Special Events

  • Panel Discussion

State of the Metal Fabrication Business 2026: Executive Insights on Growth, Risk, and Competitive Advantage

  • Date

  • Time

Overview

This executive-level panel brings together senior leaders to examine the State of the Metal Fabrication Business in 2026 and the strategic forces redefining competitiveness across the global metal fabrication sector. Panelists will address macroeconomic conditions, capital investment priorities, technology adoption at scale, workforce strategy, and geopolitical and supply chain risk—with a focus on how leadership teams are making informed decisions in an uncertain and rapidly evolving market. The discussion will center on what is materially impacting margins, valuation, and long-term enterprise resilience.

Designed for CEOs, presidents, owners, and senior executives, this session delivers high-level insights and real-world perspectives to help leaders align strategy, allocate resources effectively, and position their organizations for sustained growth beyond 2026.

About the Presenters

moderator

speakers

  • John Carney

    President
    Capitol Engineering

    Biography

    As President of Capitol Engineering, John leads the company’s strategic initiatives and oversees all operational aspects of the business. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with more than 20 years of technical sales, manufacturing, fabrication, and construction experience, primarily focused in mining and minerals, food/beverage, sanitary, and water/wastewater industries. John holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University and a master’s degree in administration and project management from Northern Arizona University. Outside of the Office: You can find John camping, dirt bike riding and hiking. He is a native New Englander who grew up in the beautiful state of Maine and loves spending as much time with his family in New England.

    Sessions

  • Jim Belosic

    CEO and Founder
    SendCutSend

    Biography

    Jim Belosic is the CEO and Founder of SendCutSend, a software-driven manufacturing company modernizing American fabrication through speed, accessibility, and automation. Under his leadership, SendCutSend has surpassed a $110 million annual revenue run rate, serving more than 300,000 customers, including 59% of the Fortune 500.

    A serial entrepreneur for over 25 years, Jim has founded and scaled multiple ventures across software, marketing, and manufacturing. His rare combination of software expertise and hands-on fabrication experience enabled him to design a vertically integrated manufacturing platform that delivers custom parts in as little as 24 hours.

    Jim is focused on expanding domestic manufacturing capacity by building a distributed network of high-tech facilities across the United States. His emphasis on customer experience and continuous improvement has helped SendCutSend achieve a 92 Net Promoter Score and earn recognition as #131 on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500.

    Sessions

  • Jordan Yost

    Founder
    Precision Tube Laser

    Biography

    Jordan Yost of Las Vegas Nevada founded Precision Tube Laser, a high mix, mid-volume job shop in 2018. Yost, a successful businessman and former professional race car driver, did not come from the world of manufacturing but saw a glaring need for a faster, more efficient solution to manufacturing. Precision Tube Laser was one of the first companies that pioneered the idea of on demand manufacturing. Yosts’ concept was simple; offer customers no minimum orders, fast lead times, at affordable costs. Yost decided to start with the least known and under utilized service: laser tube cutting. Through a strategic and consistent use of social media Precision Tube Laser began to change the manufacturing world and expose it to the masses. PTL has rapidly grown over the past 8 years and continues to expand its capabilities and services. The company now produces parts for customers all across the country and in almost every industry. Their flexible and accessible approach to manufacturing has helped companies with R&D, scaled business, and develop complete product lines. The company's approach is that no customer or job is too small or not important enough to take on. This has led to a customer base ranging from garage hobbyists all the way to aerospace and defense. Listening to his business sense has paid off, while other manufacturers were chasing big contracts he provided a resource that wasn’t available to the smaller customers. He turned small customers into big business. Precision Tube Laser plans on continuing to stay on the forefront of the industry by investing in the latest technology and forging partnerships with key equipment manufacturers.

    Sessions

Popular Searches

Search results for ''

Page