Ian Johnson extends role as official ESAB spokesperson

Ian Johnson has extended his contract with ESAB as the official spokesperson for the company's welding and cutting products. Photo provided

ESAB has announced that it has extended its relationship with off-road vehicle fabrication expert Ian Johnson as an official spokesperson for its welding and cutting products.

Johnson’s hardcore off-roading show “Four Wheeler” will debut on MotorTrend TV this fall, and he currently produces the digital show “Big Tire Garage” from his shop in Spring Hill, Tenn. ESAB sponsors both ventures and has equipped Johnson’s shop with Rebel welders, Thermal Dynamics® plasma cutters, and Victor® gas equipment.

Johnson interacts with hundreds of thousands of fans through the online welding and off-roading communities and at events such as the Easter Jeep Safari and East Coast off-road events. Since 2015 he has been a fixture in ESAB’s interactive exhibits at the SEMA motorsports and FABTECH® metalworking shows, answering visitors’ questions and teaching them how to weld.

“Ian’s background as a technical instructor combined with his fabrication experience enable him to provide leadership among ESAB’s core how-to audience,” said Steven W. Molenda, director of global marcomm and marketing strategies, ESAB Welding & Cutting Products. “No matter what the project, Ian can break it down to the teachable elements. He is a real-deal wheeling, welding, and cutting expert, and we’re proud to have him as part of the ESAB team.”