HELVI
HELVI S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1975 that designs and produces industrial welding machines, plasma cutting systems, and professional battery chargers, distributed through dealers across 125 countries and operating as a subsidiary of Gruppo Beta since 2023.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1975
- HeadquartersSandrigo, Italy
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What HELVI does
HELVI S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of industrial welding machines, plasma cutting systems, and professional battery chargers, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Sandrigo, Vicenza, Italy. The company designs and assembles its products end-to-end in-house — from inverter electronics and firmware (the EVO platform, including MAXITECH EVO multiprocess welders) through mechanical integration to final testing. Its portfolio is organized into the HELVI LINE sub-brand for domestic and hobby users, the HELVI TECH sub-brand for professional and industrial applications (UNITECH, UNITECH PULSE water-cooled wire-feed welders, PUMA MIG/MAG inverters), a plasma cutting range, and the VOYAGER smart battery charger series. The company employs more than 80 people and operates a vertically integrated production facility supported by a 2,500 m² logistics center with 950 pallet spaces.
HELVI generates revenue almost entirely through hardware sales of welding, cutting, and charging equipment, distributed via authorized dealers, importers, and service centers across 125 countries — with over 70% of revenue earned internationally and approximately €15 million in annual revenue. Its go-to-market combines a channel partner model with direct engagement through a 250 m² showroom and 30-seat training facility in Sandrigo, multilingual digital presence (5 languages) with mobile app and dealer locator, and active participation in major international trade shows. End customers span heavy industry and manufacturing, professional craftsmen and metalworkers, agriculture, automotive repair, construction, maintenance services, and hobbyists.
Since 2023, HELVI has operated as a subsidiary of Gruppo Beta, a European leader in tools and work equipment for mechanics, industrial maintenance, and auto repair specialists. The Gruppo Beta affiliation provides distribution and capital backing while HELVI retains its brand identity, Sandrigo manufacturing base, and product focus. Recent strategic activity has centered on the 2025 launch of the UNITECH PULSE water-cooled platform, the 2022 PUMA MIG inverter and VOYAGER battery charger launches, and ongoing geographic expansion of the dealer network outside the EU.
HELVI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HELVI
- Legal name
- HELVI S.p.a.
- Website
- https://helvi.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1975
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- HELVI S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1975 that designs and produces industrial welding machines, plasma cutting systems, and professional battery chargers, distributed through dealers across 125 countries and operating as a subsidiary of Gruppo Beta since 2023.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HELVI industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Welding Equipment
- NAICS
- All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)
- SIC
- Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Welding & Plasma Power Supplies (Industrial welders, cutting power sources) (IMAGADAI)
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Where HELVI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sandrigo
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
HELVI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Welding Equipment Sales: HELVI generates revenue primarily from manufacturing and selling industrial welding machines, plasma cutting machines, and professional battery chargers. The company develops approximately 15 million euros in revenue with over 70% coming from international markets (export sales to 125 countries). Revenue is generated through product sales via channel partners, dealers, and direct sales.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
HELVI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HELVI designs, manufactures, and sells industrial welding machines (MMA, MIG/MAG, TIG, multiprocess), plasma cutting machines, and professional smart battery chargers. The company controls every phase from design to assembly to final testing at its Sandrigo facility, distributing products globally across 125 countries through authorized dealers, importers, and service centers.
Product overview
HELVI is an Italian manufacturer of industrial welding machines, plasma cutting equipment, and professional battery chargers founded in 1975. The product portfolio is organized into two main sub-brands: HELVI LINE for domestic/hobby use and HELVI TECH for professional and industrial applications. The TECH line includes the flagship UNITECH PULSE (latest water-cooled wire-feed welders), UNITECH, and PUMA (cart-mounted MIG inverters). Battery charging products include the VOYAGER smart charger series. The EVO - Bright Evolution concept encompasses multiprocess welding machines and plasma cutters with advanced microprocessor control. All products are manufactured in Sandrigo, Italy, and distributed to over 125 countries, with over 70% of the company's 15 million Euro revenue generated internationally.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HELVI TECH: Professional and industrial welding machines product line
- HELVI LINE
- helviLITE
- Pro Spot
- UNITECH
- PUMA
- VOYAGER
- EVO
Products and services
- HELVI LINE Welding Machines Product line of welding machines designed for domestic and hobby use, offering entry-level professional welding capabilities for personal projects, home repairs, and learning welding skills.
- HELVI TECH Welding Machines Professional and industrial-grade welding machines for intensive use, representing the company's core professional product line for demanding welding applications.
- UNITECH PULSE Welding Machines Latest evolution of the HELVI TECH line featuring water-cooled wire-feed welding machines with separate wire feed unit. Includes Unitech PULSE 350C and 360 models for professional applications.
- UNITECH Welding Machines Professional welding machine series within the TECH line, designed for demanding professional welding applications.
