The study details actual figures from 2018, and CAGR projections for 2021 through 2025 for the global and regional markets. Furthermore, this report is based on future scenarios such as pessimistic, optimistic and consensus, and forecasts give information from the consensus scenario. The report defines various market sectors, patent reviews, market opportunities; identifies renowned companies; and analyzes markets to provide a four-year (2021-2025) market forecast.
The report has been prepared in a simple, easy-to-understand format. Tables and figures are included to illustrate current and future market scenarios. The report includes a detailed study of the global and regional markets for various types of welding equipment and consumables, including shielding gases, safety, and protective equipment, as well as automated welding equipment and accessories; and it also provides reasons for variations in the growth of the industry in certain regions.
This is an updated version of 'Welding Equipment and Supplies: The Global Market' that rechecks the trends and opportunities in the market. This report also considers the impact of COVID-19 on each segment of the welding equipment and consumables that are covered in this research study.
The report includes:
- 42 data tables and 50 additional tables
- In-depth analysis of the global market for welding equipment, supplies, and related technologies within the industry
- Analyses of the global market trends, with data corresponding to market size for 2018 and 2019, estimates for 2020 and 2021, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2025
- Evaluation of market growth during the forecast period, and deep-dive of data on the basis of type, end-use application, and geographical region
- Sales figures of major manufacturers, their respective positions in the market, revenue share analysis, competition involved in the field, and the future outlook for these companies
- Discussion of the technology life-cycle costs of various technologies involved as well as the product life cycle of equipment and supplies involved in the processes
- A look at how the value of shipments at the manufacturing level fluctuates with the volume of metals consumed in the global metal and metallurgy industry
- Review of the U.S. patents and new developments by various manufacturers of welding equipment, consumables, and allied equipment
- Key merger and acquisition deals, collaborations, joint ventures and other strategic alliances in the global welding equipment and supplies marketplace
- Competitive landscape featuring major market participants, their global market share analysis and country level presence
- Profile description of major market players including Air Liquide SA, Coherent Inc., Daihen Corp., Illinois Tool Works Inc., Iwatani Corp., and Sonics & Materials Inc.
Market Projections
- The global market for welding-related products should grow from $30.5 billion in 2021 to $37.2 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% for the period of 2021-2025.
- Welding equipment and consumables market should grow from $19.6 billion in 2021 to $23.3 billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 4.4% through 2025.
- Automated and robotic welding and accessories market should grow from $3.7 billion in 2021 to $4.8 billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 6.9% through 2025.
Countries Covered (A-Z)
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- China
- Czech Republic
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hungary
- India
- Italy
- Japan
- Mexico
- Middle Eastern Countries
- New Zealand
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uzbekistan
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
- Introduction
- Study Goals and Objectives
- Reasons for Doing This Study
- Scope of Report
- Intended Audience
- Information Sources
- Research Methodology
- Data Collection
- Data Validation
- Data Analysis and Projection
- Geographic Breakdown
- Analyst's Credentials
- Custom Research
- Related Research Reports
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
Chapter 3 Technology Background
- Overview
- What's New in This Update?
