February 2022 Volume 4

FORGING RESEARCH

FIERF Donor Spotlight: Forging Equipment Solutions

The Forging Industry Educational &Research Foundation (FIERF) would like to recognize one of our Bronze Anvil Supporters, Forging Equipment Solutions (FES). Forging Equipment Solutions is located in Medina, OH and was established in November of 2012. Forging Equipment Solutions has been a valued member of the FIA since 2013 and a donor to the Forging Foundation since 2017. Jeff Jones and Mike O’Toole have more than 50 years combined experience in the industry. At FES they are well versed in whether the application requires a vertical or horizontal press, induction heating, or the overall automation of your forging line. They service what they sell.

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“I believe that the youth of today will be our leaders of tomorrow and one of the best ways to guide them is through education.” Jeff Jones, President of Forging Equipment Solutions Jeff Jones, President of Forging Equipment Solutions has also been a personal donor of the Forging Foundation supporting the Presidents’ Challenge since the launch of the program in 2019. The Presidents’ Challenge Program provides scholarship funding to local community college students exposing them to the forging industry. Jeff has chosen to support his local community college, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C). Through his generous contributions, Tri-C has been able to award 16 students scholarships! Thank you, Jeff, and Forging Equipment Solutions, for your generosity and continued support of the Forging Foundation throughout the years! Consider a gift of support of your own, you can donate online at www.FIERF.org. Or contact AmandaDureiko at amanda@forging. org if you are interested in inspiring the next generation of forgers!

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