Our Story
Four Generations of American Craftsmanship
Founded in 1932 by Arthur L. Johnson, Hexacon Electric Company has earned a worldwide reputation for excellence in soldering equipment. The company name comes from the hexagonal-shaped iron case designed by our founder.
Who We Are
Hexacon Electric Company is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of soldering irons, soldering tips, soldering stations, and branding equipment. Located in Roselle Park, New Jersey, we've been designing and manufacturing quality soldering tools since 1932.
Now in our fourth generation of family ownership, we are proud of our tradition of creating quality products designed for durability with replaceable parts. Our end users' applications range from manufacturing MRI equipment to providing soldering tools for the space program.
Every Hexacon product is built to last, with independently replaceable tips, elements, cords, and handles — reducing waste and keeping your tools working for decades.
Our Values
- Quality — Every tool is built to industrial-grade standards with premium materials.
- Durability — Designed for continuous operation with fully replaceable parts.
- Innovation — Pioneering soldering technology for over 90 years.
- American Made — Proudly manufactured in Roselle Park, NJ since day one.
Our History
A timeline of innovation spanning over nine decades.
Founded
Arthur L. Johnson founds Hexacon Electric Company, naming it after the hexagonal-shaped iron case he designed.
War Effort
Hexacon supports the American war effort, supplying soldering equipment for military electronics manufacturing.
Iron-Plated Tips
Hexacon develops the first long-life, iron-plated tip technology — an industry breakthrough.
Pencil-Style Iron
Introduction of the first industrial pencil-style soldering iron, setting a new standard for precision work.
Temperature Control
Hexacon introduces the first temperature-controlled soldering station for repeatable, high-quality joints.
Wave Soldering QC
Development of exclusive wave soldering quality control gauges and the first soldering analyzer for thermal profile engineering.
Fourth Generation
Still family-owned and operated in Roselle Park, NJ. Serving industries from aerospace to medical device manufacturing.