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Wilkinson Star announces new partnership with portable energy leader Instagrid
01 August 2025
WILKINSON STAR, one of the UK's leading suppliers to the welding and metalworking industry, is proud to announce a national partnership with Instagrid, becoming the exclusive provider of Instagrid solutions to the UK welding market.

Instagrid is a global leader in high-performance portable battery systems and this strategic alliance marks a significant step forward in delivering innovative energy solutions to the UK welding supply and distribution market.
With over 50 years of expertise serving the welding industry, Wilkinson Star brings an unmatched legacy of customer service, technical support, and nationwide distribution. The addition of Instagrid's cutting-edge mobile energy technology will empower welding professionals with clean, portable, and powerful alternatives to traditional generators - perfectly suited for today’s demanding and mobile worksites.
"This partnership with Instagrid is a game-changer for our customers," Paul Dempster, commercial director, Wilkinson Star. "We’re combining our deep industry experience with Instagrid’s revolutionary technology to bring a new level of performance and portability to the UK welding market"
Neil Fitzgerald, national account manager at Instagrid, added: "We chose Wilkinson Star as our exclusive dealer for the UK welding market based on their outstanding reputation, deep industry knowledge, and exceptional customer service - feedback we’ve consistently received from both end users and industry peers. We’re excited to work together to bring sustainable, portable power to the UK Welding market."
Instagrid’s solutions are already making waves across Europe and globally for their durability, reliability, and zero-emission energy output.
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