- The Correlation Between Welding Equipment and COVID-19
- Expert Insights
- Commonly Welded Base Metals
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Welding
- Welding Process Classification
- Arc Welding Processes
- Carbon Arc Welding
- Tungsten Inert Gas Welding
- Metal Inert Gas Welding
- Carbon Dioxide Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Submerged Arc Welding
- Plasma Arc Welding
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Orbital Arc Welding
- Stud Arc Welding
- Electro-Slag Welding
- Electro-Gas Welding
- Arc Spot Welding
- Resistance Welding Processes
- Advantages, Disadvantages and Limitations of Resistance Welding
- Resistance Welding Types
- Spot Welding
- Seam Welding
- Projection Welding
- Resistance Butt Welding
- Flash Butt Welding
- Percussion Welding
- High-Frequency Resistance Welding
- Solid-State Welding Processes
- Cold Welding
- Diffusion Welding
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Friction Welding and Inertia Welding
- Forge Welding
- Explosive Welding
- Hot Pressure Welding
- Roll Welding
- Thermochemical Welding Processes
- Gas Welding
- Plastic Welding
- Thermit Welding
- Atomic Hydrogen Welding
- Radiant Energy Welding Processes
- Electron Beam Welding
- Laser Beam Welding
- Hybrid Laser Welding
- Other Welding Processes
- Braze or Bronze Welding
- Underwater Welding
- Cold Metal Transfer Welding
- Magnetically Impelled Arc Butt Welding
- Magnetic Pulse Welding
- Welding Consumables
- Electrodes and Weld Filler Materials
- Shielding Gases for Welding Processes
- Wire Feeders
- Power Supplies
- Safety Equipment
- Fume Extraction and Environmental Systems
- Welding Accessories
- Welding Safety Devices
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Types of Protective Clothing for Welding
- Welding Mechanization and Automation
- Welding Applications Suited for Automation
- Benefits of Automated Welding
- Flexible and Fixed Automation
- Welding Robots
- Components of a Robotic Welding Cell
- Welding Type vs. Application Analysis
Chapter 4 Market Breakdown by Welding Technology
- Overview
- Global Market for Welding-Related Products
- Global Market for Welding-Related Products by Region
- North American Market for Welding Products
- European Market for Welding Products
- Asia-Pacific Market for Welding Products
- Rest of the World Market for Welding Products
- Global Market for Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Welding Technologies
- Global Market for Welding Technologies by Region
- Global Market for Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Market for All Types of Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Gas Metal Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Plasma Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Shielded Metal Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Flux-Cored Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Orbital Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Submerged Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Carbon Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Stud Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Electro-Slag Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Equipment and Consumables for Other Miscellaneous Arc Welding Processes
- Global Market for Radiant Energy Welding Processes
- Market for All Types of Radiant Energy Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Laser Welding Technology Types
- Global Market for Laser Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Market for Hybrid Laser Welding Technologies by Type
- Global Market for Hybrid Laser Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Electron Beam Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Thermochemical Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for All Types of Thermochemical Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Gas Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Plastic Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Thermit Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Atomic Hydrogen Welding Equipment and Consumables
- Global Market for Solid-State Welding Processes
- Global Market for Friction Welding Processes
- Global Market for Resistance Welding Technologies
- Global Market for Miscellaneous Welding Technologies
- Global Market for Underwater Welding Equipment and Consumables by Segment
- Global Market for Automated and Robotic Welding
- Regional Markets for Automated and Robotic Welding
- Global Market for Shielding and Other Welding Gases
- Regional Markets for Various Shielding Gases
- Global Market for Safety and Protective Equipment
- Regional Markets for Safety and Protective Equipment
Chapter 5 Market Breakdown by Application
- Global Market for Welding Equipment by Application
- Arc Welding Applications
- Radiant Energy Welding Applications
- Thermochemical Welding Applications
- Solid-State Welding Applications
- Ultrasonic Welding Applications
- Cold Welding Applications
- Diffusion Welding Applications
- Explosive Welding Applications
- Forge Welding Applications
- Hot Pressure Welding Applications
- Roll Welding Applications
- Resistance Welding Applications
- Resistance Spot Welding Applications
- Inverter Welding Applications
- Projection Welding Applications
- Seam Welding Applications
- Flash Welding Applications
- Percussion Welding Applications
- Upset Welding Applications
- High-Frequency Resistance Welding Applications
- Miscellaneous Welding Applications
Chapter 6 Patent Review and New Developments
- Importance of Patents
- New Developments in Welding
- Plasma Window for Electron Beam at Atmospheric Pressure
- Nano-Foil Joining
- Remote Laser Welding
- More Powerful Ultrasonic Welding Systems
- Laser Arc Hybrid Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding Laser Beam Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding Brazing
- Gas Metal Arc Welding Tandem Welding
- Narrow Groove Gas Metal Arc Welding
- New Products Developed by Major Manufacturers
- Business Expansions by Major Manufacturers
Chapter 7 Market Dynamics
- Overview
- Driving Forces of the Industry
- Integration of Welding into Manufacturing Process
- Increase in Automation
- Development of New Materials
- Quality, Reliability and Serviceability of Welded Joints
- Need for Skilled Welders
- Increased Competition in Global Markets
- Globalization of Business and Markets
- Competition from Alternate Processes
- Customer-Specific Fabrication
- Productivity Improvement
- Energy Efficiency Improvements
- Analysis and Numerical Modeling and Simulation Analysis
- Regulations and Standards
- Market Trends
- Mergers and Acquisitions in Welding Equipment Industry
Chapter 8 Competitive Landscape
- Global Market Share Analysis
- Market Shares of Major Companies
- Level of Presence of Leading Companies by Country
Chapter 9 Company Profiles
- Acro Automation Systems Inc.
