Solík SK, s.r.o.

What Solík SK, s.r.o. does

Solík SK, s.r.o. is a Slovak family-owned welding equipment distributor founded in 2004, headquartered in Považská Bystrica. The company operates a hybrid B2C and B2B e-commerce platform offering 4,600+ stock-keeping units spanning welding machines (MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA, laser, orbital, resistance), plasma cutters, auto-darkening and PAPR welding helmets, consumables, personal protective equipment, welding tables (Demmeler), workshop equipment, and automation/robotics accessories. It distributes leading international brands (3M Speedglas, Optrel, Lincoln Electric, ESAB, Lorch, ALFA IN, Hypertherm, Demmeler, Abicor Binzel) alongside its own private-label MOST brand, which has been progressively expanded since at least 2023 with helmets and inverter welding machines.

The business model rests on three revenue streams: hardware sales (including new, used, and spare parts), equipment rental, and a repair service that has serviced more than 5,000 welders. Pricing is unit-based in EUR with VAT, anchored by a €79 free-shipping threshold and customer installment financing via Tatra Banka and Home Credit. Customer segments are explicitly horizontal — hobby welders, professional tradespeople, and industrial operations — served through a physical showroom plus EU-wide e-commerce fulfillment. The company markets through organic content (blog, YouTube, social channels), email newsletters, and a registered consumer club that offers price advantages and wishlist monitoring.

Operationally, the company is small (6 employees per the firmographic data) and privately held with no external funding, no M&A activity, and no proprietary technology. There are no AI/ML capabilities, no proprietary software products, and no API or SDK offering; the technical layer is a standard e-commerce storefront. Reported strategic intent is concentrated in extending the MOST brand into adjacent welding process categories (most recently plasma cutting in 2026) and continuing EU-wide distribution from a single Slovak base.

Name

Solík SK, s.r.o.

Legal name

SOLÍK SK, s. r. o.

Website

https://solik.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Solík SK, s.r.o. is a Slovak family-owned e-commerce and showroom distributor of welding equipment founded in 2004, serving hobbyists, professional tradespeople, and industrial buyers across the EU with 4,600+ products, rental, and repair services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Welding Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Welding, Fabrication & Field Machining Services (On-site) (IMAIACAD)

Keywords

• Welding equipment distribution
• Welding consumables supply
• Welding machine retail
• Protective welding gear
• Plasma cutting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Považská Bystrica

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Retail sales of welding equipment, accessories, and consumables through e-commerce and physical store. Includes new equipment, used/refurbished items (bazar), and spare parts.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental services for welding equipment
3. Repair Services: Repair and service of welding equipment - stated as 5,000+ repaired welders

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Solík SK, s.r.o. distributes welding equipment, consumables, protective gear, and workshop supplies through its own e-commerce platform and a physical showroom in Považská Bystrica, Slovakia. The portfolio covers 4,600+ products including welding helmets, MIG/MAG/TIG/MMA/laser welding machines, plasma cutters, welding torches, filler materials, abrasives, welding tables, and PPE, plus the own-brand MOST line. The company also offers welding equipment rental, repair services (5,000+ repaired welders), and technical consultation, delivering orders throughout the EU.

