Draft:Parweld

Parweld is a brand in arc and gas welding torches, welding machines, consumables and personal protection equipment. It offers products and service to a customer base comprising wholesalers and distributors worldwide from its headquarters and distribution facility in Bewdley, and manufacturing facility in Jiangsu, China.

Founded in 1972 to service local industry in the West Midlands, Parweld has grown to become a global player in the design and manufacture of welding products. Offering a comprehensive range of MIG, TIG and plasma torches, alongside an ever-increasing range of welding machines, PPE and other complementary products.

Managed from their head office in the UK with manufacturing facilities in China and have distributors in over 55 countries worldwide, serving Europe, Middle East, North America, South America and Australia.

History
On the 21st December 1972, Parker Welding Supplies was established by founder Graham Parker to service local industry. The business grew by manufacturing, importing and wholesaling Welding Equipment.

By 1982, the company, now known as Parweld LTD, focused solely on welding torches and accessories. Moving to a new dedicated set of facilities on Franchise Street in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, UK

Parweld moved to its current location in 1992. Parweld has its current head office located just outside Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK.

Parweld launches the revolutionary XP8 MIG range, the world's most productive high-quality welding torch, in 2001.

In 2005, Parweld branched out to supplying Welding Helmets, thus adding PPE & Safety Equipment to their product range. This was followed by the manufacturing of Welding Inverters (also known as Power Source Machines) in 2007.

At the end of 2019, Parweld underwent a management buyout.