BZI® and InnovaTech® to Feature Construction Innovations and BeamChamp® at FABTECH 2026, Booth #S37081, October 21-23, at the Las Vegas Convention Center

BeamChamp® is a patented next-generation beam rotation system designed to optimize ergonomics and weld positioning while improving operator safety.

KANARRAVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BZI^® (bzi.com), a leading steel and construction company nationally recognized for transformative innovations and accelerated project delivery, announced today the company and its affiliate InnovaTech^®, will showcase breakthrough construction equipment and processes, such as BeamChamp^® at FABTECH Expo booth # S37081, from October 21-23, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

“BZI and InnovaTech are proud to be featured in North America’s premier event for metal fabrication, welding and finishing,” said Jakob Harker, president of InnovaTech. “We look forward to showcasing our game-changing innovations that are helping to bring BZI’s construction and steel projects to life efficiently, safely and on time. We hope by highlighting these breakthrough approaches, all in our industries and their customers can benefit.”

BeamChamp^® is a patented next-generation beam rotation system designed to optimize ergonomics and weld positioning while improving operator safety.

The company states customers are endorsing the many benefits of BeamChamp’s presence in their production facilities. After using BeamChamp, customers are immediately noticing the positive impact on their businesses and looking to bring more of the product into their production manufacturing lines.

According to McWhirter Steel of Lancaster, California, the company is saving significant time per beam flip using BeamChamp. “With BeamChamp, our shop is more efficient; it’s safer and has been a great process,” said Anthony McWhirter, Vice President of Production of McWhirter Steel.

BeamChamp is a patented, automated beam‑rotating system designed for handling, welding, and inspecting heavy structural steel beams. The system cradles beams on a chain and rotates them within two or more BeamChamp units as the chain moves. Unlike traditional beam rotators that often require repeated crane use and manual repositioning, BeamChamp is designed to reduce delays and the risks associated with beam‑handling.

Project and plant managers at Qualico Steel in Webb, Alabama recommend the BeamChamp, and claim the equipment invention is bringing great benefits to their shop, changing the work at their company immensely. Qualico managers also highlighted that the BeamChamp stabilizing arm strongly differentiates it from other industry beam rotators, better enhancing safety for workers and could eliminate some of the existing process that slow down production time. The group stated BeamChamp automates their system to where cranes aren’t bogged down, and their teams are able to maintain the flow of the material throughout the shop.

BeamChamp Brings Unique Benefits:

• Reduces beam loading and rotation time
• Reduces or eliminates crane waits for flipping beams
• Lowers the risk of bodily harm and repetitive‑strain injuries from manual beam handling

New Beam Rotator Capabilities and Differentiators are Now Provided by BeamChamp:

• The LowLift Jaw™ and wide entry make loading efficient and predictable, even with heavier sections or tight aisles
• The BeamSteady Arm™ stabilizes the beam so operators can run their welds without closely monitoring beam movement, increasing productivity and reducing interruptions

“I’ve been very impressed with the weight rating and the speed in which we can flip the parts. You can put 30,000 pounds on a pair of two beams and not have to wait for a crane,” added Jeff Rabinowitz, fitter and welder at McWhirter Steel.

According to InnovaTech, accessing each side of a heavy steel beam for welding work can be time‑consuming, cumbersome, and hazardous. Many existing rotator solutions don’t open easily for placement and removal or hold the beam steady while workers weld.

“We continue to challenge the way things have always been done in the construction and steel industries, and BeamChamp is clearly paying off for our customers and their teams,” added Harker. “With BeamChamp, we are raising the bar for quality, performance, and safety in beam rotation.”

BeamChamp is one of many game-changing products developed by the award-winning InnovaTech, recognized in the industry for its premier industrial manufacturing innovations.

“Any company that wants to boost billable weld time, improve shop floor safety, and streamline handling of heavy beams should take a close look at BeamChamp,” Harker said.

According to the organization’s website, FABTECH is North America’s most comprehensive metal forming, fabrication, welding and finishing event, and is celebrating more than 40 years in operation. The expo and conference bring the industry together to explore new technologies, connect with experts and gain practical strategies to increase productivity and accelerate growth.

Companies interested in experiencing the increased efficiency and safety of rotating steel beams with the BeamChamp equipment can learn more by visiting innova.tech, emailing [e-mail], or calling 435.771.6380.

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About BZI

Considered one of the top steel and construction organizations, the BZI^® group of companies (BZI Group, Inc.), headquartered in Kanarraville, Utah, operates through three primary organizations: Building Zone Industries, LLC is responsible for steel erection, while BZI Steel, LLC specializes in steel fabrication. InnovaTech^®, LLC specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing innovative construction equipment and processes to enhance efficiency and safety on the job.

The company continues to receive numerous industry awards and accolades for its exceptional performance and contributions to its industries, including:

• BZI and Its Affiliate Visco Receive the 2026 Utah Business Fast 50 Award
• BZI Ranked One of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2026 Inc. 5000 List
• BZI’s VP of Safety, Jesus Cadena, honored with the Utah Business 2026 Executive Excellence Award
• USA TODAY 2026 Top Workplaces Leadership Award to CEO James Barlow
• USA TODAY 2026 #1 Top Workplaces for Frontline Workers
• USA TODAY 2026 #7 Top Workplaces for companies 500–999
• Seven Top Workplaces Excellence in Culture awards in 2026
• Top Workplaces 2026 Construction Industry Award
• BZI’s President Thomas Harker honored in the 2026 Utah Business Forty Under 40
• BZI named No. 6 in ENR’s List of Top 20 Steel Companies
• The Salt Lake Tribune named BZI No. 3 Utah Top Workplaces 2025 for Large Businesses
• InnovaTech – First place in the 2025 Utah Business Innovation Awards in the Industrial Manufacturing category
• No. 1 Construction Top Workplaces
• Inc. Best in Business 2024 for Construction: BZI Innovation Park
• USA Today’s Top Workplaces (Second year – Ranked No. 11 in the nation for midsize companies in 2025)
• Utah Business Fast 50 (No. 12 ranking)
• Salt Lake City Tribune Top Workplaces for two years (No. 5 ranking in 2024)
• One Utah Summit “Rural Rockstar” Award presented by Utah Governor Cox
• Best Employer by Cedar City Chamber of Commerce
• CEO of the Year by Cedar City Chamber of Commerce
• CEO of the Year 2025 Award – Utah Business
• Trade Partner in Safety Excellence (Layton Construction)

BZI is a proud member of and accredited by AISC, an organization that has recognized BZI with its top safety award, the “Erector Award of Honor,” multiple times. CEO James Barlow serves on the Forbes Business Council and Inc. Leadership Forum and is a recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award. Jakob Harker, President of InnovaTech, is a member of the Fast Company Executive Board, an organization of select senior executives, founders, business owners, and industry experts who are defining the future of business.

BZI’s mission is to revolutionize the steel construction industry through innovation and team performance, while accelerating project delivery and setting new standards in safety and efficiency.

BZI is completing and executing major construction projects across the United States and is recognized as a leading provider of innovative construction solutions nationwide. Its reputation for excellent client and operational performance are attracting premier companies from around the world. These organizations are building and bringing new economic opportunities across the U.S. through the many BZI projects. Top customer industries include data centers, e-commerce retail, manufacturing facilities for batteries, aerospace, microchips, electric vehicles, and food and beverage.

For more information about BZI, visit bzi.com, email [e-mail], or call 888.509.2280