About Us115 Years of Excellence Lincoln Electric¿s tradition of innovative solutions, technological leadership and commitment to customers, employees, and shareholders stems from the vision of its founder, John C. Lincoln and his brother, James F. Lincoln. 2009 Focusing on the future while managing through a challenging economic environment, Lincoln Electric introduces 108 new products within a nine-month period, including the VRTEX¿ 360, a virtual welding training system. The Company opens a 100,000-square-foot welding consumables facility in Chennai, India, to serve growing demand in the Asia Pacific region.
Lincoln Electric also acquires full ownership of Jinzhou Jin Tai Welding and Metal Co. to expand its manufacturing capacity in China, the fastest growing welding market in the world. 2010 The Lincoln Electric Company celebrates its 115th anniversary year. The Company is also the subject of the book Spark, written by Canadian economics journalist Frank Koller. The book recognizes Lincoln Electric for its rich history, strong culture and fundamental principles that have enabled it to continue providing excellent value to customers, shareholders and employees throughout the years. |