The iFab Transition

Send us Fan MailGrowth can stall even when the shed lot stays busy, and that’s usually a sign the problem is hiding underneath the surface. We’re recording from Iowa and sitting down with Glen and Chad from iFab as they share big news: iFab is transitioning to new ownership, with fabricator and problem-solver Eli Slabaughl stepping in to lead the next chapter while Glen and Chad stay on for a smooth handoff.We talk about what iFab equipment actually changes inside a shed manufacturing shop, not just “faster,” but more consistent. When trusses vary, rooflines fight back, sheeting takes longer, and every downstream step costs you time. Glen, Chad, and Eli walk through why a truss press that can drive repeatable results is a real scaling tool, how simple hydraulic design keeps repairs practical, and why training videos matter when your best operator might not learn from an English-only manual.We also get into the broader iFab lineup, including saw systems, forklift building movers, and the adjustable jig that builders keep asking about for custom pitches and layouts. Eli shares his background in welding and repair, what attracts him to iFab’s “simple, innovative solutions” mindset, and where he wants to expand next, especially serving the barn industry with custom solutions.If you’re trying to build more sheds with less friction, listen now, share this with a builder friend, and leave a review so more shops can find the tools and people behind them. What’s the one bottleneck you want to eliminate in your shop this year?For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website.Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter?  Sign up on our website: shedgeek.comFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast.To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form.To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at [email protected] episodes Sponsors:Studio Sponsor: Shed ProFirst Choice MetalsChallengerLuxGuardShed Sales Summit