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It’s Time For Metstrade – The World’s Largest Marine Equipment Trade Show
Rapid Marine is attending the world’s largest Marine Equipment Trade Show, Metstrade, this November in Amsterdam, showcasing ‘new to market’ products such as the Flush Fitting “Padeye”. Rapid Marine is the market leader for lifting slings and tie down kits for tenders, and the all new Flush Fitting “Padeye” is…
Pleasing Customers & Plugging Awards Nominations
We love it when a job’s done well, even more so when we receive lots of glowing feedback from our customers! Following a recent survey of our service questionnaires, we are delighted to announce that customers have been rating the ‘Overall Quality of their Rapid Experience’ 9/10 out of 10! With a…
Horsing Around, Rapid Style!
Known for being adventurous, for not being afraid to try something a bit different, and for sharing with you our escapades, here’s some pictures of two Rapidettes trying their hand at beach riding on the Isle of Wight last Saturday (22nd August 2015)! Yes, that’s four hooves! On the sand!…
Welding World Awards
Rapid are nominated for the 2016 Welding World Awards Having been nominated, we now call upon our customers to help us win at least one of these categories. If you feel we are worthy of an award for either of the categories below, then please cast your vote in our…
Big Power, Small Package, Quick Ignition: The Kemppi Fitweld Evo 300 is now available from Rapid!
Big Power, Small Package, Quick Ignition! A perfect solution to tack welding with large, heavy machinery, in busy or confined areas, and with difficult-to-move or position equipment. As a Kemppi Premium Dealer, and a company dedicated to bringing to market the products our customers really want, Rapid is delighted to announce…
A Very Happy Rapid Customer
More than anything we love meeting our customers needs & supplying them with the products and equipment they really need to make their work area … ‘work great’. Most recently, Danielle, who owns Danielle Joy Designs and is one of our customers based in Spanaway, Washington USA, very kindly sent…
Twenty Five Years On & Still Going Strong!
On the 1st April, 1990, Rapid Welding & Industrial Supplies Ltd began trading as a welding distributor out of Portchester Park Industrial Estate, Hampshire. Since that time we have been fully committed to serving the welding industry and developing the business to meet the growing expectations of an ever increasing customer base. It’s been…
Customer Feedback … We really do listen!
Inviting all our customers to complete a short feedback survey following a purchase/order is standard practice. It is completely optional, but a very useful tool in ensuring that we provide all our customers with the best possible experience when purchasing welding supplies, a matter that has always been and will…
Wishing You A Very Merry Christmas
With Christmas Eve upon us, here’s a little reminder of our opening hours for the festive period. We will be closed from Wednesday 24th December 12pm until 8am Monday 5th January, while our Webshop will be open as normal 24 hours day. From everyone at Rapid Welding, Rapid Marine and Rent Arc, here’s a big-with-bells-on thank you…
Hypertherm HyAccess Extended Reach Consumables Available From Rapid NOW!
Working in confined or hard to reach spaces? Hypertherm’s HyAccess Extended Reach Consumables for Powermax systems might just be the solution. Compatible with the T45v torches for the Powermax45 and the Duramax LT for the Powermax30 XP, HyAccess Extended Reach Consumables provide extra reach – over 3 inches beyond standard Hyperthem consumables – allowing for improved…
Rapid Marine at Southampton Boat Show 2014 – Supporting Your Tender Behind!
Have you read about J’ade, the 196ft long vessel designed by Italian company CRN, which comes complete with – amongst other things – a ‘drive in’ garage for its tender? If not, and you’re into hearing about the spending of the super wealthy, have a thing for James Bond style gadgetry, or, if you simply like to…
More from the Rapid Hall of Fame!
We were lucky enough to be sent a few action shots of our Isle of Wight Challenge hero’s, Marianne Edwards & her walking partner Chris. They completed the gruelling 35 miles in a commendable 9 hours 10 mins!!! Well done you two!
On your arcs
We always stand, applaud, cheer, hang out the bunting and generally go a bit mad when one of the team do something special, and this time it’s Chris Anderson’s turn to get the full on fanfare. Chris works in accounts, and has been at Rapid since May 2011. Yesterday he received the long awaited…
Choosing the Right Welding Helmet for You
The type of welding you do determines which welding helmet is right for you, and factors such as working environment, welding applications, materials, and the amount of time spent welding must all be considered. Regarding PPE, a welding helmet is one of the most essential pieces of kit a welder must invest in. It protects the wearer’s…
Amazing Engineering In Focus
We think these sculptures are incredible and yet another display of amazing engineering. Designed by sculptor Andy Scott, these visually stunning giant horseheads called The Kelpies are Scotland’s most prominent works of art. Standing at 30 metres (100 feet) and weighing in at 300 tonnes each, these beauties are Scotland’s newest visitor…
Plymovent Diluter – for a cleaner, healthier work environment
Suitable ventilation and air cleaning solutions are a must to protect employees and sensitive equipment from welding fumes. The Diluter from Plymovent is a stand alone air cleaning solution designed for light to medium welding processes and developed to reduce and control the background concentration of welding fumes in a workshop. First…
“We welders have our own distinctive bond, as strong as the metals we join.”
Charles “Charlie” Coffin