Saudi-based Pan Gulf Welding Solutions (PGWS) is a professional service provider to the steel fabrication and related industries
It serves as an exclusive representative for world-leading companies and provides “high-quality and best-value products along with service throughout the Middle East.”
PGWS has gained a solid reputation as a supplier of the latest technology and best solutions for welding and cutting applications.
It has strategically located warehouses in Al-Khobar, Jeddah and Riyadh, where it stocks an extensive range of welding and cutting machines, consumables and spare parts right through to personal safety and protective equipment. Inventory covers all the industry requirements to get the job done.
PGWS not only provides sales and service to its customers, it has also an extensive rental fleet of portable electric welders to 1,000 tonnes roll-beds in stock ready to be dispatched to the customer’s site.
“With strong brand names, great experience and dependable services, PGWS becomes the first choice for contractors and fabricators alike,” a company statement says. “Partnership and reliable supply is made easy for new companies who are looking for a basic contact tip to the most sophisticated welding and cutting machines.”

Brands that PGWS represents are listed below:

Metweld
PGWS started in 2006 to develop its own brand name Metweld as a result of its own experience and market needs. Products developed under that brand have the best ratio “price to quality” and fulfill 100 per cent of the customer’s needs and quality requirements, the PGWS statement says.
“As an ISO certificate-holder, PGWS gives special attention to all safety aspects and quality procedures and this helps to achieve better service, quality and higher customer satisfaction,” it adds.
“Metweld has built a reputation for manufacturing and distributing high-quality welding machines and consumables for heavy and light industrial use. With manufacturing operations in both Europe and Far East, strong global alliances with leading welding companies and an ongoing new product development programme, Metweld is committed to delivering innovative and reliable welding solutions to our customers.
“At Metweld, we know what it takes to get results. Our products are developed, delivered and supported by a team of technically driven professionals who understand the requirements of our customers and can talk their language.”

A&N Plant
A&N Plant is a specialist supplier of rotating, positioning, and automated welding equipment systems to the onshore and offshore oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, environmental, industrial plant and steel fabrication industries.
Established in 1985, the company is now firmly recognised as the world’s largest supplier of new and reconditioned welding, rotating and positioning equipment for sale and rent from its worldwide network of offices, factories and depots.
A&N has achieved sales throughout 30 different countries, and is able to offer a comprehensive range of equipment to fully support its worldwide customers, especially those in challenging areas where specialist equipment supply and reliability of service are essential.
The company has developed an expanded product range which incorporates electrical and diesel welding equipment units, welding consumables, diesel generators, compressors, forklift trucks and a complete range of self-propelled access equipment.
The A&N Group designs and manufactures a complete range of welding, rotating and positioning equipment in all sizes and capacities to meet specific customer requirements. The equipment is specifically designed and built to withstand the harsh and rugged working environments that are commonplace within the welding industry.

Brobo
Brobo Group Pty Ltd was established as a saw manufacturing workshop in 1947, It has progressively expanded its modest metal saw enterprise to the extent it is now recognised as one of Australia’s leading saw manufacturing companies
Brobo has invested in a significant number of CNC machines which enables it to provide a quality-controlled contract machining and manufacturing business. In order to remain competitive, it endeavours to offer the highest-quality products and services while having the flexibility to meet evolving schedule demands. 
Through the continual upgrade of machinery, development of rapid-change tooling and setup reduction techniques, the Brobo Group has the strategy to produce materials for customers at competitive prices. 
Backed by quality workmanship from experienced engineers and highly-skilled machinists, Brobo currently performs various contract jobs for a large number of clients from the automotive, mining, defence, water and gas industries.
Presently, the standard range of Brobo products has increased substantially to include:
• An extensive range of ferrous and non-ferrous cutting saws
• Machine vices (manual, pneumatic and electro-pneumatic) 
• Precision drilling machines 
• Multi-head drills 
• Pedestal grinders 
• Special production equipment
“The Brobo Group and all its personnel are committed to customer satisfaction and service by providing products that are of the highest quality and conforming to customers’ requirements,” a Brobo spokesman says.  “We operate a quality assurance system that has allowed us to achieve accreditation to ISO 9001. Our system ensures that constant control is established, implemented, achieved and maintained to comply with the levels demanded.”
The group’s engineering capabilities include CAD programming, CNC turning, 2 & 3 axis, CNC milling, 5 Axis (with rotary table), production assembly and testing, prototype manufacturing and toolroom facility.

