February 2026 Volume 8

INDUSTRY NEWS

FIERF Forge the Future Summer Camp July 27-30, 2026 | Cuyahoga Community College (Cleveland, OH)

J uly 27-30 2026

Explore the world of forging through the Forging Foundation's four-day Forge the Future Summer Camp. Students 11-15 years old will have the opportunity to tour a forging facility, participate in STEM and team building activities, and learn how to forge. Plus, campers will get to take home their own forging!

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

A ug 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 15-17, 2026 | Tri-C Corporate College (Cleveland, OH)

S ep 15-17 2026

This bi-annual conference is hosted by the FIA Safety Committee, which provides attendees with valuable educational programming related to health and safety in the forging industry, and includes sponsorship and networking opportunities.

FIA Fall Meeting & Marketing Conference October 20-21, 2026 | Location TBD

O ct 20-21 2026

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.

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

N ov 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 Supervisor Training November 18-19, 2026 | Independence Community Center (Independence, OH)

N ov 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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