What D&H Secheron does

D&H Sécheron Electrodes Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian welding consumables manufacturer incorporated in Maharashtra in 1965 (CIN U32101MH1965PTC164343) and operating since 1966, headquartered in Mumbai with its primary manufacturing plant and an in-house R&D centre in Indore. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio spanning SMAW/MMAW electrodes, GMAW solid wires, SAW wires and flux (including composite SAW wires), GTAW consumables, FCAW wires and tubular hardfacing electrodes, organised across three core lines — Conventional Welding Consumables, Reclamation Welding Consumables under the LoTherme sub-brand, and SUPRA Welding Accessories/PPEs — supplemented by reclamation services and an automated wear-plate job workshop established in 2008. Technology is anchored by an in-house R&D centre recognised by India's Department of Science and Technology since 1979 and NABL-accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2005, with capabilities including Charpy impact testing down to -196°C, creep, DWTT, Brinell/Vickers/Rockwell hardness, tensile and diffusible-hydrogen testing, plus a connected machine-tool workshop for specimen preparation.

The company sells primarily on a quote-based, enquiry-driven B2B motion through an India-wide dealer/distributor network, dedicated enterprise field sales for marquee infrastructure projects, and inside-sales via website, WhatsApp (+91 9833550505), email ([email protected]) and phone. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are specified to AWS/EN ISO classifications with detailed mechanical, chemical and packing data. D&H Secheron serves customers across Steel, Power (thermal/hydro/nuclear), Transport (railway, metro, shipping), Marine, Oil & Petrochemical, Railway, Cement, Sugar, Earth-Moving & Mining, and Forging/Reclamation verticals. Marquee references include Mumbai Metro, Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad), Chhara LNG Terminal, ISRO's Second Vehicle Assembly Building Platform, Hindalco, Jindal Steel & Power, TATA Sponge Iron, UltraTech, Ambuja and Birla group companies. The company is privately held under family control (Maheshwari family on the board) with no disclosed external funding, parent entity or subsidiaries.

Name

D&H Secheron

Legal name

D&H Sécheron Electrodes Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://dnhsecheron.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

D&H Sécheron Electrodes Pvt. Ltd. is a 59-year-old Indian welding consumables manufacturer (Mumbai HQ, Indore plant) producing SMAW/GMAW/GTAW/FCAW/SAW electrodes, wires and fluxes, plus LoTherme reclamation consumables and SUPRA accessories, serving steel, power, railway, marine, oil & gas, cement, mining and infrastructure customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Welding Consumables Manufacturing

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

SIC

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Welding Inspection & QA/QC (NDT, PWHT, Weld Procedure/Qualification) (EUAEAHAD)

Keywords

• Welding consumables manufacturing
• Welding electrodes supply
• Hardfacing consumables
• Wear plate products
• Industrial welding solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sale of conventional welding consumables: Direct and channel sale of welding electrodes, wires and fluxes under brands such as NORMA, SUPRATHERME, AUTOTHERME-1, BATOX, FW series stainless wires, LoTherme, Cromotherme, etc., across GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW and SMAW/MMAW processes; recurring purchase pattern from industrial fabricators and EPC projects.
2. Sale of reclamation / hard-facing consumables and wear plates: Sale of LoTherme reclamation welding consumables and pre-engineered LoTherme wear plates for repair, maintenance and surfacing, often bundled with reclamation services via the company's case-study/mega-project engagement model.
3. Reclamation services and technical / training support: Reclamation services / repair & maintenance engagements and expert technical support to welders and project managers (e.g., on Mumbai Metro, Sardar Sarovar Dam, Chhara LNG Terminal) plus training in welding applications, typically delivered alongside product supply on large projects.
4. Sale of SUPRA welding accessories and PPEs: Sale of welding accessories (rebaking equipment, welding cables, holder & earth clamp, gas hoses, spray, TIG, chipping hammer) and PPEs (leather goods, hand protection, eye & face protection) under the SUPRA brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

D&H Secheron manufactures and sells welding consumables — SMAW/MMAW electrodes, GMAW solid wires, SAW wires and fluxes, FCAW wires and GTAW TIG wires — covering mild steel, low alloy, stainless, creep-resisting, nickel and copper alloy systems, plus LoTherme-brand reclamation/hardfacing consumables and engineered wear plates, and SUPRA-branded welding accessories and PPE. Offerings are supported by an in-house NABL-accredited R&D and testing centre, on-site technical service for marquee infrastructure projects, and a public Weld Heat Input Calculator.

