10X Engineered Materials Answers a Challenging Industry Question at FABTECH 2025: “Are You Selling Your Labor, or Your Finish?”

August 11th, 2025 – Wabash, Indiana – 10X Engineered Materials (10XEM.com), a leader in innovative and safe abrasive technology, announced it will make its debut at FABTECH 2025, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event, from September 8-11 at McCormick Place in Chicago.  

At Fabtech 2025, 10X will answer a critical question: “Are you selling your labor, or your finish?” The company will highlight how its revolutionary EpiX superoxalloy abrasive unlocks a new standard of surface quality and operator safety, enabling businesses to deliver a premium finish and unlock higher profitability. 

The Safer, Smarter Future of Surface Preparation: Why Finishers Are Choosing EpiX Over Traditional Abrasives

Traditional surface preparation often results in an inconsistent finish, forcing finishers to compete on time and labor costs. More importantly, many traditional abrasives expose workers to hazardous materials like crystalline silica, which can cause long-term lung disease. 10X Engineered Materials has shifted the paradigm with EpiX, an innovative abrasive that creates a superior surface without compromising worker health. By creating a superior surface, EpiX unlocks a higher level of quality that allows finishers to move beyond selling hours and start selling a premium, higher-quality finish. This leap in surface quality is built on a foundation of safety; 10X superoxalloy abrasives dissolve safely in the lungs if inhaled, and are classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as “not classifiable as carcinogenic to humans”. This changes the value proposition for finishers. Now, businesses can provide the foundation for coatings that last longer and perform better while ensuring a safe work environment for their team. For more detailed information, visit  10xem.com/safety

Visit the 10X Booth to Meet the Innovators Behind EpiX

Attendees are invited to meet the team behind 10X’s breakthrough innovation and take advantage of an exclusive show-only offer. Discover how superior surface quality isn’t just a technical upgrade; it’s a competitive sales advantage, rooted in safety and performance, that can drive real business growth.  

Executive Commentary

“For too long, the finishing industry has been trapped in a cycle of competing on labor hours, often at the expense of worker safety,” said Jacob Vaillancourt, CMO and Co-Founder. 

“The unique properties of EpiX give finishers the tool they need to enhance the value of what they deliver, which is a significant driver of growth for their businesses.” Said Dr. Stephen Ricci, CEO & Co-Founder. 

About 10X Engineered Materials 10X Engineered Materials LLC is a cleantech manufacturer of patented superoxalloy abrasives headquartered in Wabash, Indiana. The company is committed to delivering sustainable innovation that harmonizes worker well-being, environmental stewardship, and economic progress. Its product lines, including the high-performance EpiX abrasive, are engineered from the byproducts of mineral wool manufacturing to provide a safer, more efficient, and higher-quality alternative to conventional blasting media.  

About FABTECH FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. For over 40 years, the event has provided a comprehensive platform for industry professionals to explore new technologies, connect with experts, and gain practical strategies to increase productivity and accelerate growth. The event attracts high-level decision-makers, including plant managers, manufacturing engineers, and corporate executives, from a wide range of industries.  

Media Contact Jacob Vaillancourt: [email protected]

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