Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Our guest today is Mr. Steve Drida from LEAN Manufacturing. LEAN produces material handling and storage solutions for the metal fabrication industry. From sheet metal to coil and everything "between machines" LEAN builds solutions that optimize workflow and maximize valuable real estate in the shop. Steve dives deep on how this often neglected area of the industry is a giant opportunity for company efficiency. Find out more about LEAN Mfg. below:...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Our guest today is Mr. Greg Paldino from Contend Capital. Equipment financing is a huge part of the metal fabrication industry and Contend Capital is specifically focused on exactly that. Greg is a fantastic resource and in this discussion helps simplify the financing process for beginners and seasoned pros. Find out more about Contend Capital below! https://contendcapital.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregpaldino/ www.metalmademachinery.com...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Our guests today are Mr. Solomon Brenneman and Jesse Springer from Tubelabs in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Tubelabs is a startup fabrication shop hyper focused on offering tube laser cutting with 24 hours quoting and fast lead times. Jesse and Solomon have a great approach to the market and there are great lessons to be learned from these two as they are in the trenches of growing their company. Find out more about Tubelabs below: https://tube-labs.c...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Mr. Rex Alexandre is back today for a Fabtech 2025 recap. Fabtech was busier than ever before this year and laser welding was one of the stand out attractions. We're sitting down with Rex today to get his take on the show, where he sees the industry heading, and what he believes companies should keep in mind when looking to invest in laser welding. Thank you to Rex and huge thanks to you guys for listening! Find out more about Rex and the Hand Held Las...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Our guest today is Mr. Brody Fanning from Fab Advisors LLC! Brody has had and continues to have an extensive career in the metal fabrication industry. From running a shop, to selling machinery, to an executive role with one of the top machine builders in the world he has seen it all. Brody has a fantastic story and there is a lot to learn from this conversation. Huge thanks as always for listening! Find out more about Fab Advisors LLC here: Follow us...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Our guest today is Mr. Nick Kennedy from Flex Machine Tools. Flex is a family business known in shops worldwide for their FlexArm Tapping Arm. Nick took on the role of CEO after a career flying Blackhawk and Littlebird helicopters in the US Army. Flex has entered into new sectors under Nick's leadership becoming #1 in their category with the Flex CNC machine and tracking to do the same with their newest machine, the FlexJet Waterjet. Big thanks t...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Our guest today is Mr. Steve Muscarella from Titan Metal Fabricators. Steve and his brother Tom founded Titan Metal Fabricators in 1998 and have grown the company into a world leader in the building of corrosion resistant equipment using exotic materials such as Zerconium, Tantelum, Hastelloy, and of course Titanium. Steve dives into the history of their company and the lessons he and Tom learned from their Dad prior to starting Titan. This episode was...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! We are back today with Round 2 at SendCutSend with Mr. Jim Belosic. On this episode Jim takes us through just a few of the current projects happening inside their operation, from machining and tube laser cutting to design software plug-ins. Everything is geared toward making the process of getting your parts to your door in the most efficient and effective way possible. As always, thank you to Jim and the team at SendCutSend, and thank you for listenin...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Our guest today is Mr. Heath Bernard from BeaverFit USA. BeaverFit is a DOD contractor and the largest supplier of fitness equipment to the United States Armed Forces. They design and build portable container gyms, special operation subterranean trainers, obstacle courses, and custom projects to meet the clients' mission. BeaverFit USA is a veteran owned and operated company with an amazing culture matched only by the products they build. H...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Today we are back for Round 2 with Precision Tube Laser! Excited to sit down with Jordan Yost and Justin Wray to dig deeper into the business strategy and mindset inside the shop. We also discuss Justin's background, how he got into the industry, and what he envisions for future of metal fabrication. Thanks for listening! Find out more about Precision Tube Laser below: https://www.ptlmfg.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor_ZUmvU5B8xQ1XuxPozrDVskADpLi3N6Cu-kwZpx...

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Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Our guest today is Mr. Rex Alexandre from The Handheld Laser Institute. Rex is quickly becoming the authority on the education, exposure, and empowerment of handheld laser welding in the metal fabrication industry. Rex has an extensive background from SpaceX and Blue Origin to his newly founded company which conducts training and testing in their laboratory as well as in the field. If you have any interest the application and capabilities of lase...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Our guest today is Mr. Rigo Guadiana from Troy Products! Troy Products started in the 1930s as Troy Sheet Metal in Montebello, CA with a focus on general sheet metal. They shifted gears in the 90s becoming a manufacturing leader in the public safety sector. Rigo has a fantastic story, beginning his time at Troy straight out of high school and ultimately taking over in 2017. Lots of lessons to be learned. Thank you for listening and a big thanks t...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Our guest today is Mr. Joe Readings of Hit Hard Customs. Hit Hard Customs is a fabrication shop in the UK that brings their clients' visions to life through tailor built automobiles. From a passion for American muscle cars from a young age to custom Ferrari and Porsche projects, Hit Hard covers it all. Joe was a blast to talk to and has a fantastic story! Find out more about Hit Hard Customs here: https://www.hithardcustoms.com/ Follow us on In...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast, Our guest today is Mr. Amado Andujo of Amado-OSS! Amado-OSS is a consulting/training firm focused on providing solutions to fabricators across the world. Amado is a wealth of knowledge in the fabrication industry, especially when it comes to laser cutting. He has provided solutions all across the United States, Canada, and Mexico and is a valuable resource for any fabricator. Big thanks to Amado for taking the time to sit down for this one ...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Our guest today is Mr. Jeff Davy of Devious Customs! Devious Customs is a premier car builder well known for their 61' to 69' Lincoln builds, Cadillacs, and C-10s just to name a few. They have extended their custom work to include a library of Devious Customs branded parts for a variety of vehicles as well. Jeff's background has created a recipe of experience that blends perfectly to the unique environment he and his team create within and I am very ex...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast, Our guest today is Mr. Ryan Kibbe from Kibbetech! Kibbetech is the builder of world class off road trucks designed for both the professional racer and weekend enthusiast. Along with their full truck builds Kibbetech has a library of branded parts ranging from long travel kits to gas pedals and everything in between. Ryan is an awesome guy and has a great story that I'm stoked to share. Thank you to Ryan and the Kibbetech team and thank you for...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Our guest today is Mr. Elliot Pollock from Armada Engineering and Apex Laser. Armada Engineering designs, builds, and races off-road vehicles from prerunners to top tier trophy trucks and has earned a successful reputation in the unforgiving world of Baja, Mexico. Apex Laser is focused on fabrication with capabilities in tube and flat laser cutting, tube bending, sheet forming, and welding. Elliot is one of the raddest guys I've met and...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Our guest today is Mr. Casey Giese from Reliance Metal Center. Reliance is a heavy hitter in the steel service industry with multiple locations throughout the country. Casey runs their National City branch in the San Diego area focusing primarily on heavy steel plate. Casey is a blast to hang out with and has a deep knowledge of the industry that everyone can benefit from. Thank you for listening and thanks again to Casey and the ...

Welcome to the Metal Made Podcast! Our guests today are Mr. Eric Aube and Mr. Keven Roark, founders of Ameribrade and HD Laser Service located in Hesperia, CA. Ameribrade is your go to company for American made belt and disc grinders manufactured with modular components, designed to be your shop's most versatile grinding solution. HD Laser is the number one metal fabrication job shop in the high desert offering flat and tube laser cutting, sheet metal forming, welding, and design services.&...