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About Us

Your trusted orbital partner

Welcome to Orbitec Limited, the exclusive supplier and customer agent for Orbitec GmbH, a pioneer in orbital welding technology since its founding in 1984.

Established in 2004, Orbitec Limited based in Derby, proudly serving and supporting customers across the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to be your “Trusted Orbital Partner,” offering the personalised service and care of a family business while delivering a multinational company’s innovation, product range and investment.

At Orbitec, we are dedicated to more than just supplying, repairing, and servicing advanced orbital welding systems. We also specialise in application engineering, providing expert training, developing custom products, and offering equipment hire to meet diverse needs.

Our commitment to our customers extends far beyond the initial sale, and we strive to deliver industry-leading service and support, ensuring that our customer’s investments in our products and services help them achieve their business goals.  

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Vision

Our vision is to be your “Trusted Orbital Partner” providing you with the best orbital welding equipment on the market along with the highest levels of customer support.

This vision is supported by our customer-first attitude, unique approach to problem solving and providing solutions that are innovative, easy to use and efficient.

Products Trusted Worldwide

Orbitec’s Orbital Welding solutions are renowned globally for their precision and reliability and are trusted by industries worldwide. Our customers benefit from the cutting-edge technology embedded in these systems, which ensures high-quality welds with unmatched consistency.

Your Trusted Orbital Partner

Our team, with decades of industry experience, is dedicated to exceeding expectations and maximising the value of your investments. Our extensive knowledge and hands-on approach ensure you receive tailored solutions and comprehensive support throughout the lifecycle of your Orbital Welding systems.

Your One Stop Shop

Orbitec is your one-stop shop for all things orbital welding, offering a complete range of products and services to meet every need. Whether you’re seeking options to hire or buy equipment, expert training or custom-made products. Orbitec delivers comprehensive solutions tailored to your specific requirements.

1984 Orbitec GmbH Founded
1984
Orbitec GmbH Founded

Founded in 1984, Orbitec GmbH quickly established itself as industry leading specialists in the field of orbital welding technology, designing, developing, manufacturing and distributing equipment worldwide.

1984 Orbitec GmbH Founded
1996 Export Distribution Established
1996
Export Distribution Established

A global export distribution network is established, allowing Orbitec to sell and ship their products to customers across the world

1996 Export Distribution Established
1999 Auto programming Launched
1999
Auto programming Launched

Orbitec established itself as an innovation pioneer by launching Tigtronic controllers with autoprogramming. Additional concepts are also introduced such as the Oxygen analyser and the ‘Peli’ case based orbital controller. 1999 also saw the start of collaboration with ESS inverters.

1999 Auto programming Launched
2000 Open Weld Heads
2000
Open Weld Heads

OSZ open frame weld heads are added to the product range with OSW open frame weld heads being added in the following years OSW 170 (2002), OSW 115 (2001), OSW 80 (2001), OSW 40 (2002)

2000 Open Weld Heads
2001 Sailauf Facility
2001
Sailauf Facility

Orbitec GmbH establishes a new facility at Sailauf, increasing their production capabilities.

2001 Sailauf Facility
2003 Orbitec Launches in the UK
2003
Orbitec Launches in the UK

Orbitec is launched in the UK at the Weldex exhibition in 2003, introducing the service to the UK & Irish Markets

2003 Orbitec Launches in the UK
2005 Site & Product Expansion
2005 - 2007
Site & Product Expansion

Orbitec Ltd moves to larger premises at the Derwent Business Centre. In the same year and years to follow, several new concepts are introduced, including evolution of the multiple handle OSK-W water cooled enclosed head range with the narrower OSK-G variants. OSK 115-53 G/GW (2005), OSK 38 C/G and OSK 21 C/G (2007)

2005 Site & Product Expansion
2009 Pride Park
2009
Pride Park

Orbitec Ltd moves to Pride Park. Meanwhile, Orbitec GmbH's export business sales exceed domestic sales.

2009 Pride Park
2013 Seligenstadt facility
2013
Seligenstadt facility

Orbitec GmbH open a new purpose built facility in Seligenstadt, further increasing the production capability and reach of the Orbitec brand.

2013 Seligenstadt facility
2014 Enclosed Weld Heads
2014
Enclosed Weld Heads

Introduction of the OSK-S enclosed weld head range as a further development of the OSK-G series. As part of our form, fit and function philosophy discontinued products remain compatible with new and vice versa.

