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WIA (Welding Industries of Australia) is an Australian welding brand, part of ITW, supplying welding equipment and consumables since 1962.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

WIA (Welding Industries of Australia) is a welding brand that has been supplying the Australian market with welding equipment and consumables since 1962. It is part of ITW, and represents and supplies welding brands including WIA, Miller, Hobart and Bernard in Australia. Its product range includes welding electrodes, wires, safety and equipment, with offerings such as the Weldmatic 250 multi-process inverter, the Weldmatic 500 MIG welder, and the Austarc 16TC electrodes.

History

WIA has been supplying the Australian market with welding equipment and consumables for more than 60 years, with product development spanning that period. Since 1962 it has been a brand of choice for welding professionals in Australia. It is now part of ITW, and in Australia represents and supplies welding brands including WIA, Miller, Hobart and Bernard.

Products and positioning

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  • Weldmatic 250

    Multi-process inverter with VRD, new LCD screen technology, pre-set parameters for easy set-up, for intermediate and professional users.

  • Weldmatic 500

    Described as the most powerful WIA MIG welder.

  • Austarc 16TC

    Australia's best selling electrodes; easy to operate and produces cleaner, stronger, better quality welds.

  • Austfil Excel

    New enhanced formula for consistently great results, with higher quality, better productivity, greater versatility and expanded mechanical properties.

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