1. Investment for Expansion in the U.S. Fabrication Sector

A family-owned U.S. metal fabrication company has announced a **US $3.7 million investment** into expanding its facility in Charleston County, South Carolina. The firm specialises in steel, stainless steel and aluminium fabrication, and will add a 24,000 sq ft extension to their existing site, increasing CNC machining, assembly and large‐format fabrication capacity. ([https://www.live5news.com][1])
**Why relevant to you:**

* Shows that fabrication capacity is being expanded in North America, signalling demand growth in large‐format and specialised work.
* Highlights stainless steel as part of the core material mix, which aligns with your company’s stainless steel sheet‐metal processing focus.
**Suggested title:** “US Metal Fabricator Invests US$3.7 M to Expand Stainless Steel & Large-Format Fabrication Capacity”
**Suggested summary (for website):**

> A metal fabrication company in Charleston County (USA) has announced a major investment of US$3.7 million to expand its facility and add 14 new jobs, with a 24,000 sq ft extension to support CNC machining, assembly and large‐format stainless steel/aluminium fabrication. This reflects growing demand for specialised sheet‐metal fabrication services and may indicate an upward trend in large‐format stainless work globally.

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 2. Continuous Improvement & Technology Upgrade in Australia

Trifab Engineering Pty Ltd in Australia is undergoing a transformation under new ownership: moving from a job-shop model to a more professional fabrication and assembly business with a focus on stainless sheet metal. The company has invested in fibre-laser cutting machines (4kW and 3kW units) and CNC punching. ([Metalworking News |][2])
**Why relevant to you:**

* Demonstrates how firms specialising in stainless sheet metal are investing in automation and serious equipment to improve throughput, precision and competitiveness.
* Underlines that even smaller regional players see value in upgrading laser and CNC capability—something your company may consider or emphasise.
**Suggested title:** “Australian Stainless Sheet-Metal Fabricator Upgrades with Fibre-Laser & CNC Equipment”
**Suggested summary:**

> Trifab Engineering, an Australia-based stainless sheet metal fabrication business, has shifted its model under new ownership, installing advanced fibre-laser cutting machines and CNC punching equipment to enhance operations. The move from a job-shop to full-scale fabrication and assembly highlights the increasing importance of precision, higher volume and automation in the stainless steel sheet metal industry.

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 3. Global Market Forecast: Sheet Metal Fabrication Services

A recent market-report from Straits Research projects that the global sheet metal fabrication services market will grow from about US$18.50 billion in 2025 to US$29.85 billion by 2034—implying a CAGR of ~5.5%. The Asia-Pacific region is dominant (45 % share in 2025), while North America is the fastest-growing at ~6.2 % CAGR. The key end-use sectors include automotive components, aerospace parts, construction/infrastructure, electronics enclosures and renewable-energy systems. ([Straits Research][3])
**Why relevant to you:**

* Confirms that the wider market for sheet-metal fabrication is growing and that growth is driven by sectors such as automotive, aerospace and renewables—all of which demand stainless steel and precision fabrication.
* Gives you data you can use in your website content to show potential customers that you are part of a growing, global industry.
**Suggested title:** “Global Sheet-Metal Fabrication Market Poised for Growth to US$29.8 B by 2034”
**Suggested summary:**

> According to Straits Research, the global sheet metal fabrication services market is projected to increase from US$18.50 billion in 2025 to US$29.85 billion by 2034 (CAGR ~5.5 %). Growing demand from automotive, aerospace, construction and renewable-energy sectors, coupled with regional growth in North America (fastest) and dominance in Asia-Pacific (45 % share) highlight the broad opportunity for fabricators. For stainless steel fabricators this means both higher volume and more complex work are on the horizon.