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June Focus On – Hypertherm Plasma Cutters
June Focus – Hypertherm Plasma Cutters The worlds of manufacturing and fabrication are constantly being re-shaped. So Rapid and Hypertherm work tirelessly on innovations to help meet market needs. Hypertherm have a history of delivering industry-leading cutting technology and when they look at the future all they see is possibility….
Welders Supporting Welders – Presenting Bling Back Caps from Rate My Weld
For those of us who weld, we know it’s not just about fusing two pieces of metal together, for welding is often referred to as ‘art’ and like all artists, welders take pride in what they do. It also goes without saying that we take pride in what we weld…
Rapid Supports the Isle of Wight Hospice for a 5th Year
Under the current guidance as a result of COVID-19, Rapid’s Business Manager, Marianne Edwards, has been making the most of her daily exercise allowance. Whilst Rapid & RentArc’s chosen charity this year is Wessex Heartbeat, there is one annual fundraising event that Marianne always takes part in on the Isle of…
Meet the team: Andy Doe, Sales Director
‘Ask Andy’ The wonderful Mr Andy Doe has a longstanding career in the welding industry, having first studied a welding course at a local tech college while still at school. Nowadays, Andy (AKA ‘Ask Andy’) is the Sales Director at Rapid Welding and the man with the answers to all…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (May 2020)
Now Available! Used Machines & Positioners Range Rapid Welding are excited to announce our new discounted range of used and refurbished welding machines & positioners. You can now shop our top-quality brands at reduced prices, helping you to save money whilst continuing to weld with the best-in-the-industry products. Please note: used…
Getting Started in Welding and Metal-Working
Deciding to start out in the welding and metal working industry is a great choice of career path and a challenging, fun and addictive skill to learn as a hobby, too. But what do you need to get started? With so many products available on the market, we’ve cherry picked…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (April 2020)
We ask you to #StaySafe We hope everyone is keeping well and safe during these difficult times. In case you weren’t aware, Rapid is still open for business and have been identified as a critical supplier under the UK MOD programme. We have undertaken necessary precautions to protect our staff and customers…
Meet the Team: James Edwards, Service Manager
Rapid’s Service Manager, James Edwards, has been with Rapid most of his working life having started with us aged 17. Sixteen years later, James has worked his way up from Trainee Service Engineer to his current role as Service Manager. As well as his ‘hands on’ role in servicing, maintenance and…
COVID-19 Update: April 2020
As many of you will be aware, Rapid Welding is a Critical Supplier. As a Critical Supplier under the UK MOD Programme, supporting key customers, we are still open for business, taking orders and offering advice & guidance in whatever way we can. We are proud to be able to…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (March 2020)
Rapid Welding turns 30! In light of the current climate – let’s have some positive news and celebrate our 30th birthday! Rapid started trading on April 1st 1990 (no April Fool!) and on April 1st 2020 we are celebrating 30 years in business. We want to celebrate this occasion with…
Meet the team: Sam Thomson, Account Assistant
Sam joined us early in 2019 when we increased our very busy Accounts Team. With a background in travel sales and foreign exchange, Sam’s attention to detail was a brilliant fit for her new role. “I’ve worked for Rapid for a little over a year now, which has really flown…
Rapid Welding Celebrates 30 Years!
Rapid Welding celebrates 30 years! In light of the current climate, let’s have some positive news and celebrate our 30th Birthday! Rapid started trading on April 1st 1990 – that’s no April Fool joke, we promise! This means that on April 1st 2020 we are celebrating 30 years in business. Rapid wants to…
COVID-19 Update: March 2020
Rapid Welding & RentArc will remain in operation to support our customers, partners, and employees. We are taking all necessary precautions; following health expert advice and abiding with global, national, state and local advisories and restrictions. We continue to closely monitor this pandemic, and we will let you know if anything…
Our First Welding Warrior Winner of 2020 has been announced!
Our first Welding Warrior Winner of 2020 has been announced! The very deserved winner of a Rapid Welding beanie plus a whopping £60 worth of Marks & Spencer’s vouchers, courtesy of our generous competition sponsor, ULTRAMAG INSPECTION SERVICES, is ……….. Gary Tomkins! Well done, Gary, and thank you to everyone who took…
Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (Feb 2020)
Could you be the next Rapid #WeldingWarrior? Fancy being our next #WeldingWarrior? Simply head over to our Facebook page for full details of our latest #WeldingWarrior competition and for the chance to win a Rapid Beanie & £60 Marks & Spencer gift card! Rapid Welding introduces multi-currency payments Rapid Welding is excited…
Ultramag Sponsor Rapid’s Welding Warrior Competition
We are excited to announce Ultramag as the new sponsor of our #WeldingWarrior competition. Ultramag offers Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and allied inspection services to a broad range of industries. For more information on Ultramag’s services, you can visit their website here. Keep an eye on our social media accounts for more…
“We welders have our own distinctive bond, as strong as the metals we join.”
Charles “Charlie” Coffin