--- title: What to Watch for at FABTECH 2019 description: John Madsen will be giving a presentation on the Research & Development Tax Credit at the FABTECH Conference this November in Chicago. image: https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_230925010.jpeg --- [![BLG Logo New](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/New%20Logos/BLG%20Logo%20New.svg "BLG Logo New")](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/)   Questions? **[Call 763-746-1291](tel:17637461291)** - Services - [R&D Tax Credit](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/the-rd-tax-credit-black-line-group) - [How We Help Your Business](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/how-we-help) - [The BLG Way](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/the-blg-way) - [FAQs](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/faqs) - [Who We Help - CPA & Businesses](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/who-we-help) - [Industries We Serve](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/industry-brochures) - [Case Studies](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/case-studies) - [Employee Retention Credit "ERC"](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/employee-retention-credit) - [Cost Segregation](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/cost-segregation) - [Sales and Use Tax](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/sales-and-use-tax) - [About Us](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/about-us-black-line-group) - [Blog](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog) - [Contact](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/contact-us) [![GET STARTED ❯](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4260083/72b155c4-e6f5-4b0d-af1b-94df969aacfc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4260083/72b155c4-e6f5-4b0d-af1b-94df969aacfc) - Share - - - - - [mailto:?body=https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/fabtech-2019](mailto:?body=https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/fabtech-2019) # What to Watch for at FABTECH 2019 [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Aug 15, 2019 - Share: - - - - - - [mailto:?body=https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/fabtech-2019](mailto:?body=https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/fabtech-2019) ![FabTech 2019](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_230925010.jpeg?width=300&name=AdobeStock_230925010.jpeg)The latest in equipment and technology in metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing will be on display for four days in November when McCormick Place in Chicago hosts [FABTECH 2019](https://www.fabtechexpo.com/). With educational sessions, more than 1,700 vendor booths to visit, and expert-led presentations, the event will cover all the latest innovations, trends, and technology in metal manufacturing. The 48,000+ expected attendees could spend every minute of those four days immersed in it all, dreaming of ways to bring new technology and processes to their own warehouse or manufacturing floor.  But it’s the 30 minutes spent listening to Black Line Group’s Manufacturing Practice Leader John Madsen that could prove to be what brings those dreams to life.  **What:** Building a Competitive Advantage through R&D Tax Credits **Who: **John Madsen, Black Line Group VP and Manufacturing Practice Leader **Where: **FABTECH 2019 – McCormick Place, Chicago **When:** Tuesday, Nov. 12 - 8:00 am [![Register to attend John's Seminar at FABTECH](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4260083/02871495-c611-48e6-a115-7540c5371aa2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4260083/02871495-c611-48e6-a115-7540c5371aa2) ## Leveraging the R&D Tax Credit for a Competitive Advantage Speaking for the third time at FABTECH, John Madsen’s “Building a Competitive Advantage through R&D Tax Credits” seminar is part of the management education track, and will commence at 8:00 am on Tuesday, November 12. In it, Madsen draws upon his 40 years of contract manufacturing knowledge to educate about the Federal, and often state, [R&D Tax Credits](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/research-and-development-tax-credit) that businesses have the potential to use to offset tax liabilities. This revenue can be reinvested in businesses to improve processes, purchase equipment, or increase cash flow—ultimately allowing the business to be more competitive, profitable, and growth-oriented. ## Uncovering Hidden Credits As Madsen notes, “I am amazed how many manufacturers do not realize or understand the IRS’s definition of R&D Tax Credits. If you make or improve a product or a process, either for you or your customer, you have activities that qualify for the R&D Tax Credit.” Many businesses have benefited from Madsen’s R&D Tax Credit presentations, and he’s often sought out for his expertise on the subject – including a recent appearance on the [Make it Right Manufacturing Podcast](https://www.lucidi4.com/podcast/episode-16-using-tax-credits-to-fuel-manufacturing-growth-with-guest-john-madsen/), where he discussed specific ways he helped manufacturers identify hidden credits. Madsen’s seminar at FABTECH will feature a discussion of the [nine qualifying expenses](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/research-and-development-tax-credit) in manufacturing and the credit's [Four-Part Test](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/four-part-test). He’ll walk through real-life manufacturing examples, giving attendees relatable and actionable ideas that will help them understand how the R&D Tax Credit can lead to gaining a competitive edge, faster growth, and increased profitability.   [![Watch our 4-minute video on how we saved one client enough to buy a huge piece of game-changing machinery with the R&D Tax Credit](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4260083/813ad2c0-0a0f-4e77-85e1-8caf4588a9f3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4260083/813ad2c0-0a0f-4e77-85e1-8caf4588a9f3) ## Subscribe to the Black Line Group Blog [![BLG Logo White New](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/New%20Logos/BLG%20Logo%20White%20New.svg "BLG Logo White New")](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/) [![PMA Logo-01.png](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BBS/PMA%20Logo-01.png?width=100&name=PMA%20Logo-01.png "PMA Logo-01.png")](http://www.pma.org/home/) [![CPA America Logo-01.png](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BBS/CPA%20America%20Logo-01.png?width=100&name=CPA%20America%20Logo-01.png "CPA America Logo-01.png")](https://www.cpamerica.org/) [![MPMA Logo-01.png](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BBS/MPMA%20Logo-01.png?width=100&name=MPMA%20Logo-01.png "MPMA Logo-01.png")](https://www.mpma.com/) [![AICPA Logo.png](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BBS/AICPA%20Logo.png?width=161&name=AICPA%20Logo.png "AICPA Logo.png")](https://www.aicpa.org/) ###### Navigation [Home](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/) [Who We Help](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/who-we-help) [How We Help](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/our-process-black-line-group) [About](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/about-us-black-line-group) [Blog](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog) [Contact](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/contact-us) ###### Contact Us [info@blacklinegrp.com](mailto:info@blacklinegrp.com) [763-746-1291](tel:17637461291) ###### Address 600 Highway 169 S, Suite 250 Saint Louis Park, MN 55426 © 2026 Black Line Group | [Privacy Policy](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/privacy-policy)