February 2023 Volume 5

INDUSTRY NEWS

FIA Upcoming Events

FIA Annual Meeting of Members April 20-22, 2023 – Naples, Florida

A pr 20-22 2023

The 2023 FIA Annual Meeting of Members will take place at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón in Naples, Florida. The FIA Annual Meeting is the premier meeting for forging executives to connect with their peers and gain valuable insight into current and future industry trends. Annual Meeting participants can also enjoy a variety of social activities including a golf tournament, off-site excursions, networking receptions and a closing banquet with live entertainment. This year FIA is offering a 35% discount on Annual Meeting registration for our “Next Gen” members (those under 35). Executives, take advantage of this opportunity to engage and retain your future leaders! Forge Fair 2023 May 23-25, 2023 – Cleveland, Ohio

M ay 23-25 2023

Forge Fair, North America's largest event dedicated exclusively to the forging industry, will return to the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio, May 23-25, 2023. More than 2,000 forging professionals from across the globe are expected to come to Forge Fair to learn about new products, make purchasing decisions and network with each other. No other industry event offers suppliers and forgers the platform to connect with more qualified potential customers. From material selection to the shipment of finished parts, Forge Fair will showcase innovations in heating, tooling, equipment, testing, automation, conservation of resources, process and plant improvements and technology for all types of forging operations. See page 52 or visit www.ForgeFair.com. Forge the Future Summer Camp July 10-11, 2023 – Cleveland, Ohio – Cuyahoga Community College

J ul 10-11 2023

Explore the world of forging through the Forging Foundation’s two -day Forge the Future Summer Camp. Students 11-15 years old will have the opportunity to tour a forging facility, participate in STEAM and team building activities, and learn how to forge. Plus, campers will get to take home their own forging! The goal of Forge the Future Camp is to… •Expose students to manufacturing and the forging industry at a young age. •Engage kids in hands on activities related to STEM, and more specifically - the forging industry. •Create memorable experiences for children in your community. •Educate both kids and their families about manufacturing careers. •Build the future of forging and keep the industry strong for the next generation

Other ways to get involved: • Supply equipment or materials for camp activities • Share information about camps with your employees and clients Questions? Please contact Amanda Dureiko at amanda@forging.org or call 216-781-6260.

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