LECO - Lincoln Electric Holdings - Stock & Dividends

Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc, a leading global manufacturer, designs, develops, and sells a wide range of welding, cutting, and brazing products that cater to diverse industries worldwide.

The company operates through three key segments: Americas Welding, International Welding, and The Harris Products Group, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions. This includes brazing and soldering filler metals, arc welding equipment, plasma and oxyfuel cutting systems, wire feeding systems, fume control equipment, welding accessories, and specialty gas regulators.

In addition to its core products, Lincoln Electric provides education solutions and a range of automated solutions for various industrial processes, such as joining, cutting, material handling, module assembly, and end of line testing. The company is also involved in the manufacturing of brazing and soldering alloys, as well as operating a retail business in the United States.

Lincoln Electric's diversified product offerings extend to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning sector, where it manufactures copper and aluminum headers, distributor assemblies, and manifolds in the United States and Mexico. The company also provides specialty welding consumables, wear plates, and maintenance and repair services for alloy and wear-resistant products used in mining, steel, agricultural, and industrial mill applications.

Furthermore, Lincoln Electric designs and manufactures robotic assembly and arc welding systems that automate the tacking and welding of steel beams. The company's products and solutions cater to a broad range of industries, including general fabrication, oil and gas, power generation, process, automotive and transportation, and construction and infrastructure, as well as heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, and maintenance and repair markets.

Lincoln Electric sells its products directly to users of welding products, as well as through industrial distributors, retailers, and agents. With a rich history dating back to 1895, the company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and continues to be a leading player in the welding and cutting industry.