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PATON: Decades of Welding Excellence and Innovation
PATON is a name that carries real weight in the world of welding. With roots tracing back to 1959, PATON has been at the forefront of welding research, development, and engineering for over six decades. The brand’s legacy is built on pioneering achievements in arc welding technology, including contributing to…
From Tea Maker to Service Director: James’s Journey at Rapid
Not everyone is meant for the classroom – some people are born to build. James never had a five-year plan. In fact, he wasn’t even sure what he wanted to do after school. He didn’t thrive in lectures, but he always loved figuring things out – bikes, Meccano, anything he…
Overcoming the Shortage of Skilled Welders
Did you know that the average age of a UK welder is 55, and that by 2027, nearly half of them are expected to retire? That’s an alarming statistic, highlighting a growing problem in an industry that remains vital to the UK’s infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, and construction sectors. With demand…
Future Welders: Inspiring the Next Generation of Welding Talent
When you think of welding, what comes to mind? Sparks flying, maybe? Big machinery, heavy gloves, masks with darkened lenses? That’s part of it, sure, but it’s also about precision, creativity, and building the future, literally. From bridges and ships to renewable energy and even art, welding is at the…
From Welding Torches to Teamwork: Marianne Edwards’ 25-Year Journey with Rapid
Starting a new job is always a challenge. But starting one as the managing director’s wife? That comes with a unique set of expectations – and pressure. In 1997, Marianne Edwards found herself stepping into exactly that situation. With a background in private health insurance, she’d built her own career,…
Top 5 Gas Safety Must Haves on Demolition Projects
With heavy machinery, unpredictable conditions, and plenty of moving parts (literally and figuratively), keeping your team safe means planning ahead and using the right equipment. Gas safety needs to be front and centre if you want to protect your team, your project and the site as a whole. Whether you’re…
Save More on Gas. Weld Smarter With GasiQ – The Rapid Welding Guide
Discover the best-value regulator for demolition and salvage welding professionals At Rapid Welding, we know that every penny – and every weld – counts. That’s why we proudly supply the GasiQ Optimator® range of regulators. Built for professionals in demanding industries like demolition and salvage, the Optimator® delivers proven savings,…
The Story of Dave at Rapid Welding
From Mini Cabs to IT Director! Have you ever heard of a ‘sliding doors moment’? It refers to a small action or decision that ends up having a huge impact on the course of your life. These things happen to us all the time. It could be missing a bus,…
“We welders have our own distinctive bond, as strong as the metals we join.”
Charles “Charlie” Coffin