As China and India become more industrialized, their energy needs will continue to soar. No country could be better situated than Singapore—just south of China and east of India—to provide the expertise and tools for the growing energy business in the region. In fact, Singapore is the center of the fabrication industry for fixed and floating platforms, massive structures used to facilitate offshore, shallow and deep water oil drilling and production.

At ITW Welding Singapore, products include engine drives, flux-cored welding wire, power sources, and wire feeders to construct the platforms with complex weld joints for extremely cold, challenging locations. The products have earned a strong record of performance even under these conditions, giving ITW an edge over competitors. The group also listens closely to customers, leading to enhanced offerings. For example, by leveraging the ITW welding portfolio of brands—Miller, Hobart, and others—the group has engineered a system solution that combines products from separate companies, such as Miller’s XMT power source, Bernard’s Dura-Flux gun, and Hobart’s tubular wires as best-in-class, turn-key offshore welding systems.

Add to that a staff with diverse language skills, recruitment of engineers directly from the oil and welding industries and selective market engagement, and it’s clear that ITW welding’s leadership is prepared to grow alongside Southeast Asia.

Pictured at top right:

Stan Wen
Formulator, Hobart

Rick Hutchison
Arc Research Physicist, Miller Electric

Vianney Martawibawa
Vice President, ITW Welding Singapore

Joe Fink
Project Manager, Miller Electric