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Welding World Association was created to support and promote the high professional standards of its members, and further the development of innovations in welding products and services. Welding World – as an evolution of the Association Of Welding Distribution – has developed into the true voice of the welding industry.
Through its influence in the marketplace, Welding World Association members are encouraged to promote safe working methods and in particular safety in the promotion of welding products for customer applications.
The Voice of the UK Welding Industry
The Voice of the UK Welding Industry
Welding World Association provides a forum for industry stakeholders to innovate, collaborate and lobby for positive advancement.
The Definitive Industry Publication
The Definitive Industry Publication
Welding World Magazine is the go-to journal for informative editorial, news and immersive advertising, specialising in welding, cutting, fume-extraction and automation products and applications.
The Recognised Industry Awards Event
The Recognised Industry Awards Event
Celebrating the achievements and milestones reached by its members and stakeholders, the Welding World Awards are the only regular UK gala event for the welding industry.
Purchase Products Through Our Online Marketplace
Purchase Products Through Our Online Marketplace
Use our online Supplier Marketplace to show with a Welding World Association Membership approved supplier.Welding World Magazine
Welding World Magazine is the official journal of Welding World Association. It includes industry news, product reviews, feature articles, membership news and regular specialist expert sections.
Welding World Magazine is published six times per year and is available free of charge to bring you up to date with the world of welding, cutting, gases, fume extraction and robotics. Our current circulation is 133,000 via our mailing list and 45,000 registered readers using our iOS app and Android app.
Welding World Members are encouraged to add their staff to the circulation.
Complete our membership application form for regular free delivery of the magazine as soon as it is published and stay on top of the Welding World.



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The latest news, articles and features from around the welding world.
Since its UK premiere at MACH last year, the exceptional new Lincoln Electric LINC-CUT Fiber laser range of machines from Kerf Developments has been expanded. Now, the Rochdale specialist for Oxy/fuel, Plasma, Waterjet, and Fiber laser has added new table dimensions to the series to
In recent years, the welding industry has seen a gradual transition from transformer welders to inverter technology, with welders adapting to the change at their own pace. However, the introduction of EU Regulation 2019/1784 on Eco-Design in 2024 has cemented this shift, making inverters the
A significant piece of history in the West Yorkshire town of Ilkley has had a new lease of life with its first fountain since the 1960s, which is to be unveiled by famous gardener and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh this month [April]. The Ilkley Fountain was
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