What JESS Welding - Jäckle & Ess System GmbH does

JESS Welding — operating commercially through Leicher Welding — is a 360° system house for welding and cutting technology headquartered in Bad Waldsee, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The company supplies welding systems across a 100A-800A power range, orbital welding equipment, plasma and CNC cutting systems, welding accessories and torches, technical gases, personal protective equipment, and engineered automation solutions. It also delivers service, repair, training, and process optimization consulting under a single specialist-partner model. The firm holds exclusive maintenance, repair, and spare parts rights for the legacy Jäckle, ESS, JESS, and JETARC welding brands acquired in 2025, making it the only authorized support channel for these discontinued product lines still in operation across German industry and craft workshops.

The technology stack spans MIG/MAG, WIG/TIG, plasma, orbital welding, and special processes, sourced from a curated distribution portfolio of more than 20 manufacturers including Fronius, CEA, Abicor Binzel, PROMOTECH, THEO LASER, Translas, Parker, KUTAVAR, Orbital Service, Orweld, NORTON, BIG JURI, ETS, EVOLUTION, GWT, and Spiderhand. Custom automation concepts integrate these welding and cutting processes with intelligent control technology to deliver single-workstation to fully automated production-line configurations. An in-house demonstration and training facility (the Technikum) allows customers to physically test and compare equipment before purchase, supporting consultative selling.

The business model is sales-led direct distribution with project-based, non-publicly-disclosed pricing. Revenue streams comprise one-time equipment sales, recurring spare parts and consumables (including technical gases), service and repair contracts, training, and process optimization consulting. The customer base consists of industrial welding operations (machinery and plant builders, automotive suppliers, steel and metal construction firms), craft and workshop businesses, and energy-sector fabricators — served exclusively through direct sales rather than e-commerce or reseller channels. Founded in 2003 and operating for 22+ years with a team of 10 employees, the company is privately held by its founder with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or institutional ownership.

Name

JESS Welding - Jäckle & Ess System GmbH

Legal name

Leicher Welding

Website

https://jess-welding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JESS Welding (operating as Leicher Welding) is a German 360° system house supplying welding and cutting equipment, automation, service, and spare parts for industrial and craft customers. It exclusively services legacy Jäckle, ESS, JESS, and JETARC equipment from its Bad Waldsee headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Welding Equipment & Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD), Welding & Plasma Power Supplies (Industrial welders, cutting power sources) (IMAGADAI), Flame & Heat Protective Foundry/Welding Apparel (CRAAALAL)

Keywords

• Welding equipment distribution
• Cutting technology systems
• Orbital welding services
• Welding automation solutions
• Industrial welding supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Waldsee

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Welding and Cutting Equipment Sales: Sale of welding systems (100A–800A), accessories, gas equipment, plasma cutting systems, CNC cutting systems, welding torches, and protective equipment across multiple power ranges and brands.
2. Spare Parts and Consumables: Supply of replacement and wear parts for welding and cutting equipment, including original spare parts for Jäckle, ESS, JESS, JETARC and CEA brands.
3. Service, Maintenance and Repair: On-site and in-house repair, maintenance, fault diagnosis and technical support for welding equipment. Service is available to customers with direct access to original spare parts.
4. Training and Instruction: Customer training and instruction on welding technology, equipment operation, and process optimization — delivered as part of product delivery or standalone workshops.
5. Process Optimization Consulting: Analysis of workflows, elimination of bottlenecks, and efficiency improvement recommendations for welding operations.
6. Technical Gases and Consumables: Sale of welding gases, special gases and gas mixtures for MIG/MAG, WIG and plasma cutting applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JESS Welding - Jäckle & Ess System GmbH, operating as Leicher Welding, is a 360° welding and cutting technology system house based in Bad Waldsee, Germany. The company distributes welding systems (100A-800A), orbital welding systems, plasma cutting systems, CNC cutting systems, automation solutions, welding torches, technical gases, and personal protective equipment from leading manufacturers including Fronius, CEA, Abicor Binzel, and PROMOTECH. It provides maintenance, repair, spare parts supply, training, technical consulting, and process optimization services, and holds exclusive responsibility for service and spare parts support of legacy Jäckle, ESS, JESS and JETARC welding brands.

Product overview

JESS Welding - Jäckle & Ess System GmbH is a welding and cutting technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of welding systems (100A-800A), orbital welding equipment, plasma cutting systems, and CNC cutting solutions. The company operates as a system house providing both products and services, including automation solutions, technical gases, welding accessories (burners, replacement parts), and work protection equipment. Through Leicher Welding, the company provides ongoing maintenance, repair and spare parts supply for JÄCKLE, ESS, JESS, and JETARC brands, ensuring continued support for legacy equipment. The product ecosystem includes represented brands such as CEA, BIG JURI, THEO LASER, FRONIUS, NORTON, Abicor Binzel, PROMOTECH, and others, supported by consultation, training, and process optimization services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JÄCKLE, ESS, JESS: Storage machines and welding technology brands for which Leicher Welding provides service, maintenance, repair and spare parts supply.

