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Knowing when to pivot a fabrication business with John Axelberg

Knowing when to pivot a fabrication business with John Axelberg

Update: 2025-10-07

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CEO John Axelberg has led General Stamping & Metalworks for more than 30 years, guiding the century-old metal manufacturer, headquartered in South Bend, Ind., through major shifts in technology and industry demands in metal fabrication. He joins The Fabricator Podcast to discuss the company’s evolution and what it takes to stay relevant in modern manufacturing.

This episode was recorded at FABTECH 2025 in Chicago in partnership with Paperless Parts. Email us at podcast@fmamfg.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.

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Knowing when to pivot a fabrication business with John Axelberg

Knowing when to pivot a fabrication business with John Axelberg