Category: Fab Shop Tips

For metal fabricators planning capital purchases in 2025, understanding Section 179 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and how it works with bonus depreciation can mean the difference between buying new equipment now or deferring. The following explains the 2025-dollar limits, what equipment qualifies, how fabricators typically use the rules, and practical steps to maximize tax savings while staying compliant.

In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, fabrication shops are under increasing pressure to deliver quality, speed, and innovation. Much of the focus tends to be on equipment, technology, and processes, but there’s one factor that is often underestimated: the work experience.

Many skilled metal fabricators dream of running their own shop one day. The idea of being your own boss, choosing the projects you take on, and shaping a business around your vision is exciting—but also intimidating. Moving from working for someone else to starting your own metal fabrication business requires not only technical know-how but also business planning, financial management, and a commitment to building something sustainable. Is it possible for a fabricator to build a fab shop from the ground up? Here’s a roadmap for how a fabricator can make that leap.