August 2026 Volume 8

INDUSTRY NEWS

FACES OF FORGING

Warwood Tool This handshake at Warwood Tool captures a meaningful changing of the guard. A longtime machine shop supervisor, who began his career with the company in 1978, spent 47 years producing much of Warwood Tool’s tooling on manual machines. As the company continues its transition toward a modern CNC machine shop, the moment honors the experience and craftsmanship that built its legacy while looking confidently toward the future. It is a powerful reminder that progress in forging does not replace the knowledge of previous generations—it builds upon it. Through mentorship, investment and shared pride, Warwood Tool is working to ensure that its manufacturing tradition endures for generations to come.

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Clifford-Jacobs Forging At Clifford-Jacobs Forging, strong teams are built by people who lead through their actions. Pictured with Lori Brown, Cindy Hall recently celebrated 11 years with the company—a milestone that reflects her dedication, positive attitude and commitment to helping those around her succeed. Cindy is known as someone new employees can learn from and longtime colleagues can depend upon, whether she is keeping work moving, sharing her knowledge or offering a little good-natured coaching along the way. Her example demonstrates the integrity, teamwork and steady commitment that strengthen a workplace. Employees like Cindy help make Clifford-Jacobs Forging not only a successful operation, but also a better place to work.

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