Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. is an American multinational company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly, and cutting systems, and plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment. The company also holds a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Founded in 1895, Lincoln Electric operates under the guiding principle of "The Golden Rule," aiming to be a leader in providing high-quality welding and cutting products while emphasizing cost efficiency, customer expertise, and innovative technology.

The company's extensive product portfolio includes wire feeding systems, arc welding power sources, fume extraction equipment, consumable electrodes, robotic welding packages, and various types of welders such as MIG, TIG, and Stick. Beyond equipment, Lincoln Electric offers safety and personal protective equipment (PPE), weld fume control solutions, and a wide range of accessories. It serves diverse market segments globally, including automotive, structural steel construction, pipe mills and pipelines, extraction, power generation, process industries, and general metal fabrication, with operations and a distribution network spanning over 160 countries.

Lincoln Electric maintains a strong market position as a Fortune 1000 company and is recognized as "The Welding Experts®" worldwide. Recent financial performance includes a Q1 2026 revenue of $1.121 billion, marking a 12% year-over-year increase, with an adjusted EPS of $2.50. This record quarterly performance was attributed to strategic pricing and operational discipline, achieving a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 21.5%. The company anticipates continued revenue growth from new product launches, such as the AlumaFab Aluminum MIG Welding System and the Frontier 500X Engine-Driven Welder Generator. Steve Hedlund serves as the President and CEO.