Donosti Soldadura

What Donosti Soldadura does

Donosti Soldadura is a privately held industrial welding equipment distributor and technical services provider headquartered in Astigarraga, Gipuzkoa, in Spain's Basque Country. Founded in 1992 and operating as DONOSTIA SOLDADURA S.L., the company supplies welding machinery, consumables, accessories, abrasive products, personal protection equipment, and chemical products to industrial manufacturing and metalworking customers. Its portfolio spans over 13,000 product references sourced from 19 authorized international brands including 3M, Miller, Milwaukee, EWM, WELDAS, OPTREL, GVS, Translas, and Durum, alongside its own WSD brand of welding machinery. Flagship own-brand products include the fully customizable TITAN XQ welding system, the portable Laser EASYWELD, and PROTECCION Laser protection cabins.

The company's revenue model is based on one-time equipment and consumable sales supplemented by professional technical services including equipment calibration, technical repair, advisory, and Industry 4.0 integration. It operates a sales-led go-to-market with direct engagement of professional industrial buyers via phone, email, and an e-commerce website featuring downloadable product catalogs. Distribution is regional, concentrated in the Basque Country industrial corridor, with a single physical location. The company differentiates through its broad multi-brand catalog, own-brand equipment line, and bundled technical service capabilities targeting fabrication shops, steel construction firms, and industrial maintenance operations.

Name

Donosti Soldadura

Legal name

DONOSTIA SOLDADURA S.L.

Website

https://donostisoldadura.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Donosti Soldadura is a Basque Country-based industrial welding equipment distributor serving manufacturing and metalworking clients with 13,000+ product references across 19 international brands and its own WSD brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Welding Equipment & Supplies

NAICS

Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Hardware (5072), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Flame & Heat Protective Foundry/Welding Apparel (CRAAALAL), Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

Keywords

• Welding equipment distribution
• Welding consumables supply
• Industrial abrasive products
• Welding protection equipment
• Industrial technical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Astigarraga

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Equipment Sales: Sale of welding machinery including own WSD brand machines and international brands. Products include TITAN XQ customizable systems, laser welding equipment, TIG/MIG machines.
2. Consumables and Accessories: Sale of welding consumables, accessories, abrasives, and chemical products. Large catalog of over 13,000 product references.
3. Protection Equipment: Sale of welding protection equipment including respiratory protection (GVS), helmets, protective clothing (WELDAS brand), and laser protection cabins.
4. Technical Services: Calibration services for welding equipment, technical service, advisory, and Industry 4.0 solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Donosti Soldadura distributes welding machinery, welding consumables, abrasive machinery and consumables, personal protective equipment, and chemical products to industrial customers. Under its own WSD brand the company offers configurable welding systems (TITAN XQ), portable laser welding equipment (Laser EASYWELD), and laser protection cabins, while also serving as authorized distributor for 19 international brands including Miller, Milwaukee, EWM, 3M, GVS, OPTREL, and WELDAS. Complementary technical services include welding-equipment calibration, advisory, Industry 4.0 solutions, and after-sales technical service.

