In the demanding world of fabrication, manufacturing, mining, and construction, having the right welding partner isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. And for thousands of companies across Southern Africa, that partner is Unique Welding.
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Unique Welding’s comprehensive Thermamax range ensures weldingrelated solutions can be found quickly, without calling multiple suppliers or facing weeks of delays.
With over 50 years of legacy and experience, Unique Welding has become one of the most trusted names in the welding and gas sector. What sets this company apart isn’t just its history or impressive growth– it’s how it continues to show up, every day, for businesses big and small. Whether it’s delivering equipment to a rural workshop or advising a major industrial site on optimal welding processes, Unique Welding is built to serve and built to last.
The extensive branch network
Logistics is everything when running time-sensitive operations. That’s why Unique Welding has made strategic expansion a key part of its offering. Today, the company operates 14 fully functional branches across South Africa, each positioned to provide fast, local service to clients in every corner of the country.
This isn’t a hollow national footprint; it’s real people, in real branches, delivering support where and when it’s needed most. From Johannesburg to the Cape, the presence of Unique Welding branches means customers get personalised service backed by a nationwide system of distribution, stockholding, and expertise.
This branch network is the backbone of the company’s customer-first approach: local teams who know their communities, understand their clients’ needs, and can respond quickly and effectively to any request or challenge.
Backed by industry leaders
When choosing Unique Welding, clients are not just choosing a welding supply company; they are aligning with a much larger force. In 2022, Unique Welding became a subsidiary of Air Products South Africa, part of the Remgro Group and one of the country’s most respected names in industrial gas. This acquisition has strengthened the company’s already-solid foundation, offering clients access to the backing, resources, and innovation of a global industry leader, while providing additional layers of financial strength, strategic oversight and long-term stability.
What does this mean for customers? It means confidence. Confidence that they’re working with a supplier who’s financially secure, globally connected and fully equipped to scale with client businesses and to support complex projects.
A massive product range
In an industry where downtime can cost thousands of rands per hour, having what is needed on hand is crucial. Unique Welding understands this better than anyone, which is why the company stocks a comprehensive range of over 4 500 high-quality products, covering every corner of the welding and gas spectrum.
This includes: welding machines and power sources; industrial gas, gas equipment and accessories; filler metals, electrodes and abrasives; safety wear, helmets, gloves and PPE; along with tools, clamps, cables and more.
Wherever TIG, MIG, MMA, plasma cutting, or gas welding is needed, Unique Welding’s Thermamax range ensures a solution can be found quickly, without calling multiple suppliers or facing weeks of delays. But it’s not just about having stock. It’s about having it ready, positioned close to customers at the branch level, and supported by a team that understands how to match the right product to the right application.
Fast, reliable delivery
Speed without reliability is useless. That’s why Unique Welding has built a dedicated delivery fleet of over 60 vehicles, operating daily to ensure that products move fast and arrive on time.
From urgent site deliveries to scheduled supply runs, the company’s logistics operations are designed with the customer in mind. Orders are processed efficiently, tracked in real-time, and handled with care from warehouse to doorstep. This reliability has made Unique Welding the go-to partner for operations that can’t afford mistakes or delays. When clients place an order, they know it will arrive safely and on schedule.
In today’s fast-paced industries, next-day delivery isn’t a nice-to-have – it’s a necessity. That’s why Unique Welding has implemented a next-day delivery option for many of its most in-demand items. This service isn’t just about speed. It’s about helping customers stay operational, meet deadlines, and reduce costly disruptions to their workflow.
A true partner
Behind the products, the branches and the delivery fleet is a team that lives and breathes welding. Unique Welding isn’t a faceless warehouse operation; it’s a network of South African professionals who are passionate about what they do and who take pride in helping customers succeed.
Whether offering advice on the right machine for a process, helping to troubleshoot technical issues, or ensuring products are being used safely and efficiently, the people at Unique Welding are there every step of the way.
The business is focused on one key thing: helping Southern African industry move forward. In an environment where costs are rising, competition is fierce, and time is everything, it pays to work with a partner who understands the welding business and has the resources to keep it running.
Wherever clients are in South Africa, Unique Welding is ready to support their operation with the right products and advice – and with the right attitude.
