What TBi Industries does

TBi Industries GmbH is a German designer and manufacturer of welding torches and welding cell accessories, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Karben, Germany following a 2023 relocation from Fernwald. The company specializes in MIG/MAG, TIG, and Plasma welding torch technology for both manual and robotic applications, with a product portfolio organized across handheld torches (TBi T-Lux, Expert Mini, Expert, X-Power, Top 2000, Classic, MOG, PP-TX), machine torches (MT, Aut), TIG variants (T-Lux Any1, Precision Handle, Valve, Blade Switch), plasma torches, and a robotic welding ecosystem including the TBi RoboMIG RM2 modular system, Tandem twin-wire torches, RoboTIG, plasma robot torches, and the JetStream geometry-independent cleaning station. Underlying differentiators include a 2-circuit water cooling system, stable TCP robot torch design eliminating mechanical realignment, the Infiniturn endless rotation media coupling for hollow wrist robots, and digital configuration tools (TBi TIG and Robo Configurator) for selecting robotic torch components.

TBi has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ESAB Group since June 1, 2017, operating as an independent business unit that preserves the TBi brand and its existing distributor network while gaining access to ESAB's global distribution across nearly all countries and a workforce of over 8,700 employees. The company manufactures in Europe and Asia, serves industrial manufacturing and robotic automation customers (including well-known international automotive suppliers), and generates revenue predominantly through hardware sales of torches, consumables, cleaning stations, cooling units, and fume extraction systems distributed via TBi's worldwide distributor network and ESAB's channels. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and customers are directed to contact ESAB locations for quotes. The company has no disclosed external funding, no venture capital backing, and reports no revenue figures, though it celebrated 30 years of operation in 2020 and continues to launch new products on a near-annual cadence.

Name

TBi Industries

Legal name

TBi Industries GmbH

Website

https://tbi-industries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TBi Industries GmbH is a German manufacturer of MIG/MAG, TIG, and Plasma welding torches, including robotic welding systems and torch cleaning stations. Founded in 1990 and acquired by ESAB in 2017, it serves industrial manufacturers and automotive suppliers through a worldwide distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Welding Equipment and Consumables

akta.pro primary industry

Welding & Plasma Power Supplies (Industrial welders, cutting power sources) (IMAGADAI)

Keywords

• Welding torches
• MIG MAG equipment
• TIG welding torches
• Robotic welding systems
• Plasma welding equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Steinbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Welding Equipment and Consumables: TBi Industries develops, manufactures, and sells welding torches and accessories. Revenue is generated from sale of handheld and robotic welding torches, machine torches, consumable parts (contact tips, gas nozzles, wire guides, collets), torch cleaning stations, cooling units, and fume extraction systems. The company also produces custom-designed torches for specific industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TBi Industries GmbH develops, manufactures, and sells welding torches and accessories for MIG/MAG, TIG, and Plasma welding processes, with a strong focus on robotic welding solutions and torch maintenance. The product range spans handheld torches, machine torches, push-pull systems, fume extraction torches, tandem twin-wire torches, robotic torch systems, automatic torch cleaning stations, water cooling units, and consumable parts. Products are distributed under the TBi brand through a worldwide distributor network and ESAB's global channels.

Product overview

TBi Industries is a German manufacturer of high-quality welding equipment specializing in MIG/MAG and TIG torches for industrial use, as well as plasma welding systems, robotic welding solutions, and related accessories. The product portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of multiple interconnected product families: (1) MIG/MAG welding torches including T-Lux, Expert Mini, Expert, X-Power, Top 2000, and Classic series, plus Push-Pull, Machine (MT/Aut), and MOG specialized variants; (2) TIG welding torches including T-Lux Any1, T-Lux, Precision Handle, Valve, and Blade Switch handheld variants plus Machine torches; (3) Plasma welding torches for manual and mechanized applications; (4) Robotic solutions including RoboMIG RM2 torch systems, Tandem twin-wire torches, RoboTIG systems, and Plasma robot torches; (5) Torch Cleaning Stations (JetStream and BRG-2); and (6) Accessories including water cooling units, fume extraction units, consumables, and the TBi Robo Configurator digital tool. Many components share compatible consumables within product families, allowing cost-effective operation and flexible system configuration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TBi T-Lux Series: Slim and ergonomic welding torch handle series with 2-component injection molding and soft grip surface
• TBi Expert Mini Series
• TBi Expert Series
• TBi X-Power Series
• TBi Top 2000 Series
• TBi Classic Series
• TBi MOG
• TBi RoboMIG RM2
• TBi JetStream
• TBi beCool
• TBi Extract
• TBi ArcVisor
• TBi TIG-teg

