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title: "FABTECH 2025: Register Now and Attend Our Presentation"
description: Join Raffin as we Present and Exhibit at North America’s Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding, and Finishing Event in Chicago on September 8-11.
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 Industry Insights

## FABTECH 2025: Register Now and Attend Our Presentation

Join Raffin as we Present and Exhibit at North America’s Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding, and Finishing Event in Chicago on September 8-11.

Raffin Construction will be attending North America's largest manufacturing event in September, and we want you to join us! Here are some highlights you won't want to miss.

## Join us at FABTECH

###### September 8–11

###### McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

###### Visit our Booth: [D41338](https://s36.a2zinc.net/Clients/SME/FABTECH2025/Public/eventmap.aspx?EventId=117&MapItBoothID=494355&MapItBooth=D41338&MapID=254)

Exhibitor Pass - FREE until Sept. 5  
Conference Pass - Use code SPEAK20 for 20% OFF

[ Register Now ](https://i.snoball.events/b/track/?b=landing_page&c=click&d=registration_link&e=0AIWa&fpm=899d5e3b73525364edfc0b6daa65c2e4&media=l)

![Jim-at-Exhibit-Booth-Fabtech](https://raffinconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jim-at-Exhibit-Booth-Fabtech.png?width=600&height=450&name=Jim-at-Exhibit-Booth-Fabtech.png "Jim-at-Exhibit-Booth-Fabtech")

###### Attend our Presentation

## Building Foundations for Industrial Equipment

###### Sept. 8  |  8:30-9:30 a.m.  |  Room S404A

This presentation will explain how foundations for industrial equipment are designed and constructed. You'll come away understanding common design and construction challenges that owners face when updating their production line with new equipment. Jim Raffin, an expert with more than 30 years of experience as an industrial contractor, will explain the most effective strategies for overcoming those challenges so you can make your next major capital project a success.

[ Learn More ](https://www.fabtechexpo.com/sessions/45456/f121-the-connected-shop-why-traditional-erp-fails-building-foundations-for-industrial-equipment)

![IMG_0038_222-scaled](https://raffinconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RaffinConstruction_July2024/Images/IMG_0038_222-scaled.jpg?width=1536&height=2048&name=IMG_0038_222-scaled.jpg "IMG_0038_222-scaled")

## Why Attend FABTECH

Covering more than 800,000 square feet, FABTECH showcases the latest advancements in manufacturing, industry-leading equipment, and valuable networking opportunities. This event empowers manufacturers to stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies.

[ Learn More ](https://www.fabtechexpo.com/attend)

![FMA-Booth](https://raffinconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FMA-Booth.png?width=600&height=450&name=FMA-Booth.png "FMA-Booth")

### Question? Ask Jim Raffin

Or just let us know you'll be there!

[ Email Jim ](mailto:jimr@raffinconstruction.com)

![JimRaffin](https://raffinconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RaffinConstruction_July2024/Images/JimRaffin.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=JimRaffin.jpg "JimRaffin")

 

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