Holemaker Technology

• Booth: B13078

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• HMT Returns to FABTECH 2025: Live Demos, Game-Changing Tooling & a Revoluti (Jul 29, 2025)
  HMT Returns to FABTECH 2025: Live Demos, Game-Changing Tooling & a Revolution in Metalworking
  
  CHICAGO, IL – 8-11 September  
  
  Holemaker Technology (HMT), the market leader in portable metal cutting and drilling innovation, is set to electrify the halls of FABTECH once again this year.
  
  After multiple standout appearances at the show, HMT will be returning to Chicago and bringing their infamous jaw-dropping demos with them. Witness impact-rated cutting go from myth to reality in front of your eyes.
  
  
  See It to Believe It: Live Demos Return
  
  FABTECH has always been about showcasing what’s next—and with HMT’s live demos showcasing the world’s fastest, safest, and most efficient portable metal cutting solution, Fabtech is where many visitors first encounter what’s truly possible.
  
  “We see it every time,” says Hugh Crane, VP Sales at HMT. “A skeptic walks up. We fire up an impact wrench, drill a hole in seconds—and everything changes. They get it. You can actually see when they realise what this means for their business. It’s a lightbulb moment.”
  
  
  From Skepticism to Revolution
  
  HMT understands that innovation often meets resistance—especially when it challenges decades of ingrained habits. Some first-time viewers wonder: Can you really cut or tap metal with an impact wrench? Won’t it damage the tool?
  
  The answer, proven daily in the field, is a confident no.
  
  VersaDrive® tools are purpose-engineered for impact use, backed by a decade of R&D, double hardening processes, and proprietary coatings that eliminate the traditional risks of tool damage or failure.
  
  
  Time is Money. Safety is Everything.
  
  The difference VersaDrive makes isn’t theoretical. It’s measurable.

  • Up to 15x faster cutting
  • Reduced injuries and fatigue
  • Fewer tools on site
  • Broad power tool compatibility
  • More uptime, less rework

  One fabricator slashed ¾” tapping from 8 minutes to 20 seconds. Another saved a full workday using HMT’s modular system.
  
  
  Born on Site. Built to Solve.
  
  HMT didn’t start in a lab—it started on the jobsite. The founders saw metalworkers forced into unsafe workarounds, with no tools fit for the task. So they built them.
  
  
  What to Expect at the Booth

  • Live demos with real tools
  • Expert advice from HMT specialists
  • Exclusive show offers
  • Explore the full system: VersaDrive®, SteelBor® mag drills, and STAKIT® storage

  
  
  Three brands - One System. The Total Solution.
  
  HMT’s three-brand system works together seamlessly:

  • VersaDrive® – Impact-rated modular cutting system
  • SteelBor® – Site-tough, cordless or corded mag drills, broach cutters and accessories
  • STAKIT® – Rugged modular storage to keep your team moving

  
  
  Why HMT?
  
  While others are just beginning to explore impact-rated cutting tools, HMT is already solving tomorrow’s problems. The patented designs, extensive range, and proven results across sectors like defence, rail, mining, and heavy fabrication have made HMT the trusted choice for professionals who demand more from their tools.
  HMT don’t follow trends. They set them.
  
  
  Why Visit HMT at FABTECH?
  
  If you work in metal fabrication, construction, infrastructure, or any industry where time, safety, and tool performance matter—you owe it to yourself to visit the HMT stand.

  • Tired of blunt bits and slow cuts? We’ve got the upgrade.
  • Still swapping tools mid-job? One system replaces six.
  • Skeptical? Come see it. Decide for yourself.

  
  Find HMT at FABTECH 2025
  📍 Location: McCormick Place, Chicago
  📍 Booth Number: B13078
  📍 Dates: 8–11 September 2025