NS ARC HISTORY & TIMELINE
2000s
In the 2000s, The Heico Companies purchased the assets of National Standard, Inc., and formed DW NS Stillwater, LLC to focus operations on welding, bead, and industrial wire manufacturing. This acquisition gave NS ARC access to global resources and support contributing to what the company has become today. In 2014, DW NS Stillwater, acquired RevWires based in Troy, Ohio, adding flux-cored and metal-cored welding wires to its Stillwater, Oklahoma, plant’s portfolio. Aluminum welding wires were added to the product portfolio shortly thereafter in 2015.
2010s
In April 2017, NS was certified by WBENC as a woman-owned business, further solidifying its commitment to diversity and excellence. Looking to the future, in March 2023, NS ARC Stillwater began construction on a multi-million-dollar welding lab to drive quality and innovation and better serve customer requirements.
2020s
By September 2023, the NS welding wire division was rebranded as NS ARC, marking a new chapter in the company’s storied history and reaffirming its position as a leading presence in the welding wire industry. With an illustrious past and a focus on continuous growth and innovation, NS ARC is dedicated to providing top-notch welding wire solutions for its valued customers across several industries around the world.
WELDING WIRE INDUSTRIES AND APPLICATIONS
NS ARC serves several industries around the world, including manufacturing, automotive, construction, transportation, energy, and more. Every industry has its unique welding challenges, and NS ARC is dedicated to developing wire that perfectly meets those challenges with specialized properties.
Our wide range of welding wire solutions are designed to streamline and improve the production, maintenance, and repair of products and components across several applications like agricultural equipment, heavy machinery, automotive body and exhaust, general fabrication, pipes, rail, and many more. With our industry expertise and devotion to welding wire, we can provide you with a dedicated solution that can help you get your particular welding job done the right way the first time.
WELDING WIRE INNOVATION
At NS ARC, we are committed to research and development to innovate and drive the welding industry forward with top industry experts, excellent facility capabilities, and strict product testing. Our team of experts and engineers is always working to develop new and innovative welding wire solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible in both common and niche applications. We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our manufacturing processes to enhance lead times, improve product quality, and develop unique solutions that solve some of the most demanding welding challenges of our time.
NS ARC SERVICE & SUPPORT OPTIONS
We also provide service and support options to our customers. This includes our Arc Assessment facility inspection and guidance program, which is performed by our esteemed Pit Crew, a team of experienced welding engineers and service experts. They provide expert advice to help you improve facility efficiency and optimize your welding process.
THE HEICO COMPANIES GLOBAL RESOURCES & SUPPORT
As a division of DW NS Stillwater, NS ARC receives the benefit of being backed by the global strength and vast network of resources of The Heico Companies, a privately held, family-owned, American holding company. Our parent company functions within several industries, including manufacturing, construction, and more. It utilizes a buy and hold strategy for its operating companies in which long-term growth is fostered while independence is maintained and protected. With access to The Heico Companies’ investments in advanced technology along with its leading-edge drawing benches, NS ARC stands above the rest of the welding wire industry.