ITW Welding North America Adds MAXAL Brand

ITW Welding North America, Appleton, Wis., has added MAXAL™ aluminum welding wire to its portfolio of products. MAXAL Inc. was a privately held company based in Traverse City, Mich.

“This addition enables us to deliver a superior platform of customized, comprehensive aluminum wire and feeding solutions to our customers in strategic markets,” said ITW Welding North America President Mike Weller. “The synergy between MAXAL aluminum wire products, Miller welding equipment, and our offering of MIG welding guns solidifies our position as the leader in aluminum systems technology in a marketplace where demand is increasing.”

Founded in 2006, MAXAL was owned and operated by Jim MacIntosh, Steve Anderson, and Bruce Anderson.

“This is a strategic move for our business and ultimately enables us to deliver more value to our customers and the industry overall,” said Steve Anderson.

Both Steve Anderson and Bruce Anderson will remain with the company, and MAXAL will continue operating at its current location. MacIntosh will also remain as president of MAXAL.

For more information, visit www.itwwelding.com.