Shop Summit 2026 brought together industry leaders from across the sheet metal and fabrication industry for two days of collaboration, learning, and innovation. Attendees participated in roundtable discussions focused on shop safety culture, technology investments, workflow optimization, manpower development, production control, and capacity planning. The event featured presentations from industry experts and host companies, including tours of the shop facilities at Poynter, providing firsthand insight into shop operations and best practices. One of the event’s highlights was a Tech Podcast featuring open conversations about real-world technology adoption. Participants discussed recent technologies that have delivered measurable benefits to their businesses, as well as current operational challenges they are working to solve through technology. The discussion also looked ahead, with companies sharing innovation goals and emerging tools they hope to leverage in the coming years. The summit provided a valuable opportunity for peers to learn from one another, exchange ideas, and gain insight into how technology continues to shape the future of fabrication and manufacturing.
View the complete podcast discussion here: Shop Summit 2026 | A Poynter Podcast Featuring Zach Piercy, Matt Cordova, & Steve Hunt
