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About company
The PATON Plant is one of the leading Ukrainian manufacturers of welding equipment and consumables, and also holds a leading position among producers in this field across the CIS region.
Today, the plant manufactures more than 60 models of welding equipment across the following categories:
- Manual arc welding machines (150A to 630A);
- MIG/MAG semiautomatic welding machines (160A to 630A);
- TIG (argon arc) welding inverters (200A to 315A);
- Air-plasma cutting equipment (40A to 100A);
- Multi-process digital inverters (250A to 350A).
The plant has its own design and engineering departments, as well as manufacturing facilities equipped with high-quality machinery, enabling the development and production of advanced welding equipment and consumables unmatched in Ukraine.
With over 66 years of manufacturing experience and a wide range of top-quality welding products, PATON meets the needs of welding professionals in Ukraine and more than 50 countries worldwide.
66 years of PATON
1959
The Experimental Plant was established in 1959 on the initiative of Borys Yevhenovych Paton as part of the structure of the Institute of Electric Welding. It included the Institute itself, a Design Bureau, and a research and production facility.
During this time, the plant significantly expanded into new technological areas, enabling it to manufacture not only one-off units developed by the Institute and Design Bureau, but also small-series products. Among the first was the compact STSh-250 transformer, designed for installation and repair work.
1963
1964
1969
On October 16, 1969, aboard the Soyuz-6 spacecraft, cosmonauts Valery Kubasov and Georgy Shonin carried out welding in space for the first time using the unique Vulcan device manufactured at the Experimental Plant. They performed electron beam, plasma, and consumable electrode welding in orbit.
1970
1972
1973
In 1973, the plant began manufacturing VMG-5000 multi-station rectifiers for the shipbuilding industry, as well as electroslag, contact, and microplasma welding units—equipment not produced by any other manufacturer in the USSR at the time.
1975
In 1975, the plant developed the special “Araks” unit for a Soviet–French space research experiment conducted between Kerguelen Island (France) and the village of Sogra in northern USSR using the Eridan rocket.
Three products—the VMG-5000 rectifier, the A-1114M semiautomatic welder, and the STSh-250 transformer—were awarded the State Quality Mark.
1976-1978
Between 1976 and 1978, the plant successfully manufactured and delivered the U-851 frame welding line for ZIL, the U-901 unit for welding large-diameter multilayer pipe joints for the Khartsyzsk Pipe Plant, and the UD-133 unit for welding assemblies of the T-150 series tractor for the Kharkiv Tractor Plant.
1975-1980
From 1975 to 1980, the plant exported over 50 sets of welding equipment to Japan, Sweden, Germany, and the United States. Major automobile manufacturers—including VAZ, ZIL, and KAMAZ—became regular customers.
1979
In 1979, the plant developed a unique “Evaporator” unit for the thermal evaporation of metals and thin-film coatings aboard the Salyut-6 space station. It was used in microgravity and ultra-high vacuum on structural material samples.
This important experiment once again confirmed the strength of the research and production model of the E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute, which combines scientists, engineers, and manufacturers into a unified team.
1980
In 1980, a complete set of specialized welding equipment for the mechanization and control of operations in multilayer pipe production was manufactured and delivered to the Vyksa Pipe Plant.
The A-550 electroslag welding machines were awarded another State Quality Mark.
At the Leipzig International Fair, the USh-118 electroslag casting unit was awarded a gold medal.
A group of specialists from the IEZ and the Design Bureau, along with plant director G.B. Asoyants, received the USSR State Prize in Science and Technology for introducing plasma-arc remelting systems and high-power power supplies at several major industrial plants.
Welding equipment was successfully supplied to enterprises such as Zhdanovtyazhmash, the Khartsyzsk wire-rope plant, Volgograd Atommash, the Kuibyshev valve plant, and others.
Welding equipment and spare parts were exported to Austria, Hungary, and Canada at the request of foreign trade organizations.
