The report is devoted to welding and metal working production in Latvia. The state and perspectives of welding in Latvia in comparison with EU and other states are offered. The most innovative products and companies are described. The information about objectives and activities of the Latvian Welding Society and Association of Mechanical Engineering and Metalworking Industries of Latvia is given. Both are voluntary, non-profit organizations founded in 90’s of 20 century as informative and consultative centers for the specified industrial sector. The goals of mentioned organization’s activities are to promote the development of the Mechanical Engineering and Metalworking sector and to promote cooperation and professional growth of the corresponding specialists.