KISWEL is a global leader in welding consumables with more than 60 years of expertise in the industry. Headquartered in South Korea, KISWEL operates manufacturing plants in Korea, Malaysia, China, and the USA, along with a wide distribution network covering Asia, Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, and the Americas.
The company’s mission is to deliver high-quality, reliable, and innovative welding solutions that meet the needs of diverse industries, including shipbuilding, offshore, oil & gas, LNG, automotive, construction, heavy machinery, energy, and infrastructure.
What are the main areas of activity of the company?
KISWEL’s activities focus on:
- R&D and production of welding consumables (flux-cored wires, solid wires, electrodes, fluxes, and special alloys).
- Providing certified solutions for industries with stringent quality requirements (shipbuilding, pipelines, pressure vessels, offshore structures, LNG storage and transportation, and renewable energy projects).
- Supporting global customers through technical service, engineering consultations, and localized distribution partnerships.
- Driving innovation in eco-friendly welding materials and automated welding solutions.
What’s the news about new products/services?
KISWEL recently developed nickel-alloy consumables for 9% Ni steel welding, specifically engineered for LNG storage tanks and cryogenic applications. These consumables are designed to ensure excellent toughness at –196 °C, meeting the stringent requirements of LNG projects worldwide. Additionally, we are expanding our product lines for high-strength steels and stainless applications, while also developing solutions optimized for automated and robotic welding. Our sustainability initiatives include eco-friendly packaging and low-carbon production methods aligned with EU CBAM and REACH regulations.
What are the ranges of products/services?
Our product portfolio includes:
- Flux-Cored Wires (FCW): For structural, offshore, shipbuilding, and high-strength applications.
- Solid Wires (GMAW): For automotive, general fabrication, and pipelines.
- Covered Electrodes (SMAW): For mild steel, low-hydrogen, stainless, and hardfacing.
- SAW Flux & Wires: For heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, and wind energy towers.
- Specialty Products: Nickel alloys (including 9% Ni solutions for LNG tanks), stainless steel consumables, and hardfacing materials.
What is the state of the market where you are currently active?
The welding industry is experiencing steady growth, driven by demand in infrastructure development, LNG storage and transportation, renewable energy, shipbuilding, and defense sectors. While global supply chains remain under pressure, there is a shift toward local content and regional sourcing. Europe is focused on sustainable, certified products under CBAM regulations, while Asia and CIS markets are seeing significant investments in LNG, energy, and heavy industry.
What can you tell us about market trends?
Key market trends include:
- Growing demand for nickel-alloy consumables (9% Ni) for LNG projects.
- Rising adoption of automation and robotic welding, particularly in automotive and shipbuilding.
- Increasing importance of eco-friendly and low-carbon welding consumables.
- Stronger requirements for certifications and traceability from classification societies and government regulations.
What are the most innovative products/services marketed?
Our most innovative developments include:
- Nickel-alloy consumables for 9% Ni LNG storage tank applications, ensuring cryogenic toughness at –196 °C.
- Automated welding solutions designed for robotic platforms.
- Sustainable packaging and moisture-resistant solutions to ensure product stability under harsh logistics conditions.
- Customized alloy wires for specific projects in nuclear, offshore, and defense sectors.
What estimations do you have for the second half of 2025?
We expect continued growth in Europe and Central Asia, especially in LNG, energy infrastructure, and shipbuilding projects. KISWEL plans to strengthen its regional presence by establishing new local offices and exploring investment opportunities for local production. In addition, we foresee demand growth for nickel-alloy solutions for LNG storage and transportation in line with global energy trends, while CIS and Asia will continue to drive volume in heavy industry and oil & gas. Overall, we anticipate a strong double-digit increase in project-based sales in the second half of 2025.