1984
On January 3, 1984, for outstanding contributions to the advancement of welding and special electrometallurgy, the Scientific and Technical Complex IEZ named after E.O. Paton, which includes the Experimental Plant, was awarded the Order of the October Revolution.
In July 1984, cosmonauts Svitlana Savitska and Volodymyr Dzhanibekov became the first in the world to perform open-space operations—lasting 3 hours and 35 minutes—on cutting, welding, soldering, and metal spraying using the URI portable electron beam unit developed at the Experimental Plant for the Salyut-7 space complex.
1985
In 1985, the Intersectoral Scientific and Technical Complex (ISTC) was established, incorporating the Experimental Plant.
1988
In 1985, the Intersectoral Scientific and Technical Complex (ISTC) was established, incorporating the Experimental Plant.
1990-2000
This decade became one of the most challenging in the history of the Experimental Plant. The collapse of the Soviet Union had a profound impact on the industries of all former republics, including Ukraine. The demand for unique installations for various welding methods declined sharply, and the plant significantly reduced its production output.
A major branch of the plant had to be shut down, with all equipment relocated to the main facility. Nevertheless, the plant continued manufacturing new developments from the IEZ and Design Bureau, although now strictly under confirmed orders from customers in the CIS countries.
By the late 1990s, industrial production and construction began to revive. The demand for power sources for various welding methods increased significantly.
The plant made the strategic decision to master the production of the most in-demand transformers, rectifiers, and semiautomatic machines. Independent development and small-scale production were launched for STSh-type transformers (250A, 315A, 400A), VD-type rectifiers (250A, 315A, 400A), and upgraded semiautomatic welding machines (180A, 250A, 315A).
2000-2010
In the early 2000s, the IEZ completed the development of the USGD arc stabilization device, which significantly improved the AC welding process and enabled welding of thin aluminum alloys using transformers as power sources.
Plant engineers upgraded the serial STSh transformers by installing SRS arc ignition stabilizers. IVD rectifiers were upgraded with two auxiliary modules that improved arc initiation and eliminated electrode sticking during low-current root seam welding — not only in pipelines, but also in other metal structures.
Semiautomatic welding machines were significantly modernized and released in two configurations: with the power supply and wire feeder integrated in one housing, and with the rectifier and wire feeder as separate units.
2006
Taking into account the emergence of inverter power supplies on international markets, primarily for manual arc welding, the plant established a dedicated team and tasked it with developing and launching the production of inverter equipment.
2008
By 2008, the plant was already producing small batches of inverters for manual arc welding with welding currents of 120, 160, and 200 A in three modifications.
2013
Until 2013, the plant fulfilled special orders for arc welding, surfacing, and electroslag remelting equipment.
In 2013, the production of conventional power supplies increased, and inverter power sources for not only manual arc welding but also other welding methods began to be produced in large volumes.
According to special orders, the plant resumed the production of high-power sources for electroslag welding and remelting at currents of 3000 A, 6000 A, and 10000 A, as well as three types of tractors for submerged arc welding and flux-cored wire welding at currents up to 1000 A. As power sources for tractors, the plant developed and introduced universal VSU rectifiers for currents of 630 A and 1200 A.
The country began resuming operations at metal structure manufacturing plants and construction enterprises that extensively use arc welding.
Accordingly, in 2013, the plant mastered the production of multi-station rectifiers for currents of 630 A and 1200 A for installation and repair work and significantly expanded the production of inverter equipment.
2014
In 2014, the plant completed production of four unique units for welding turbine rotors for the Kharkiv enterprise “Turboatom”.
The units were developed by the Design Bureau of the Institute and successfully implemented at Turboatom in cooperation with the plant.
2015
At the beginning of 2015, the plant resumed development activities in the field of welding equipment.
