1982
The merger of ESAB GmbH and HANCOCK GmbH, as ESAB-HANCOCK GmbH, Karben, takes place.
ESAB Dubai is established.

1984
ESAB Canada Inc. is founded.

1986
Filarc Welding Industries B.V., The Netherlands, is acquired.

1987
Siderotermica s.p.a. in Italy is acquired.

1989
The production of electrodes in Göteborg is transferred to Perstorp.
The new corporate symbol for The Esab Group is introduced.
ESAB India Ltd is established.

1991
AB Ph Nederman & Co is acquired and the Working Environment Equipment business area is set up.

1992
The Friction Stir Welding process is invented by The Welding Institute (TWI) where ESAB participates as the only welding equipment manufacturer.

1993
ESAB Vamberk in the Czech Republic is set up following the acquisition of the leading producer of consumables.
ESAB introduces Marathon Pac, a bulk pack for solid or flux-cored welding wire.

1994
ESAB is purchased by Charter plc of the U.K.
Nederman leaves The ESAB Group but is still a member of the Charter group of companies.