Welding Equipment Manufacturer Named Chip Foose's Official Welder
Lincoln Electric® has announced it will partner with automotive designer and industry legend Chip Foose as his "official welder." Foose stars in TLC's hit shows Overhaulin' and Rides and is the owner of Foose Design, an award-winning automotive design and performance company.
"Lincoln Electric is both pleased and honored to be partnering with Chip Foose. He is well known and respected for his unique and creative approach to designing cars," says Phillip Wittke, Director of Marketing at Lincoln Electric. "He has been a long-time user of Lincoln Electric's products both on his shows and in his shop. This is a great opportunity for both our companies to co-market our respective brands given our similar approach to innovation, quality, and relevance".
Foose commented on his partnership with Lincoln: "Success in the automotive design and fabrication industry means working with speed and precision. Many times you don't have a second chance to get it right you have to use the best if you want to make the best. That's why I have always worked with Lincoln Electric. I'm excited to name them my 'official welder.'"
Foose designs cars for several automotive companies and other clients. He has won numerous industry honors and was the youngest member ever inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame. He was the first recipient of the Goodguys' Trendsetter Award. He has won three coveted "Ridler" Awards at Detroit's Autorama and received the Goodguys' Street Rod of the Year an amazing seven times.
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