Product overview

D&H Sécheron operates a multi-category welding consumables portfolio organized into three core product lines plus a reclamation services offering and online tools. The Conventional Welding Consumables line is the broadest, covering GMAW solid wires (e.g., AUTOTHERME-1 ER70S-6 used in the Chhara LNG Terminal), SAW wires & flux (e.g., AUTOTHERME GRADE-1223, AUTOTHERME GRADE-E CTOD, AUTOTHERME GRADE-C with Maxflux SAF-4), GTAW consumables (a broad family of FW stainless steel TIG wires such as FW 308L ER308L and FW 316H ER316H for stainless/nickel/copper/mild/low alloy steels), FCAW wires (e.g., MAXFIL 308L for stainless steel, MAXFIL-12R), and SMAW/MMAW electrodes spanning mild steel (NORMA E6013, CELLUTHERME E6010, EXOBEL, MEDIO, NORMA-V, NORMA-X, RAPIDEX E7014, FERROVITE E7024/E7028), medium and high tensile steel (SUPRATHERME E7018, ULTRATHERME E11018M, ULTRATENSAL-MH E11018M, INDOTHERME E7016, INDOTHERME-CS, INDOTHERME(SPL), TENSAL-MH E9018M, NIMOTHERME-NM2 for nuclear, CELLUTHERME-80MO, D&H 4130(AA)), creep resisting (Cromotherme-1 RTE, Cromotherme-9), nickel and its alloys, stainless steel (Batox-B E308L-15, Batox-D E316L, Batox-F(U), Batox-B(N), Batox-HP4ONb), hardfacing, cast iron, low temperature service, galvanising bath, and weathering steels. The Reclamation Welding Consumables line operates under the LoTherme brand for repair, maintenance, hardfacing and reclamation (including wear plates such as Lotherme WP-611 and electrodes like Lotherme-603, Lotherme 457). The SUPRA Welding Accessories line provides welding accessories (rebaking equipment, welding cables, holders & earth clamps, gas hoses IS447, spray, TIG, chipping hammers) and PPE (leather goods, hand protection, eye & face protection). Complementing the products, D&H Sécheron offers Reclamation Services / Repair & Maintenance (wear plate application and automated job work established since 2008), an NABL-accredited R&D Centre with in-house testing, and an online Weld Heat Input Calculator (KJ/mm from current, voltage and welding speed inputs).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SUPRA Welding Accessories: Distinct branded line of welding accessories and PPEs offered by D&H Secheron, including welding cables, holders, earth clamps, gas hoses, spray, TIG equipment, chipping hammers, leather goods, hand protection, and eye & face protection.
• LoTherme

