It is said that the growth of manufacturing sector is closely linked to the developments in welding technology. Demand for high-performance welding for improving productivity is growing. To fulfil the requirement, vendors are focusing on manufacturing intelligent welding machines with Industry 4.0 compatibility. In “Welding & Fabrication” section, experts explain how automation and digitization are enabling the growth in the welding industry. Raw materials account for about 60-70% of production cost in fastener industry. In “Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants” section analyse the impact of skyrocketing commodity prices on the fastener industry. Besides, industry leaders provide insights into the movers and drivers of the adhesive market. Halt in the production of end-user industries due to Covid 19 pandemic negatively affected industrial blower demand. The “Industrial Blowers & Fans” section shows how blower manufacturers responded to the market condition with robust quality and advanced features. In addition, the “Renewable Energy” section, highlights on the opportunity for vendors in the booming solar energy market.