August 2023 Volume 5

INDUSTRY NEWS

FIA Upcoming Events

Michigan Lobby Day September 19-20, 2023 – Lansing, Michigan

S ep 19-20 2023

FIA will host its first-ever Michigan Lobby Day on September 19-20, 2023. Participants will meet with the Michigan State Legislature to educate lawmakers and address issues facing the forging industry. We are excited to bring our advocacy efforts to the state level.

FIA Fall Meeting of Members September 25-27, 2023 – Nashville, Tennessee

S ep 25-27 2023

Please join us in Nashville, Tennessee as we discuss reshoring/onshoring, raw materials market, cybersecurity, appropriations, Mexico and South American forging markets, leadership and more. Members will walk away with a comprehensive understanding of current political conditions, workforce development, and economic trends relating to the forging industry. The meeting will also include a networking reception and a raffle for the ForgingPAC. The Fall Meeting is an event you won't want to miss!

FIA Marketing Conference October 24-25, 2023 – Rosemont, Illinois

O ct 24-25 2023

This two-day event provides attendees with sales and marketing strategies to help promote and grow their businesses. Presentation topics will include Lean Sales & Marketing for Manufacturers; Customer Satisfaction and Getting the Most Feedback Out of Your Customers; Innovations in Social Media for Sales & Marketing; Green Initiatives; Economic Update and the Ripple Effect of COVID-19; and more! Expert speakers will provide overviews of the automotive, aerospace, defensive, and construction markets.

Hammer Maintenance Workshop November 14-15, 2023 – Independence, Ohio

N ov 14-15 2023

FIA’s Hammer Maintenance Workshop is designed to help you understand, maintain, and improve your hammer operations. This workshop will feature presentations from forging industry experts about hammer foundations, hydraulics, controls, frames, die alignment, tooling setup, wear parts, and maintenance pain points.

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