In May 2015, the plant launched serial production of ballast rheostats RBP-304 for regulating welding current during multi-station welding using Paton rectifiers. In June 2015, universal welding rectifiers VDU-6303P and VDU-1202P were launched. They are designed for automatic and semi-automatic welding in shielding gases and under flux, as well as for manual arc welding with any type of coated electrodes. Welding voltage and current are smoothly regulated via an electronic control unit. When equipped with ballast rheostats, these rectifiers can function as multi-station power supplies.
In early May 2015, the Plant, together with the State Design Bureau of the Institute, completed a contract for Ukrspetsexport to develop and manufacture a batch of welding equipment for tropical climates with enhanced performance and increased reliability.
Welding rectifiers of the VS-650 SR model, complete with BP-608 units, and VDI-200R inverter rectifiers were tested and shipped for operation at a shipyard in Southeast Asia (Union of Myanmar).
In June 2015, the first batch of PATON welding inverters of the “ECO” series was released. The ECO series is characterized by environmental friendliness and energy efficiency. Key advantages of these devices include compact size and low weight, as well as the ability to operate with low (sagging) voltage — a crucial factor for household welding applications.Despite the cost-effective development concept of the ECO series, only high-quality electronic components and mechanical units are used in the devices. The ECO series is designed for manual arc welding with coated electrodes powered by a standard 220V network and includes three models: 160A, 200A, and 250A, each with a duty cycle of 40%.
In October 2015, the plant entered the TOP 5 of the Epicenter K network’s best-selling welding equipment suppliers. Since April 2015, welding machines have been produced monthly under the EVO brand, exclusively for the largest Ukrainian hypermarket chain, Epicenter K. The plant’s products successfully compete with foreign manufacturers, even outperforming Chinese welding machines in terms of price-to-quality ratio. Key factors contributing to sustained customer interest in EVO-branded equipment include:
- manufacturing in Ukraine;
- adaptation for operation at reduced input voltage (from 170 V);
- a 2-year warranty;
- competitive pricing.
In early November 2015, the plant supplied welding equipment for the re-equipment of the CKD Kutná Hora car-building plant (Czech Republic) – SCB Foundry, one of the leading European manufacturers of high-quality castings. CKD Kutná Hora holds an AAA (Excelentní) credit rating and ranks among the 100 most stable companies in the Czech Republic. The foundry’s equipment fleet was expanded with PATON welding equipment, including:
- universal rectifiers VDU-1202P – for carbon electrode gouging of castings;
- multi-station rectifiers VDM-1202P with RBP-302 rheostats – for welding metal structures of railway cars and locomotives using electrodes up to 5 mm;
- rVS-650SR rectifiers – for CO₂ welding of various freight car components;
- VS-650SR rectifiers with RBP-302 rheostats – for multipost welding with electrodes up to 5 mm;
- PS-351.2 semiautomatic machines and ADI-200S argon arc inverters – for the repair section of the car-building plant.
In December 2015, the Plant launched the production of fully digital welding inverters of the VDI Professional series, along with PSI-250S and PSI-250R semiautomatic machines equipped with a new digital control panel. This control panel enables the welder to intuitively and precisely select the welding mode and fine-tune all parameters — from the basic current value to current-voltage curves, hot start intensity, pulse amplitude, and more.
2016
At the beginning of 2016, the Plant, together with the Design Bureau of the Institute, completed a contract for a machine-building enterprise to develop and manufacture specialized equipment for electroslag welding of metal up to 450 mm thick. Within the framework of the project, specialists developed a batch of specialized welding equipment: A-535 welding machines complete with TSHS-1000-3 transformers. This project marked the resumption of the Plant’s development and production of electroslag welding equipment, which remains in demand at large-scale industrial facilities.
In March 2016, the Plant completed the development of a specialized argon arc inverter for continuous welding of metals of varying thickness. The digital ADI-230P enables welding of complex structures with continuous seams and allows the programming of six current change stages ranging from 12 to 230 A.
