Valmont Industries, a global provider of vital infrastructure and technology, has welcomed 24 new pre-apprentice and apprentice students into its trade program in Jasper, Tennessee. “In Tennessee alone, thousands of skilled trade positions across the industry are open to young professionals,” said Diane Larkin, executive VP of global operations at Valmont. “This demand compounds on…

Baker Industries, a Lincoln Electric company, announced that it has achieved ISO 14001 certification. Baker is a supplier of tooling, flight hardware, prototyping, CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, finishing, quality inspection, and engineering services to OEM and Tier 1 manufacturers. It is the 40th Lincoln Electric site to achieve ISO 14001 certification. This recognition reflects Lincoln Electric‘s…

Miller Electric, a global manufacturer of Miller brand arc welding equipment, has released the new Millermatic 142 MIG welder, a lightweight machine in the 140-amp class. “Designed for people who weld DIY projects or at work, the new Millermatic 142 makes it easy to get the professional-quality results that welders expect from a Miller machine…

  Universal Robots, a global provider of collaborative robots (cobots) will be hosting three virtual conferences in September and October. Businesses will gain access to exclusive insights on how automation can improve productivity, giving manufacturers the chance to learn and ask questions about how to better unlock efficiency gains via automation. ReAutomated: The virtual experience…

  Hirebotics, a provider of collaborative robots for welding and Universal Robots’ (UR) top OEM award winner for 2023, announced that it will be showcasing several new products and capabilities at the upcoming FABTECH trade show in Chicago on September 11th to 14th, 2023. The new products and capabilities include: Cobot Welder uses the UR20 cobot from Universal…

Lincoln Electric’s Frontier 400X Pipe is designed to be the ultimate go-to welder for the pipeline industry by combining the latest technology and innovation with the iconic arc performance of legacy machines. Powered by a 24.7 HP, turbocharged Perkins diesel engine, the Frontier 400X Pipe delivers reliable, all-day power with 400 amps of welding output…

National Standard (NS), a prominent player in the welding industry, is preparing for a momentous organizational transformation that promises to reaffirm its commitment to the welding wire sector. The company has been hard at work on a significant change that will be revealed in the near future. While details remain undisclosed, the company hopes to…

  Lincoln Electric, a developer and manufacturer of arc welding products, is expanding its standard warranty for all VIKING Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets to an industry-leading five years.  Effective for all VIKING Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets (manufactured as of October 1st, 2022), this improved standard warranty is a result of Lincoln Electric’s continuous dedication to offering high-quality products…

If you want to improve productivity by understanding how much wire has been used or exactly how much welding has gone into a project, WeldCloud Productivity is an effective, easy-to-use option. InduSuite’s WeldCloud Productivity is available from ESAB, a global provider of welding and cutting equipment and consumables. The platform provides the tools necessary to…

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI), a workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades, energy, and healthcare education programs, launched several new programs including for Welding Training School and is now admitting new students. These program expansions are another important step in the execution of the company’s growth and diversification strategy, first announced in early 2021.…