Product overview

Solík SK, s.r.o. is a Slovak e-commerce company specializing in welding technology and equipment distribution. The company operates an online store (eshop) offering a comprehensive range of welding products from multiple international brands including 3M Speedglas, Optrel, ESAB, MOST, ALFA IN, Lincoln Electric, Lorch, Hypertherm, and others. Their product portfolio centers on welding helmets (auto-darkening, PAPR/exhaust, laser, and classic), welding machines (MIG/MAG/CO2, TIG AC/DC and DC, MMA, laser, orbital, resistance), welding torches, plasma cutting machines, weld cleaning systems, gas welding equipment, personal protective equipment, grinding materials, technical chemistry, adhesives, filler materials, welding tables (Demmeler), automation/robotics, and workshop equipment. They also offer their own MOST brand products including welding machines (Fanmig J series, Pontig, Ponte), welding helmets (ARCHON, PYXAR, RAPTOR), and accessories. The business model is purely distribution/resale – the company does not manufacture products but provides technical consultation, service, repair, and rental services alongside sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Welding Helmets (Auto-Darkening, PAPR, Laser, Classic) Welding protective helmets for eye and face protection, including self-adjusting auto-darkening models, laser-certified helmets, PAPR/exhaust helmets with TH3 filtration, and traditional passive helmets. Targets hobby welders, professional tradespeople, and industrial operations.
• Welding Machines (MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA, Laser) Welding machines covering MIG/MAG CO2, TIG AC/DC and DC, MMA electrode, laser, orbital, and resistance welding, including inverter, pulse, and transformer models. For hobby users, professional fabricators, and industrial production.
• Plasma Cutting Machines Plasma cutting equipment including FANCUT series machines and plasma torches for precise metal cutting in workshops and manufacturing.
• Welding Torches and Accessories MIG/MAG and TIG welding torches with consumables, nozzles, glass nozzles, and robotic welding accessories, including Abicor Binzel products.
• Welding Tables and Clamping Systems (Demmeler) Modular welding tables and clamping systems including Demmeler System 28 and System 16 with clamping accessories for workshops and fabrication.
• Welding Filler Materials and Consumables Welding consumables including MIG/MAG wires, TIG filler metals, MMA electrodes, solders, fluxes, ceramic backing strips, carbon electrodes, and flame welding filler wire.
• Personal Protective Equipment and Workwear Safety equipment including gloves, head and hearing protection, respiratory protection, eye protection, protective clothing, safety footwear, and laser welding protective equipment.
• Weld Cleaning Systems Industrial weld cleaning and pickling systems including Nitty Gritty devices and accessories for post-weld treatment.
• Gas Welding and Cutting Equipment (Autogen) Oxy-fuel welding and cutting equipment including cutting torches, regulators, pressure regulators, flashback arrestors, cutting and heating nozzles, gas welding kits, and heating burners.
• Welding Automation and Robotics Welding automatons, tractors, carriages, positioners, rotary tables, and robotic welding integration equipment for industrial production.
• Welding Equipment Rental Services Rental service for welding equipment allowing customers to test or use machines for short-term projects without purchase commitment.
• Welding Equipment Repair and Servicing Repair and servicing of welding equipment, with 5,000+ welders repaired to date, supporting customers across hobby, professional, and industrial segments.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• RywalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish welding equipment distributor - brand partner listed on website
• 3M SpeedglascoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium auto-darkening welding helmets and respiratory protection equipment distributor
• OptrelcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium auto-darkening welding helmets and PAPR systems distributor
• Lincoln ElectricmajorTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial welding equipment and welding solutions distributor
• ESABmajorTechnology or IntegrationWelding equipment, electrodes, and filler materials distributor
• LorchmajorTechnology or IntegrationGerman welding equipment manufacturer - MIG/MAG and TIG machines distributor
• ALFA INmajorTechnology or IntegrationCzech welding equipment manufacturer - welding machines and accessories
• HyperthermmajorTechnology or IntegrationPlasma cutting equipment and systems distributor
• MOSTcoreTechnology or IntegrationOwn private label brand of welding equipment including welding machines, helmets, wires, and accessories. Key product line for the company.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kemppi: Finnish welding equipment manufacturer with extensive own-brand product range across MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA and automation. Comparable because Kemppi competes in the same equipment categories and serves overlapping end-user customer segments (professional welders, industrial operations).
• Fronius International: Austrian manufacturer of welding machines (TPS/i, TransSteel, MagicWave series) and welding automation. Comparable as a premium welding equipment specialist with similar product taxonomy (MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA) and overlapping customer base in European industrial markets.
• Lorch Schweißtechnik: German welding equipment manufacturer specializing in MIG/MAG and TIG machines, also distributed by Solík. Directly comparable as a competing premium welding equipment brand targeting professional and industrial European customers.
• ALFA IN: Czech welding equipment manufacturer (PERUN, MASTER series) sold via Solík's distribution. Comparable because ALFA IN sells the same MIG/MAG/TIG/MMA product categories and is one of the few Central-European welding brands with overlapping regional market presence.
• EWM GmbH: German welding equipment manufacturer (Taurus, Pico, alpha Q series) focused on MIG/MAG, TIG, and plasma. Comparable as a premium European welding equipment specialist serving overlapping professional and industrial customer segments.
• Demmeler GmbH: German manufacturer of modular welding tables and clamping systems (System 28, System 16), distributed by Solík. Comparable as a specialist in the welding table/fixturing sub-category with overlapping European industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• ESAB: Global welding and cutting equipment manufacturer with broad product portfolio. Comparable as one of Solík's key distributed brands but operating at vastly larger scale, with its own direct distribution that competes with Solík in industrial accounts.
• Lincoln Electric: Global leader in welding and cutting products, also distributed through Solík. Comparable product overlap across the full welding equipment spectrum, but Lincoln Electric operates at much greater scale with own D2C channels that compete with distributors.
• Hypertherm Associates: US-based plasma cutting equipment manufacturer (Powermax, HPR series), distributed by Solík. Comparable in the plasma cutting sub-category, though operating at much larger scale with direct industrial sales.
• Optrel: Swiss premium welding helmet manufacturer (Crystal, e684 series with PAPR), distributed by Solík. Comparable as a premium welding PPE specialist with overlapping professional customer base, though operating at larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsv2xHcH1sVssKBjHCaD9dA
• Facebookfacebook.com/soliksk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soliksk
• Instagraminstagram.com/soliksk

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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