Also in March 2016, the Plant began supplying two new models of welding equipment to the Epicenter K retail chain under the COMPASS brand:
- the COMPASS IWM-200 inverter for manual arc welding on direct current;
- the COMPASS CWM-200 combined inverter in a single-body design for MMA, TIG and MIG/MAG welding in protective gas on direct current.
In early April 2016, the DZZU of the E.O. Paton Institute of Electric Welding began production of electrodes of the most popular brands, according to classical formulations:
ANO-21, ANO-36, ANO-4, ANO 13/45, UONI 13/55, MR-3; special electrodes for hardfacing (T-590), cast iron welding (TsCh-4), high-alloy steels (OZL-8 and TsL-11),
as well as the Elite series electrodes with improved composition from the E.O. Paton Institute: Elite ANO-36, Elite MD6013, and Elite ANO-21.
By the end of April, the Plant completed its second contract for the development of specialized equipment for electroslag welding of products up to 200 mm thick. Specialists developed a batch of welding equipment: the ASH-115 self-propelled welding machine with VDU-1202P rectifiers used as current sources — successfully applied for welding tanks and structural steel in construction.
In April 2016, VDI-160E welding inverters were delivered to Poland for a distributor planning to introduce PATON equipment to European markets, including the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, and other countries. Over 100 devices are sold monthly on the Georgian market, a service center has been established, and negotiations are underway to supply PATON products to Armenia and Azerbaijan via the Georgian distribution network.
In July 2016, the Plant supplied its first batch of welding inverters to Korea for a distributor intending to expand PATON’s presence in the Korean and broader Asia-Pacific markets.
In September 2016, the Plant completed development and began serial production of PSI-type single- and double-body inverter semiautomatic machines for manual arc welding (MMA).
In October 2016, the DZZU of the E.O. Paton Institute completed a project for Ukroboronservice to develop an automatic mortar fire coordination system. The team completed the project within a record one-month period, and it was presented at the XIII International Specialized Exhibition “Arms and Security – 2016” held at the International Exhibition Centre from October 11–14, 2016.
On October 1, 2016, a new PATON store opened in Dnipro — one of Ukraine’s major industrial, economic, and transport hubs.
From November 2016, the Plant began mass production of a new model of inverter semiautomatic welding machines — the PSI-150S. The PATON PSI-150S inverter-type digital semiautomatic machines in a single-body design are intended for MMA, TIG, and MIG/MAG welding in protective gas environments using direct current. A distinctive feature of this model is the digital control board in the wire feed unit.
2017
In January 2017, DZZU IEZ named after Yevhen Oksarovych Paton completed the development of prototypes of independent wire feed units BP-5 and BP-15-4 for the line of welding inverters of the Professional series manufactured by PATON. This development allows welders to fully unleash the potential inherent in this line of devices. Also, by the end of January, the development of a prototype of a modern installation for microplasma spraying of powder materials on the surface of products requiring increased operating conditions for wear resistance and corrosion resistance, as well as for the restoration of worn surfaces and special coatings.
At the beginning of 2017, the Plant purchased high-tech TRUMPF equipment and put into operation a site for the production of housings for welding machines, and in March – a line of powder coating. The introduction of its own area for the production of housings will not only significantly reduce the cost of the entire line of welding equipment of the PATON brand, but also enable the production of metal products for other sectors of the economy of Ukraine, namely:
- instrument making,
- small engineering,
- production of parts for railway cars,
- construction (roofing sheets),
- furniture (armored doors and other metal structures),
- laboratory equipment (stands, cabinets, racks, tables, etc.),
- housing and communal services (electrical panels and equipment for public utilities).
The Experimental Plant of the E.O. Paton Institute of Electric Welding continues the traditions of the Paton school – to strengthen ties with industry.
The motto of the plant: reliability, quality, and tradition helps to find reliable connections with consumers of welding equipment.
Many years of experience in the production of unique installations and power supplies for various welding methods allows the staff of the plant to look to the future with optimism, because without welding no type of industrial production is possible.
Paton devices will always be in demand among consumers not only in Ukraine.
