SHOW PREVIEW
The show floor at FABTECH( 8-11 September 2025) in Chicago is expected to reach a record size, attracting an anticipated 45,000 visitors.
BREAKING NEW RECORDS
“ This year marks FABTECH’ s largest show floor ever, spanning a record-breaking 850,000 + square feet with 1,500 + exhibitors across 40 technology categories.”
Registration is now open for FABTECH 2025, North America’ s largest event for metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing. It returns to McCormick Place in Chicago, USA, from 8-11 September 2025. The event partners are the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association( FMA); the SME; the Precision Metalforming Association( PMA); the American Welding Society( AWS) and the Chemical Coaters Association International.
“ This year marks FABTECH’ s largest show floor ever, spanning a record-breaking 850,000 + square feet with 1,500 + exhibitors across 40 technology categories. The event is expected to draw 45,000 industry professionals,” SME told ISMR.
FABTECH is a key marketplace for sourcing solutions, networking and gaining insights into the future of manufacturing. With live equipment demonstrations, new technology debuts and expert-led education sessions, it aims to provide attendees with the resources to improve productivity, strengthen supply chains and stay ahead of industry shifts.
The event also features a keynote lineup, including Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, performance coach Alan Stein Jr. and NASCAR industry innovator Andy
Papathanassiou, who will share strategies on leadership, adaptability and teamwork.
Manufacturing marketplace
“ FABTECH is where the manufacturing industry’ s top minds, technologies and solutions come together in one place,” said Tracy Garcia, CEM, FABTECH Group Director, SME.“ Chicago has long been a major hub for manufacturing, home to a strong industrial base and a skilled workforce that drives innovation across sectors. Its central location
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