Why Showing Up Still Matters in Manufacturing

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Most people see Fabtech as just a trade show.

But for those in the fabrication world, it’s where the entire industry comes together — to connect, learn, and see what’s next.

In this episode, Casey Voelker sits down with Rick Snyder of Multipress and Matt Crosby of Pacific Press live from the Fabtech show floor. Together, they talk about what it’s really like exhibiting, the value of showing up in person, and why networking matters now more than ever.

It’s not just about machines and demos — it’s about people, partnerships, and perspective.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What makes Fabtech more than “just another trade show”
• How networking creates opportunities long after the show ends
• Why showing up in person still matters in a digital world
• The biggest lessons from exhibiting at Fabtech
• How collaboration between competitors drives the industry forward
• What small and mid-size shops can gain from attending next year

Timestamps:

• 1:17 – What makes Fabtech special for fabricators
• 3:54 – The value of collaboration over competition
• 6:12 – How trade shows help companies grow visibility and trust
• 8:40 – Why you can’t replace in-person networking with online content
• 12:03 – Exhibiting lessons from Multipress and Pacific Press
• 15:28 – Favorite booths and standout innovations at Fabtech
• 18:45 – How the industry’s community keeps getting stronger
• 21:10 – Final takeaways: why every shop should make Fabtech a priority

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Multipress: https://multipress.com/

Pacific Press: https://pacific-press.com/

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