About
Kobelco Welding of America, Inc. (KWAI) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of welding consumables and automation solutions serving North and Latin America. Established in Houston, Texas in 1990 as a subsidiary of Kobe Steel USA Holdings, the company has built an extensive distribution network of over 300 distributors across North America and holds a commanding 40% market share in stainless steel flux-cored wires. KWAI specializes in high-quality welding consumables including welding wires, flux-cored wires, and related products manufactured using advanced non-baked production methods that ensure clean finishes without scale or oxidation. Their precision-layered wound spool products deliver superior feeding and arc stability while reducing wear on tip liners. The company also offers welding automation solutions and virtual welding training programs to support customers' operational needs. Operating under the QTQ business philosophy (Quality products, Technical support, Quick delivery), KWAI maintains distribution centers in Houston, Cincinnati, Salt Lake City, and Birmingham to ensure reliable product availability. The company provides comprehensive technical support including actual weld testing for every lot number at no additional cost. Their experienced sales and robotics teams offer specialized expertise in product selection, application engineering, and automation integration to serve diverse industrial welding applications across structural steel, manufacturing, and fabrication industries.
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(281) 240-5600