Lincoln Electric Upgrades Indalco Alloys Aluminum Wire Rod Mill

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TORONTO, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Lincoln ElectricCompany announced today the successful completion of themodernization of the Continuous Cast Aluminum Rod Mill at itsCanadian subsidiary, Indalco Alloys Inc., the world's only fullyintegrated aluminum welding wire producer.
The multi-million dollar modernization was conducted byCONTINUUS-PROPERZI, an Italy-based designer and manufacturer of rodproduction lines. It is a tangible example of the Lincoln Electriccommitment to provide superior quality rod for the manufacture ofpremium quality aluminum welding wires. The upgrade of theContinuous Cast Rod Mill applied the latest technology to theCompany's casting process. The modernization also included theupgrade of the electrical controls and user interface viacontinuous line data from the rod mill.
In making the announcement today, Joseph G. Doria, President andChief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric Company of Canada,said, "This new generation rod mill demonstrates LincolnElectric's commitment to continuous improvement in its processesand to serving our customers with the latest and best technology,while providing stability of supply which is so important thesedays with so many global supply chain issues."
Located in Mississauga, Ontario, adjacent to Toronto, Indalco is anISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company and one of the majorglobal manufacturers and processors of high alloy aluminum rod andwelding wire.
The Lincoln Electric Company is a subsidiary of Lincoln ElectricHoldings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO), the world leader in the design,development and manufacture of arc welding products, roboticarc-welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment. TheCompany also has a leading global position in the brazing andsoldering alloys market. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincolnhas 38 manufacturing locations, including operations, manufacturingalliances and joint ventures in 20 countries and a worldwidenetwork of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric, itsproducts and services, visit the Company's Web site athttp://www.lincolnelectric.com .
SOURCE Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.


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