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Stay up to date with what’s happening at Kilkenny Welding Supplies and across the welding and engineering world. Our News & Events section brings you updates on new products, special offers, training days and trade events.

KWS has been supporting welders and engineers throughout Ireland for decades. Here we share what’s new in our business and in the industry—so you don’t miss opportunities to see equipment in action, access promotions or learn from supplier demonstrations.

In this section you will find:

  • Announcements about new machines, brands and product ranges
  • Seasonal promotions and clearance events in‑store and online
  • Training days, demos and trade shows where you can meet the KWS team
  • Service and calibration updates, including any changes to our workshop offering
  • Company news and milestones from our depots and partners

Check this page regularly to see what’s coming up and how you can get involved. Browse the latest KWS news and upcoming events below, and click into any item for full details.


The Powermax33 XP is being launched in Ireland for the first time at the KWS Open Day on Thursday 28 May 2026 at our Portlaoise depot. It is the first opportunity for Irish fabricators, contractors, and engineers to see it demonstrated and cut live. KWS is stocking it from launch date — available online at kws.ie or from our depots in Kilkenny and Portlaoise with next-day delivery across Ireland.

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Gas Networks Ireland Opens 2026 Apprenticeship Programme

Gas Networks Ireland is recruiting apprentices across plumbing, electrical instrumentation, and mechanical fitting — starting October 2026. At KWS, we know first-hand how important structured trades training is. We currently support three apprentices across our Kilkenny and Portlaoise depots, and we believe employers in the engineering and welding sector have a real responsibility to invest in that pipeline.

Deadline to apply: 17:00, Tuesday 5 May 2026.

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Grass 2026

KWS is exhibiting at Grass 2026 — Ireland's biggest live silage demonstration event, on our doorstep in Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny on 29 April. We will have Fronius, Telwin, and Hypertherm equipment on show, the full consumables range, PPE — and a good giveaway on the day. Find out exactly what we are bringing to the stand.

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