If you’re in the metal fabrication business—whether you’re a fabricator, designer, project manager, or equipment supplier—then METALfab in Phoenix is one event you’ll want to attend in 2025. Sharing the stage with FENCETECH, this co-located show brings together professionals who shape metal into structures, fences, gates, and more. From hands-on training to discovering new tools, METALfab offers a comprehensive experience tailored to your world.
What Is METALfab + FENCETECH?
METALfab is a niche trade show dedicated to every aspect of metal fabrication—cutting, bending, welding, finishing, and automation. It’s co-located with FENCETECH, the premier show for fence and railing contractors and designers, allowing attendees to tap into both industries with just one ticket. Whether you build gates, sign structures, guardrails, or custom metal furniture, this show offers solutions and connections that matter.
When & Where
- 📍 Venue: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
- 📅 Dates: March 18–20, 2025
- Instructor-led workshops and pre-show tours begin on March 17
- Exhibit halls open March 18–20
Phoenix is easy to get to from across the Southwest. The convention center sits downtown, with easy access to hotels, dining, and local attractions.
Who Should Attend?
METALfab welcomes a wide range of professionals, including:
- Shop owners and fabricators
- Welding and machining teams
- Fence and gate contractors
- Metal design specialists and architects
- Structural steel and railing installers
- Automation, robotics, and welding equipment suppliers
- Educators, apprentices, and industry students
If your work involves shaping, joining, or finishing metal for construction or design purposes, this event delivers clear advantage.
What You’ll See and Do
1. Exhibit Halls
Explore a broad showcase of:
- Cutting systems—laser, plasma, waterjet, and oxy-fuel
- Press brakes, shears, tube benders, roll-formers
- Welding machines, torches, consumables
- Robotic and automated cells
- CNC machinery, software, and workholding tools
- Finishing equipment—powder coating, blasting, polishing
- Material suppliers—steel, aluminum, stainless, composites
- Fence and railing systems, gates, hardware, and integration materials
Inspect machines side by side, get product demos, and connect with solution experts.
2. Educational Sessions
Attend seminars and hands-on labs led by industry professionals:
- Welding codes, qualification, and best practices
- Shop efficiency, lean fabrication, and workflow planning
- Robotics and automation in production
- Cost estimating, job quoting, and contracting tips
- Design for fabrication—avoiding rework and material waste
- Finishing systems, safety protocols, and quality inspection
These sessions offer real insights—easy to apply when you return to the shop.
3. Live Demonstrations
Watch real-time demos from manufacturers and fabricators—see how plasma cutters handle thick plate, experience press brake accuracy, test welding power, and inspect finished metal parts in person.
4. Co-Located FENCETECH
Explore fence and railing systems with live product demos, design options, gate hardware, and compliance updates. A one-stop resource for hybrid metal fabrication professionals.
5. Workshops & Tour Opportunities
Take part in pre-show workshops that dive deeper into topics like robotic welding setup, fence installation, or advanced finishing. Plant tours may also be available nearby.
6. Networking & Evening Events
Connect over receptions, roundtable discussions, meet-ups, and an official welcome reception. The evenings bring chances for candid conversations and relationship-building outside the booth.
Benefits of Attending
- Hands-on with Equipment: Test machines, inspect welds, and feel build quality before buying.
- Learn Best Practices: Verdicts from similar shops—smarter workflows, fewer mistakes.
- Meet Industry Peers: Forge partnerships from architects, contractors, and suppliers.
- Stay Ahead of Trends: Innovation in welding, finishing, automation, smart fencing.
- Grow Your Business: Get pricing insights, new product knowledge, and marketing ideas.
Costs and Ticket Options
Ticket pricing typically includes:
- Expo-Only Pass: Access to exhibit halls, demos, and networking
- Workshop Add-Ons: Fees for hands-on or instructional sessions
- All-Access Pass: Includes both Expo and educational content
- Group Discounts: For multiple team members from the same company
- Student & Educational Rates: Reduced pricing to encourage learning
Early registration offers better pricing and secures seats in popular workshops.
Where to Stay
Phoenix offers a wide range of accommodations near the convention center:
- Downtown hotels—Hyatt Regency, Sheraton, Renaissance
- Midtown boutiques—short rides away, often with easier parking
- Budget-friendly options further out with shuttle access
Booking early ensures preferred amenities, rates, and walkability.
Pro Tips for a Great Visit
- Register early to score lower prices and workshop access
- Plan your agenda using schedules—focus on areas that will impact your day-to-day
- Bring business cards or use digital sharing apps for networking
- Wear comfortable shoes—the halls are walkable but expansive
- Look for overlapping content in Fence and Fabrication—it’s all included
- Come with questions—what’s slowing your shop down? These experts may have answers
- Follow up after the show with contacts you met—drop a thank-you note, connect on LinkedIn
Final Thoughts
METALfab + FENCETECH in Phoenix is more than just an industry event—it’s a gathering of the metal-shaping community. It’s where ideas are exchanged, machines are tested, partnerships are formed, and business gets done.
If you’re ready to improve your operations, connect with peers, and grow your metal fabrication skills, make sure METALfab is on your 2025 calendar.
Book your tickets now for METALfab + FENCETECH, Phoenix, USA
https://www.metalfabfencetechphoenix.com