Translas
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersNieuwegein, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Translas does
Translas is a Dutch manufacturer of welding torches and integrated fume extraction equipment, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, with a secondary direct-sales office in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. The company's core product architecture centers on on-torch fume extraction — torches with built-in modules that capture welding fumes directly at the arc, achieving up to 98% capture efficiency when paired with the proprietary ClearO2 W-series extraction units. Its portfolio spans MIG fume extractor torches (8XE), TIG fume extractor torches (8TE), cobot-certified extractors (8XC) compatible with Universal Robots platforms, a robotic welding extractor (10XR), the Maestro 10XPM push-pull MIG torch with Transync universal compatibility, the 8XT TIG line, and the 4CE (Force) PPE sub-brand. Technology differentiators include synchronized dual-motor push-pull wire feeding for soft alloys over extended cable lengths, the Transync Syncbox for universal welding-machine compatibility, and Universal Robots / GARMO-certified integration for automated welding cells.
The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: direct enterprise sales from European headquarters and the Canadian office, complemented by authorized distribution partners in the USA (FumeFree USA), UK (Bison Machinery), Australia/New Zealand (AWS / Apex Welding Safety), Mexico (Cepedas), and Brazil (Grow Over). Revenue is generated through hardware sales of torches, extraction units, and PPE; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments span industrial manufacturing, precision fabrication, automation and robotics, automotive, construction, and oil & gas, with named end-users including BK, Kubo, Elektrolas, Cherubini, and Cloos. Strategic emphasis is on regulatory-driven worker-safety demand (OSHA and equivalent standards), automation-led welding (cobots and robotic cells), and geographic expansion via channel partners rather than owned subsidiaries.
Translas firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Translas
- Legal name
- Translas
- Website
- https://translas.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Translas industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Welding Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)
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Where Translas is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nieuwegein
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
Translas business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Welding Equipment Sales: Translas generates revenue through the sale of welding torches and fume extraction equipment including MIG torches, TIG torches, push-pull torches, and fume extraction systems. Products are sold through direct sales, regional offices, and distribution partners across multiple countries.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels6 records
Translas product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Translas designs and manufactures professional welding torches (MIG, TIG, push-pull) and integrated on-torch fume extraction systems, along with welding safety equipment. Its products serve industrial welding, fabrication, and robotic/cobot automation applications.
Product overview
Translas is a Dutch manufacturer of welding torches and fume extraction solutions founded in 1960, operating on a 'by welders, for welders' philosophy. The product portfolio is organized into several interconnected product families: (1) Fume Extraction — encompassing on-torch extractors (8XE MIG, 8TE TIG, 8XC Cobot, 10XR Robotic) paired with ClearO2 W-series extraction units and HI-VAC portable units; (2) MIG Torches — including the standard 10XM Ace MIG torch and the advanced 10XPM Maestro Push Pull MIG torch; (3) TIG Torches — the 8XT TIG line with ultra-ergonomic design; and (4) Safety — the 4CE (Force) brand covering PPE such as helmets, gloves, and protective clothing. The Maestro Push Pull system integrates with the Transync Syncbox for universal welding machine compatibility. The company serves industries including automotive manufacturing, civil engineering, steel and metal production, solar energy, construction, oil and gas, and laboratory applications, with operations across Europe, North America, Australia, UK, Mexico, and Brazil.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- 4CE (Force): Safety product line consisting of personal protection products including protective clothing, glasses, helmets, gloves and various products for daily welding practice
Products and services
- 8XE MIG Fume Extractor An on-torch MIG welding torch with integrated fume extraction that captures welding fumes at the source, designed for manual industrial welders requiring improved air quality.
- 8TE TIG Fume Extractor A TIG welding torch with integrated fume extraction technology for capturing fumes at the source during precision TIG welding work.
- 8XC Cobot MIG Fume Extractor A MIG fume extraction torch engineered for collaborative robot (cobot) welding cells, enabling automated welding with source fume capture.
- 10XR Robotic MIG Fume Extractor A robotic MIG welding torch with integrated fume extraction designed for automated and robotic welding production lines.
- HI-VAC Welding Fume Extraction Units High-vacuum extraction units that connect to on-torch systems to draw welding fumes away from the operator's breathing zone.
- ClearO2 W-series Extraction Units W100 and W200 filtration and extraction units that clean welding fumes, supporting cleaner workshop air for industrial welding operations.
- 10XPM Maestro Push-Pull MIG Torch A push-pull MIG welding torch using Maestro wire-feed synchronization technology for stable feeding of soft/aluminum wires over long distances.
