Lincoln Electric acquires PECo

The Lincoln Electric Co., Cleveland, has acquired all intellectual property related to laser welding and marking systems produced by Process Equipment Co. (PECo), located in Tipp City, Ohio.

Lincoln’s Wayne Trail subsidiary, which produces laser welding, cutting, ablation, cladding, and marking systems, will assume responsibility for servicing and supporting the installed base of PECo laser welding and marking systems. Wayne Trail also has hired key PECo personnel.

Lincoln Electric is a manufacturer of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment, and brazing and soldering alloys.