- Ador Welding Ltd.
- Air Liquide
- Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
- Alexander Binzel Schweisstechnik GmbH & Co. KG
- Alpha Laser GmbH
- American Torch Tip Co.
- Amada Weld Tech
- Andon Automation AB
- Arcos Industries
- Arcon Welding LLC
- Atlantic China Welding Consumables Inc.
- Automation International Inc.
- Banner Welder Inc.
- Beijing Time Technologies Co. Ltd.
- Berkenhoff GmbH
- Carl Cloos Schweisstechnik GmbH
- Coherent Inc.
- Comau S.p.A.
- Daihen Corp.
- Daihen Welding and Mechatronics System Corp.
- Denyo Co. Ltd.
- Doncasters Group Ltd.
- Dukane Corp.
- EB Industries LLC
- Electron Beam Technologies Inc.
- ESAB
- Emag GmbH & Co. KG
- Emerson Electric Co.
- EWM Hightec Welding AG
- Fanuc Corp.
- Fiab Sp. Z O. O. Sp. K.
- Fronius International GmbH
- Gee Ltd.
- Gulf Cryo
- Ha Industries Inc.
- Haynes International
- Hi-Tech Weld Overlay Group LLC
- Huntingdon Fusion Techniques
- Hyundai Welding Co. Ltd.
- I A Barnes & Co. Ltd. (Iabco)
- Ideal-Werk
- Igm Robotersysteme AG
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- IPG Photonics Corp.
- Iwatani Corp.
- Jiangsu Zhongjiang Welding Wire Co. Ltd.
- Kaierda Group Co. Ltd.
- Kemppi Oy
- Kiswel Co. Ltd.
- Kobe Steel Ltd.
- Koike Aronson Inc.
- Koster & Co. GmbH
- Kuka AG
- Laserline GmbH
- Langley Holdings PLC
- Leister Group
- The Lincoln Electric Co.
- Linde plc
- Messer Group
- Migatronic A/S
- MTI Welding Technologies Ltd.
- Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp.
- National Standard Co. Inc.
- Nimak GmbH
- Nippon Steel Welding & Engineering Co. Ltd.
- Obara Corp.
- Panasonic Corp.
- Prima Industrie S.p.A.
- Saarstahl AG
- Sandvik AB
- Shanghai Hugong Electric (Group) Co. Ltd.
- Shanghai Mealer Welding Equipment Co. Ltd.
- Shenzhen Riland Industry Co. Ltd.
- Sonics & Materials Inc.
- Soudronic AG
- Special Metals Corp.
- Stanley Engineered Fastening
- Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.
- Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp.
- Taylor-Winfield Technologies
- Telwin S.p.A.
- Tianjin Golden Bridge Welding Materials Group International Trading Co. Ltd.
- Tokyo Weld Co. Inc.
- Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG
- Uniweld Products Inc.
- VDM Metals GmbH
- Voestalpine Bohler Welding Germany GmbH
- Wuhan Golden Laser Co. Ltd.
- Wuhan Huagong Laser Engineering Co. Ltd.
- Yasakawa Electric Corp.
