Research and consulting group Frost & Sullivan recently cited Lincoln Electric for its "best practices" involving welding equipment and consumables in the global pipeline industry. The Customer Value Enhancement Award recognizes companies that “address and meet the key challenges in their respective industry.”

Frost & Sullivan is global network of analysts and consultants that cover more than 300 markets and 250,000 companies, offering research and advising on “best-practice models.”

Lincoln Electric designs and manufactures arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, weld fume control systems, and plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment.

Building and maintaining pipelines for transporting oil and natural gas represents a critical market for welding technicians and fabricators, and the equipment and consumables they use. Based upon Frost and Sullivan’s “CEO 360 Degree Perspective” research, Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric has developed valuable relationships with engineering, procurement and construction company contractors, and provides value-added services, too. The latter includes technical expertise and competitive pricing that are essential for welding equipment and consumables manufacturers.

Lincoln Electric has continued to develop these relationships and service customers with cost-effective solutions, even during the economic recession. By developing competitive, high-quality products, Lincoln aims to continue to enhance its brand by meeting customers’ challenges.

Lincoln Electric’s longtime devotion to research and development of welding equipment and consumables sets the company apart as an innovator in the industry. Other strengths that have earned Lincoln Electric this designation include continuous upgrades of its existing product portfolio, a wide distribution network, a unique growth strategy and strong customer support, as well as an increasing market share.