Callington Haven
Callington Haven, an independent Australian company situated in Rydalmere, 26 km from Sydney CBD, specialises in the development, manufacture and marketing of high-quality innovative specialty chemicals for a broad range of dedicated markets.
Established in 1968, Callington Haven specialises in:
• Aerospace maintenance chemicals 
• Aerospace inflight products 
• Contract manufacturing 
• Welding and metal treatment products 
• Paint strippers 
• Fuel additives 
• Industrial cleaners and degreasers
In addition to these core areas it supplies a range of products to a cross section of manufacturing, maintenance and transportation industries. These activities have catalysed business growth not only in domestic markets, but also globally.
“Callington Haven has a skilled and experienced sales team, which provides focused and professional customer service and technical advice. New product solutions are derived from in-house expertise combined with a willingness to access new technology worldwide to provide innovative solutions for our client base,” the company says.
“Callington Haven is committed to the manufacturing, sales, service and support of this advanced technology that both anticipates and satisfies the evolving needs of customers in today’s market place.”
Callington Haven is an ISO 9001:2000-certified company whose products comply with international specifications and approvals including Boeing, Airbus, McDonnell Douglas and military specifications. The research and development facilities of Callington Haven include a NATA-accredited chemical-testing laboratory.
One of its products is Ultra Synthet 971, a fully synthetic metal-working fluid/coolant formulated to provide exceptional cooling, lubricating and rust-inhibiting properties for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, for most machining applications.
In response to demand from its customers, Callington’s popular 3-in-1 Fresh and Clean is now available in a convenient 100 g aerosol. The product formulation is identical and still gives the same combination of air freshener, cleaner and disinfectant.

Magnatech
Magnatech Ltd, a manufacturer of specialised equipment for orbital pipe and tube welding using the GTAW, FCAW and GMAW welding processes, has achieved international success over the years.
The company, based in East Granby, USA, aims to become a leader in developing and manufacturing the most advanced products related to orbital welding equipment.
Magnatech Europe BV is the sales and service organisation for the Magnatech Limited partnership for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Magnatech Europe supplies innovative systems to both manufacturers and contractors who require precision welding tools for tasks from simple fusion welding to multipass applications requiring wire feed, torch oscillation and arc voltage control. It is a continuing force behind new product development for orbital pipe/tube welding as well as tube-to-tube sheetwelding and weld overlay applications.
Magnatech serves the aerospace, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, food process/dairy, process pipe, heat exchanges, chemical and petrochemical plants and power generation markets.
Other markets it serves are those related to fossil power plant construction and maintenance, gas and oil transmission pipelines, large-diameter vessels, marine pipelines and shipyard construction.
The company was founded in 1946 to manufacture components and proprietary products for the aircraft industry and to support initial gas turbine engine development. Magnatech has more than 30 years’ experience in designing and manufacturing mechanised pipe welding systems.
Since 1977, Magnatech orbital welding products have been sold in Europe through the sales organisation of Hobart Brothers International in Amsterdam.

