Eagle Americas Corp. is proud to announce that Brendon DiVincenzo, Director of Sales and Technology at Eagle Americas, has officially become the new host of MakingSparks, the manufacturing podcast dedicated to professional welders, fabricators, and metalworking businesses across North America.
Part of the MakingChips ecosystem, MakingSparks has established itself as a respected voice within the fabrication industry, exploring the real-world challenges and opportunities shaping modern manufacturing. The show combines business insights, technical expertise, industry stories, and conversations designed to help fabricators grow and adapt in an increasingly competitive landscape.
On April 22, 2026, MakingSparks officially entered a new era with the release of Episode 60, Passing the Torch: The Next Chapter of MakingSparks, where longtime hosts Matthew Nix and Casey Velker formally handed the microphone to Brendon DiVincenzo.
The episode framed the transition not as an ending, but as the natural evolution of a platform that has grown into a trusted space for open conversations within the fabrication community. As the outgoing hosts shift their focus toward storytelling, culture, leadership, and new ventures, Brendon steps into the role with extensive technical expertise, firsthand insight into shop transformation, and a deep understanding of the manufacturing challenges fabricators face every day.
The first full episode hosted by Brendon aired on May 6, 2026, officially launching the next chapter of MakingSparks – Powered by Eagle. Episode 61, featuring SparkShop co-founder and executive director Shonali Ditz as a guest, explored one of the manufacturing industry’s most pressing long-term challenges: the workforce pipeline.
Rather than focusing solely on recruiting skilled workers later in life, the episode examined how curiosity-driven education and early exposure to manufacturing can help shape the next generation of engineers, fabricators, and innovators.
For Eagle Americas, Brendon’s appointment represents more than a podcast hosting role. It reflects the company’s broader commitment to supporting the manufacturing community beyond machinery alone through conversation, knowledge sharing, and advocacy for the future of the industry.
You can listen to this and all MakingSparks episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher, as well as on the MakingChips YouTube channel and website: MakingSparks Podcast
