Founded by seven Leong brothers in 1972, Welding Industries Malaysia (WIM) has become the only local company in Malaysia that manufactures welding machines for use by industries after surviving the onslaught of the 1997/98 financial crisis and tough competition from local operators and China.As a leader and prime manufacturer in the industries of welding products, it has an on-going commitment to produce high quality welding products and services. WIM won the Best Product Award 2003 given by trade organization Small and Medium Industries of Malaysia (SMI Malaysia).