{"id":848,"date":"2024-05-23T17:06:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T17:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rapidweldingbl.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=848"},"modified":"2025-03-04T11:01:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T11:01:36","slug":"welcome-to-the-rapid-newsletter-may-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/articles\/welcome-to-the-rapid-newsletter-may-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Rapid Newsletter (May 2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_8f37e5-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_8f37e5-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_8f37e5-2a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_8f37e5-2a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_8f37e5-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_8f37e5-2a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading848_8f37e5-2a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_8f37e5-2a\"><strong>Firstly, thank you.<\/strong><br>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.&nbsp; Your thoughts, anecdotes and memories were a pleasure to receive and reflected how respected and highly regarded Gary was.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-848_32bfbc-91 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-848_32bfbc-91 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-848_32bfbc-91\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_3e4d8e-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_3e4d8e-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_3e4d8e-df\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_3e4d8e-df mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_3e4d8e-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_3e4d8e-df\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading848_3e4d8e-df wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_3e4d8e-df\"><strong>Welding Wizardry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"637\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidweldingbl.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/welding-wizardry-a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/welding-wizardry-a.jpg 637w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/welding-wizardry-a-300x278.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve already launched the next&nbsp;<strong>Welding Wizardry competition<\/strong>&nbsp;across our social media channels, and it\u2019s open to entries until&nbsp;<em>30\/06\/24<\/em>. If you want to be in with a chance of winning a&nbsp;<strong>LINCOLN ELECTRIC VIKING 3350 MOJO AUTO DARKENING WELDING HELMET<\/strong>&nbsp;as well as some Rapid goodies, all you have to do is post a picture of your welding work on&nbsp;<strong>Rapid\u2019s Facebook<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Instagram<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>Twitter&nbsp;<\/strong>platforms \u2013 Be sure to enter against the pinned post!<br><strong>Good luck!<br><br><\/strong>You can enter&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RapidWelding\/posts\/pfbid0UpPemQRYMFeeza8ZMdjH8nkoBfNjhW4JKB9Pg9a2jrYGKAYoRLKVZrYsmSjCKGD5l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-848_b88ebc-02 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-848_b88ebc-02 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-848_b88ebc-02\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_449d4b-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_449d4b-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_449d4b-51\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_449d4b-51 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_449d4b-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_449d4b-51\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading848_449d4b-51 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_449d4b-51\"><strong>Kemppi Minarc T223 AC\/DC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidweldingbl.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/kemppi-minarc-tig-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/kemppi-minarc-tig-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/kemppi-minarc-tig-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/kemppi-minarc-tig-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/kemppi-minarc-tig-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WELD &amp; CLEAN WITH ONE MACHINE<br><br><\/strong>With the&nbsp;<strong>Kempp<\/strong>i Minarc T223 AC\/DC Single Phase TIG Welder packages, there are so many options.&nbsp;<br><br><strong><u>Features:<\/u><\/strong><br>Water or Air-Cooled<br>4m or 8m Torch<br>With or without a foot pedal<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_9d9070-a5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_9d9070-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_9d9070-a5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_9d9070-a5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_9d9070-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_9d9070-a5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading848_9d9070-a5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_9d9070-a5\">One standard, built-in, feature however is not an option\u2026.Electrolytic weld cleaning facility.&nbsp; Save time and money by quickly activating cleaning mode for a powerful electrolytic weld cleaning process right after completing a weld.&nbsp; Post-processing the welds has never been so fast!<br>The Minarc T 223 ACDC GM is an entirely new 220 A single-phase AC\/DC TIG welding machine with built-in electrolytic weld cleaning capability. This portable multi-voltage welding machine allows you to perform high-quality TIG welding and professional weld cleaning with one machine.<br><br>Take the Minarc T 223 ACDC GM anywhere on-site and save time by completing and finishing perfect welds in one spot. The new MAX WeldClean electrolytic cleaning process is simple and easy to use. It just takes a moment to convert your TIG torch to cleaning mode, where an efficient combination of electric current and phosphoric acid offers quick removal of oxidation and discolouration around the weld, delivering perfectly clean welds.