Products and services

• TBi T-Lux MIG/MAG Series Gas and water cooled MIG/MAG welding torches with ergonomic 2-component injection molded handle, structured soft grip surface, and ball joint with defined panning and rotation range. Models range from 150A to 500A ratings for industrial welding operations.
• TBi Expert Mini Series Compact handheld MIG/MAG welding torches with ergonomic 2-component handle for best accessibility and comfortable use. Gas cooled only, rated up to 180A, ideal for smaller torch models in industrial welding.
• TBi Expert Series Modern 2-component MIG/MAG welding torches with extremely slim design, soft rubber areas for comfortable slip-proof handling, and optimized weight distribution. Available in gas and water cooled versions.
• TBi X-Power Series Gas cooled high performance MIG/MAG torches for demanding industrial applications. Powerful models up to 380A at 60% duty cycle, threaded and insulated gas nozzles, Expert handle, and DR versions with rotatable quick-change neck.
• TBi Top 2000 Series High performance MIG/MAG welding torches with innovative swan neck technology, optimized consumables, and models suitable for wires up to 3.2mm. Threaded gas nozzles provide long lifetime. Gas and water cooled versions up to 650A.
• TBi Classic Series Quality MIG/MAG welding torches with rotatable torch neck, robust coaxial cable, and heat-resistant rubber cable. Compatible with standard consumables, designed for all-round standard industrial welding applications.
• TBi MOG Torches Specialized MIG/MAG torches for self-shielded flux cored welding (FCAW-SS). Feature quick-change necks, various neck geometries, optional side-mounted arc-force rocker switch. Models range from 330A to 400A ratings.
• TBi PP-TX Push-Pull Torches Push-pull welding torches with powerful wire drive system for reliable and stable wire feeding even with soft aluminum wires. Cable assemblies up to 12m, available in gas and water cooled versions, with TBi Syntronic 3 control unit.
• TBi MT Machine Torches Machine torches with innovative plastic handle tube design, improved insulation, and long clamping area (Ø 38mm). New models feature 2-circuit water cooling. Available in same geometry as TBi Aut torches (0°, 22°, 45°).
• TBi Aut Machine Torches Machine torches for mechanized MIG/MAG welding covering broad application range. Feature robust design, long life cable assembly, and Top 2000 models with threaded nozzle. Available in multiple versions and sizes.
• TBi T-Lux Any1 TIG Series Modular handheld TIG welding torches combining proven ergonomics with innovative modular system. Features ergonomic handle, structured soft grip, modules with optimum button positioning, and pre-configured kits. Available in various ratings up to 450A.
• TBi T-Lux TIG Series Slim design handheld TIG torches with structured soft grip for fatigue-free handling. Features optionally equipped remote control modules and highly flexible mono cable versions (gas cooled).
• TBi Precision Handle TIG Torches Handheld TIG torches with ergonomic handle featuring anti-slip rubber inserts, ball joint, and various switch options. Customizable with switch modules, cable length, and cable covers. High voltage resistant up to 12kV.
• TBi TIG Torches with Blade Switch TIG torches with flexible blade switch providing excellent control in multiple welding positions. Compact handle with various switch module options.
• TBi TIG Machine Torches Machine welding torches for fully automatic TIG welding. Includes AT420 high-performance torch with exchangeable electrode cartridge for automated applications, rated up to 400A.
• TBi Plasma Handheld Welding Torches Manual plasma welding torches combining high power capacity with compact design. Feature elaborate double circuit cooling system for long consumable life. Available in short and long versions with integrated powder supply system (PLP models).
• TBi Plasma Machine Torches Plasma welding torches developed for robotic/automated applications. Feature powerful cooling system for long consumable life, available with integrated powder feeding channels. Precise and mechanically stable assembly maintains TCP under thermal load.
• TBi RoboMIG RM2 Robot Torch System Modular robot welding torch system for highest demands. Features stable TCP design eliminating mechanical realignment, modular system for perfect adaptation to welding tasks. Available in standard and Hollow-Wrist versions with various geometries.
• TBi Tandem (Twin-Wire) Welding Torches Twin-wire welding torches allowing high welding speed combined with high deposition rate. Both wire electrodes are electrically isolated for precise process control. Features 3-circuit water cooling, rated 2x550A at 100% duty cycle.
• TBi RoboTIG Robot Torch System Modular robotic TIG torch system with precisely adjustable electrode and quick-change system. Designed for reliability, performance, and compact size. RT20 rated 240A AC/340A DC, RT502 rated 400A AC/500A DC.
• TBi Plasma Robot Welding Torches Plasma torches engineered for robotic applications with powerful cooling system extending consumable life. Part of TBi modular system, combinable with cold wire guides, torch mounts, and safety-off mechanisms.
• TBi Torch Cleaning Stations Automatic torch cleaning stations including TBi JetStream (air-propelled abrasive pellets, geometry-independent) and conventional BRG-2 rotating reamer systems. Optional spray and wire cutter modules available.
• TBi Water Cooling Units (beCool) Recirculation coolers and chillers for water-cooled welding torches. TBi beCool 2.2 features 2.2kW cooling power, 5L tank capacity, brass/stainless steel pump with integrated overload protection.
• TBi Extraction Units (Extract) Fume extraction units designed for direct connection to TBi fume extraction torches. TBi Extract features compact lightweight design, quiet operation, cleanable permanent filter cartridges (dust class M), and IFA test certificate W3.
• TBi MIG/MAG Consumables Quality MIG/MAG consumables including contact tips, wire conduits and liners (steel and PTFE), gas diffusers, tip holders, and gas nozzles in various versions and diameters. Also includes water-cooled gas nozzles.
• TBi TIG Consumables TIG consumables including gas lenses, collets, collet bodies, back caps (short, medium, long), ceramic gas nozzles, and tungsten electrodes in internationally standardized varieties.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ESAB GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2017Since June 1, 2017, TBi Industries GmbH became part of the ESAB group, a world leading manufacturer of welding consumables and welding and cutting equipment. TBi is integrated as an independent business unit within ESAB. Products continue to be distributed under the TBi brand over the existing TBi distributor network. This strategic alliance enables new and exciting possibilities for TBi customers and partners. ESAB operates in almost all countries worldwide, has more than 8,700 employees and production facilities on 4 continents.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bernard: Manufacturer of MIG welding guns, torches, and consumables with strong presence in robotic and semi-automatic welding. Competes head-to-head with TBi in industrial and robotic MIG torch categories, especially in North America.
• Alexander Binzel: Germany-based global manufacturer of MIG/MAG and TIG welding torches, robotic torch systems, and torch peripherals. Directly competes with TBi across handheld, machine, and robotic torch categories, with a similar product architecture and target customer base in automotive and general manufacturing.
• Dinse: German manufacturer of MIG/MAG and TIG welding torches, push-pull systems, and peripheral equipment. Closely comparable niche competitor to TBi in European industrial markets with overlapping product categories.
• Tregaskiss: Specializes in robotic and semi-automatic MIG welding torches and consumables, particularly for automotive and heavy fabrication. Directly comparable to TBi's RM2 and robotic torch portfolio, targeting the same robotic cell integrators.