Chapter 10 Patents
Chapter 11 Appendix A: Standards
Chapter 12 Appendix B: Welding Industry Associations
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global Market for Welding-Related Products, by Type, Through 2025
Table 1: Advantages and Disadvantages of Welding
Table 2: Advantages and Disadvantages of Carbon Arc Welding
Table 3: Advantages and Disadvantages of Tungsten Inert Gas Welding
Table 4: Advantages and Disadvantages of Metal Inert Gas Welding
Table 5: Advantages and Disadvantages of Carbon Dioxide Welding
Table 6: Advantages and Disadvantages of Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Table 7: Advantages and Disadvantages of Submerged Arc Welding
Table 8: Advantages and Disadvantages of Plasma Arc Welding
Table 9: Advantages and Disadvantages of Flux-Cored Arc Welding
Table 10: Advantages and Disadvantages of Stud Arc Welding
Table 11: Advantages and Disadvantages of Electro-Slag Welding
Table 12: Differences Between Electro-Slag and Electro-Gas Welding
Table 13: Advantages of Electro-gas welding and comparison with Electro-slag welding
Table 14: Advantages and Disadvantages of Arc Spot Welding
Table 15: Advantages and Disadvantages of Resistance Welding
Table 16: Advantages and Disadvantages of Seam Welding
Table 17: Advantages and Disadvantages of Projection Welding
Table 18: Advantages and Disadvantages of Flash Butt Welding
Table 19: Advantages and Disadvantages of Percussion Welding
Table 20: Advantages and Disadvantages of Diffusion Welding
Table 21: Advantages and Disadvantages of Ultrasonic Welding
Table 22: Advantages and Disadvantages of Friction and Inertia Welding
Table 23: Advantages and Disadvantages of Forge Welding
Table 24: Advantages and Disadvantages of Explosive Welding
Table 25: Advantages and Disadvantages of Hot Pressure Welding
Table 26: Advantages and Disadvantages of Gas Welding
Table 27: Advantages and Disadvantages of Hot Gas Welding
Table 28: Advantages and Disadvantages of Thermit Welding
Table 29: Advantages and Disadvantages of Atomic Hydrogen Welding
Table 30: Advantages and Disadvantages of Electron Beam Welding
Table 31: Advantages and Disadvantages of Laser Beam Welding
Table 32: Advantages and Disadvantages of Braze Welding
Table 33: Shielding Gases for Various Welding Types
Table 34: Power Supplies for Various Welding Processes
Table 35: Global Market for Welding-Related Products, by Type of Equipment, Through 2025
Table 36: Global Market for Welding-Related Products, by Region, Through 2025
Table 37: Global Market for Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 38: Global Market for Welding Technologies, by Type, Through 2025
Table 39: Global Market for Welding Technologies, by Region, Through 2025
Table 40: Global Market for Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Type, Through 2025
Table 41: Global Market for All Types of Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 42: Global Market for Gas Metal Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 43: Global Market for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 44: Global Market for Plasma Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 45: Global Market for Shielded Metal Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 46: Global Market for Flux-Cored Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 47: Global Market for Orbital Arc Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 48: Global Market for Submerged Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 49: Global Market for Carbon Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 50: Global Market for Stud Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 51: Global Market for Electro-Slag Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 52: Global Market for Equipment and Consumables for Miscellaneous Arc Welding Processes, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 53: Global Market for Radiant Energy Welding Processes, by Type, Through 2025
Table 54: Global Market for All Types of Radiant Energy Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 55: Global Market for Laser Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 56: Global Market for Hybrid Laser Welding Technologies, by Type, Through 2025
Table 57: Global Market for Hybrid Laser Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 58: Global Market for Electron Beam Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 59: Global Market for Thermochemical Welding Processes, by Type, Through 2025
Table 60: Global Market for All Types of Thermochemical Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 61: Global Market for Gas Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 62: Global Market for Plastic Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 63: Global Market for Thermit Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 64: Global Market for Atomic Hydrogen Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 65: Global Market for Solid-State Welding Processes, by Type, Through 2025
Table 66: Global Market for Friction Welding Technologies, by Type, Through 2025
Table 67: Global Market for Resistance Welding Technologies, by Type, Through 2025
Table 68: Global Market for Miscellaneous Welding Technologies, by Type, Through 2025
Table 69: Global Market for Underwater Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, Through 2025
Table 70: Global Market for Automated and Robotic Welding, by Type, Through 2025
Table 71: Global Market for Automated and Robotic Welding, by Region, Through 2025
Table 72: Global Market for Shielding and Other Welding Gases, by Region, Through 2025
Table 73: Global Market for Safety and Protective Equipment, by Type, Through 2025
Table 74: Global Market for Safety and Protective Equipment, by Region, Through 2025
Table 75: Global Market for Welding-Related Products, by Industry Application, Through 2025
Table 76: Select U.S. Patents on Welding-Related Technologies, by Country of Origin, January 2015-August 2018
Table 77: Select U.S. Patents on Welding-Related Technologies, by Technology, January 2015-August 2018
Table 78: Select U.S. Patents on Welding-Related Technologies, by Company, January 2015-August 2018
