Why more UK welders are choosing PATON
The welding industry is packed with well-known names, but every now and then a brand stands out for two simple reasons: welders use it, and they’re impressed.
That’s exactly what’s happening with PATON.
Over the last year, we’ve seen growing interest in the Ukrainian manufacturer, and it’s easy to understand why. PATON combines European engineering, dependable day-to-day performance and long warranty periods that are winning over professional welders and fabrication businesses across the UK.
As with most things in the welding industry, word travels quickly. Once a few welders have a positive experience, others take notice – and when we hear the same feedback time and time again, we pay attention.
Why Rapid chose to partner with PATON
When we first started collaborating with PATON in December last year, we weren’t simply looking to add another range to our product offering.
With more than 30 years in the welding industry, we’ve worked closely with everyone from independent welders to major industrial manufacturers. Choosing a welding machine is an important decision, whoever you are, and quite rightly people expect it to deliver once they’ve made their investment.
That’s why we’re selective about the brands we represent. If it’s not welding equipment we’d be confident investing in ourselves, it’s not something we’d recommend to our customers, either.
PATON stood out immediately as a good fit for Rapid.
Industry-leading warranties and decades of engineering expertise make PATON an attractive choice for our customers. UK support through Rapid is another key factor that further enhances its appeal.
Our strong partnership with PATON hopefully gives customers added confidence, with our dedicated PATON web-shop providing easy access to the products, expertise, and support behind the brand.
From box to welding… but without the headache
One thing we hear all the time from customers is that getting a new welding machine up and running isn’t always as straightforward as it should be – learning new start-ups, navigating menus, configuring settings… it can sometimes be frustrating and time-consuming.
What we’ve found with PATON is that the process is refreshingly simple.
The machines are designed to get you from the unboxing stage to the welding bit really quickly, without spending ages working through the manual or navigating complicated procedures.
Even better: Rapid holds PATON machines in stock here in the UK, and every unit is fully tested and configured to UK settings before it reaches you. This means no lengthy lead times, no waiting for deliveries, and no hassle adjusting factory settings.
When you see the Rapid Green Seal, you’ll know your PATON machine has been fully tested, has the UK plug adaptor fitted, has gas fittings included, and is ready to weld before it leaves our warehouse.
Find your ideal PATON machine
Whether you’re looking for your first inverter welder, upgrading existing equipment or expanding your workshop capabilities, PATON has quickly become a brand worth considering. If you’re unsure where to start, our PATON Selector Quiz makes it easy to find the machine that’s right for you in just a few simple steps.
One thing that’s become clear over the last few months is that PATON is no longer a brand people are just curious about. More welders are actively considering it alongside some of the industry’s more established names, and that’s a strong indication of the confidence that is building.
We’re excited to see PATON’s continued growth in the UK and are proud to be part of the journey.
A huge thank you to the PATON team for their ongoing support and collaboration. We look forward to helping even more UK welders discover what makes these machines so popular.
