August 2019 Volume 1

INDUSTRY NEWS & CALENDAR FIA Upcoming Events

Management Development Institute (MDI)

FIA Fall Meeting of Members October 14-16, 2019, Nashville, Tennessee

NEW for 2019! Each MDI session will take place in a different location with plant tours.

Join your forging industry colleagues and peers at the 2019 FIA Fall Meeting. Conference attendees will enjoy a variety of networking activities, including a reception and dinner at the Blake Shelton’s famous restaurant, Ole Red. In addition, the FIA Safety Awards will be presented at the Fall Meeting. Upsetter Forging Fundamental Workshop & Plant Tours December 2-3, 2019, Cleveland, Ohio Attend and learn all facets of Upset Forging, including basic forging product design to take advantage of the process; equipment suited for upset forging; tooling, maintenance and operation techniques to ensure the process is successful. Speakers have years of knowledge to impart to attendees to ensure full coverage of this important forging process. Lobby Day February 26, 2020, Washington D.C. Make plans to join your forging peers at FIA’s 17th Annual Lobby Day. Lobby Day provides an opportunity for you to discuss key industry issues that directly impact your business with your congressional leaders inWashington, D.C. Key topics for discussion may include fair trade, workforce development and infrastructure. With an upcoming election on the horizon, it is even more important to remind lawmakers of the key issues that impact the forging industry. FIA Annual Meeting of Members May 1-3, 2020, Naples, Florida

• August 11-13, 2019 - Chicago, IL • November 17-19, 2019 - Los Angeles, CA • January 12-14, 2020 - Cleveland, OH

The Management Development Institute (MDI) has been specifically developed to provide middle managers with the skills they need to take their careers to the next level.This programconsists of three sessions during which attendees learn through lectures, case studies, roundtable discussions, expert panels and guest speakers. Forging Automation 101Workshop &Plant Tours August 20-21, 2019, Monroe (Detroit Metro), Michigan FIA is pleased to present a program specifically developed to give forgers a first-hand look into how robotics and automation can help forging companies increase productivity, lower costs and improve workplace safety. The program includes plant tours of four different facilities: LASCO, Trenton Forging, Eaton Steel and Gerdau Steel. Mechanical Press Maintenance Workshop & Plant Tour September 24-25, 2019, Cleveland, Ohio

FIA’s Mechanical Press Maintenance Workshop will show how predictive and preventative maintenance can keep mechanical presses running. It will introduce participants to different types of presses and provide an explanation of various press elements, so attendees can see how each element works and influences the press forging process. The workshop will also cover technologies available to maintain press components, items that should be taken into consideration when planning a repair, and uptime-improving strategies.

The 2020 FIA Annual Meeting of Members provides a great platform for information sharing and thought leadership around some of the most pressing issues facing the forging industry today. Participants can find answers to some of their biggest questions, and will leave the event with the knowledge needed to grow their businesses. In addition to interactive educational sessions and

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