- 10XM Ace MIG Welding Torch A standard MIG welding torch for manual industrial welding applications.
- 8XT TIG Welding Torch A TIG welding torch for precision welding applications.
- Transync Syncbox A companion device that synchronizes push-pull wire feeding between the welding torch and power source for consistent wire delivery.
- 4CE (Force) Safety Product Line A line of welding personal protective equipment and safety products for welders and fabrication environments.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 98% of welding fumes captured directly at source
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Translas
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Translas technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature6 records
Translas partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- GARMOcoreTranslas Europe serves as a distributor of GARMO products in Europe, enabling customers to upgrade their welding process with the Garline seam tracking solution for COBOT welding. This partnership complements Translas's 8XR COBOT Extractor product line with advanced sensor technology for automated welding applications.
- AWS PTY LTDcoreAWS (Apex Welding Safety) is an authorized distribution partner for Translas products in Australia and New Zealand. AWS is a specialist import, wholesale, sales and marketing company with a dedicated network of distributors spanning Australia and New Zealand. They provide complete marketing management, sales support, and technical expertise for Translas products in the region.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Translas competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kemppi: Kemppi is a Finnish welding equipment manufacturer specializing in MIG/TIG equipment, robotic welding integration, and welding fume extraction. It is a direct peer to Translas with comparable focus on European industrial welding customers and cobot/automation integration.
- Alexander Binzel (ABICOR): Alexander Binzel is a German specialist in welding torches (MIG/TIG) and robotic welding peripherals including fume extraction nozzles. It is a direct peer to Translas, narrowly focused on torches and welding accessories similar to Translas's portfolio strategy.
- EWM AG: EWM is a German mid-market welding equipment manufacturer offering MIG/TIG torches, power sources, and fume extraction solutions. It is a direct peer to Translas with similar European mid-sized manufacturer positioning and specialization in welding torches and fume control.
- Trafimet Group: Trafimet is an Italian manufacturer of MIG/TIG welding torches and cutting equipment with global distribution. It is a direct peer to Translas in the welding torch category, competing on price-performance in European and global markets.
- Fronius International: Fronius is an Austrian welding equipment manufacturer known for advanced MIG/TIG systems and push-pull torch technology closely paralleling Translas's Maestro line. It is a direct peer competing in the same welding torch and automation categories, especially in European automotive and fabrication markets.
Broad incumbents
- Miller Electric: Miller Electric (an Illinois Tool Works company) is a leading global welding equipment manufacturer with MIG/TIG/stick systems and a growing portfolio of fume extraction solutions. It is comparable to Translas in the welding torch and fume extraction categories but competes with a much larger power-source ecosystem.
- Lincoln Electric: Lincoln Electric is one of the world's largest welding equipment manufacturers, offering a full range of MIG/TIG power sources, torches, consumables, and fume extraction systems. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Translas across torch and fume extraction categories, but as part of a much wider portfolio.
- 3M Speedglas: 3M's Speedglas line is a global leader in auto-darkening welding helmets and respiratory protection, directly competing with Translas's 4CE (Force) PPE range. It is a broad incumbent with deep distribution and brand recognition in welding PPE.
- ESAB Corporation: ESAB is a global welding and cutting equipment manufacturer offering torches, power sources, automation, and fume extraction. It competes with Translas in fume extraction and welding accessories but at a much larger scale across the full welding value chain.
Emerging players
- Optrel (Optrel AG): Optrel is a Swiss specialist in welding helmets and PAPR (powered air-purifying respirator) systems, competing with Translas's 4CE (Force) safety/PPE sub-brand. It is an emerging player in adjacent welding safety categories where Translas is building out its offering.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Translas leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Translas funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Translas M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Translas
What does Translas do?
Translas designs and manufactures professional welding torches (MIG, TIG, push-pull) and integrated on-torch fume extraction systems, along with welding safety equipment. Its products serve industrial welding, fabrication, and robotic/cobot automation applications.
Is Translas a public or private company?
Translas is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Translas founded?
Translas was founded in 1960. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Translas based?
Translas is headquartered in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Translas make money?
One revenue line is on record: welding Equipment Sales.
Who are Translas's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kemppi, Alexander Binzel (ABICOR), EWM AG, Trafimet Group and Fronius International. Broad incumbents are Miller Electric, Lincoln Electric, 3M Speedglas and ESAB Corporation. Optrel (Optrel AG) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Translas have an API?
No public API is recorded for Translas.
What industry is Translas in?
Translas's product category is Welding Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAH, Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing). Its NAICS code is 333992.