Every business and market faces changes and challenges, whether those are related to labour, cost, quality or other factors. The welding industry, of course, is no different.
The most pressing challenges this industry currently faces can be broken down into three key areas. First, a lack of skilled labor has and continues to affect the volume and quality of work able to be produced globally – in the oil and gas market, and beyond. In addition, the introduction of new materials and the presence of shorter timelines puts further pressure on companies, potentially impacting productivity – and the bottom line – as management strives to find the best way to address these obstacles.
The good news is that advancements in welding processes, equipment and filler metals can help companies better adapt to these challenges and establish a more competitive, productive operation.
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