2018
During 2018, the products were modernized: updated versions of inverter welding machines of the ESO series, PSI of the Standard series, as well as PSI-315 PRO-380V were put into serial production.
In April 2018, the plant successfully completed the process of certification of PATON ™ welding electrodes for sale in European markets. The obtained CE certificate enables the Plant to freely supply these products to 25 countries of the European Economic Area, as well as to countries that recognize European certification.
Serial production of new equipment – autonomous cooling unit PATON ™ BAO-7, the main purpose of which is high-quality cooling and ensuring the circulation of coolant in a closed system when working with welding equipment, was launched.
As part of the export strategy, PATON products are presented at the international exhibitions Targi Kielce’s Industrial Spring (Poland) and the XVII International Industrial Forum in Kyiv.
In terms of production of classical welding equipment, the Experimental Plant named after Yevhen Oksarovych Paton has successfully implemented a project to supply welding sources for 5,000 amperes (VMG-5000) to a number of leading Ukrainian enterprises in the mining and metallurgy industries.
2019
The MINI, ESO and PRO series VDI devices have been modernized, as a result of which the devices have increased their efficiency when powered by a weak power grid, and the professional series devices have received an LCD display with a multilingual interface for easy setup. The development and production of the first batch (by prior order of customers) of remote controls for VDI PRO series devices with welding currents of 300 amps, which significantly increase the convenience and efficiency of equipment, and mobility of the welder.
The complete set of PATON semi-automatic machines was qualitatively improved and expanded – in addition to a semi-automatic burner and a cable with a ground terminal, a welding cable with an electrode holder is added to the standard delivery set, and a professional series of semi-automatic machines is equipped with Abicor Binzel accessories.
Serial production of the new powerful inverter rectifier PATON™ VDI-500 has started, with a nominal welding current of up to 500 amperes – the first of the planned line of powerful inverter devices for 500/630/1200 amperes.
Production of PATON™ welding electrodes is certified according to the international standard ISO 9001: 2015. Thus, it was confirmed that the Plant strictly adheres to the principles of quality management in its work, such as customer orientation, leadership, staff motivation, process approach and continuous improvement.
PATON™ products are presented at international exhibitions: XVIII International Industrial Forum (Kyiv, Ukraine), and MacTech 2019 (Cairo, Egypt). As part of the XVIII International Industrial Forum, the Plant acted as a partner of the XIII Welders Competition, providing equipment – the latest devices for argon arc welding PATON ™ ADI-200 PRO AC / DC, and other support for competitions in category 141 method / GTAW.
2020
The years 2020–2021 marked a period of renewal and innovation for Paton International. At present, Paton’s R&D center and production focus on developing, testing, and releasing new models of devices and expanding the range of industrial equipment. Among the new releases are the inverter PRO-630, semi-automatic StandardMIG-270 and StandardMIG-350, argon arc inverter ProTIG-315 AC/DC, air-plasma cutting machines StandardCUT-100 and ProCUT-40, semi-automatic machines with liquid cooling capability, as well as complex solutions for welding.
2021
In 2021, the appearance of the devices and the Paton logo was completely changed, driven by the expansion of markets and export orientation. New markets entered, including Australia and Spain. UAE and several others.
In 2021, the Paton R&D center began work working on welding robotics, devices with synergetic control and in general on enhancing the functionality of welding equipment.
Already in November 2021, the first Ukrainian collaborative robot developed together with Qweedo Robotics was presented, significantly increases productivity, quality and accuracy of welds.
2022
The company completed the development and launch of new models of welding equipment: PATON StandardTIG-250, StandardTIG-270-400V, StandardTIG-350-400V argon arc inverters, PATON EuroMIG compact semi-automatic welding machine, PATON MultiPRO-350-15-4-400V multiprocess machine, PATON Standard-350-400V powerful welding inverter, PATON MicroWelding-80 micro-welding machine. The professional models of PATON ProTIG-200 AC/DC and ProTIG-315-400V AC/DC argon arc inverters have been upgraded with new functions and modes: SPOT, TIG-Lift, Remote Control, Double Pulse, TIG-Mix, MMA AC, and the PATON ProCUT-40 plasma cutter has been modernized.
