North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to Orange County Convention Center in October 2024. FABTECH provides a convenient "one stop shop" venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs.
North America's Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding and Finishing Event
Maximize your Show Experience with Exciting Special Events
Legendary NASCAR driver, Rusty Wallace will kick off FABTECH 2015 in the fast lane Monday, November 9 with a keynote presentation demonstrating that anything is possible through the power of teamwork. Wallace’s 25-year career included a Rookie of the Year Award, 55 Cup wins, and recognition by NASCAR as one of the 50 greatest drivers of all time. Now an ESPN/ABC sports commentator, he brings his knowledge of NASCAR to television audiences everywhere, announcing the most exciting races, including the Indy 500. Rusty will use lessons from racing to leave attendees more motivated to run a winning organization.
Later in the line-up the Professional Welders Competition gives spectators the opportunity to cheer on contestants as they compete to earn the title of Best Welder in America. Competitors will make a single-pass SMAW weld with E7018 on low-carbon steel. Speed and quality will be the criteria. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 20 at 11:00 a.m. Professional welders interested in competing can sign up onsite ($15 entry fee) to compete for a $2,500 first prize, a $1,000 second prize, and a $500 third prize.
The excitement continues after show hours on Tuesday, November 10 at the annual FABTECH Industry Night Party at Lucky Strike in downtown Chicago. Enjoy food, drinks, bowling, billiards and more all in the company of colleagues and new friends. We expect this to be a sold out event, so get your tickets early when you register for the show.
With all of this and more you don’t want to miss FABTECH 2015. Register today! Complimentary advance registration for access to the exhibits is open until November 6, 2015. Registration after this date and onsite is $50. Find event details and register to attend the expo at fabtechexpo.com.
FABTECH 2024
About the Expo
North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to Orange County Convention Center in October 2024. FABTECH provides a convenient "one stop shop" venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs.
