Vitsa, S.A. is the first AWS Certified Welding Fabricator (CWF) in Latin America
Our structural and bridge manufacturing company, VITSA, S.A., has been accredited as a Certified Welding Fabricator (CWF) by the American Welding Society (AWS), the global authority on welding. We are the first manufacturers in Central and Latin America to obtain this prestigious AWS CWF certification, reinforcing our commitment to building infrastructure with strong, lasting connections, just like the relationships of trust we cultivate with our clients and partners.
This achievement positions us as leaders in certified welding for world-class infrastructure, with defined and controlled welding processes, qualified and externally audited welders, and complete traceability on every project.
AWS certifications associated with the CWF scope
The accreditation covers key standards for structural welding of steel and bridges:
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AWS D1.1 / D1.1M – Structural Welding Code (Steel): An international reference for structural steel welding, aligning our processes with the most respected code globally.
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AWS D1.3 / D1.3M – Structural Welding Code (Sheet Steel): Ideal for secondary structures and lightweight steel components.
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AASHTO/AWS D1.5M/D1.5 – Bridge Welding Code: An ultra-demanding standard for bridges and critical infrastructure, focusing on fatigue, dynamic loads, and advanced inspection. Its inclusion highlights our advanced technical capabilities and operational excellence.
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+20 AWS and ANSI technical specifications: Include, but are not limited to, ANSI Z49.1 – Safety in Welding Cutting, and Allied Processes, AWS A2.4 – Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination, AWS B1.11M / B1.11 – Guide for the Visual Examination of Welds, AWS D1.8 / D.1.8M – Structural Welding Code Seismic Supplement
Benefits for demanding projects
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Safer and more reliable bridges and structures: Meeting the most rigorous AWS codes.
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Total confidence: External audits and traceability for local and international regulations.
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Lasting efficiency: Infrastructure that endures, like our partnerships.
With AWS CWF accreditation, Vitsa leads industrial welding in Latin America.
Do you need certified welding for bridges or structures? Contact us and build with world-class quality.