The first version of the automatic control unit VAS-0001 was presented, which enables PATON semi-automatic welding machines to fully operate in automatic welding mode with welding robots from a wide range of manufacturers.
The official distributors of the PATON brand presented the company’s products at leading local exhibitions: Metal Show &TIB 2022 in Romania, BATA AGRO 2022 in Bulgaria, and JBF – Equipamentos e Acessorios para a Industria in Portugal.
2023
PATON introduced new models of welding accessories of its own design and production – a compact trolley for welding equipment a protective box for welding wire, and Cooler-7-400V and Cooler-7S-400V autonomous cooling units.
As part of the export development strategy, PATON presented its products at the world’s leading exhibition for welding and cutting technologies – Schweissen & Schneiden 2023 in Essen (Germany), and at Hi Tech & Industry Scandinavia 2023 in Denmark
Exports of products to the Republic of Singapore, Spain, and Germany commenced.
At the largest exhibition of industrial equipment in Ukraine – the XXI International Industrial Forum (Kyiv), a new generation of PATON D-series inverter welding equipment was presented: PATON PRO-200 D, PRO-250 D, StandardTIG-200 D, ProMIG-500 D-15-4-400V models, which are equipped with an enlarged informational LCD screen and a joystick for more convenient adjustment of the welding mode.
PATONconfirmed and extended the validity of the Certificate of the Shipping Register of Ukraine on the approval of PATON welding consumables: AHO-21 ELITE (E6013), AHO-4 (E6013), MP-3 (E6013), UONI 13/55 (E7015), UONI ELITE (E7018). This confirms that the above-mentioned PATON welding electrodes meet the requirements of the Rules of Classification and Construction of Ships and can be used in shipbuilding and ship repair.
2024
In 2024, PATON celebrated 65 years in the welding equipment market and kicked off the year by participating in the SteelFab 2024 international exhibition (UAE) alongside its exclusive partner for the UAE and Sudan markets, Triangle For Engineering & Trading Company. PATON was the only representative from Ukraine, showcasing a wide range of Ukrainian-made welding equipment and materials.
In May, the company traditionally participated in the International Industrial Forum, where it introduced the updated D series of welding inverters, featuring an enhanced interface, encoder, and a large LED display. The first model in this lineup was the PATON PRO-350D-400V. Also presented at the exhibition were the updated models of plasma cutters – StandardCUT-40 and StandardCUT-70-400V – as well as the PATON MicroWelding-80, an advanced machine for jewelry and precision work.
Additionally, PATON developed and launched: the new PATON Feeder-5-2 digital wire feeder, known for its mobility and ease of use, PATON StandardMIG-270/350-400V WK sets for mobile MIG/MAG welding stations, PATON 360 cart for ProMIG-500/630-400V W and MAXwire systems, the new PATON PowerMIG-400-15-4-400V, offering 100% duty cycle at 400A for heavy-duty industrial tasks.
Throughout the year, PATON significantly expanded its export geography, introducing its products in Singapore, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Côte d’Ivoire, Spain, Morocco, Bangladesh, Sudan, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. The company received an award from the Kyiv Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the “Best Exporter of the Year” competition and proudly represented Ukraine’s industrial potential at MSV in Brno and Warsaw Industry Week as part of the “Made in Kyiv” exhibition.
PATON ended the year with a major milestone – the introduction of its 5th generation of welding machines, featuring a new hardware architecture that is 5 times faster than the previous generation. The updated models are equipped with an encoder for precise parameter adjustments and a large LCD display that provides graphical information for easier control. Moreover, PATON enhanced its most popular functions and introduced new ones, including Inductance, Smart Stop, SPOT, PULSE, and more.