the modern era in welding. This revolutionary invention also marked the starting of Kjellberg’s business, Electriska Svesnings-Aktiebolaget (ESAB).

All through the years, ESAB has “brought welding to the world” with groundbreaking innovations. Its market firsts include development of the TIG and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes and the invention of the first friction-stir welding machine. Innovations continued throughout the second half of the twentieth century and the new millennium has most recently witnessed new requirements of high speed Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) and the next generation ICE™ process. ESAB technology addresses practically every single welding and cutting application and aids produce a vast range of goods and projects used in environments from the ocean floor to outer space.

As the demand for new welding and cutting solutions within each and every sector continues to grow, the ESAB product variety also develops to embrace the most advanced arc and gas welding gear, manual and automated plasma cutting merchandise, CNC cutting systems, welding automation and robotics. These are supported by an unparalleled range of welding consumables, accessories and personal protection equipment (PPE).

The 2014 acquisition of Victor Technologies, a pre-eminent manufacturer of cutting, gas handle and welding solutions with broadly recognized brands, has additional expanded ESAB’s solution portfolio producing it the broadest array of options for the international welding and cutting industry. Like ESAB, Victor has a extended history of innovation, having recently celebrated its centennial year.

As portion of the Colfax Corporation, 1 of the world’s leading diversified manufacturing organizations, ESAB’s values are primarily based on continuous technical innovation and total commitment to serving the needs of its vast customer base. It will continue to put its customers and environmental responsibilities initial as portion of its commitment to excellence in welding and cutting.

Understand much more about ESAB’s innovations and the iconic achievements that helped shape our 110 years at http://www.esabna.com/110.

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products is a recognized leader in the welding and cutting industry. From time-honored processes in welding and cutting to revolutionary technologies in mechanized cutting and automation, ESAB’s welding consumables, equipment, and accessories bring solutions to buyers about the globe. For much more information, check out http://www.esabna.com or call 1-800-ESAB123.





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