Products and services

• Welding Systems (100A-800A) Welding power sources and complete systems spanning 100A to 800A, covering MIG/MAG, WIG (TIG), electrode, and special welding processes. Distributed from leading manufacturers including Fronius (TPS/i, Fortis), CEA, and others. Sold to industrial manufacturers, machinery and plant builders, steel and metal construction firms, automotive suppliers, and craft workshops.
• Orbital Welding Systems Specialized orbital welding equipment for precise pipe and tube welding applications requiring maximum process reliability. Supported by specialized Orbital Service maintenance, calibration, and repair. Targeted at industrial customers in process piping, energy, and precision fabrication.
• Plasma Cutting Systems Plasma cutting systems for precise, fast and clean cuts in industrial and craft applications, including handheld and mechanized systems. Distributed brands include CEA Plasma and KUTAVAR CNC plasma cutting tables.
• CNC Cutting Systems Computer-controlled cutting systems for automated precision cutting in manufacturing environments, including CNC plasma tables and cutting tractors such as KUTAVAR and PROMOTECH cutting tractors.
• Custom Welding Automation Solutions Custom-engineered welding automation concepts combining MIG/MAG, WIG, plasma, and special processes with intelligent control technology, ranging from single workstations to fully automated production lines. Includes PROMOTECH welding rotating tables, magnetic drilling machines, and robotic integration. Targeted at industrial customers seeking to automate repetitive welding tasks.
• Welding Torches and Accessories Welding torches and accessories for MIG/MAG, WIG, and plasma processes, including premium Abicor Binzel industrial torches, Translas torches, Parker torches, and CEA torches, together with replacement and wear parts, extraction technology, and welding table accessories (GWT-Lochtisch).
• Technical Welding Gases Technical welding gases, special gases, and gas mixtures for MIG/MAG, WIG, and plasma cutting processes, including shielding gases for industrial and craft applications.
• Personal Protective Equipment for Welding Personal protective equipment for welding operations, including welding helmets, fresh air supply systems, welding gloves, and leather protective clothing.
• Welding Equipment Service, Maintenance and Repair On-site and in-house repair, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and technical support for welding and cutting equipment, including exclusive service and spare parts supply for legacy Jäckle, ESS, JESS, JETARC, and CEA equipment. Available to industrial customers and craft workshops across Germany.
• Welding Process Optimization Consulting Analysis of welding workflows, elimination of bottlenecks, and efficiency improvement recommendations for welding operations. Delivered by experienced application technicians to industrial and craft customers.
• Welding Technology Training and Instruction Customer training and instruction on welding technology, equipment operation, and process optimization, delivered as part of product delivery or as standalone workshops at the in-house Technikum facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment restored to full operational capability with free instruction provided to customer (ESS 4100 E2 case)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• CEAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeicher Welding distributes CEA welding equipment, CEA Plasma cutting systems, and CEA RESTECH resistance welding technology. CEA is positioned as a quality Italian manufacturer, with Leicher serving as the primary channel partner for German industrial and craft-market customers.
• BIG JURI (Richtmaschinen)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBIG JURI alignment machines for precise straightening and forming of metal parts are distributed by Leicher Welding, serving workshop and industrial customers requiring high-accuracy metalworking.
• ETS (Beizen und Reinigen)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorETS pickling and cleaning devices for stainless steel surface preparation are offered as part of the product portfolio, complementing welding process workflows.
• EVOLUTION MetallsägenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEVOLUTION metal saws — marketed as powerful, precise, and near-spark-free cutting tools — are distributed as complementary equipment for professional metal fabrication.
• GWT (GWT-Lochtisch)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGWT welding hole tables — modular, precise, and made in Germany — are offered as a premium positioning and clamping solution for professional welding and assembly work.
• ORBITAL SERVICEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrbital Service provides specialized orbital welding system support, maintenance, calibration, and repair. Leicher Welding integrates this service into its customer offering, leveraging Orbital Service's expertise for maximum process reliability in precision welding applications.
• THEO LASERcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTHEO Laser laser cutting and welding systems — representing state-of-the-art precision machining — are distributed by Leicher Welding for demanding applications across multiple industries.
• Translas BrennerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTranslas welding torches are distributed as a premium torch brand, known for consistent arc quality, innovative engineering, and robust construction for clean, precise welds.
• KUTAVARminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKUTAVAR CNC plasma cutting systems are offered for demanding cutting applications requiring precision, durability, and efficiency — positioned as next-level cutting technology.