Broad incumbents

• Miller Electric: Major US welding equipment manufacturer offering power sources, wire feeders, torches, and robotic welding packages. Competes with TBi through bundled welding solutions and is a key reference competitor in industrial and robotic welding segments.
• ESAB: TBi's parent company and a world-leading manufacturer of welding consumables and equipment. Operates overlapping welding equipment and consumables lines globally, providing TBi with distribution leverage but also representing an internal competitor in some accounts.
• Fronius International: Austrian welding technology leader offering welding power sources, torches, and robotic systems. Competes with TBi in the broader welding ecosystem and bundles proprietary torches with its power sources, putting vertical-integration pressure on standalone torch suppliers like TBi.
• Lincoln Electric: US-based global leader in welding and cutting solutions, including welding power sources, torches, consumables, and robotic automation. A broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities across TBi's manual, machine, and robotic torch portfolio.
• Kemppi: Finnish welding equipment manufacturer offering power sources, torches, and automation solutions. Overlaps with TBi in TIG, MIG/MAG, and robotic welding, with a comparable focus on European industrial customers.

Regional players

• OTC Daihen: Japanese manufacturer of welding power sources, robots, and torches with a strong APAC footprint. Comparable in robotic welding torch and automation offerings, primarily competing in Asian markets where TBi also maintains production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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