ESAB

The history of ESAB is the history of welding. In 1904, Oscar Kjellberg developed the world’s first coated welding electrode, significantly improving the quality of the welding process. The founding of ESAB was based on this invention and laid the foundation for the company’s ongoing innovation. With uncompromising standards and continuous improvement, ESAB has played a key role in shaping welding history. For over 100 years, the company has been committed to providing its customers with new and improved solutions in welding technology. This approach has made ESAB a global leader in the manufacturing of advanced welding products and cutting systems. The company offers a wide range of products and solutions for almost every welding and cutting process. As a result, the products are versatile and suitable for many different industries. The portfolio includes everything from manual welding machines to fully automated welding systems. ESAB’s customers come from sectors such as the automotive, construction, and process industries.

ESAB’s innovative equipment and solutions are internationally established and developed in close cooperation with customers. These products and solutions are part of ESAB’s comprehensive expertise and tradition as a global leading manufacturer. "ESAB" stands for a quality seal in the areas of:

• Manual welding and cutting equipment
• Welding consumables
• Welding automation systems
• Mechanical cutting systems

The continuous development of processes, materials, and expertise ensures that ESAB can meet the diverse needs of every industry. ESAB products not only meet customer requirements but often exceed expectations. More than 100 years after its founding, the ESAB Group is globally active, with operations in Europe, North and South America, the Asia-Pacific region, and India. ESAB is represented in nearly every country in the world and employs over 8,700 people at manufacturing sites across four continents.