The story of ESAB is the story of welding. When our founder Oscar Kjellberg developed the world's first welding electrode in 1904, he launched a company whose innovation and uncompromising standards have helped create the history of welding itself. From a-century long welding and cutting process to mechanized cutting and automated revolutionary technology ESAB can provide total solution to global user including welding material, welding and cutting equipment, welding and cutting automation as well as personal protection equipment for welder safety. ESAB's reach extends to almost every nation in the world, with more than 8,700 employees and manufacturing facilities across 4 continents. We are committed to the international marketplace. A broad global presence is critical to our growth and to understanding and responding to the needs of our customers, as well as to developing the strong relationships necessary to long-term success. Our regional offices provide technical expertise and local support in key markets: North America, South America, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia/Pacific. Quality, the environment and safety are three key areas of focus. ESAB is the single welding company to have achieved ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards in Environmental, Health & Safety Management Systems across all our global manufacturing facilities. In 2014, ESAB acquired Victor Technologies, who has a century-long history of innovation and is recognized for its leading brands, including Victor®, Tweco®, Cigweld® and Stoody®, which are manufactured, sold and serviced around the globe. The combination of ESAB and Victor creates a comprehensive product portfolio that brings a broader array of solutions to the global welding and cutting industry. Two of the leading suppliers in the industry, both with large, well-diversified geographic footprints, ESAB and Victor will together deliver more value to more customers in more areas of the world. ESAB, as a world leader in welding & cu