Team Texas Highlights Texas’ Strengths as FABTECH 2025 Kicks Off

FABTECH 2025 officially opened at McCormick Place, marking the largest edition in the event’s history and reaffirming its role as the most important gathering for metal forming, fabrication, welding, and finishing in North America. 

Over 1,700 exhibitors are presenting new technologies and solutions across more than 850,000 square feet of exhibit space, with 45,000 industry professionals expected to attend over the next four days.

Team Texas Showcases the State’s Competitive Edge

Among the highlights of the exhibition is the presence of Team Texas, a statewide coalition promoting economic development and investment opportunities. From Booth A3492, Team Texas is engaging with companies from across the globe to demonstrate why the Lone Star State has become a magnet for advanced manufacturing and supply chain investment.

Texas stands out with a $14 billion GDP in fabricated metal products, leadership in metal mining representing 32% of the U.S. cluster GDP, and a projected 21% employment growth in the automotive sector by 2032. These figures underscore the state’s strength in innovation, workforce development, and global connectivity.

Key Programs and Networking Opportunities

This year’s FABTECH includes a broad program of conferences, panels, and networking activities. Highlights include:

• The 10th anniversary of Women of FABTECH, celebrating the role of women in manufacturing.
• Keynote sessions led by renowned speakers such as NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith and industry leaders from NASCAR and global manufacturing.
• The Emerging Leaders Program, designed to cultivate the next generation of talent.
• More than 200 educational sessions covering automation, supply chain innovation, and workforce development.

Team Texas’ participation ensures that visitors not only learn about the state’s economic strengths but also connect with representatives ready to support business expansion in Texas.

Texas as a Hub for Global Investment

Through its collaborative network of cities, economic development organizations, chambers, and utilities, Team Texas is promoting the state as a strategic gateway for growth in North America. 

Its focus on pro-business policies, skilled labor, modern infrastructure, and binational trade with Mexico positions Texas as a destination of choice for companies seeking competitiveness and long-term opportunities.