Welding Archives - B2B Central

28 Mar 2025

Welding Institute restructures to power SA's skills revolution

By Staff Writer

Addressing the critical shortage of skilled artisans and inspectors in South Africa, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) has unveiled a strategic renewal plan aimed at elevating the quality of skills training, expanding service offerings, and modernising operations. As a key component of this initiative, the Institute is reinforcing its partnership with the South...

20 Jan 2025

A Retailer's Guide: Welding Equipment

By Staff Writer

Welding is a cornerstone of construction, metalwork, and manufacturing. As a hardware retailer, offering a comprehensive selection of welding products positions your store as a one-stop solution for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike.

10 Jun 2024

Empowering DIY Welders: The Launch of Strike-Arc Academy's How-To YouTube Series

By Staff Writer

With Strike-Arc Academy, welding is no longer a daunting task but an exciting new skill waiting to be mastered. Let’s ignite the spark of creativity and craftsmanship in every DIY enthusiast.

10 Apr 2024

DIY adhesive solutions hit automation sector

By Staff Writer

Most automotive repairs require a type of adhesive that can handle the same conditions your vehicle might encounter.

07 Feb 2024

Welding now easily accessible to DIY market

By Staff Writer

While there is much interest in learning welding skills, there is also a high level of uncertainty, fear and a lack of confidence hindering many from pursuing the acquisition of this skill.

03 Nov 2023

Precision-manufactured abrasives for specialised applications

By Staff Writer

Expand your retail range with SuperFlex abrasives.

19 May 2023

Jackie of all trades - Women in Hardware

By Staff Writer

Jackie Luis, general mananger of Augusta Tools and Welding, is holding her own in a male-dominated industry.

02 May 2023

Blend Welds like a master

By Staff Writer

Removing welds can quickly be accomplished with any grinding disc by criss-cross motion to knock down the high spots when grinding.

07 Feb 2023

Strike-Arc launches new welders

By Staff Writer

Strike-Arc under Agrinet has added an extended range of new welders.

08 Apr 2022

Shortage of skilled welders in SA due to fly-by-night institutions

By Staff Writer

Welders it seems are a dime a dozen but highly skilled welders are not. This is the stark reality facing the South African industrial sector according to SAIW executive director John Tarboton who is concerned about the number of fly-by-night training institutions that churn out graduates without the proper qualifications in place. This wastes students’...

08 Dec 2021

New welding collaborative body boosts Africa’s manufacturing capacity

By Staff Writer

To address the future professional needs of the welding industry in Africa, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW) has signed an SLA with The Welding Federation for Africa (TWF) to drive productivity in manufacturing across the continent. The growth potential of the African welding market is being directed, in part, by growing urbanisation and...

17 May 2021

The perfect strike with Strike-Arc

By Staff Writer

Welding is a very dynamic and growing industry and with the improvement in welding technology, machines have become easier to use, more portable and affordable. This has caused a big shift towards lighter industrial use and more DIY enthusiasts buying welding equipment. More and more individuals are starting with their own projects and it is also...