red-d-arc welderentals
Red-D-Arc Welderentals, founded in 1950 and based in the US, rents, leases, and sells welding, weld automation, power generation, and related industrial equipment across North America through 50+ service center branches, serving construction, energy, fabrication, and industrial maintenance customers as a subsidiary of Airgas, an Air Liquide company.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1950
- Headquarters—
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What red-d-arc welderentals does
Red-D-Arc Welderentals, founded in 1950 and operating as Red-D-Arc Inc., rents, leases, and sells welding, weld automation, power generation, heat treating, and related industrial specialty equipment across North America. The company claims North America's largest fleet of welding and welding-related rental products and operates 50+ service center branches across the United States and Canada. Red-D-Arc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airgas, which is itself a subsidiary of Air Liquide, providing access to parent infrastructure including Airgas Dry Ice supply.
The product portfolio spans welding equipment (multi-process inverters such as the FX650XL with CrossLinc, gas/diesel/LPG engine welders, TIG, MIG, stick, stud, advanced process, multi-operator, and submerged arc welders), pipe welding equipment (orbital welders, the Miller PipeWorx 400 system, Axxair orbital inverters and saws, H&M band-type and saddle-type bevelers, pipe roller stands), weld automation (BotX collaborative welding cobot, positioners, manipulators, turning rolls, headstock/tailstock, fit-up bed rollers, Bug-O systems, seam welders, Xiris weld monitoring), power generators and distribution, heat treating (induction and resistance), and specialty equipment (plasma cutters, fume extractors, air carbon arc gouging, compressors, oxy-fuel cutting, dry ice blasting). Notable technologies include CrossLinc voltage communication over standard weld cable, the Process Pipe Cell multi-process pipe welding cell with oscillating torch, PipeWorx Quick-Select one-button process/polarity/parameter selection, and a Customer Access Portal for order and delivery management.
Red-D-Arc operates a multi-modal revenue model: short-term and long-term equipment rental, multi-year Logistics Lease contracts positioned around lower Total Cost of Ownership, new and used equipment sales with financing assistance, and Applications Expertise consulting for equipment selection and process support. Pricing is quote-based, with weekly and monthly rental cadences and multi-year lease options. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales through 50+ branch locations with a dedicated National Accounts program for multi-location customers and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel. Primary verticals served are Construction, Energy, Fabrication, and Industrial Maintenance/MRO; secondary verticals include Shipbuilding, Mechanical Contracting, Manufacturing, Steel Erection, and Clean Technology. The company maintains multi-OEM equipment relationships with Lincoln Electric, Miller Electric, Hypertherm, AXXAIR, Cold Jet, Nu-Ice, Bug-O Systems, and H&M Pipe Beveling.
red-d-arc welderentals firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- red-d-arc welderentals
- Legal name
- Red-D-Arc Inc.
- Website
- https://reddarc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1950
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Red-D-Arc Welderentals, founded in 1950 and based in the US, rents, leases, and sells welding, weld automation, power generation, and related industrial equipment across North America through 50+ service center branches, serving construction, energy, fabrication, and industrial maintenance customers as a subsidiary of Airgas, an Air Liquide company.
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red-d-arc welderentals industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Welding Equipment Rental & Leasing
- NAICS
- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Power & Energy Equipment Rental/Leasing (Generators, Light Towers, Compressors) (TLABAFAG)
Keywords
red-d-arc welderentals business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Equipment Rental: Short-term and long-term rental of welding equipment, weld automation, heat treating, power generation, and specialty equipment. Primary revenue stream with flexible rental periods.
- Logistics Lease: Equipment leasing program providing benefits of ownership with additional advantages, offering lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for long-term projects.
- Equipment Sales: New and used welding and welding-related equipment sales with financing assistance available.
- Applications Expertise: Consultative services providing welding process and application advice, equipment selection guidance, and technical support to help customers choose the right application and equipment.
- Used Equipment Sales: Resale of quality well-maintained used welding and welding-related equipment through dedicated used equipment inventory.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Rental - Weekly and Monthly Options |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Logistics Lease Program |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Equipment Purchase |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels11 records
red-d-arc welderentals product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Red-D-Arc rents, leases, and sells welding equipment, weld automation systems, pipe welding and beveling equipment, power generation equipment, heat treating equipment, dry ice blasting machines, and other specialty industrial equipment. It operates North America's largest fleet of welding and welding-related rental products from 50+ service center branches across the U.S. and Canada, with flexible short-term and long-term rental, logistics lease, and new and used equipment purchase options supported by applications expertise and a National Accounts program.
Product overview
Red-D-Arc is a welding equipment rental, lease, and sales company offering North America's largest fleet of welding and welding-related rental products. The company provides a diversified portfolio of equipment across six main categories: Welding Equipment (including multi-process inverters, engine welders, TIG, MIG, stick, and advanced process welders), Pipe Welding Equipment (orbital welders, pipe bevelers, pipe saws, and pipe roller stands), Weld Automation (cobot welding systems, positioners, manipulators, turning rolls), Power Generators (diesel generators and power distribution), Heat Treating (induction and resistance heating), and Specialty Equipment (plasma cutters, fume extractors, air compressors, dry ice blasters). Key products include the FX650XL Multi-Process Inverter Welder with CrossLinc technology, Miller PipeWorx 400 Welding System, Axxair orbital welding equipment, H&M pipe bevelers, and Process Pipe Cell automation systems. The company operates on a flexible acquisition model offering rental, lease, and purchase options, with over 50 locations across the United States and Canada.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BotX: Cobot welding system brand offering welding automation solutions with zero upfront investment, flexible options, and onsite setup and training.
