We are Ador

We are Ador

Established in 1951, Ador (formerly, Advani-Oerlikon) is one of the leading welding companies in India, manufacturing high-quality welding equipment, consumables, and welding automation solutions. Additionally, Ador has been in the Flares & Process Equipment Division for more than 30+ years.

Ador has played a significant role during the post-independence industrialization in India and takes immense pride in its heritage.

With a strong focus on “Make in India,” Ador produces world-class products across six manufacturing facilities nationwide. Its Research and Development Centre, recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (Government of India), drives innovation at the core of Ador.

With a presence across 15 + countries in the Middle East, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, and Southeast Asia, Ador maintains a robust sales and distribution network across the globe and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of industries including shipbuilding, oil and gas, railways, infrastructure, power, automotive sectors, heavy fabrication and structural engineering.

Our Journey

Circle

2024

Ador Fontech Limited merged with Ador Welding Limited

2017

Ador Welding Technology Development Centre, Pune now certified by NABL

2010

Setup of in-house R&D units (TDC – Pune for equipment and TDC – Silvassa for consumables) registered with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)

2004

6th Welding Consumables plant commenced production in Silvassa

2003

Name changed from Advani-Oerlikon Ltd. To Ador Welding Limited

2000

The R&D Centers were modernized & Technology development team strengthened

1995

The company received ISO 9001 certifications for all its plants

1992

5th Welding Consumables plant commenced production in Bangalore

1986

Company went public. The company entered a collaboration with Oerlikon Buhrle Ltd., Switzerland for technology upgradation of welding consumables.

1982

Higher Secondary School at Birgaon, Raipur in erstwhile Madhya Pradesh (now Chhattisgarh) was setup by the company

1979

4th Welding Consumables plant commenced production at Ahmednagar

1970

Got equipped with 4 Manufacturing plants at Raipur, Chennai, Pune & Mumbai, for production of welding consumables & equipment, power sources, welding automation systems and cutting products

1967

Started exporting products to Middle East, African and Southeast Asian Countries

1962-1963

2nd electrode plant at Raipur & Welding Equipment plant at Pune commenced production

1955

Welding school established in Mumbai

1952

1st electrode plant in Mumbai commenced production

1951

On 22nd October 1951, Ador Welding Limited
took birth as
“J.B. Advani Oerlikon Electrodes Pvt. Ltd.”

Vision

Ador is on a journey to become the most customer-focused organization and is committed to its vision of ‘creating the best welding experience’ for its customers and partners.

Core Values

I work to deliver the best customer experience on each occasion so that our customers choose Ador and at every touch point with Ador.

I build trust by being consistent in the delivery of our promises to our customers (and our teams).

I take pride in our products & services, ensuring they relentlessly deliver performance.

Ador
In Numbers

850+

Employees

06

Manufacturing

90,000

MT of welding consumables/year

30,000

welding power sources per year

31,235

pin codes across India

15

Countries Global Network

Top 800

Companies in India

1000+ cr

Annual sales

Our Glorious Achievements

Patent for Hybrid Welding Method

Granted patent on “Hybrid Welding Method & Combination Torch Device for High-Quality Welding”, making Ador the first company in India to receive such a patent in the welding industry.

Training program

Collaborated with Hindalco School of Excellence, Renukoot to equip trainers with comprehensive expertise in various welding techniques including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Oxy-fuel Gas Cutting (OFC), Oxy-fuel Gas Welding (OFW), Gauging, Brazing, Plasma Cutting, Spot Welding.

Achieved NABL Certification

Established a state of art R&D Centre in Pune aimed at Quality Enhancement, Innovation and research in Welding Technology backed by a team of 38 dedicated researchers that act as a hub of Innovation across multiple welding disciplines. R&D Metallurgical Lab is accredited as per NABL ISO 17025:2017 which caters to various Chemical , Mechanical, Metallographic and Corrosion Testing for different grades of Weld Metals and Welding Processes.

WELDFAB TECH AWARD 2024

Ador has been honoured with the prestigious WELDFAB TECH AWARD 2024 in the 'Welding Industry Training Provider' category. This recognition highlights our commitment to exceptional training and demonstrating outstanding improvements in the achievement, engagement and well-being of students and the welding segment.