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

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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

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  • John Carney

    President

    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.

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  • Jim Belosic

    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.

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