Table 79: Select U.S. Patents on Welding-Related Technologies, by Year of Issue, January 2015-August 2018
Table 80: New Products Developed by Major Manufacturers, 2016-2020
Table 81: Business Expansion by Major Manufacturers, 2018-2020
Table 82: Common Trends in the Major End Use Industries
Table 83: Mergers, Acquisitions and Collaborations in the Welding Products Industry, January 2014-June 2020
Table 84: Level of Presence of Leading Companies in North America
Table 85: Level of Presence of Leading Companies in Europe
Table 86: Level of Presence of Leading Companies in Asia-Pacific
Table 87: Level of Presence of Leading Companies in the Rest of the World
Table 88: The Lincoln Electric Co.: Manufacturing Locations (Americas Welding), by Country
Table 89: Patents Issued for Welding Technology, Equipment and Consumables, January 2015-August 2018
Table 90: Applicable Standards for the Welding Industry
Table 91: Welding Industry Associations
List of Figures
Summary Figure: Global Market for Welding-Related Products, by Type, 2018-2025
Figure 1: Global Market for Welding-Related Products, by Type of Equipment, 2018-2025
Figure 2: Global Market for Welding-Related Products, by Region, 2018-2025
Figure 3: Global Market for Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 4: Global Market for Welding Technologies, by Type, 2018-2025
Figure 5: Global Market for Welding Technologies, by Region, 2018-2025
Figure 6: Global Market for Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Type, 2018-2025
Figure 7: Global Market for All Types of Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 8: Global Market for Gas Metal Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 9: Global Market for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 10: Global Market for Plasma Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 11: Global Market for Shielded Metal Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 12: Global Market for Flux-Cored Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 13: Global Market for Orbital Arc Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 14: Global Market for Submerged Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 15: Global Market for Carbon Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 16: Global Market for Stud Arc Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 17: Global Market for Electro-Slag Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 18: Global Market for Equipment and Consumables for Miscellaneous Arc Welding Processes, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 19: Global Market for Radiant Energy Welding Processes, by Type, 2018-2025
Figure 20: Global Market for All Types of Radiant Energy Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 21: Global Market for Laser Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 22: Global Market for Hybrid Laser Welding Technologies, by Type, 2018-2025
Figure 23: Global Market for Hybrid Laser Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 24: Global Market for Electron Beam Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 25: Global Market for Thermochemical Welding Processes, by Type, 2018-2025
Figure 26: Global Market for All Types of Thermochemical Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 27: Global Market for Gas Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 28: Global Market for Plastic Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 29: Global Market for Thermit Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 30: Global Market for Atomic Hydrogen Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 31: Global Market for Solid-State Welding Processes, by Type, 2018-2025
Figure 32: Global Market for Friction Welding Technologies, by Type, 2018-2025
Figure 33: Global Market for Resistance Welding Technologies, by Type, 2018-2025
Figure 34: Global Market for Miscellaneous Welding Technologies, by Type, 2018-2025
Figure 35: Global Market for Underwater Welding Equipment and Consumables, by Segment, 2018-2025
Figure 36: Global Market for Automated and Robotic Welding, by Type, 2018-2025
Figure 37: Global Market for Automated and Robotic Welding, by Region, 2018-2025
Figure 38: Global Market for Shielding and Other Welding Gases, by Region, 2018-2025
Figure 39: Global Market for Safety and Protective Equipment, by Type, 2018-2025
Figure 40: Global Market for Safety and Protective Equipment, by Region 2018-2025
Figure 41: Global Market for Welding-Related Products, by Industry Application, 2018-2025
Figure 42: Global Maufacturer Market Shares of Welding-Related Products, 2019
Figure 43: Air Liquide: Sales Share, by Region, 2019
Figure 44: Air Liquide: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2019
Figure 45: Illinois Tool Works Inc.: Sales Share, by Region, 2019
Figure 46: The Lincoln Electric Co.: Sales Share, by Company, 2019
Figure 47: Messer Group: Sales Share, by Region, 2019
Figure 48: Messer Group: Sales Share, by Business Product, 2019
Executive Summary
The welding equipment market is at a mature phase
With the growing trend toward welding automation and the increase in demand from end-user industries, higher market growth is expected. Markets for various types of welding equipment, as well as the technology involved, are analyzed in detail in this report. Arc welding equipment holds the largest market share. The laser welding equipment and plasma welding equipment markets are expected to grow at significant rates in coming years. This report will analyze the present market shares and market forecasts for the next four years for various types of welding equipment and consumables on a global and regional basis.
The welding consumables market is also growing at a steady rate, as consumables are required for both new and existing equipment; this is expected to be the case in the future as well. This report studies this market in detail. Various gases are used for shielding, as well as for the actual process of welding. This market is flooded with new equipment every year. The market for these gases is discussed in detail in this report.