• Abicor BinzelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAbicor Binzel MIG/MAG, WIG, and plasma torches and accessories are distributed as a leading industrial torch brand, known for ergonomics, durability, and precision welding performance.
• PROMOTECHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPROMOTECH supplies robust machines for industrial welding automation, welding and cutting tractors, seam preparation, welding rotating tables, hydraulic hole punches, and magnetic drilling machines. Leicher Welding serves as the German distribution and demo partner, providing consultation, support, and training in their demo center.
• Parker (Schweißbrenner)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParker welding torches (MIG/MAG and WIG) are distributed as a robust, value-oriented industrial torch option with high durability and ergonomic design.
• FRONIUScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFronius welding systems (MIG/MAG, WIG, electrode) and the TPS/i and Fortis platforms are distributed as world-class welding technology. Fronius is described as a technology leader, and Leicher Welding provides sales, support, and training for these systems.
• OrweldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrweld welding consumables — including MIG/MAG and WIG wires, flux-cored wires, stick electrodes, and submerged arc wires and powder — are distributed as certified-quality consumables at competitive pricing.
• NORTON (Schleifmittel)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNORTON abrasives (grinding and finishing discs) are offered as a complementary product line for metalworking, construction, and industrial surface preparation applications.
• Jäckle, ESS, JESS, JETARCflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollowing the acquisition of JESS brand data and capabilities, Leicher Welding provides the only comprehensive service, maintenance, and spare parts support for legacy Jäckle, ESS, JESS and JETARC welding equipment. This is a unique, non-replicable partnership providing exclusive technical data and supply chain access for discontinued but still operational equipment installed with customers.
• SpiderhandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpiderhand is listed among the partner brands in the 'In bester Gesellschaft' (In best company) section, suggesting a distribution or integration relationship for specialized welding technology products.
• Digital Nativ GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital Nativ GmbH is credited as the developer of the Leicher Welding website (Made with by Digital Nativ GmbH), representing a web development and digital services partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ESAB Corporation: Global welding and cutting equipment manufacturer with full product portfolio and a strong German presence through CLOOS. Comparable to Leicher Welding in industrial welding and cutting offering, but at vastly greater scale and as a manufacturer rather than dealer.
• Fronius Deutschland GmbH: Global welding technology market leader and a key partner brand for Leicher Welding. Comparable as a provider of MIG/MAG, TIG, and welding automation systems, and as a competitor to Leicher for direct customer relationships in the same German industrial buyer segment.
• Abicor Binzel: Global leader in welding torches and accessories, one of Leicher Welding's flagship distribution partners. Comparable as a welding consumables and accessories provider in the German industrial market, though as a manufacturer rather than multi-brand dealer.
• Lorch Schweißtechnik GmbH: Premium German welding equipment manufacturer with MIG/MAG, TIG, and automation solutions targeted at industrial and craft users. Comparable to Leicher Welding in product coverage (full welding system portfolio) and German Mittelstand customer focus, but operates as a manufacturer rather than a multi-brand dealer.
• Oerlikon (Coating / Welding): Swiss-based manufacturer with a welding product line including consumables, equipment, and surface solutions. Comparable to Leicher Welding in welding consumables and equipment distribution to industrial European customers, though at much larger scale.
• EWM AG: German welding equipment manufacturer offering the full range of MIG/MAG, TIG, plasma and automation systems. Comparable to Leicher Welding as a German welding technology provider with a strong industrial and craft customer base, though EWM is a vertically integrated manufacturer rather than a system-house dealer.
• CLOOS Schweißtechnik (ESAB): German welding and automation specialist (now part of ESAB) with strong presence in heavy industry, robotics, and automated welding cells. Comparable to Leicher Welding's automation offering and industrial customer base, though at significantly greater scale.

Others

• Messer Group (Messer Industrie / Gas): Largest privately held industrial, specialty, and medical gases company. Comparable to Leicher Welding as a supplier of welding and shielding gases to the same German welding customer base, though operating as a gas producer rather than equipment dealer.

Direct peers

• Helmut Rübsamen GmbH & Co. KG (Welding & Cutting specialist dealer): Regional German welding and cutting technology specialist dealer with a similar profile to Leicher Welding: multi-brand equipment distribution, service, training, and consumables for industrial and craft customers. Closest structural comparable as a regional system-house dealer.

Emerging players

• Weld Plus (German welding distribution): Smaller German welding equipment and consumables distributor serving industrial and craft customers. Comparable to Leicher Welding as a regional welding multi-brand dealer, though typically with a narrower product portfolio and limited automation offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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