Saldogas

What Saldogas does

Saldogas Srl is a privately held Italian industrial distributor founded in 1968 and headquartered in Naples, with a legal seat in Cernusco sul Naviglio (Milan). The company distributes welding systems, products, and consumables — including electronic electrode welders, MIG/MAG and TIG welding equipment, plasma cutting systems, wire feeders, submerged arc tractors, and respiratory protection systems — alongside refrigeration gases and air conditioning solutions. Its catalog spans both international brands (notably Lincoln Electric's Invertec, Speedtec, Powertec, Flextec, Power Wave, and Tomahawk lines) and proprietary SAL-brand MIG (SAL 150/250/360/500) and TIG (SRP 9/17/18/20/26) torches and accessories. The technology stack is product-centric (inverter-based power sources, multiprocess welding platforms, plasma inverters) rather than software-centric; the company maintains a GDPR-compliant customer data platform but offers no APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML capabilities.

Saldogas generates revenue through three primary streams: one-time hardware sales of welding and cutting equipment, equipment rental (noleggio) of configured systems, and fee-based technical repair and maintenance services (€50/machine and €20/torch diagnostic fees). Pricing is transactional, ranging from entry-level portable inverters (€268 clearance) to industrial multiprocess systems at multi-thousand-euro price points. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and B2B, combining a six-branch physical distribution network across central and southern Italy (Napoli, Cernusco sul Naviglio, Aprilia, Modugno, Lamezia Terme, Pompei), direct phone sales, a product-catalog website with inquiry forms, and on-site service capabilities. Primary customer segments are industrial manufacturers, metal fabrication shops, and construction companies requiring welding and cutting equipment, with a secondary segment of HVAC/R professionals supplied with technical and refrigeration gases. The company is UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certified and operates with 11-50 employees under private limited company (S.r.l.) structure, with no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors.

Name

Saldogas

Legal name

Saldogas Srl

Website

https://saldogas.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saldogas Srl is a privately held Italian industrial distributor, founded in 1968, that sells and rents welding and plasma cutting equipment (including Lincoln Electric and own SAL-brand lines) plus technical and refrigeration gases to industrial manufacturers, fabrication shops, and HVAC/R professionals through six branches across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Welding Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE)

Keywords

• Welding equipment distribution
• Industrial welding supplies
• Technical gases supply
• Welding torches and accessories
• Plasma cutting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Cernusco Sul Naviglio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Welding Equipment Sales: Sale of welding machines, torches, plasma cutters, and related equipment through direct sales and branch network. Products include Lincoln Electric and proprietary SAL-brand torches and accessories.
2. Equipment Rental (Noleggio): Rental of welding equipment configured to customer requirements, offering flexibility and cost savings for customers who prefer not to purchase outright.
3. Technical Support and Repair Services: Technical assistance services for equipment repair and maintenance, with on-site service options and a 50 EUR machine / 20 EUR torch diagnostic fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Saldogas distributes welding systems, products, and consumables for welding and brazing, including inverter-based welding machines (electrode, MIG/MAG, TIG), multiprocess welders, plasma cutting equipment, and proprietary SAL-brand MIG/TIG torches. The company also supplies technical and refrigeration gases, offers equipment rental, and provides technical repair and maintenance services through a six-branch network across Italy. Founded in 1968, Saldogas serves industrial manufacturers, fabrication shops, and HVAC/R professionals primarily as a distributor of Lincoln Electric and SAL-brand equipment.