Products and services

• Conventional Welding Consumables Umbrella product line of welding consumables (GMAW solid wires, SAW wires & flux, GTAW TIG consumables, FCAW wires, and SMAW/MMAW electrodes) for industrial fabricators across mild steel, low alloy, stainless, creep resisting, galvanising bath, nickel and copper alloy systems; the company's broadest line.
• Reclamation Welding Consumables (LoTherme) D&H Sécheron's reclamation welding consumables brand (LoTherme) for repair, maintenance, hardfacing and reclamation work, comprising FCW wires (open arc and gas-shielded), tubular hardfacing electrodes and stick electrodes for carbon/low alloy, cast iron, copper and nickel alloys, cutting/gouging, die rebuilding and wear-facing applications.
• SUPRA Welding Accessories and PPE Welding accessories (rebaking equipment, welding cables, holders & earth clamps, IS447 gas hoses, spray, TIG accessories, chipping hammers) and PPE (leather goods, hand protection, eye & face protection) sold under the SUPRA brand alongside the consumables portfolio.
• Reclamation Services and Wear Plate Application Repair and maintenance services delivered alongside consumables supply, including engineered LoTherme wear plate application and full-fledged automated job work established since 2008 for mining, cement, power, steel and sugar industries.
• Weld Heat Input Calculator Online calculator on the D&H Sécheron website that computes weld heat input in KJ/mm from user inputs of welding current (Amps), arc voltage (Volts) and welding speed (mm/sec), used by customers for procedure qualification.
• NORMA (E6013) Mild Steel Electrode Medium-coated rutile type AC/DC all-position mild steel electrode (AWS SFA 5.1 E6013, EN ISO 2560-A E 35 0 R 12) for welding mild steel structures, rail coaches, wagons, storage tanks, ships and sheet metal; approved by ABS, BHEL, BIS, BV, CE, DNV, EIL, IRS, Indian Navy, LRA, NTPC and PDIL; packed 65–260 pcs per carton depending on size.
• SUPRATHERME (E7018) Low-Hydrogen Electrode Heavy-coated, low-hydrogen, iron-powder electrode (E7018) for high-strength, ductile radiographic-quality welds in high-pressure and critical infrastructure applications, used on Mumbai Metro and Sardar Sarovar Dam projects.
• ULTRATENSAL-MH (E11018M) High-Tensile Steel Electrode Basic-coated extra-low-hydrogen electrode (E11018M) suited for high-strength Q&T steels like Welten 80 and SA517 grades, delivering typical UTS 782 MPa, YS 693 MPa, 21% elongation and 40 J CVN at -50°C; supplied for the Sardar Sarovar Dam project.
• AUTOTHERME-1 (ER70S-6) GMAW Solid Wire Copper-coated mild-steel GMAW solid wire (AWS ER70S-6) for welding mild steel, low-carbon steel and structural steels up to 540 MPa tensile strength, supplied for Chhara LNG Terminal and Narendra Modi Stadium mega projects.
• BATOX-B (E308L-15) Stainless Steel Electrode Stainless-steel electrode (AWS E308L-15) depositing low-carbon 19Cr-10Ni stainless weld metal with exceptional intergranular corrosion resistance, supplied for the Chhara LNG Terminal.
• MAXFIL 308L FCAW Wire FCAW wire for welding stainless steel structures with superior corrosion resistance and weldability, used in LNG infrastructure (Chhara LNG Terminal).
• FW 308L (ER308L) Stainless Steel TIG Wire Bright-finish solid wire (AWS ER308L) for the TIG/GTAW process with smooth flow, stable arc and spatter-free performance, suited for welding 304L and equivalent stainless steels; supplied for the Chhara LNG Terminal.
• CELLUTHERME (E6010) Cellulosic Electrode Light-coated cellulosic electrode (AWS E6010) with deeply penetrating, forceful spray-type arc suited for all positions including vertical down; ideal for stove-pipe technique and root-pass welding of API 5L X42 and X46 grade pipes.
• INDOTHERME (E7016) Hydrogen-Controlled Electrode Medium-coated basic-type hydrogen-controlled electrode (E7016) producing tough, ductile weld metal for heavy-section mild and medium-high tensile steels subjected to dynamic loading; also suited for cast steels, difficult steels of unknown composition and non-machinable deposits on cast iron.
• INDOTHERME-CS (E7016) Cast-Steel Electrode Medium-coated, basic-type hydrogen-controlled electrode (E7016) producing tough, crack-resistant weld metal of radiographic quality, specially designed for welding cast steels and difficult steels high in carbon and sulphur.
• INDOTHERME(SPL) Sub-Zero Electrode Medium-coated basic-type hydrogen-controlled electrode producing tough, ductile weld metal for heavy-section mild and medium-high tensile steels under dynamic loading, with typical UTS 550 MPa, YS 460 MPa, 28% elongation and 50 J CVN at -45°C.
• INDOTHERME(SPL)H4R Vacuum-Packed H4R Electrode Basic-coated, low-hydrogen, moisture-resistant electrode for mild and medium-high tensile steels under dynamic loading and high stresses, with diffusible hydrogen ≤4 ml/100 g, 60 J CVN at -45°C and vacuum packing usable straight from the pack.
• ULTRATHERME-M (E11018M) Q&T Steel Electrode Basic-coated hydrogen-control electrode (E11018M) with stable arc, low spatter, good bead finish and radiographic-quality welds for restrained joints in high-strength Q&T steels like WEL-TEN 80 and SA 517 grades.
• TENSAL-MH (R) (E9018M H4R) Hydrogen-Controlled Electrode Hydrogen-controlled, basic-coated, moisture-resistant electrode (E9018M H4R) depositing high-strength weld metal with extra-low hydrogen for bridges, penstocks and structures in fine-grained high-strength Q&T steels.
• D&H 4130(AA) Heat-Treatable Steel Electrode Electrode specially designed to match heat-treating and colour-matching properties of SAE 4130 and 8630 materials, with quiet and stable arc, less spatter loss and good bead appearance.
• NIMOTHERME-NM2 Nuclear-Grade Electrode Basic-coated, low-hydrogen electrode intended for nuclear power plant components such as steam generators and pressurizers, meeting drop-weight testing and Charpy V-notch lateral expansion requirements.
• FW 316H (ER316H) Stainless Steel TIG Wire Bright-finish solid wire (AWS ER316H) for the GTAW process with smooth flow, stable arc and radiographic-quality welds; weld metal exhibits higher strength at elevated temperature, suited for welding 316H and equivalent stainless steels.
• FW 309Mo (ER309LMo) Stainless Steel TIG Wire Solid wire (AWS ER309LMo) for TIG welding of stainless steel of similar composition in wrought or cast form and for overlay applications to resist heat and corrosion; crack-resistant weld deposit with good intergranular corrosion and oxidation/scaling resistance at elevated temperatures.