Products and services
- Rental Services
- Logistics Lease Program
- Equipment Purchase
- Used Equipment Sales
- Applications Expertise
- National Accounts Program
- FX650XL Multi-Process Inverter Welder with CrossLinc
- Process Pipe Cell (PPC)
- Miller PipeWorx 400 Welding System
- BotX Welding Cobot
- Dry Ice Blasting Equipment
Companies that use red-d-arc welderentals
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
red-d-arc welderentals technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
red-d-arc welderentals partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Airgas (Air Liquide company)coreRed-D-Arc is a subsidiary of Airgas, an Air Liquide company. Airgas is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods. Red-D-Arc benefits from parent company's infrastructure and resources including access to Airgas Dry Ice supply for dry ice blasting equipment.
- Lincoln ElectricmajorEquipment manufacturer supplying welding power sources, wire feeders, and welding automation equipment for rental fleet. Products include FX series multi-process inverters, LN25 wire feeders, Power Wave systems.
- Miller ElectricmajorEquipment manufacturer supplying welding equipment including PipeWorx systems, Dynasty series TIG welders, Maxstar welders, Millermatic wire feed welders.
- Airgas Dry IceminorDry ice supply partner for customers using dry ice blasting equipment. As part of Airgas (Air Liquide company), Red-D-Arc can help source dry ice supply for projects.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
red-d-arc welderentals competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America with ~1,400 locations serving construction, industrial, and energy customers. While its core is general heavy equipment, it has expanded into specialty categories (including welding via partner OEM relationships) that overlap with Red-D-Arc's industrial customer base.
- Sunbelt Rentals: Major North American equipment rental provider with a dense branch network across construction and industrial end markets. Comparable to Red-D-Arc in business model (rental/lease with field sales) and in serving industrial customers who also need welding and specialty equipment.
- Caterpillar (Cat Rental): Heavy equipment OEM with a global dealer-driven rental network serving construction and industrial customers. Comparable as a major industrial equipment rental channel with overlap into power generation, material handling, and specialty industrial tools relevant to Red-D-Arc's industrial customers.
- Herc Holdings (Herc Rentals): North American heavy equipment rental company serving industrial, infrastructure, and commercial customers. Competes for industrial capex budgets that also fund welding-related projects, and has pushed into specialty equipment lines adjacent to Red-D-Arc's portfolio.
- Ashtead Group (Sunbelt's UK parent): International equipment rental conglomerate whose Sunbelt Rentals subsidiary competes with Red-D-Arc in North America. Useful comp for specialty-rental operating metrics, capital intensity, and valuation benchmarks relevant to Red-D-Arc's fleet model.
Others
- Miller Electric (ITW): Major welding equipment manufacturer owned by Illinois Tool Works, supplying key rental SKUs to Red-D-Arc (PipeWorx, Dynasty, Maxstar, Millermatic). Comparable as a welding-industry incumbent with overlapping customer relationships in fabrication and construction.
- Airgas (an Air Liquide company): Parent company of Red-D-Arc and the largest U.S. distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases plus welding hardgoods. Comparable as the platform through which Red-D-Arc sells and the source of cross-sell into gas customers, though Airgas itself is a distributor rather than a renter.
- ESAB Corporation: Global welding and cutting equipment manufacturer serving fabrication, energy, and construction end markets. Comparable as an OEM that competes for end-customer welding equipment spend alongside Red-D-Arc's rental option.
- Lincoln Electric: One of the largest welding equipment and consumables manufacturers globally and a major supplier of power sources, wire feeders, and automation products to Red-D-Arc's rental fleet. Relevant as both an OEM partner and adjacent participant in welding equipment sales channels.
Direct peers
- Aggreko: Global specialist in temporary power generation, temperature control, and industrial rental. Directly comparable to Red-D-Arc's power generator rental fleet and similarly serves industrial, energy, and event customers with mission-critical temporary equipment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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red-d-arc welderentals funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
red-d-arc welderentals M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about red-d-arc welderentals
What does red-d-arc welderentals do?
Red-D-Arc rents, leases, and sells welding equipment, weld automation systems, pipe welding and beveling equipment, power generation equipment, heat treating equipment, dry ice blasting machines, and other specialty industrial equipment. It operates North America's largest fleet of welding and welding-related rental products from 50+ service center branches across the U.S. and Canada, with flexible short-term and long-term rental, logistics lease, and new and used equipment purchase options supported by applications expertise and a National Accounts program.
Is red-d-arc welderentals a public or private company?
red-d-arc welderentals is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was red-d-arc welderentals founded?
red-d-arc welderentals was founded in 1950.
How does red-d-arc welderentals make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Equipment Rental is the primary driver. The others are logistics Lease, equipment Sales, applications Expertise and used Equipment Sales.
Who are red-d-arc welderentals's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are United Rentals, Sunbelt Rentals, Caterpillar (Cat Rental), Herc Holdings (Herc Rentals) and Ashtead Group (Sunbelt's UK parent). Others are Miller Electric (ITW), Airgas (an Air Liquide company), ESAB Corporation and Lincoln Electric. Aggreko is listed as a direct peer.
Does red-d-arc welderentals have an API?
No public API is recorded for red-d-arc welderentals.
What industry is red-d-arc welderentals in?
red-d-arc welderentals's product category is Industrial Welding Equipment Rental & Leasing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLABAFAG, Industrial Power & Energy Equipment Rental/Leasing (Generators, Light Towers, Compressors). Its NAICS code is 5324 and its SIC code is 7350.