USA Bobsled and Skeleton has teamed up with Lincoln Electric, which is its newest official supplier ©Getty Images

USA Bobsled and Skeleton (USABS) has announced Lincoln Electric as its latest partner, becoming the official supplier of the governing body through June 2023.

Lincoln Electric is a leader in the design, development and manufacturing of products in areas such as arc welding, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, and plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment.

The company also specialises in brazing and soldering alloys.

It will maintain the upkeep of and provide equipment for the American bobsleigh and skeleton team under the agreement.

"We rely on Lincoln Electric products to help us maintain and create the fastest equipment in the world," said USABS director of partner and sponsor development Michelle Knous.

"We are so excited that they’ve committed to working with USA Bobsled/Skeleton so that our athletes can achieve competitive excellence."

Lincoln Electric will maintain the upkeep of and provide equipment for the American bobsleigh and skeleton team under the agreement ©Getty Images
Lincoln Electric will maintain the upkeep of and provide equipment for the American bobsleigh and skeleton team under the agreement ©Getty Images

Lincoln Electric is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and has 55 manufacturing locations in 18 countries.

"Lincoln Electric is proud to partner with USABS to help keep the equipment ready for competition on the ice," added Lon Damon of Lincoln Electric Company Sports Marketing.

Headquartered in Cleveland in the state of Ohio, Lincoln has 55 manufacturing locations in 18 countries.

USABS has signed a number of sponsorship agreements this year, including with FocusCalm and Reign Total Body Fuel, and extended an existing relationship with health and technology company Thorne.