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Cleaner Air for the Workplace – Weller Replacement Main Filter for Zero Smog 4V

May 18, 2022 | Weller Tools offers a Replacement Main Filter for the Zero Smog 4V to provide continually clean air for the workplace.

Weller gets users up and running with the Zero Smog EL fume extraction system

Apr 20, 2022 | Weller Tools offers the Zero Smog EL Kit 1 fume extraction system with flexible arm and funnel nozzle. Quick, simple and user-friendly installation with Easy-Click system enables the user to get up and running right away.

Apex Tool Group CMO Sets Retirement Date; Rich Mathews Appointed New CMO

Apr 13, 2022 | Weller Tools, the world's No.1 brand in hand soldering solutions and part of the Apex Tool Group, today announced the retirement plans of current Chief Marketing Officer Bob Heisner. Heisner joined ATG in July 2016 and was named CMO in October 2020. In his time with ATG, Heisner helped build ATG's six flagship brands, APEX®, Cleco®, Crescent®, GEARWRENCH®, SATA® and Weller® and repositioned Cleco as a master brand. His leadership served him well through the development of key business processes and ATG's Digital Center of Excellence.

Weller offers complete range of fume extraction arms and accessories

Feb 16, 2022 | Weller Tools is pleased to introduce its extraction arms and accessories for the efficient extraction of dust, smoke and fumes. The company offers a wide selection of articulated rigid arms as well as flexible arms.

Weller introduces its largest, most versatile laser extraction system

Feb 07, 2022 | Weller Tools is pleased to introduce the Laser Line 400V. Weller's largest, most versatile extraction unit, the Laser Line 400V has a powerful blower capacity of 615 m³/h.

Weller's unique ventilation concept extraction cabinet provides ultimate flexibility

Jan 23, 2022 | Weller Tools is pleased to introduce the CBC-A Extraction Cabinet. The air curtain cabinet works with a unique air ventilation concept that separates the operator from the process by a dual air curtain system. This prevents fumes from entering the large front opening.

Weller offers Easy-Click 60 wall mounted aluminum extraction arm with valve

Jan 10, 2022 | Weller Tools is pleased to introduce its FT-3470N Wall Mounted Arm. The extraction arm with valve incorporates Weller's Easy-Click system.

Weller's Zero Smog 6V Fume Extraction System connects up to 8 workbenches

Dec 13, 2021 | Weller Tools is pleased to announce that its Zero Smog 6V Fume Extraction System can connect up to eight soldering workbenches.

Weller Introduces Easy-Click WFV 60 A Automatic Valve

Nov 24, 2021 | Weller Tools is pleased to introduce the WFV 60 A stop valve for the Weller WX Soldering Station. The automatic valve opens when the user picks up the soldering iron and closes as soon as it senses the soldering iron is switched off or is entering into sleep mode.

Weller offers the Zero Smog TL Fume Extraction System with a Free Filterset

Nov 17, 2021 | Weller Tools is pleased to announce that its Zero Smog TL Fume Extraction System features a flexible extraction arm, extraction hose, stop valve with bench mounting brackets, remote switch and funnel nozzle.

Weller Tools Launches the WSW Solder Wire Platform for the Perfect Solder Joint

Nov 12, 2021 | The perfect solder joint requires the perfect connection between the components because compromises lead to poor results, defects in the components and expensive rework. Weller's solder wire (WSW) platform provides only the best and exceeds expectations.

Remote Display to Control Weller Tools MG Filtration Units

Oct 26, 2021 | Weller Tools is pleased to announce that the Remote Display provides full control of fume extraction units, as well as status of filter life and blower settings.

Weller Introduces MG100s Fume Extraction Unit

Oct 26, 2021 | Weller Tools is pleased to introduce the Weller MG100s. The fume extraction unit is the quietest in its class, designed for hand soldering, heavy duty and general soldering, gluing, cleaning, filing and other fine dust applications.

A coWeller Erem™ Relaunches Line of High-Precision Cutters, Pliers & Tweezers

Sep 06, 2020 | Weller Erem™, the world's No.1 brand in precision tool solutions, is pleased to announce that it has rebranded and relaunched 300 products worldwide.

Weller Tools Has Been Innovating Hand Soldering for 75 Years

Jul 07, 2020 | 75 years of soldering, power and passion: Weller Tools' vision and mindset still holds true for the company on a global basis.

A brochure from Weller dated April 1946. While the technologies have advanced since that time, the ideas of solving customer challenges and innovating the industry remain the same.

