The dust has finally settled, the boxes are unpacked, and we’re back on the shop floor catching our breath. Looking back at our time in Las Vegas for FABTECH 2026, there is only one way to describe it: an absolute home run.
From the second the hall doors opened on morning one, our booth stayed packed. Between handing out raffle tickets for the daily Klein hood giveaways and demoing tools under the neon pink Salt City Steel sign, the energy never slowed down. Being parked right next to the crew at Fireball Tool made for non-stop foot traffic, incredible conversations, and a whole lot of shop talk.
Connecting with the Community
The real highlight of the entire week was the people. There is nothing quite like meeting folks face-to-face who use our tools to make a living every single day.
We had the chance to catch up with old friends, reconnect with fabricators who’ve supported us since day one, and meet hundreds of new makers, welders, and business owners who stopped by to see what we build. Hearing your feedback, talking through shop bottlenecks, and seeing the lightbulb go off when someone picked up our tools in person made every mile of travel worth it.
To everyone who took time out of their busy schedule to stop by, say hello, grab some gear, or enter the raffle: thank you. The fabrication community is second to none, and we are grateful to be a part of it.
Looking Ahead: Going Bigger for Chicago 2027
We had so much fun and saw such incredible demand that we’ve already made our next big move: we are officially sizing up.
Next year, FABTECH heads back to Chicago, and we are locking in double the booth space. That means more room for live demos, more tools on display, more giveaways, and more space to hang out. It’s never too early to get it on your calendar, so start planning your trip now to come hang out with us in the Windy City.
In the meantime, we’re back in the shop fulfilling orders and working on our next big idea. If you couldn't make it to Vegas, or you need to grab something you saw at the booth or talk to us about custom fabrication, head over to saltcitysteel.org.
See you in Chicago!
