When it comes to welding, Lincoln Electric is a name you can trust. For over a century, they’ve been pushing the boundaries of welding technology, helping welders across industries work smarter, faster, and more effectively. A Century of Welding Expertise Founded in 1885, Lincoln Electric has been a key part…
When it comes to welding, safety should always be the number one priority. Welding involves high temperatures, bright arcs and harmful fumes, making protective equipment essential for keeping yourself safe and productive. One of the most critical pieces of safety gear is your welding helmet. Not only does it shield…
WELDING WIZARDRY GIVEAWAY – ‘FIRST TIME WELDER’ EDITION We’re delighted to launch our next Welding Wizardry Giveaway, only this time there’s a twist! Are you new to welding, or know someone starting out in the industry? We understand how building your kit can be expensive for first time welders, so this…
In this month’s edition we are covering the details of our first ever Rapid Welding Wednesday Demonstration Day, our latest summer offer on Hypertherm Hand Systems and the winner of our latest Welding Wizardry Competition. As you may have seen on our Social Media channels, we have a series of…
Firstly, thank you.We would like to say a huge thank you to all our customers and friends who reached out to us after learning about Gary passing away. Your thoughts, anecdotes and memories were a pleasure to receive and reflected how respected and highly regarded Gary was. Welding Wizardry We’ve…
Some Sad News It is with great sadness that we share the news our esteemed colleague and friend, Gary Bull (Bully), passed away on the 16th April 2024.Gary has been a valued part of the Rapid family since 2007, and prior to that, a friend of the company for 15 years….
Prepping for Our Open House Event By the time you read this, our Open House Event will have been and gone, but we’d like to share with you some of the preparations and undertakings involved in throwing Rapid’s doors open to the public, and also our exciting plans for the future. For…
Welding Wizardry Giveaway It’s a New Year but we are delighted to continue working with Lincoln Electric who are, once again, sponsoring the Welding Wizardry competition, offering a Lincoln Electric Viking 3350 Mojo Auto Darkening Welding Helmet – worth over £270 (SSP) – to each winner in 2024, along with some fabulous Rapid Goodies of…
As the nights draw in and the clocks go backwards, let your welding arc light the way! We are sure you know many tricks of the trade so, why not brush those cobwebs away and treat the rest of us with your knowledge on our social media, don’t forget to tag us in #rapidwelding #weldingtrickortreat – or why…
As a solution provide Lincoln Electric’s extensive automation range offers productivity solutions across all industrial segments allowing companies to adapt to the ever changing needs of the market environments. Along with the Rapid sales team, the range is supported by Lincoln’s dedicated technical sales network and engineering specialists, who can visit your…
Welcome to June’s Newsletter and we hope you are enjoying the warmer weather when you can. Read all about the latest news, updates and product announcements from Rapid Welding. Don’t forget to stay up to date and follow us on social media! Welding Wizardry – A New Champion will be Crowned! Welding Wizardry Competition!…
The Lincoln Electric QUICKMIG COMPACT RANGE A professional inverter designed for daily use in areas such as light construction, vehicle/light agricultural machinery repair, the Lincoln Electric QUICKMIG COMPACT RANGE really is the PLAYMAKER OF THE WORKSHOP Ensuring optimal MIG/MAG (GMAW/FCAW) and MMA (SMAW) welding performance, the range consists of 250A and 300A power…
Don’t forget to enter our very first WELDING WIZARDRY GIVEAWAY of 2023, sponsored by Lincoln Electric UK. This could be your last chance at winning a LINCOLN ELECTRIC VIKING 3350 DAREDEVIL WELDING HELMET worth over £270 (SSP)! The competition will run until 31/03/23. Kemppi Minarc Evo 180 MMA Arc Welder (Including…
Joining Hythe Group’s exhibition at Portsmouth’s Guildhall GET INSPIRED event, with Lincoln Electric We were delighted to join Hythe Group at the GET INSPIRED event in Portsmouth this week, along with Lincoln Electric. GET INSPIRED is designed to showcase all the great career opportunities within our industry, allowing young people to understand…
Welding Wizardry Competition! New Year, new competition and we are delighted to announce this year’s prizes will be from Lincoln Electric, our new sponsor partner for 2023, along with the usual fabulous Rapid goodies.If you’ve got a project you’re particularly proud of, you know the drill! Take a few pictures and show…
We’re on the hunt again for our next Welding Warrior This is your last chance for 2022, as this competition is running until November 30th and then we will be having something special in December! If you’ve got a project you’re particularly proud of, you know the drill! Take a few…
Congratulations to Mihály Bori on being our most recent winner! Our next Welding Warrior competition is running until November 30th and then we will be having something special in December! If you’ve got a project you’re particularly proud of, you know the drill! Take a few pictures and show off your…
With energy prices increasing we are all looking at ways to become more efficient, effective and to save money. Rapid can help your business: – Recoup energy price increases – Utilise the benefits of the Super Deduction for capital allowances – Reduce repair bills Whilst we do not sell electricity, the…
Check out the below video to get a feel of the day! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Lincoln Electric Arc Roadshow at Rapid’s Hedge End site on 21st June. It was a great afternoon, well attended, although possibly a little on the warm side for an action-packed…
We’ve been delighted to complete a recent order with British engineering company, A.J Wells; a family firm based on the Isle of Wight, Newport. The company has grown over the last 50 years to now specialise in the manufacture and installation of signage, cladding and vitreous enamel furniture and surfaces, and Charnwood Stoves, specialising…