Product overview

Donosti Soldadura is a Spanish welding equipment and supplies distributor based in Astigarraga, Gipuzkoa. Their product portfolio is organized into seven main categories: Welding Machinery (including TITAN XQ and Laser EASYWELD), Welding Accessories, Welding Consumables, Abrasive Machinery, Abrasive Consumables, Protection Equipment (including laser welding cabins and PAPR systems), and Chemical Products. They also offer professional services including consultation, calibration, Industry 4.0 solutions, and technical service. The company distributes over 13,000 product references from brands such as WSD, Miller, Milwaukee, EWM, 3M, GVS, OPTREL, and WELDAS. They serve industrial customers in the Basque Country region with a focus on quality, rapid repairs, and qualified preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Welding Machinery Welding machines and equipment including own-brand TITAN XQ fully customizable welding system, TIG machines, MIG/MAG machines, plasma cutting equipment, and Laser EASYWELD portable laser welder for industrial welding and fabrication operations.
• Welding Accessories Supporting equipment and tools for welding operations including electrode holders, electrodes, economizers, and workshop equipment.
• Welding Consumables Consumable materials for welding processes including electrodes, wires, and filler materials distributed through partner brands such as Durum.
• Abrasive Machinery Power tools and machinery for grinding, cutting, and surface preparation including industrial grinders, cutting equipment, and portable tools from authorized brands such as Fein.
• Abrasive Consumables Abrasive discs, cutting and grinding wheels, and surface-preparation materials including WSD grinding discs and KLINGSPOR abrasive products.
• Personal Protection Equipment Personal protective equipment for welding operations including 3M helmets and eye protection, OPTREL welding helmets, WELDAS protective gloves, jackets and caps, GVS respiratory protection including PAPR systems, Moldex respiratory masks, laser protection cabins, and Translas ClearO2 mobile smoke extraction units.
• Chemical Products Welding-related chemical products including anti-adherent sprays, pickling agents, leak detectors, galvanizers, penetrant developers, weld cleaners, and KF23 coolant, plus manual and battery-powered sprayers for chemical application.
• Welding Equipment Calibration Service Calibration services for welding equipment to ensure equipment accuracy, regulatory compliance, and consistent weld quality for industrial customers.
• After-Sales Technical Service Technical service and guaranteed repair solutions for welding machinery and equipment, leveraging qualified in-house technical staff for rapid customer support.
• Advisory and Consulting Service Expert advisory service accompanying customers alongside welding, fabrication, and abrasive product purchases to support equipment selection and application needs.
• Industry 4.0 Solutions Industry 4.0 advisory and integration solutions linking welding operations with connected manufacturing processes for industrial customers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WSDcoreTechnology or IntegrationOwn-brand manufacturer partnership for welding equipment including TITAN XQ customizable systems, laser welding (EASYWELD), TIG/MIG machines, cut equipment, and MIG/MAG pistols. Donosti Soldadura distributes WSD products as their own brand.
• 3MminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of 3M personal protection and safety equipment for welding applications.
• MillerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Miller welding equipment and accessories.
• MilwaukeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Milwaukee power tools and equipment including M18 battery-powered systems for industrial applications.
• WELDASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of WELDAS protective clothing and welding gear including gloves, jackets, and caps.
• OPTRELminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of OPTREL welding helmets and eye protection equipment.
• GVSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of GVS respiratory protection equipment including PAPR systems and masks.
• EWMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of EWM welding machines and equipment.
• TranslasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Translas smoke extraction equipment including ClearO2 mobile units and extractor pistols.
• DurumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Durum welding consumables and filler materials.
• FeinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Fein power tools and industrial equipment.
• CibominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Cibo industrial equipment and tools.
• KEMPERminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of KEMPER welding protection and extraction equipment.
• KLINGSPORminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of KLINGSPOR abrasive products and grinding discs.
• MoldexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Moldex respiratory protection equipment.
• ROHRMANminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of ROHRMAN welding equipment and accessories.
• QualasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Qualas welding equipment and products.
• INELCO GRINDERSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of INELCO GRINDERS industrial grinding equipment.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GYS SA: French welding, charging and battery equipment manufacturer with established Iberian distribution. Comparable as a peer-tier welding brand competing for similar distributor shelf-space and end-customer accounts.
• Kemppi Oy: Finnish welding equipment manufacturer selling through European distributor networks into fabrication shops. Comparable because Kemppi's go-to-market in Spain mirrors Donosti's role as a regional specialist carrying premium welding brands plus own offerings.
• OPTREL AG: Swiss manufacturer of auto-darkening welding helmets and respiratory protection — already a brand partner of Donosti Soldadura. Comparable as a peer-tier PPE brand whose products Donosti stocks and whose roadmap shapes the protection-equipment catalog.
• EWM GmbH: German mid-sized welding equipment manufacturer partnering with regional distributors like Donosti across Europe. Comparable as a brand-principal in Donosti's catalog (already a partner), reflecting the typical supplier-distributor economics of the industry.

Broad incumbents

• Fronius International: Austrian manufacturer of welding equipment (including laser welding systems) with EU-wide distributor coverage. Comparable because Donosti sells competing brands and Fronius's laser-welding roadmap sets the technology benchmark for Donosti's WSD Laser EASYWELD.
• Air Liquide Welding: Air Liquide's welding & cutting division bundles gases, equipment, consumables and services across Europe. Comparable because it sells welding machinery, consumables and accessories to the same industrial fabrication customers via a distributor + direct hybrid model.
• Böhler Welding (voestalpine): voestalpine's welding consumables division covers electrodes, wires and fluxes sold through European distributors. Comparable because Böhler's filler-metal line directly competes with the consumables Donosti distributes (e.g., Durum).
• Lincoln Electric: Global welding equipment and consumables manufacturer with its own distribution network in Europe. Comparable because Donosti's catalog overlaps substantially with Lincoln's product universe and competes for the same industrial buyers.
• ESAB Corporation: Global welding and cutting equipment manufacturer with direct and distributor channels in Iberia. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose equipment competes head-to-head with what Donosti distributes.
• Würth Industrie Spain: Würth Group's Spanish industrial-supply arm covering fasteners, tools, PPE and consumables for B2B industrial buyers. Comparable as a multi-brand industrial distributor competing for the same procurement budgets and shop-floor wall-share as Donosti Soldadura.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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