FSH WELDING CANADA INC.

What FSH WELDING CANADA INC. does

FSH Welding Canada Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of specialized welding and brazing consumables, founded in 1979 in Lachine, Quebec (originally as Soudotec Inc.) and operating today as part of the Selectarc Group. The company produces a catalog of more than 500 products across welding electrodes (cast iron, nickel alloys, stainless and alloy steel), brazing alloys (silver, copper-phosphorus with in-house foundry operations for continuous casting), fluxes, surface treatment products (pickling, neutralizing, passivation, Thermagel heat shield), cutting consumables (Broco Prime-Cut), and stud extraction tools (Soudotec Stud-Xtract). It sells under multiple sub-brands: Soudotec (welding), Selectarc (brazing and foundry), Broco (cutting/chamfering), and Starweld (exclusive distributor channel).

The company serves six industrial verticals — transport, energy, HVAC/plumbing/sanitization, agriculture and food, mining/quarries/cement, and oil & gas/chemicals/petrochemicals — with specialized formulations targeted at maintenance-repair operations, equipment rebuilding, and hardfacing. Customer pain points addressed include corrosion resistance, extreme temperature tolerance, reduced equipment downtime, and longer equipment service life. Revenue is generated through direct sales, a 325-point Canadian sales network, exclusive territorial distribution via the Starweld channel, private label manufacturing services for OEMs and distributors, and field-based technical/commercial support. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

FSH operates two manufacturing plants — one in Lachine, Canada and one in Grandvillars, France (opened 2014) — and benefits from shared technology and the Selectarc Group's stated 200+ year industrial heritage. The company maintains 11-50 employees, is GDPR and Loi 25 (Quebec privacy) compliant, and reports through Vice President Denis Plante as Privacy Officer. No external funding, acquisitions, or leadership changes are disclosed in available data, indicating a stable, mature, family/strategic-owned specialty industrial consumables business with limited public growth signaling.

Name

FSH WELDING CANADA INC.

Legal name

FSH Welding Canada Inc.

Website

https://fsh-welding.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FSH Welding Canada manufactures specialized welding and brazing consumables — including electrodes, copper-phosphorus brazing alloys, fluxes, and cutting products — serving transport, energy, mining, oil & gas, HVAC, and agriculture customers across Canada through 325 sales points and two manufacturing plants as part of the Selectarc Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Welding and Brazing Consumables Manufacturing

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Specialized welding consumables
• Brazing alloys manufacturing
• Maintenance and repair welding
• Industrial cutting products
• Surface treatment chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Lachine

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

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 and Brazing Products: Sale of specialized welding electrodes, brazing alloys, fluxes, and filler metals for industrial applications including production welding and maintenance-repair operations
2. Manufacturing Services: Custom manufacturing capabilities including foundry operations for copper phosphorus alloys and custom alloy formulations
3. Private Label / Starweld Brand: Exclusive distribution opportunity for Starweld brand products, allowing distributors to become exclusive providers in their territories

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FSH Welding Canada manufactures and distributes specialized welding electrodes, brazing alloys, fluxes, filler metals, surface treatment chemicals, and cutting consumables for industrial production and maintenance-repair applications. The company operates an in-house foundry for copper-phosphorus brazing alloys and offers its products through a multi-brand portfolio (Soudotec, Selectarc, Broco, Starweld) distributed via 325 sales points across Canada, supported by technical and commercial field teams.

Product overview

FSH Welding Canada is a manufacturer of specialized welding and brazing products operating under the Selectarc Group. The company offers a multi-brand portfolio comprising Soudotec (welding electrodes, wires, and equipment), Selectarc (brazing alloys, copper products, and foundry), and Broco (cutting and chamfering products). The Starweld brand provides exclusive distribution opportunities. Key product lines include over 500 products available across 325 sales points in Canada, featuring welding electrodes (cast iron, nickel, steel, stainless steel), brazing alloys (silver, copper), surface treatment products (Thermagel, Pick, Neutra, Ecopassiv), cutting products (Prime-Cut), and epoxy repair solutions (Soudostick). The company operates 2 manufacturing plants and serves industries including transport, energy, HVAC, agriculture, mining, and oil & gas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Soudotec: Primary brand for welding products, electrodes, and specialized welding solutions.
• Selectarc
• Starweld
• Broco