Product overview

Saldogas is a distributor and provider of welding equipment, refrigeration, air conditioning, and technical gases established in 1968. The company operates as a distribution platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of welding solutions including electronic electrode welders (LINC, R3R, Hot Rod series), MIG torches (SAL 150, SAL 250, SAL 360, SAL 500), TIG torches (SRP 9, SRP 17, SRP 18, SRP 20, SRP 26), inverter-based welders (Invertec, Speedtec, Flextec, Powertec, Power Wave series), plasma cutting systems (Tomahawk, Invertec PC), wire feeders (LF series, Power Feed), and submerged arc welding systems. The product portfolio spans multiple welding processes (MMA/electrode, MIG/MAG, TIG, plasma cutting) and serves industrial, commercial, and professional applications with both portable and heavy-duty equipment. The company also offers respiratory protection systems and technical gases for the welding and refrigeration industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inverter Electrode Welders (Saldatrici Elettrodo - Inverter) Inverter-based electrode welders from the Lincoln Electric Invertec series, including portable and rugged designs suitable for field work and professional welding of various electrode types (rutile, basic, cellulose). Targeted at industrial welders and fabrication professionals.
• DC Inverter TIG Welders (Saldatrici TIG - DC - Inverter) DC inverter TIG welders with various cooling options for precision welding of steel and stainless steel. Targeted at industrial users requiring precision TIG welding capability.
• AC/DC Inverter TIG Welders (Saldatrici TIG - AC/DC - Inverter) AC/DC inverter TIG welders for aluminum and exotic metals including V205-T and V320-T models with air and water cooling. Targeted at industrial users working with aluminum and non-ferrous metals.
• Compact MIG Welders - Step Voltage (Saldatrici MIG Compatte a Scatti) Compact MIG welders with step voltage adjustment, including Powertec series models for light to medium industrial fabrication. Targeted at small to mid-sized workshops and production environments.
• Mobile MIG Welders - Step Voltage (Saldatrici MIG Carrellate a Scatti) Mobile MIG welders on wheels with step voltage adjustment including Powertec 305S, 365S, 425S, and 505S models with air and water cooling. Targeted at industrial fabrication and production workshops.
• Multiprocess Inverter Welders (Saldatrici Multiprocesso Mig/Tig/Elettrodo - Inverter) Multiprocess inverter welders combining MIG, TIG, and electrode welding processes including Speedtec, Flextec, and Power Wave series for industrial fabrication and manufacturing.
• Plasma Cutting Systems (Impianti Taglio Plasma) Plasma cutting systems including Tomahawk 1025, Tomahawk 1538, and Invertec PC 210 for precision metal cutting in industrial fabrication applications.
• Submerged Arc Welding Tractor Systems (Impianti Arco Sommerso Tractor) Submerged arc welding tractor systems combining Flextec 650 power source with LT 7 tractor for automated heavy welding in industrial applications such as shipbuilding and pressure vessel fabrication.
• SAL-Brand Air-Cooled MIG Welding Torches Proprietary SAL-brand air-cooled MIG welding torches including SAL 150, SAL 250, and SAL 360 models for different amperage requirements and wire diameters. Targeted at industrial MIG welding operations.
• SAL-Brand Water-Cooled MIG Welding Torches Proprietary SAL-brand water-cooled MIG welding torches including SAL 500 model for high-amperage heavy industrial applications. Targeted at heavy industrial MIG welding operations.
• SAL-Brand Air-Cooled TIG Welding Torches Proprietary SAL-brand air-cooled TIG welding torches including SRP 9, SRP 17, and SRP 26 models for precision welding applications. Targeted at precision welding operations.
• SAL-Brand Water-Cooled TIG Welding Torches Proprietary SAL-brand water-cooled TIG welding torches including SRP 18 and SRP 20 models for high-duty cycle welding operations. Targeted at industrial precision welding applications.
• Wire Feeders (Alimentatori) Wire feeders including LF 22M, LF 24M, LF 33, LF 33S, and Power Feed 40/42/44/46 for MIG/MAG welding wire feeding control. Targeted at industrial welding operations using semi-automatic or automated welding processes.
• Respiratory Protection Systems (Sistemi di protezione vie aeree) Respiratory protection systems including welding helmets and air filtration units for welder safety. Targeted at industrial welders requiring respiratory protection from fumes and particulates.
• Refrigeration and Technical Gases (Gas Frigo) Refrigeration gases (Gas Frigo) and technical gases for industrial cooling, air conditioning, and welding applications. Targeted at HVAC/R technicians, refrigeration service companies, and industrial welding operations.
• Equipment Rental Service (Noleggio) Rental service allowing customers to rent configured welding equipment according to their requirements, providing flexibility and cost savings for projects requiring temporary equipment access. Targeted at industrial customers needing short-term or project-based equipment access.
• Technical Repair and Maintenance Services (Assistenza) Technical assistance services for welding equipment repair and maintenance, with on-site service options. Diagnostic fee of EUR 50 per machine and EUR 20 per torch. Targeted at industrial customers maintaining their welding equipment fleet.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lincoln ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaldogas distributes Lincoln Electric welding equipment including inverter welders (Invertec series), multiprocess machines (Speedtec, Powertec, Flextec, Power Wave series), plasma cutters (Tomahawk, Invertec PC), and wire feeders. Lincoln Electric is the primary branded equipment supplier whose products feature prominently in Saldogas's product catalog.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kemppi: Finnish welding equipment manufacturer (MIG/MAG, TIG, automated welding) with established sales and service network across Europe including Italy, competing in the same professional and industrial welding segments as Saldogas.
• Miller Electric: US-based welding equipment manufacturer serving industrial and professional markets globally. Comparable to Saldogas's product categories (inverter welders, multiprocess systems, plasma cutters) and competes for industrial end-customers in Europe via distributors.
• GCE Group: European gas control equipment manufacturer (regulators, torches, flashback arrestors) serving welding, medical, and industrial gas customers. Comparable to the welding gas equipment and torch portion of Saldogas's product mix.
• Fronius International: Austrian welding equipment manufacturer with direct sales in Italy spanning MIG/MAG, TIG, and plasma. Direct competitor brand for the industrial welding equipment Saldogas distributes.
• ESAB: Swedish-American welding and cutting equipment manufacturer with broad European presence and direct distribution in Italy. Competes head-to-head with the same Lincoln Electric product categories Saldogas distributes.
• Lincoln Electric: Global welding equipment and consumables manufacturer whose products dominate Saldogas's catalog. Lincoln Electric also operates direct distribution channels in Italy, making it both a supplier and a competitor for end-customer welding equipment sales.
• Böhler Welding (voestalpine): Austrian-based welding consumables manufacturer (part of voestalpine) producing filler metals, welding torches, and related equipment. Directly comparable to Saldogas's consumables/torches business and competing for industrial fabrication customers.

Broad incumbents

• Messer Group: Privately held European industrial gases company with welding and refrigerants offerings, similar private-company status to Saldogas. Operates at much larger scale across Europe and competes in welding gas supply.
• Air Liquide: Global industrial and specialty gases company with a substantial welding gases and refrigerants business. Overlaps with Saldogas's technical-gas distribution (welding shielding gases, refrigerants/gas frigo) at much larger scale.
• Linde Gas (Linde plc): Global industrial gases major supplying welding shielding gases, refrigerants, and specialty gases. Comparable to the technical-gases portion of Saldogas's portfolio and supplies many of the same downstream welding customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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