Established in 1974, ASKAYNAK became the exclusive distributor of Lincoln Electric&＃39;s welding machinery and equipment in 1992. In 1998, this relationship became a fully-fledged partnership with the acquisition of a 50 % shareholding in the Company by Lincoln Electric.The major application areas of "ASKAYNAK" branded MIG/MAG wires, SAW wires, stick electrodes and "STARWELD" branded stainless steel MIG/TIG wires are industrial production and construction. "KOBATEK" branded products are used in protective repair and maintenance welding applications. "LINCOLN ELECTRIC" products are used in both application areas.