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_9d82de-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_9d82de-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_9d82de-a8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_9d82de-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_9d82de-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_9d82de-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading848_9d82de-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_9d82de-a8\">Powerful and versatile, the Minarc T 223 ACDC GM TIG welding machine comes with important features like the Auto Pulse function, AC frequency control, memory channels, and convenient remote control options. A large colour display with impact protection and a clear user interface makes choosing settings in a wide range of light conditions easy.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_70ef36-18, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_70ef36-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_70ef36-18\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_70ef36-18 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_70ef36-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_70ef36-18\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading848_70ef36-18 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_70ef36-18\"><strong>Portable and lightweight<\/strong><br>Its portable size makes the Minarc T 223 ACDC GM easy to carry. Take it with you anywhere on-site for a convenient combination of powerful welding performance and easy-to-use electrolytic cleaning.<br>Let&nbsp;<strong>Rapid&nbsp;<\/strong>show you the full range of this latest technology from&nbsp;<strong>Kemppi<\/strong>&nbsp;and make your life easier and more cost-effective.&nbsp;<br><br>View the Kemppi Minarc T 223 at Rapid<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/dynamic\/Category.aspx?c=KEMPPI-MINARC-T&amp;o=0&amp;zl=0#SearchAnchor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-848_84ce17-b9 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-848_84ce17-b9 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-848_84ce17-b9\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Rapid Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_e83cb4-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_e83cb4-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_e83cb4-05\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_e83cb4-05 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_e83cb4-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_e83cb4-05\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading848_e83cb4-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_e83cb4-05\">We often refer to ourselves as the \u2018Rapid Team\u2019 or \u2018Rapid Family\u2019 and we do so because it\u2019s true, that\u2019s how we see all our colleagues.\u00a0 We work hard, sometimes play hard, but always have each others backs and strive to make the work experience as enjoyable as possible and to continue growing as a Company.<br><br>The key to this to staff retention, which brings with it many years of experience and knowledge, ensuring we offer the best service to our customers and support each other in doing so.<br><br>A few stats for you,\u00a0<em><strong>54% of our team have been at Rapid for over 10 years<\/strong><\/em>, with\u00a0<em><strong>9 having worked here for for over 15 years<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em><strong>5 making it over 20<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0(we do have photographic proof too!).<br><br>Now and again there is a vacancy to join us and we do currently have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time\u00a0<strong>Technical Sales Representative<\/strong>\u00a0to join our friendly and supportive team at Rapid Welding, to be based at our South Coast office.<br><br>As Technical Sales Representative you will be working closely with our Sales Director to understand the needs of the business and offer excellent customer service. It&#8217;s a varied and exciting role with no two days the same. We would love to hear from applicants who are highly organised, have a passion for customer service, and can demonstrate great communication and time management skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-848_4b6f70-f4 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-848_4b6f70-f4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-848_4b6f70-f4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_5f0eb1-87, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_5f0eb1-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_5f0eb1-87\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_5f0eb1-87 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading848_5f0eb1-87[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_5f0eb1-87\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading848_5f0eb1-87 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading848_5f0eb1-87\"><strong>Web Account Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><style>.kb-image848_90f758-ad .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image848_90f758-ad size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidweldingbl.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/web-account-updates.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/web-account-updates.jpg 490w, https:\/\/rapidwelding.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/web-account-updates-292x300.jpg 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As always, we are constantly looking at ways to improve your&nbsp;<strong>Rapid Experience<\/strong>&nbsp;on our web site and we have just made some changes.. .<br><br>Why not sign in and see the information about your current order status, previous orders, download a copy invoice or product test certificate or track your delivery \u2013 just a few of the new additions to make your life and ordering easier.<br><br>Log in to your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rapidwelding.com\/dynamic\/custlogin.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Web Account<\/a>.<br>For further information, our&nbsp;<strong>Sales Team<\/strong>&nbsp;are there for you,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sales@rapidwelding.com\">sales@rapidwelding.com<\/a>, +44 (0) 23 92 214 214<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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.&nbsp; Your thoughts, anecdotes and memories were a pleasure to receive and reflected how respected and highly regarded Gary was. 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