- PUMA MIG Inverter Welding Machines Inverter welding machines with integrated cart for MIG/MAG welding. Evolution of the successful FOX series, designed for workshop use with preset synergies for steel, stainless steel, and aluminum welding.
- VOYAGER Smart Battery Chargers Smart professional battery chargers suitable for intensive use with all battery types (Pb, Gel, LifePo3, AGM, Ca/Ca). Available in 4/8/16/24 Amp 12/24 Volt versions with maintenance, recondition, and stabilized power supply functions.
- MAXITECH EVO Multiprocess Welding Machines Multiprocess welding machines under the EVO concept featuring latest microprocessor generation, advanced control algorithms, and USB updating capability.
- MULTITECH Multiprocess Welding Machines Multiprocess welding machines under the EVO concept, designed for professional use with multiple welding capabilities.
- Plasma Cutting Machines Industrial plasma cutting machines including single-phase, three-phase, portable, and CNC options for various metal cutting requirements across industrial and professional applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- More than 80 collaborators
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use HELVI
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
HELVI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature5 records
HELVI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Gruppo Betaflagship/parentIn 2023, HELVI S.p.A. joined Gruppo Beta, a European leader in the production of tools and work equipment for specialists in mechanics, industrial maintenance, and auto repair. This strategic acquisition provides HELVI with the backing of a major European industrial group while maintaining its brand identity and product focus on welding, plasma cutting, and battery charging equipment.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
HELVI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Miller Electric (ITW): Illinois Tool Works subsidiary and leading North American manufacturer of arc welding and cutting equipment. Comparable across inverter MIG/TIG product lines and professional welding segments, with significantly larger R&D resources and dealer network depth.
- Lincoln Electric Holdings: Global leader in welding and cutting products with a full portfolio of arc welding equipment, consumables, and automation. Comparable to HELVI as the dominant player in the same inverter welding product category, though at vastly larger scale and with broader automation and software offerings.
- ESAB Corporation: Major global manufacturer of welding and cutting equipment, consumables, and digital solutions. Directly comparable product portfolio to HELVI across MIG/TIG/plasma cutting, serving similar industrial customer segments but with substantially greater scale and a stronger North American footprint.
Direct peers
- Telwin: Italian manufacturer of welding machines, plasma cutters, and battery chargers headquartered near Vicenza. Directly comparable to HELVI in product mix (welding, plasma, charging), Italian heritage, customer segments, and mid-market scale.
- Fronius International: Austrian manufacturer specializing in inverter welding technology, plasma cutting, and battery charging. Closely comparable to HELVI in product category (welding and battery charging), European mid-market positioning, and premium technology focus (similar to HELVI's EVO platform).
- Migatronic: Danish welding equipment manufacturer producing inverter-based welding machines for industrial and professional use. Closely comparable in scale, European heritage, product category, and international dealer-driven distribution approach.
- Kemppi: Finnish welding equipment manufacturer offering MIG/TIG/stick welding machines and welding software. Comparable mid-sized European specialist competing directly in the same inverter welding segments HELVI serves, with similar international distribution model.
- Lorch Schweißtechnik: German premium welding equipment manufacturer focused on MIG/TIG inverter technology. Comparable in product category and premium positioning to HELVI's HELVI TECH line, serving similar professional and industrial customer segments in European markets.
- GYS: French manufacturer of welding, plasma cutting, and battery charging equipment. Highly comparable product portfolio to HELVI's including professional and hobbyist tiers, with similar mid-market European scale and international distribution.
- EWM: German welding technology manufacturer producing inverter welding machines and plasma cutting systems. Comparable mid-sized European specialist with focus on professional and industrial welding, similar technology tier to HELVI's EVO-based products.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
HELVI social profiles
Digital presenceHELVI compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
HELVI financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
HELVI leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
HELVI funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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HELVI M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about HELVI
What does HELVI do?
HELVI designs, manufactures, and sells industrial welding machines (MMA, MIG/MAG, TIG, multiprocess), plasma cutting machines, and professional smart battery chargers. The company controls every phase from design to assembly to final testing at its Sandrigo facility, distributing products globally across 125 countries through authorized dealers, importers, and service centers.
Is HELVI a public or private company?
HELVI is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was HELVI founded?
HELVI was founded in 1975. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is HELVI based?
HELVI is headquartered in Sandrigo, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does HELVI make money?
One revenue line is on record: industrial Welding Equipment Sales.
Who are HELVI's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Miller Electric (ITW), Lincoln Electric Holdings and ESAB Corporation. Direct peers are Telwin, Fronius International, Migatronic, Kemppi, Lorch Schweißtechnik, GYS and EWM.
Does HELVI have an API?
No public API is recorded for HELVI.
What industry is HELVI in?
HELVI's product category is Industrial Welding Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAH, Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing), with a secondary code of IMAGADAI, Welding & Plasma Power Supplies (Industrial welders, cutting power sources). Its NAICS code is 333248 and its SIC code is 3620.