May 2025 Volume 7

INDUSTRY NEWS

FIA UPCOMING EVENTS

FIA Southern Meeting of Members June 3, 2025 – Lexington, KY

J une 3 2025

Join your peers in the forging industry for the FIA Southern Meeting of Members at Malone's Prime Events & Receptions in Lexington, KY. This event offers an excellent opportunity for networking while enjoying lunch and engaging in a presentation about the evolving economic and geopolitical landscapes in North America. These changes are impacting the demand for durable goods and presenting both challenges and opportunities for small to medium-sized forging companies. Understanding these dynamics is essential for making informed decisions in management, sales, human resources, and operations.

Management Development Institute (MDI) Independence, OH (FIA Headquarters)

J une 9-11 2025

Session 1: June 9-11, 2025 | Session 2: September 8-10, 2025 | Session 3: December 1-3, 2025 This three-part series includes lectures, case studies, roundtable discussions, expert panels and structured networking specifically designed to provide mid-level managers with the tools they need to advance their careers.

Theory and Application of Forging & Die Design July 15-18, 2025 – Independence, OH (FIA Headquarters)

J uly 15-18 2025

The course is facilitated by a team of industry experts and engineering professionals who work together to carefully explain the principles and practices of forging. Send your shop floor employees and technicians to this interactive, four-day training program!

FIERF Forge the Future Summer Camp July 14-17, 2025 – Cleveland, OH

J uly 14-17 2025

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!

Forging Automation and Advanced Technology Conference August 12-13, 2025 – Pittsburgh, PA

A ug 12-13 2025

Taking place at ARM Institute, this event will explore the latest innovations, best practices, and challenges in automated forging processes, advanced technologies and artificial intelligence. The call for papers is now open. Visit www.forging.org to submit your abstract.

Forging Lightweight Alloys Conference September 15-17, 2025 – Long Beach, CA

S ep 15-17 2025

The Forging Lightweight Alloys Conference will cover topics including lightweight materials, OEM needs, advancements in technology, equipment for lightweight forging, post-forging processes and more. The event will also feature a tour of Weber Metals. The call for papers for this event will open soon!

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