2014 Enclosed Weld Heads
2019 CNC Capabilities Expand
2019
CNC Capabilities Expand

Orbitec Ltd expands its facility and invests in CNC manufacturing capabilities

2019 CNC Capabilities Expand
2018 Evo Controllers
2019
Evo Controllers

The most compact, modern and user-friendly generation of EVO controllers featuring Industry 4.0 technology enters the market in 2019

2018 Evo Controllers
2022 Modular Evo Controller
2022
Modular Evo Controller

Orbitec releases the EVO industry 4.0 range of modular controllers

2022 Modular Evo Controller

Our Approach

Listen & Discuss

Our initial conversation will cover your primary, application and budgetary requirements to determine the best approach for your project.

Share & Advise

We will apply our extensive process and industry experience to determine the most cost effective equipment and methodology appropriate for your project.

Train & Support

We provide operator, weld procedure development and service and maintenance training, ensuring successful application of the process.

Partner & Grow

We recognise the importance of building long term, flexible relationships that cater to client requirements and maximise return on investment.

Leadership team

Introducing your trusted orbital partners

Kevin Hennah
Kevin HennahManaging Director
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Specialises in Product Development
Karl Brown
Karl BrownGeneral Manager 
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Specialises in Customer Relations

Insights

Introducing the EVO Series

Compact, lightweight and packed with the latest technology from Orbitec. 

Case Study – Orbital Welding Training

Learn how we trained the team from a leading Motorsports brand

Orbital Welding vs Manual TIG Welding

What are the benefits, cost savings and quality improvements?

Orbitec Limited supplies the Orbitec range of high specification, low cost Orbital welding systems, related equipment and accessories to the UK and Irish markets.

Our commitment to providing the highest specification Orbital Welding Equipment at the lowest market price is a fundamental objective. This coupled with a unique approach to problem solving and design has created products with innovative, practical and cost saving features that are unique to the market.

The standard Orbitec product range is manufactured by Orbitec GmbH, based near Frankfurt in Germany. Here in Derby we at Orbitec Limited have more than twenty five years experience applying the various process techniques across a diverse range of industries from Dairy to Nuclear. This combined with the ability to design and manufacture bespoke tooling means cost savings and quality improvements can be achieved on less obvious applications, often in novel and innovative ways.

The process and equipment experience available from our orbital engineers forms the bedrock of our business and provides an invaluable source of reference in support of our sales, hire, service, design and training activities.

Kevin Hennah

Kevin has now clocked up almost 40 years working in the orbital welding industry, with 13 years site-based experience globally for Foster Wheeler Automated Welding Ltd followed by 10 years for Arc Machines, Inc. in the UK.

For the last 17 years as the owner of Orbitec Limited Kevin has continued to apply and develop this experience, assisting and advising in the application of Orbitec products to the various Orbital welding requirements for both fusion and wire feed applications.

James Park

James started with Orbitec Limited from school as an apprentice Orbital Technician in 2008. Since completing his academic and practical studies in Mechanical and Fabrication Engineering at Derby College he continues to develop his role within Orbitec providing Service, Training and Application Engineering support. Now as Workshop Manager James is actively supporting the expansion of our service team along with implementation of a CNC manufacturing capacity to support our custom made product activities.

A capable and competent member of our team ready to assist with all your orbital needs.

Chris James

Chris is an apprentice trained mechanical engineer with a service and maintenance pedigree. Since joining our service team in June 2019 he continues to develop his skills and Orbitec plant knowledge through his role as an Orbital Service Technician.

A willing and enthusiastic member of our team ready to help with all your service and maintainence requirements.

Thomas Anthony

Tom is our apprentice Orbital Service Technician having joined us in July 2019. In between day release studies for a foundation degree in Integrated Engineering Tom is gaining practical experience and knowledge in all aspects of orbital equipment service. In addition he is also actively involved with manufacturing parts and assemblies for our custom made products and tooling.

Training and development of staff at all levels along with the sharing and dissemination of knowledge and experience are important guiding principles for us here at Orbitec. In his relatively short time Tom is already providing a valuable contribution to our service and ‘special’ projects activities.

Orbitec GmbH

Orbitec GmbH was founded in 1984 and specialises in the field of orbital welding technology.

Orbitec designs, develops, manufactures and distributes orbital welding equipment worldwide.

Our philosophy is to provide the highest specification orbital welding equipment at the lowest market price, easy to use and operate by experienced as well as inexperienced orbital welders.

Orbitec GmbH supplies products and services to a range of industries, including: Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food & Dairy, Semiconductor, Aerospace, Petrochemical, Offshore and Nuclear.