November 2024 Volume 6

INDUSTRY NEWS

FIA UPCOMING EVENTS

Mechanical Press Maintenance Workshop November 21-22, 2024 – Independence, OH This 1.5 day workshop will introduce participants to the different types of mechanical presses. It

2025 Annual Meeting of Members April 2-4, 2025 – Marco Island, FL Taking place in beautiful Marco Island, the 2025 FIA Annual Meeting of Members will cover a wide range of topics as well as feature

A pr 2-4 2025

N ov 21-22 2024

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.

a variety of social and networking activities including a FIERF golf tournament, ForgingPAC fundraiser and FIERF Silent Auction. This exclusive FIA event is the premier gathering of North American forging industry executives and professionals. FIA encourages members to send their young professionals (Next Gens) and those under the age of 35 will receive a discounted rate.

Forge Fair 2025 May 13-15, 2025 – Cleveland, OH

Heating Technology for Forging Workshop: Gas & Induction December 12-13, 2024 – Independence, OH The FIA Heating Technology for Forging Workshop is a two-day training that includes

M ay 13-15 2025

D ec 12-13 2024

Forge Fair 2025 is North America's largest forging industry trade show. Forging industry professionals can see new products, make

purchasing decisions and network with each other, all under one roof. The event takes place May 13-15, 2025 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to the trade show floor with exhibitors from around the world, Forge Fair 2025 will feature a variety of technical presentations. These presentations are conducted by subject matter experts from exhibiting companies, and they will take place each day. Visit www.ForgeFair.com for more details.

gas heating for forging and induction heating for forging. Topics include combustion fundamentals, burner management, ceramic fiber manufacturing, increased production through furnace design, furnace efficiency, induction heating basics, coil design, electrical control systems, preventative maintenance and more. Attendees are welcome to register for the entire workshop or for an individual day. Lobby Day 2025 February 11-12, 2025 - Washington, D.C. Lobby Day provides an opportunity for you to discuss critical key industry issues that directly impact your business with your congressional leaders in Washington, D.C. Key topics for discussion include fair trade, workforce development and infrastructure. F eb 11-12 2025

Theory and Applications of Forging & Die Design School July 15-18, 2025 – Independence, OH This course is facilitated by a team of industry experts, educators and engineering

J ul 15-18 2025

professionals who work together to carefully explain the principles and practices of forging. The program is designed to be comprehensive and in-depth. Send your shop floor employees and technicians to this interactive, four-day training program!

Management Development Institute (MDI) Independence, OH

M ar 3-5 2025

Session 1: March 3-5, 2025 Session 2: June 9-11, 2025 Session 3: September 8-10, 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.

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