Business Details
44 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Welding Solutions Provider in the UK
Established in 1982, General Welding has grown to become one of the UK's leading providers of welding solutions. Our expertise spans sales, equipment hire, and specialist consultancy services, supported by a nationwide field team with over four decades of industry experience. We serve diverse sectors including nuclear, aerospace, chemical, and renewable energy industries, offering comprehensive support from design-stage advice to quality assurance compliance. Our technical capabilities include welding consultancy, equipment calibration, welder training, and CP7-accredited gas regulator checks. With a stock of leading brands and a commitment to safety, innovation, and customer service, we provide tailored solutions for complex welding challenges.Our team of certified professionals delivers emergency repairs, planned maintenance contracts, and PAT testing services across the UK and internationally. Backed by accreditations including CPA membership and Social Value Certification, we combine technical excellence with regulatory compliance to ensure operational efficiency for clients. Our investment in training and partnerships with manufacturers like Shindaiwa and PFERD ensures we maintain cutting-edge capabilities in welding technologies.
Services
Welding Consultancy
Equipment Calibration
Welder Training
Gas Regulator Checks
Emergency Repairs
PAT Testing
Equipment Hire
Gas Equipment Maintenance
CP7 Inspections
Planned Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of specialist welding industry experience since 1982
- Nationwide service coverage with field-based technical teams
- CP7-accredited gas inspection and calibration capabilities
- Comprehensive equipment servicing including emergency repairs
- Industry-specific training to ASME IX and coded requirements
Associations and certifications
- CPA Certificate of Membership
- Social Value Certification
What people say
Expert technical support
Reliable emergency repairs
Comprehensive training
Nationwide coverage
CP7 accredited
Services
Welding Consultancy
Our consultancy service provides expert guidance on welding processes, equipment selection, and quality assurance procedures. Covering electrode welding, MIG/MAG, gas, and plasma technologies, we support clients from design stage through production. With sector experience in nuclear, petrochemical, and renewable energy applications, our consultants help optimise welding operations for efficiency and compliance.
Equipment Calibration
We offer calibration of all welding equipment makes to ensure process variables remain within standards. Services include arc welding equipment compliance checks, gas regulator inspections to BCGA CP7, and PAT testing. Available as standalone or scheduled maintenance contracts at 3, 6, or 12-month intervals, ensuring continued equipment reliability and safety compliance.
Welder Training
Delivered at our Widnes Technical Centre or on-site, our training covers basic to advanced coded welding techniques. Courses include carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and nickel alloys across gas welding, TIG, MIG, and plasma cutting methods. Training focuses on safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards up to ASME IX certification requirements.
Gas Regulator Checks
Our CP7-accredited gas inspection service ensures compliance with Pressure Systems Safety Regulations. Qualified engineers perform certified inspections of gas welding equipment, installations, and control products. The service includes documented evidence of inspections and maintenance records required by Health and Safety at Work legislation.
Emergency Repairs
Available for urgent welding equipment failures, our response service covers component replacement to full machine refurbishment. Field engineers carry essential spare parts for rapid repairs, with temporary hire equipment available during repairs. Service aligns with manufacturers' specifications using quality replacement components to restore operations quickly.
People
Valerie Allen
Commercial Director
With extensive industry experience, Valerie oversees commercial operations at General Welding. Her leadership focuses on client relations and business development, leveraging over two decades in welding sector management.
Karl Rutter
Project Director
Karl leads project delivery for specialist welding solutions. His technical expertise and project management skills ensure clients receive tailored equipment and support packages meeting exact operational requirements.
Questions
What welding technologies do you support?
We cover all major technologies including electrode welding, MIG/MAG, TIG, gas welding, and plasma cutting processes.
Are your engineers CP7 accredited?
Yes, our gas inspection team holds BCGA CP7 accreditation for gas welding equipment safety checks and maintenance.
Do you offer training for coded welders?
We provide ASME IX-compliant training up to advanced coded requirements across various materials and applications.
What service areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide across the UK with increasing international client support in Europe and beyond.
Can you calibrate competitor equipment?
Our calibration services cover all welding equipment makes, regardless of original supplier or manufacturer.
What emergency support options exist?
We offer rapid response breakdown service with temporary equipment hire available during repairs.
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