About Us
About Republic Industrial
Republic Industrial has a deep understanding of the cost factors affecting our clients—we have seen firsthand how a band-aid fix can end up costing twice as much in the end, or how facility downtime can impact productivity and profits. We do the job right the first time and stand ready to respond quickly to issues as they arise.
No cheap fixes. No cut corners.
Just quality, reliable workmanship.
Established
Meet The Founders
Barry Welch
Co-Founder
With over 25 years of experience, Barry Welch started in the industrial sector at a young age. He worked at a Screw Conveyor manufacturing facility in high school, where he sowed the seeds for a long career in the industry. Barry spent over 15 years in the energy sector working in rig welding, air compressor repairs, and more. Barry moved into the Industrial repair industry in 2011, where he has worked until co-founding Republic Industrial in 2020.
Ben Hollingsworth
Co-Founder
Barry Welch
Co-Founder
With over 25 years of experience, Barry Welch started in the industrial sector at a young age. He worked at a Screw Conveyor manufacturing facility in high school, where he sowed the seeds for a long career in the industry. Barry spent over 15 years in the energy sector working in rig welding, air compressor repairs, and more. Barry moved into the Industrial repair industry in 2011, where he has worked until co-founding Republic Industrial in 2020.
Ben Hollingsworth
Co-Founder