More industries are automating their production to a large extent, and robot welding is becoming a standard feature of such automation. The market for welding robots is growing at a higher rate than that of any other type of industrial robot, and a study of the market for industrial welding robots is included in this report. The market for safety and protective equipment is also growing at a steady rate, with safety regulations being enforced more stringently in developed and developing countries. A study of the market for these products is also covered in this report.
Civil engineering and infrastructure applications comprise the fastest growing segment of all the applications for the various types of welding. A detailed study has been made of the types of welding employed in various designing and building operations in the construction industry. Other industries, including the petrochemical industry and the automotive industry, are also increasing their share of the welding equipment and consumables market. This report examines these industries in detail with respect to the welding processes involved and their share in these industries.
The rising awareness of welding processes supported by continued advances in R&D presents exciting new opportunities for welding equipment manufacturers
This report studies the development of welding technology and the associated equipment and provides an analysis of the patents issued for welding, welding equipment and welding consumable technologies. The structure of companies involved in the manufacture, marketing and servicing of welding equipment and associated consumables is studied, with identification of the top companies in the field and the reasons for their dominant positions. Acquisitions and mergers, which are common in most fields of business, are also covered in detail.
The fastest-growing market for welding equipment and consumables is in the Asia-Pacific region, with China taking the lead. The Asia-Pacific market is booming, with many major companies from North America and Europe relocating to this region, as well as setting up new joint ventures in various manufacturing fields.
Companies Mentioned
- Acro Automation Systems Inc.
- Ador Welding Ltd.
- Air Liquide
- Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
- Alexander Binzel Schweisstechnik GmbH & Co. KG
- Alpha Laser GmbH
- American Torch Tip Co.
- Amada Weld Tech
- Andon Automation AB
- Arcos Industries
- Arcon Welding LLC
- Atlantic China Welding Consumables Inc.
- Automation International Inc.
- Banner Welder Inc.
- Beijing Time Technologies Co. Ltd.
- Berkenhoff GmbH
- Carl Cloos Schweisstechnik GmbH
- Coherent Inc.
- Comau S.p.A.
- Daihen Corp.
- Daihen Welding and Mechatronics System Corp.
- Denyo Co. Ltd.
- Doncasters Group Ltd.
- Dukane Corp.
- EB Industries LLC
- Electron Beam Technologies Inc.
- ESAB
- Emag GmbH & Co. KG
- Emerson Electric Co.
- EWM Hightec Welding AG
- Fanuc Corp.
- Fiab Sp. Z O. O. Sp. K.
- Fronius International GmbH
- Gee Ltd.
- Gulf Cryo
- Ha Industries Inc.
- Haynes International
- Hi-Tech Weld Overlay Group LLC
- Huntingdon Fusion Techniques
- Hyundai Welding Co. Ltd.
- I A Barnes & Co. Ltd. (Iabco)
- Ideal-Werk
- Igm Robotersysteme AG
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- IPG Photonics Corp.
- Iwatani Corp.
- Jiangsu Zhongjiang Welding Wire Co. Ltd.
- Kaierda Group Co. Ltd.
- Kemppi Oy
- Kiswel Co. Ltd.
- Kobe Steel Ltd.
- Koike Aronson Inc.
- Koster & Co. GmbH
- Kuka AG
- Laserline GmbH
- Langley Holdings PLC
- Leister Group
- The Lincoln Electric Co.
- Linde plc
- Messer Group
- Migatronic A/S
- MTI Welding Technologies Ltd.
- Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp.
- National Standard Co. Inc.
- Nimak GmbH
- Nippon Steel Welding & Engineering Co. Ltd.
- Obara Corp.
- Panasonic Corp.
- Prima Industrie S.p.A.
- Saarstahl AG
- Sandvik AB
- Shanghai Hugong Electric (Group) Co. Ltd.
- Shanghai Mealer Welding Equipment Co. Ltd.
- Shenzhen Riland Industry Co. Ltd.
- Sonics & Materials Inc.
- Soudronic AG
- Special Metals Corp.
- Stanley Engineered Fastening
- Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.
- Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp.
- Taylor-Winfield Technologies
- Telwin S.p.A.
- Tianjin Golden Bridge Welding Materials Group International Trading Co. Ltd.
- Tokyo Weld Co. Inc.
- Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG
- Uniweld Products Inc.
- VDM Metals GmbH
- Voestalpine Bohler Welding Germany GmbH
- Wuhan Golden Laser Co. Ltd.
- Wuhan Huagong Laser Engineering Co. Ltd.
- Yasakawa Electric Corp.
