INDUSTRY NEWS
Eagle Americas celebrates year of growth
Eagle Americas, the North American subsidiary of Eagle Group, is celebrating its first anniversary after a year of rapid growth, team expansion and increasing adoption of its fibre laser cutting technology across the United States.
“ Since officially launching operations In March 2025, we have focused on building a strong foundation to support U. S. manufacturers seeking faster, more efficient metalcutting solutions. Over the past year, we have expanded our service organisation, adding new field engineers and service technicians to provide on-site support, commissioning, training and technical assistance for customers nationwide,” Eagle Americas told ISMR.
At the same time, Eagle Americas has strengthened its presence across the country through strategic partnerships with agents and representatives.
Chad Jackson, CEO of Eagle Americas.
“ Our first year has been about establishing our presence and putting the right people and infrastructure in place to serve the U. S. market,” said Chad Jackson, CEO of Eagle Americas.“ Year two is about accelerating that momentum, expanding our reach, supporting more customers and continuing to raise the bar for performance in fibre laser cutting.”
As Eagle Americas enters its second year, the company plans to continue expanding its technical and service teams while strengthening its nationwide partner network to support its growing U. S. customer base.
New global website
Eagle Lasers recently announced the launch of its new global website, now live at www. eaglelasers. com. A dedicated Eagle Trust section offers direct access to servicerelated information and contacts, including the Certified Training Programme, spare parts and showroom locations with integrated booking options. Other new features include a blog, a dedicated Resources Hub and a newsletter.
“ The redesigned platform has been developed to provide faster, more intuitive access to content, references and practical insights. Featuring a refreshed visual identity and a more structured architecture, the website introduces an expanded set of tools and resources to support users at every stage of their journey. The website is now available in seven languages, with additional languages to be introduced in the near future,” confirmed Eagle Lasers. n
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FABTECH returns to Las Vegas in 2026
FABTECH, North America’ s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, will return to Las Vegas( USA) for the first time since 2016, welcoming an expected 31,000 attendees. Taking place from 21-23 October 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, the event returns to the Western U. S. at a moment when manufacturers are making critical decisions on equipment, workforce and modernisation. Aerospace, defence, energy and advanced manufacturing companies are heavily concentrated across the Western U. S., and many are in active investment cycles, evaluating equipment upgrades, expanding production capacity and building supplier relationships to meet growing domestic demand.
“ Manufacturers are navigating tighter margins, persistent workforce constraints and the pressure to modernise without disrupting output,” said Tracy Garcia, CEM, FABTECH group director at SME.“ For many, the question is no longer whether to invest but when and in what. FABTECH brings equipment, suppliers and technical expertise together in one place, giving attendees direct access to both solutions and the experts behind them.”
The 2026 show floor will span 725,000 square feet, equivalent to roughly 12 football fields, and feature more than 1,400 exhibitors across 40 product categories.
“ Whether running a job shop or a largescale operation, attendees can evaluate automation systems, smart factory solutions and precision fabrication technologies in operation, compare capabilities side by side and make more informed investment decisions based on live demonstrations. For shops managing material cost volatility, staffing gaps and the compounding cost of falling behind on modernisation, the show floor offers a single environment to assess what is worth investing in now,” said the show organiser.
Workforce challenges continue to reshape hiring, training and long-term planning across the industry as experienced workers retire faster than new entrants replace them. FABTECH’ s conference programme will address these issues directly, with educational sessions covering manufacturing operations, technology adoption and workforce development across all skill levels. The Emerging Leaders Programme also returns as a dedicated resource for professionals 35 and under, offering a halfday programme focused on leadership development, peer networking, mentorship and technical training.
“ We are excited to bring FABTECH back to Las Vegas this year, and the timing could not be better,” said Mark Hoper, Senior Vice President of Expositions and Media at FMA.“ U. S. manufacturing is in a period of genuine momentum, and FABTECH is where the people shaping the industry’ s future can come to see what is possible, make real connections and leave prepared to turn ideas into action.”
FABTECH’ s five event partners are the American Welding Society, the Chemical Coaters Association International, the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International, the Precision Metalforming Association and SME. n
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