MPI Competitors

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in arc welding, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and brazing and soldering alloys. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has a worldwide network of manufacturing, distribution, sales and technical support covering more than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at http://www.lincolnelectric.com.

ESAB is a world leader in the production of welding consumables and equipment. Our brand is synonymous with world-leading expertise in the following key areas: * Manual welding and cutting equipment * Welding consumables * Welding automation * Cutting systems Celebrating 120 years since its founding, ESAB now serves a global market. We are represented in almost every country by subsidiaries or agents providing sales and support. ESAB also has manufacturing plants across four continents. Manufacturers everywhere are looking for ways to improve productivity and reduce operating costs. One way to achieve this goal is to align with a welding and cutting partner that offers a complete line of innovative solutions that meet the current demands of industry. ESAB has led the way in research and development of better technologies and products for this industry since its founding. ESAB has many great minds working on ways to make our industry stronger and better able to meet the needs of the future. We are constantly striving to expand our product offerings – from the best in traditional welding applications to large automated manufacturing facilities. ESAB continues to offer world-class technical support and educational opportunities to help our customers work smarter and better. We are dedicated to working with customers to help them be more productive, more profitable, and better able to compete. To learn more, visit our website at www.esab.com and choose your region to begin.

Northern Tool + Equipment is truly a multi-channel retailer offering a wide selection of products — from consumer goods to industrial and construction equipment — to do-it-yourselfers, contractors and professional shops via catalog, internet (northerntool.com), mobile and retail locations. Our headquarters are in Burnsville, MN, and we have warehouses in Savage, MN, Fort Mill, SC and Arlington, TX. We manufacture North Star, Powerhorse, and several other brands at our facilities in Faribault, MN and Ningbo, China. With over 120 store locations across more than 20 states, Northern Tool has a strong retail presence in the U.S. But the Northern Tool experience doesn't stop there. Add in our year-round catalog offerings, a website packed with over 100,000 tools, curbside store pickup, nationwide delivery and a team standing by on the phone always ready to take your order — and the possibilities are endless. But despite the many ways to shop, we're still always here to treat you with that familiar, trustworthy customer experience plus the endless knowledge and support of an entire team of product experts online, on the phone, on the floor and in the field. In 2021 we opened our Hyderabad, India location. The hub in Hyderabad, India provides significant support to our business with a wide-range of capabilities. NTE India is an extension of our headquarters and expands Northern’s reach to find talent which supports our strategic growth plans. As we grow, we recognize having a global talent strategy is critical to the success of our business. The team in India is accelerating innovation to provide our customers with compelling new products and solutions. Our top-notch team bases every decision on six fundamental core values — Know Your Customer; Provide Value; Act With Integrity; Empower The Individual; Be Entrepreneurial; Have Fun. Diligently practicing these values has resulted in recognition as a "Minnesota Top Workplaces" recipient for 5 consecutive years.