May 2019 Volume 1

INDUSTRY NEWS & CALENDAR

FIA’s Management Development Institute Prepares the Next Generation of Leaders

On January 13, the 2018-2019 Management Development Institute (MDI) concluded with a special banquet to recognize its class of participants. Almost 20 MDI attendees took part in a closing ceremony to celebrate their completion of the training program. Over the course of three sessions, these managers and supervisors participated in series of lectures, case studies, and roundtable discussions led by guest speakers and subject matter experts. They also engaged in interactive exercises, group dinners and other activities designed to promote peer-to-peer exchange and learning inside and outside the classroom. “The MDI program brings to life real world scenarios with management example through hands-on, interactive games and activities designed to pull people out of their comfort zones to learn something about themselves,” stated program participant EdMarks. MDI has been developed specifically for mid-level professionals in the forging industry who are looking to hone their skills and take their careers to the next level. With key topics like business law, communications, human resources, strategic planning, sales, supply chain and time management, MDI participants can engage in topics that promote and develop strong leadership skills and solid business practices. The program also provides a great platform to meet and build relationships with others in the forging industry who share the same responsibilities and challenges. Since its inception, more than 80 forging professionals have participated inMDI.

New this year! Each session of MDI will take place in a different city. The program will kick off on August 11, 2019, in Chicago. The second sessionwilltakeplaceinLosAngeles, and the third session of the program will conclude at the FIAheadquarters

in Cleveland. Registration for MDI is open now. To learn more about MDI, visit www.forging.org.

Congratulations to the 2018-19MDI programparticipants: Joe Bennett AluminumPrecision Products, Inc. AndreaCrosoli Forge Resources Group DrewHunsinger Bonney ForgeCorporation Chelsea Lantto Trenton ForgingCompany Louis-Philippe Lapierre Finkl Steel - Sorel EdMarks EllwoodMill Products BeauMcElfresh EllwoodCity Forge - ForgingDivision JasonNiciu PresriteCorporation, JeffersonDivision CraigNiemann DeKalb ForgeCompany Division of Forge Resources Group Steve Polach Meadville ForgingCompany - AnMFC GroupCompany Rafael Rodriguez Cornell ForgeCompany Scott Saddler AluminumPrecision Products, Inc. Alton Facility Bryan Seeko Commercial Forged Products - ADivision of Wozniak Industries, Inc. Timothy Smith Commercial Forged Products - ADivision of Wozniak Industries, Inc. Stephen Trompak TECT Power JoshVanSise Meadville ForgingCompany - AMFC Group Company HopeWetzel Keystone ForgingCompany HunterWilson Dayton Forging &Heat TreatingCompany Bradley Yohn Bonney ForgeCorporation

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