Tri Tool
Solid engineering design is the foundation on which Tri Tool Inc was built.
Since the beginning, Tri Tool Inc has consistently produced major innovations and advancements in pipe and tube cutting technology. These have resulted in superior machinery which offers maximum performance and reliability. Through the years, the engineering technology available to its designers has evolved. From conventional mechanical drafting methods used when the company was formed to the state-of-the-art CAD and CAM systems currently in use, Tri Tool’s engineering department has experienced a dramatic metamorphosis.
Today, Tri Tool machinery designs can be visualised faster and more thoroughly than previously possible by means of the industry’s most advanced 3D solid modeling and mechanical design software, and powerful graphics workstations.
“Our engineers are able to explore unique design possibilities, while reducing development, testing, and production times. By combining their extensive knowledge of machinery with the best computer design tools, they develop equipment solutions which cover a broader range of requirements and are easier to use than ever before,” a company statement said.
Tri Tool delivers innovative portable tube and pipe cutting solutions for a broad spectrum of industries and technologies.
Whether for faster weld-cycle time, better accuracy, increased unit production, or reduced maintenance time, people in a wide variety of industries rely on Tri Tool to make their welding results more consistent and cost-effective. For complete ID-mounted end preparation of open-ended pipe, the rugged 200 Series BevelMaster is built for versatility, functionality, and ease of use.  It can perform flange facing and can be configured for specialised mounting with optional accessories.
Widely used by fossil fuel and nuclear power generators, petroleum producers and refineries, and other processing plants, Tri Tool’s 600 Series clamshells accomplish accurate in-line severing and weld end preparation by having the ability to split and mount around the outside diameter of a pipe. The lathe can simultaneously perform a wide range of severing and beveling operations. Two styles of OD mounting, split-frame lathes are available. The powerful 600SB Series lathes are designed for high-precision, heavy-duty use. In situations where portability is a primary concern, the newer 600RBL Series features lighter weight and requires lower input torque. The 600 SB and RBL machines are available in a variety of sizes, and provide an extremely versatile frame for custom tooling whenever OD mounting is desirable. Both series can be fitted with optional tool modules for counterboring applications and offer accessories to compensate for out-of-round pipe and wall thickness variations.
Companies engaged in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, chemical and aerospace production as well as many other technologies rely heavily on high-purity welded tubing systems. Weld preparation performed in the construction and maintenance of these high-purity systems must meet stringent contamination and dimensional specifications. For precise weld preparation of thin-wall tube and pipe, Tri Tool offers the 300 Series Tube Squarers and 500 Series SeverMaster. The OD clamping 300 Series will square and bevel the tube without damaging the tube’s electropolished surfaces. The OD mounting 500 Series will sever and face tube or pipe quickly and without distortion. Both series are perfect companions for autogenous welding equipment and ensure accurate, repeatable, precision welds. Advanced mechanical design and a primary commitment to satisfy the requirements of the high-purity tubing industry have resulted in the development and production of Tri Tool machinery which offers unprecedented levels of productivity, flexibility, and ease of use.
Premium Durabit tool bits from Tri Tool Inc are specifically designed to match the company’s machinery for maximum durability and performance. Durabit tool bits generate consistent, accurate cuts with outstanding results. Shear, heel, nose, radius, and body are all important bit design factors which Tri Tool has optimised through decades of research and evaluation. Superior materials, coating technologies, and expert heat-treating ensure that Durabit represents the finest and most reliable cutting bit available.
Tri Tool provides flexible project management options including on-site machining, equipment rental and repair.
Tri Tool Inc. is located in a rural setting in Rancho Cordova, California, a suburb of Sacramento.

ESAB
Since its founding in 1904, ESAB has developed a wide range of welding and cutting products and is today the world’s largest manufacturer of these products. ESAB is the world leader in welding, cutting, international supplier of products and services that the company says are equal to none.

Murex
Murex Welding Products Ltd is the market-leading manufacturer and supplier of arc and gas welding and cutting equipment, welding consumables and accessories.

FastCAM
FastCAM is one of the oldest CAM software companies in the world. FastCAM software is the industry standard for all types of CNC machinery including gas, plasma, laser and waterjet. Since its inception, FastCAM Inc has formed strategic alliances with a broad range of key industry partners, consolidating its international market presence and gaining widespread industry recognition as a leading provider of CNC solutions.

Rapid Heat Systems
Rapid Heat Systems (See also page 64) is a subsidiary of Grahams Machinery Ltd which has built a reputation over 25 years for giving first class service and quality products at competitive prices. Rapid Heat System’s induction heating systems for welding applications have proven its technology on a number of projects, including oil and gas pipelines, heavy equipment construction and maintenance and repair of mining equipment.