Weller Tools Participates in Successful Quarterly Roadshow Events

Jun 29, 2020 | Weller Tools is pleased to announce its participation in the EIS and partners quarterly roadshow events. Weller has partnered with Desco and MicroCare to create engagement and education with EIS end-users and sales personnel to refocus and expand sales of electronic assembly products.

ATG Promotes Bernd Fruehwald to Lead GPT Brands

May 25, 2020 | Apex Tool Group (ATG) announces that Bernd J. Fruehwald has been promoted to Senior Vice President and President of its Global Power Tools business unit, which includes Cleco, Weller, and APEX.

Weller’s Dyan Reagan to Lead West Region’s Field Sales Team

Feb 24, 2020 | Weller Tools announces that Dyan Reagan’s role within the company has been expanded to include the duties of the West Regional Manager.

Weller Wins Third Award for Its Active Tip Range at APEX

Feb 06, 2020 | Weller Tools was awarded a 2020 NPI Award in the category of Soldering – Hand tools for its Active Tip Range. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 ceremony that took place at the San Diego Convention Center during the IPC APEX EXPO.

Connecting the future of soldering

Jan 07, 2020 | Weller Tools will debut a number of its latest product innovations in Booth #1845 at the 2020 IPC APEX EXPO, scheduled to take place Feb. 4-6, 2020 at the San Diego Convention Center in California. The company is an official IPC CFX Supporter and will offer IPC CFX live demonstrations.

Weller receives Global Technology Award for new active soldering tips

Nov 13, 2019 | Weller Tools announces that it was awarded a 2019 Global Technology Award in the category of Hand Soldering for its Active Tip Range. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 ceremony that took place during Productronica in Munich, Germany.

Weller to Co-Host Reliability Symposium at SMTA Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum

Nov 07, 2019 | Weller Tools is co-hosting a technical symposium with industry partners MicroCare Corporation, Aqueous Technologies, ANSYS and TechSearch International, Inc. during the SMTA Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum at the Bestronics Box Build Facility in San Jose, CA on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Weller Tools will exhibit as well as present during the event.

Weller to Supply Stations for the Soldering Challenge during the SMTA Space Coast Expo & Tech Forum

Nov 03, 2019 | Weller Tools announces that it is providing two soldering stations to support the SMTA Space Coast Chapter’s Third Annual Soldering Challenge at the upcoming exhibition and Tech Forum. The event will take place at 1 p.m. on November 20 at the Melbourne Auditorium in Melbourne, FL.

Weller Wins 2019 Mexico Technology Award for Hand Soldering

Oct 25, 2019 | Weller Tools announces that it was awarded a 2019 Mexico Technology Award in the category of Hand Soldering for its Active Tip Range. The award was presented to the company during a Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 ceremony that took place during the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum.

Connecting the future of soldering

Oct 17, 2019 | Weller Tools debut a number of its latest product innovations at the Productronica trade fair – in hall A4 on stand 241.

Weller to Present Robotic Reliability in Electronics Manufacturing at SMTA Space Coast Expo & Tech Forum

Oct 10, 2019 | Weller Tools is co-hosting a technical symposium with industry partners KIC, Indium Corporation and MicroCare Corporation at the Melbourne Auditorium in Melbourne, FL on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 during SMTA Space Coast Expo & Tech Forum.

Weller to Co-Host Reliability Event at SMTA New England Expo & Tech Forum

Sep 18, 2019 | Weller Tools is co-hosting a technical symposium with industry partners MicroCare Corporation and Indium Corporation during the SMTA New England Expo & Tech Forum at the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

Weller to Present Robotic Reliability in Electronics Manufacturing at SMTA Atlanta Reliability Symposium

Aug 21, 2019 | Weller Tools is co-hosting a technical symposium with industry partners Indium Corporation and MicroCare Corporation at the Atlanta Tech Park in Peachtree Corners, GA on September 12, 2019 during SMTA Atlanta.

New Active Soldering Tips Offer Precision, Performance And Power To Meet Growing Market Demands

Aug 06, 2019 | Weller Tools expands its Active RT soldering tip program. The expanded tip series offers the highest precision, while maximizing performance and power. The tips work exclusively with the high performance WX platform of soldering stations.

Weller Launches Five New Rework Systems.

Sep 15, 2014 | Weller today announced the launch of five new WR3ME Rework Systems. The new systems WR5000M, WR3000TS, WR3000SS, WR3000TA, and WR3000SA, offer application flexibility, productivity and process control, further enhancing the end user experience.

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