CLEVELAND, July 24, 2025 – Lincoln Electric is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the Top Industrial Large-Scale Manufacturer of 2025 by The Manufacturing Outlook. The honor highlights the work of Baker Industries, a Lincoln Electric company, for its pioneering work in high-precision, large-format advanced manufacturing.
Baker Industries earned the distinction following a comprehensive selection process that included nominations from The Manufacturing Outlook’s subscribers and an expert review panel composed of C-level industry executives, thought leaders, and the publication’s editorial staff. The company stood out for its ability to solve complex, high-stakes manufacturing challenges under aggressive timelines, as well as its uniquely diverse and advanced collection of large-scale manufacturing equipment, including multi-axis CNC machining, advanced fabrication, and 3D metal printing systems.
“Receiving this recognition speaks to the talent, adaptability, and problem-solving mindset of our team,” said Jerry Kablak, Sales & Estimation Manager at Baker Industries. “We’re constantly challenging ourselves to find faster, smarter ways to deliver for our customers.”
Baker Industries’ hybrid manufacturing approach combines traditional and emerging manufacturing technologies, including Lincoln Electric’s proprietary SculptPrint™ wire-arc additive manufacturing technology, to enable faster lead times, greater flexibility, and end-to-end support for high-stakes industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, and shipbuilding.
With a steadfast commitment to manufacturing innovation and continuous improvement, Baker Industries is well-positioned to solve the next generation of manufacturing challenges.
To read Baker Industries’ feature in The Manufacturing Outlook, visit themanufacturingoutlook.com/baker-industries. For more information about the company and its capabilities, visit bakerindustriesinc.com.
About Baker Industries, a Lincoln Electric Company
Baker Industries, a Lincoln Electric company based in Michigan, is an industry-leading supplier of tooling, flight hardware, prototyping, CNC machining, fabrication, additive manufacturing, assembly, finishing, quality inspection, and design & engineering services to OEM and Tier 1 manufacturers in the world’s most demanding industries. For more information, visit www.bakerindustriesinc.com.
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers’ fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln operates 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 20 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at www.lincolnelectric.com.
