CEO Business Outlook – Q4 2025



National economic growth seems to be holding up reasonably well in the United States, though not as much in the rest of the world. The labor market, however, tells a different story. We are effectively in a job recession—hiring has slowed sharply and is nearing the point of net job losses over recent months. What’s driving this slowdown remains an important question for economists and industry leaders alike.

Despite the broader labor challenges, skilled labor remains in high demand. Qualified engineers, software developers, chemical engineers, welders, electricians—skilled trades in general—continue to be in short supply, with multiple openings across the industry. Sustained growth still depends heavily on access to this talent.

Looking ahead, the overall U.S. economic outlook for the remainder of the year appears steady, barring any major geopolitical disruptions. However, tariffs remain a significant challenge. Unless trade policies shift or new, better-negotiated agreements are reached with countries like China, Canada, and Mexico, the early part of 2026 may present additional headwinds.

For Epcon, business performance remains strong despite market uncertainty. While many companies are delaying new projects due to a “wait-and-see” attitude, our long-term contracts have helped make 2025 one of our better years. We continue to focus on keeping our project pipeline full, hiring new talent, and expanding our marketing and outreach efforts—all of which position Epcon for steady growth in the coming months and years.

We are fully committed to exploring AI applications across every aspect of our operations—from sales and marketing to manufacturing, accounting, and even our operation and maintenance documentation. In parallel, Epcon is advancing our investment in automation and robotics, particularly in fabrication and welding. 

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership as we move forward with optimism, innovation, and discipline.

— Aziz Jamaluddin
Chief Executive Officer
Epcon Industrial Systems

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