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Everything you need to know about the brands we work with and their stories
PATON: Decades of Welding Excellence and Innovation
PATON is a name that carries real weight in the world of welding. With roots tracing back to 1959, PATON has been at the forefront of welding research, development, and engineering for over six decades. The brand’s legacy is built on pioneering achievements in arc welding technology, including contributing to…
Hypertherm: Shaping the Future of Cutting Technology
In metal fabrication, precision and clean cuts make all the difference. Hypertherm, a leading name in industrial plasma cutting, have built a reputation for powerful equipment and cutting-edge technology that delivers exceptional results. A History of Innovation Since 1968, Hypertherm has been pushing the boundaries of plasma cutting technology. Their…
Lincoln Electric: A Legacy of Pioneering Welding Solutions
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…
CK Worldwide: Leaders in TIG Torch Technology
When it comes to TIG welding, precision and control make all the difference. For over 50 years, this family-owned American company has been leading the way in TIG torch innovation. Known for their high-quality, durability and user-friendliness, CK Worldwide is a go-to choice for welders of all experience levels. A…
Kemppi: Leading the Way in Arc Welding Innovation
When it comes to arc welding, Kemppi is a name that stands out. For over 70 years, this Finnish company has been at the forefront of the industry, constantly pushing boundaries to improve welding quality and efficiency. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, Kemppi’s solutions are designed…
Total Automatic Welding and Cutting Solutions from Lincoln Electric
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…
Fronius TransPocket 150/180
Equip yourself for every task with the Fronius TransPocket 150/180 Every welding task presents its own unique challenges. Poor weather conditions, remote sites, tight or confined spaces, lack of access to a stable power source …. these are all factors which can compromise a consistent seam quality and a weld…
Holemaker Technology – HMT VersaDrive
During our recent successful road show in Guernsey, it stood out how every one of the varied businesses we talked with had a use for the brilliant HMT VersaDrive® Impact Drilling System. Whether a fabrication shop, facilities maintenance, car or farm machinery work shop, each one willingly donated their scrap metal for Rapid…
Optrel – See what you can do!
We all like innovation and one of the leaders in their field is Optrel. – Need a hard hat and welding helmet? – Do you want to weld and then grind without changing helmet? – Want a larger field of view? – Would you like to have less strain on…
Key Plant Automation Announcement – 4th October 2022
Key Plant Automation Ltd is pleased to announce that Rapid Welding & Industrial Supplies Ltd is now an official Key Plant distribution partner. Rapid Welding & Industrial Supplies Ltd began trading as a welding distributor on 1st April 1990 based in Portchester in Portsmouth. As part of Key Plant Automation’s business…
Cutting Tool Innovation – Speed Up Metalworking
Rapid delights in working with companies who identify issues, innovate solutions and lead industry. We have worked with Holemaker Technology for many years and still applaud them as new and exciting products come to the market. Initially working in a small family-run welding & engineering supplies business, they received a…
Joining Forces with Key Plant Automation
We are delighted to announce we will be working closely with Key Plant Automation – A global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of welding automation. Our collaboration will enhance Rapid’s offering of bespoke handling and positioning equipment from a British manufacturer, along with turnkey packages, robotic welding cells, Pipe stands…
Holemaker Technology – Innovative specialist metal drilling equipment
Combining the pioneering, impact rated and now patented VersaDrive® system with the latest generation of high-torque cordless power tools has created a revolutionary level of drilling speed & performance, never before possible with portable tools. Initially working in a small family-run welding & engineering supplies business, soon after being founded, HMT began to receive a stream of…
The Lincoln Arc Roadshow
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 welders have our own distinctive bond, as strong as the metals we join.”
Charles “Charlie” Coffin