The High School where I work is upgrading two of its Arc/Stick Welding Machines. I am the one researching the machine upgrade. We have trading accounts at BOC, Get Tools Direct and Hare & Forbes. Guess we could be looking at mid-range welders suitable for the more senior students. Definitely don't want any cheap and nasty stuff; instead something that will give us good service over a number of years. The old days of Lincoln and CIG brands maybe over and Taiwanese and Chinese ones probably dominate the market.

I don't know what new schools are getting outfitted with these days. However, I would appreciate any suggestions from those of you that are in the welding business and I want to deal with the suppliers previously listed if possible. If you nominate another trustworthy supplier that would be okay also as we can hit the Corporate Card.

Single or Three Phase is no problem. I am sure you guys can point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance.


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