Quantifiable outcome

• LoTherme wear plates / electrodes doubled wear life and reduced reclamation cost for mining buckets (VPR Mining, Jindal Steel & Power)
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers30 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Sam Foundation (Mumbai)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSam Foundation is the implementing agency for D&H Sécheron's CSR activities; registered public trust under Mumbai Sarvajanik Vishwasta Vyawastha Adhiniyam 1950, Income Tax Act and ROC with registration number CSR00025413. Partnership governs execution of CSR programmes focused on relief of the poor, education, child welfare, and health.
• Kay Bouvet Engineering LimitedcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering contractor that used D&H Sécheron SAW Wire-Flux (Autotherme Grade-C with Maxflux SAF-4) and FCAW wire Maxfil-12R for ISRO's Second Vehicle Assembly Building Platform. Functions as a key channel of D&H Sécheron consumables into ISRO's marquee space programme project.
• Mumbai Metro project (MMRDA / implementing contractors)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMega-project partnership in which D&H Sécheron supplied SUPRATHERME (E7018) and NORMA (E6013) welding consumables and provided on-site technical support for the construction of Mumbai Metro's structural and mild-steel components.
• Sardar Sarovar Dam project (SSNNL / implementing contractors)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMega-project partnership: D&H Sécheron supplied SUPRATHERME (E7018), NORMA-V (E6013) and ULTRATENSAL-MH (E11018M) consumables for welding of structural components of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River.
• Narendra Modi Stadium project (Motera Stadium)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerD&H Sécheron supplied AUTOTHERME-1 (copper-coated mild-steel GMAW wire) and NORMA V (E6013) welding consumables as a key contributor to the construction of the Narendra Modi Stadium (formerly Sardar Patel Stadium) in Ahmedabad, the world's largest cricket stadium.
• Chhara LNG Terminal projectflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy-infrastructure mega project: D&H Sécheron supplied AUTOTHERME-1, SUPRATHERME, BATOX-B (E308L-15), RUTOX-B and MAXFIL 308L consumables along with comprehensive technical support to ensure structural integrity, corrosion resistance and weld quality for the LNG terminal.
• Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) projectflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndia's longest sea bridge project; D&H Sécheron acted as a trusted provider of welding consumables, contributing to enhanced connectivity across Mumbai harbour by supplying consumables for the bridge's structural welding.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Superon Schweisstechnik India: Indian manufacturer of welding electrodes, wires and fluxes with overlapping product categories (mild steel, low alloy, stainless, hardfacing consumables). Direct mid-market competitor in India serving fabrication, power and infrastructure customers through a dealer network.
• Ador Welding Limited: India's other major indigenous welding consumables and equipment manufacturer. Directly comparable to D&H Secheron in product breadth (SMAW/GMAW/SAW consumables), customer base (steel, power, railways, defence), and channel structure (dealer network plus direct enterprise). Same regulatory approvals and same India-centric geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• Welding Alloys Group: Global specialist in hardfacing, wear-facing and reclamation consumables. Directly competes with D&H Secheron's LoTherme reclamation and hardfacing line in cement, mining and steel, with comparable service-led wear-management offering.
• Magmaweld (GEDIK Kaynak): Turkish welding consumables and equipment manufacturer with growing export presence in Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Comparable mid-sized competitor with similar product breadth (SMAW/GMAW/SAW consumables plus equipment) targeting industrial fabricators and infrastructure projects.

Regional players

• Tianjin Bridge Welding Materials: One of China's largest welding consumables manufacturers, exporting broadly across Asia, Middle East and Africa. Competes with D&H Secheron in price-sensitive export and Indian SME/dealer channels where Chinese imports remain a presence.
• Kiswel Co., Ltd. Korean welding consumables manufacturer with strong presence in Asian shipyards and offshore fabrication. Competes on DNV/ABS-approved consumables for Indian and global marine customers, overlapping with D&H Secheron's stainless and low-alloy product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Electric Holdings: Global welding leader and the largest welding consumables manufacturer worldwide. Comparable in product range (electrodes, wires, fluxes, automation) and served verticals; competes head-to-head with D&H Secheron on Indian mega-project tenders but with broader geographic and product reach.
• ESAB Corporation: Global welding and cutting manufacturer with a strong presence in India. Overlaps with D&H Secheron across SMAW electrodes, GMAW/SAW wires and fluxes, and competes on Indian shipyard and oil & gas tenders where ABS/DNV/Lloyd's approvals matter.
• Kobe Steel / Kobelco Welding: Japanese welding consumables manufacturer with strong share in Asian shipyards and high-spec industrial applications. Competes with D&H Secheron for Indian shipbuilding and heavy engineering projects requiring ABS/BV/DNV/Lloyd's approvals.
• voestalpine Böhler Welding: Premium European welding consumables brand owned by voestalpine, focused on high-alloy, stainless and creep-resisting consumables. Directly competes with D&H Secheron on high-end applications (nuclear, petrochemical, sour service) where BATOX, Supratherme and Cromotherme lines are sold.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

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Profiles5 records

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