Products and services

• Welding Electrodes and Consumables (Soudotec) Full range of welding electrodes, rods, and fluxes for production and maintenance-repair applications covering cast iron, nickel alloys, stainless steel, and alloy steel. Sold to industrial maintenance and welding operations across multiple sectors.
• Brazing Alloys and Foundry Products (Selectarc) Silver brazing alloys, copper alloys, copper-phosphorus alloys produced via continuous casting in the Selectarc foundry, and fluxes for torch brazing applications across multiple industries including HVAC, plumbing, and industrial manufacturing.
• Prime-Cut by Broco Specialized cutting, chamfering, and piercing products enabling cutting and welding in underwater conditions and on surfaces. Designed for industrial cutting applications where conventional methods are inadequate.
• Surface Treatment Products (Pick / Neutra / Ecopassiv / Thermagel) Stainless steel surface treatment line including pickling paste and liquid, neutralizing agent, ecological passivation solution, and Thermagel heat shield gel for post-welding protection. Used by welders and fabricators working with stainless steel.
• Soudostick Epoxy Repair Product Epoxy-based repair product for steel applications, used in maintenance and repair operations where welding is impractical or undesirable.
• Stud-Xtract Stud Removal System Stud welding extraction and removal technology for maintenance applications, enabling removal of broken or unwanted studs from equipment.
• FUSETEC / BONDTEC Metallizing Products Metallizing products for surface coating applications, providing protective metallic coatings on industrial components.
• BlueClean Alkaline Degreaser Alkaline degreaser for industrial cleaning applications, used as a pre-treatment for welding surfaces.
• Starweld Exclusive Distributor Brand Exclusive distribution brand offering welding and brazing products with access to the Selectarc and Soudotec ranges plus marketing support tools including brochures, wall charts, and product display stands for territorial distributors.
• Private Label Manufacturing Services Custom private label manufacturing capabilities for distributors and partners seeking their own branded welding and brazing products, leveraging FSH Welding Canada's manufacturing facilities and formulation expertise.
• Technical and Commercial Support Services Technical and commercial support services including product consultation, custom solution development, and emergency response delivered by highly qualified field teams across Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced maintenance costs for mining and industrial operations
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Selectarc GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1979FSH Welding Canada is part of the Selectarc Group, which provides over 200 years of combined industrial and commercial experience. The group includes manufacturing facilities in France (Grandvillars plant opened 2014) and Canada, sharing technologies, product ranges, and manufacturing expertise across the organization.
• Starweld DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStarweld brand provides an exclusive distribution opportunity for distributors to become the exclusive provider of this brand in their territory. Distributors gain access to the Starweld range as well as Selectarc and Soudotec ranges, along with marketing tools including brochures, wall charts, and product display stands.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Air Liquide: Industrial gas supplier whose welding & cutting gases and adjacent services overlap with FSH's customer base of metal-fabrication and industrial MRO buyers. Comparable end-customer profile though different primary product.
• Selectarc Group: Parent organization of FSH Welding Canada with broader European manufacturing footprint (Grandvillars, France). Operates overlapping brazing alloys and welding consumables lines; comparable product technology but materially larger geographic and product scope.

Direct peers

• Castolin Eutectic: Specialist in welding consumables and wear-protection solutions for industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Highly comparable to FSH's rebuilding, hardfacing and cast-iron electrode lines targeting mining and heavy industry.
• Hobart Brothers (ITW): Manufacturer of welding consumables (stick electrodes, wires, fluxes) sold through industrial distribution. Overlaps directly with FSH's Soudotec electrode line and shares an industrial channel-driven business model.
• Lincoln Electric Holdings: Global leader in welding products including a broad consumables portfolio (electrodes, fluxes, wires) sold to industrial MRO and production customers. Closest comparable in core welding consumables, though materially larger scale and broader geographic reach than FSH.
• Bohler Welding (Voestalpine): Welding consumables brand of Voestalpine offering electrodes, wires and fluxes for stainless, mild and low-alloy steel applications. Comparable in electrode and flux manufacturing; serves similar heavy-industry customers but with much broader geographic presence.
• Oerlikon (OC Oerlikon): Surface solutions and welding consumables manufacturer serving industrial and MRO customers with hardfacing, brazing and welding products. Comparable in brazing alloys and surface-treatment chemistry overlap with FSH's Selectarc and Soudotec lines.
• ESAB Corporation: Manufacturer and supplier of welding and cutting equipment, consumables and filler metals across industrial sectors. Directly competes with FSH in welding electrodes, brazing alloys and cutting consumables under brands including Stoody and Eutectic.
• Kobe Steel Welding: Manufacturer of welding consumables and equipment under brand Kobe Steel / Kobelco, offering electrodes, wires and fluxes to industrial fabricators. Comparable in consumables manufacturing and industrial customer focus, though Asia-centric distribution.

Regional players

• Messer Group: Industrial and medical gas supplier with strong European welding-gas portfolio. Comparable to FSH through brazing/welding gases and consumables adjacencies, but primarily serves European customers rather than Canadian industrial MRO.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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