Tregaskiss is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1967 by William Tregaskiss, a toolmaker from England, the company introduced its first semi-automatic MIG gun in 1972 to address the welding needs of the automotive industry. Since then, the company continues to manufacture robotic MIG guns, peripherals and consumables and has introduced Tough Gun and Tough Lock brands. Tregaskiss was family owned and operated until it was purchased by Illinois Tool Works (ITW) in 2007.