The story of Hobart Brothers is a narrative of American industrial evolution and family ingenuity, a journey that began in 1917 with Charles Clarence (C.C.) Hobart, his wife Lou Ella, and their three sons. What started as a modest manufacturing endeavor producing generators, metal office furniture, and air compressors would eventually spark a revolution in how the world joins metal.

    At the very heart of their identity is a pivot that changed history. In 1925, the company produced its first welder, setting Hobart Brothers on a path to becoming a preeminent force in the welding industry. But they didn't just want to sell tools; they wanted to teach the trade. In 1930, they established the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, a school that has since trained more than 90,000 welders, cementing the company's role as an educator and a guardian of the craft.

    This is a story of patriotic duty. When World War II demanded industrial might, Hobart Brothers answered the call. They shifted production to support the war effort, manufacturing more than 100,000 welders and 45,000 generators. Their excellence in production earned them the prestigious Army/Navy E Award, a testament to their contribution to the Allied victory. Following the war, they innovated again, launching Hobart Ground Power in the mid-1940s to start the massive engines of American Airlines aircraft.

    This is a story of material mastery. As the decades passed, Hobart Brothers turned their focus to the filler metal itself.

 1958: They began manufacturing solid wires.

 Mid-1960s: They developed tubular wires.

 1986–2011: Through strategic acquisitions of Tri-Mark, Corex, McKay, and MAXAL, they expanded their capabilities to include metal-cored wires, hard surfacing, stainless steel, and aluminum filler metals.

    This is a story of unified strength. For generations, the company was family-owned and operated until its acquisition by Illinois Tool Works (ITW) in 1996, joining a powerhouse family that includes Miller Electric. In May 2013, the company made a bold move to simplify its identity, consolidating all its diverse brands under a single Hobart® banner. This unification signified collaboration, innovation, and expertise under one trusted name.

    Today, the story of Hobart Brothers is one of a global leader in filler metals. It is a promise that whether you are using a stick electrode, a solid wire, or a complex tubular wire, you are holding a product formulated to improve productivity and reduce costs, backed by over a century of history.

 

Year Founded: 1917

Main Products: Welding Wire

Brand: Hobart Brothers

Country of Origin: USA

Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/HobartFillerMetals

Website: http://www.hobartbrothers.com/

Address: 101 Trade Square E, Troy, OH 45373, United States

Contact No.: +19373324000

Email: hobart@hobartbrothers.com