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Lincoln Electric acquires Kestra, Brazil specialty welding consumables maker, ~$15M revenue
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC
- Acquired Kestra Universal Soldas, a Brazilian manufacturer of specialty welding consumables and wear-resistant products.
- Kestra's annual revenue is approximately USD $15 million; terms were not disclosed.
- Acquisition advances Lincoln's 2025 Higher Standard strategy in South America by broadening specialty alloys portfolio.
- Kestra's products serve mining, steel, agricultural, and industrial mill applications.