August 2026 Volume 8

INDUSTRY NEWS

FIERF Golf Outing August 31, 2026 | Westfield Country Club (Westfield Center, OH) FIA UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug 31 2026

Join your forging industry colleagues on the golf course for the Annual Forging Foundation (FIERF) Golf Outing. The Forging Foundation funds industry-relevant research to advance the science of forging and engages students through curriculum, experiential learning, and scholarships to pursue careers in the forging supply chain. Funds raised from this golf outing will support the Forging Foundation (FIERF). FIA Safety Conference September 15-16, 2026 | Cuyahoga Community College (Warrensville Heights, OH) Centered around the theme Leading Safety in High-Consequence Manufacturing, this two-day conference delivers practical, real-world solutions for preventing serious injuries, strengthening safety leadership, and improving organizational resilience. Attendees will gain valuable insights through keynote presentations, interactive discussions with OSHA leadership, case studies, and educational sessions covering risk management, workers' compensation, human performance, emergency preparedness, mental health, and innovative safety technologies. FIA Fall Meeting & Marketing Conference October 19-21, 2026 | The Marriott Pittsburgh City Center (Pittsburgh, PA) Hosted by the FIA Marketing Committee, the Fall Meeting & Marketing Conference offers a combination of business and leadership presentations, engaging marketing content, and market sector updates that will help you and your business thrive. The event also includes small breakout sessions for more focused learning. Registration for this event is available to FIA Members only.

Sep 15-16 2026

Oct 19-21 2026

Mechanical Press Maintenance Workshop November 2-3, 2026 | FIA Headquarters (Independence, OH)

Nov 2-3 2026

This workshop will act to introduce participants to the different types of mechanical presses. It will provide an explanation of the various elements of the press to provide an understanding of how they work and their interaction and influence on other parts of the press forging process. The emphasis of this workshop is predictive and preventative maintenance of the elements of the press, how to improve the uptime of your machines, and items that should be taken into consideration when planning a repair.

First Line Supervisory Development Seminar November 18-19, 2026 | Indiana Wesleyan University (Independence, OH)

Nov 18-19 2026

First Line Supervisor is the bridge between the line staff and management. The First Line Supervisor is the person who communicates with both groups on a continuous basis. It is the First Line Supervisor who is first able to sense the morale of the line staff, find a policy or procedure that is not working as written, improve incorrect staffing patterns, or observe changes in the make-up of the offenders, etc. It is important for management to understand that their First Line Supervisors are the group that keeps the company performing at its highest level.

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