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FABTECH
North America's Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating and Welding Event
Exhibit at North America's most comprehensive metalworking event and reach buyers sourcing forming, fabricating, welding, finishing and stamping technology.
North America's Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating and Welding Event
FABTECH is North America's largest event for metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing technology, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers and technology providers across the full spectrum of metalworking.
FABTECH 2026 — By the Numbers
North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event — and the audience numbers prove it. Here's exactly what your investment reaches.
Top 3 Reasons Visitors Attend
Who Attends FABTECH
Decision-makers and production leaders from job shops to Fortune 500 manufacturers — all evaluating real equipment to buy.
Job Functions
Company Size
Type of Company
Buyers with Real Budgets
FABTECH attendees don't just browse — they buy. With the authority and budget to act.
of attendees influence or approve equipment purchases in their companies.
plan to make a product purchase in the next 12 months.
Active buyers, not lookers
Equipment Budgets
What They're Shopping For
Attendees evaluate multiple product categories in a single visit — here are the top technologies they're actively researching.
Top 10 Industries Represented
- 1Aerospace
- 2Agriculture
- 3Automotive
- 4Construction
- 5Energy
- 6Heavy Equipment
- 7Mining / Utilities / Power Generation
- 8Military / Defense
- 9Oil & Gas
- 10Other Transportation
Top Attending Companies
Industry-leading organizations sent representatives to FABTECH to research and purchase manufacturing equipment.
"FABTECH is a great place to demo our products live, in-person. It's helped us reach new customers we otherwise wouldn't have."
— FABTECH Exhibitor
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Who You'll Meet at FABTECH
Connect with the professionals who specify, approve, and purchase manufacturing technology.
Technologies Represented
Industries Served
Reasons to Exhibit at FABTECH
Connect with qualified manufacturing buyers actively evaluating equipment and technology
Demonstrate your products in a live, hands-on environment
Build brand awareness within your target manufacturing market
Meet distributors, integrators and strategic partners face to face
Gather market intelligence on buyer needs and competitive landscape
Exhibit Options
Choose from a range of booth sizes and configurations — from standard inline booths to island exhibits and pavilion spaces. Our team will help you select the right footprint for your equipment, demos, and budget.
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Increase your visibility with targeted sponsorship packages — from keynote presentations and technology pavilions to digital and on-site branding opportunities. Contact our team for available packages and pricing.
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