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Forging Industry Association

The only North American Trade Association for the Forging Industry.

08/21/2026

You probably used a forging today. You just didn’t know it.

Forged components are at work all around us—helping aircraft fly, vehicles move, farms produce, manufacturers build, energy systems operate and America’s military remain ready.

Most people will never see the forgings behind the products and systems they depend on. But when strength, reliability and performance matter, forging matters.

You may never see a forging. You rely on them every day.

08/20/2026

A big thank you to Weber Metals for sponsoring the 2026 FIA Fall Meeting & Marketing Conference!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for companies looking to increase their visibility and connect with leaders across the forging industry.

The earlier you commit, the more exposure your company receives leading up to the event. Don’t miss the opportunity to put your brand in front of FIA members and industry decision-makers.

Learn more about available sponsorship opportunities:
https://www.forging.org/fia/events-training/FIA_Events/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=FM26SP

08/19/2026

Building the bench doesn’t happen overnight — and neither does transferring decades of industry knowledge.

Join FIA on September 1 for Building the Bench: Succession Planning & Knowledge Transfer for the Forging Industry, a live webinar focused on practical strategies for preparing the next generation of leaders and preserving the expertise your organization can’t afford to lose.

✅Register today: www.forging.org/events

Attendees will explore how to:
🔹 Identify critical roles and assess future talent
🔹 Develop employees for leadership and key positions
🔹 Transfer institutional knowledge before it walks out the door
🔹 Strengthen workforce continuity and organizational resilience

Hear real-world insights from Kendra Osterdyk and Brady Schlesener and take away ideas you can put to work in your own organization.

Registration closes August 26.

08/18/2026

Looking for an easy way to strengthen your team’s knowledge and skills—without pulling them away from the shop floor for a full day of training?

Forging University gives FIA members access to flexible, on-demand training available 24/7. Courses cover topics including forging fundamentals, safety, human resources, sales and marketing, self-development and more.

Employees can learn at their own pace, on their own schedule—and best of all, Forging University is FREE for FIA members as part of their membership.

Whether you’re onboarding a new employee, developing future leaders or helping experienced team members expand their knowledge, Forging University is a resource your team can put to work today.

Explore the course offerings and start learning:
https://www.forging.org/fia/content/events-training/Forging_University.aspx

08/17/2026

What happens when your most experienced employees walk out the door — and decades of knowledge go with them? Join FIA on September 1 for our upcoming webinar, Building the Bench: Succession Planning & Knowledge Transfer for the Forging Industry.

This session will focus on practical strategies to help forging companies prepare for workforce transitions, including:

🔹 Identifying critical roles and future talent needs
🔹 Assessing and developing the next generation of leaders
🔹 Capturing and transferring institutional knowledge
🔹 Strengthening workforce continuity and organizational resilience

Presenters Kendra Osterdyk of Wipfli Advisory LLC and Brady Schlesener of Gemini Group, Inc. will share real-world examples and actionable approaches companies can put to work.

📅 September 1, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
💲 FREE for FIA Members | $95 for Non-Members
📌 Registration closes August 26.

Building your bench doesn’t happen overnight. Start preparing today to make sure your organization has the people — and the knowledge — it needs for the future.

🗓️Register here: https://www.forging.org/fia/events-training/FIA_Events/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=WB260901

✅Check out this article on knowledge transfer in the August Issue of FIA Magazine: https://user-zaechmz.cld.bz/August-2026-Volume-8/42/

08/14/2026

Welcome new FIA Members - Campbell Chain & Fittings!

Campbell manufactures welded and weldless chain, forged fittings, overhead-lifting
products and lifting clamps, including Grade 70, Grade 80 and Grade 100 chain.
Its products are designed for demanding applications across the agriculture, forestry,
construction, industrial equipment, marine, material-handling and energy markets.

Interested in joining the FIA community? Contact Tricia Abruzzino at [email protected] or visit www.forging.org for more details on the advantages of FIA membership.

08/13/2026

A big thank you to Ellwood Quality Steels for sponsoring the 2026 FIA Fall Meeting & Marketing Conference!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for companies looking to increase their visibility and connect with leaders across the forging industry.

The earlier you commit, the more exposure your company receives leading up to the event. Don’t miss the opportunity to put your brand in front of FIA members and industry decision-makers.

Learn more about available sponsorship opportunities:
https://www.forging.org/fia/events-training/FIA_Events/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=FM26SP

08/12/2026

The Forging Industry Association is pleased to share the digital edition of the August 2026 issue of FIA Magazine.

Click here to check it out: www.FIAMagazine.com

This issue of FIA Magazine looks beyond the final product to examine many of the decisions and resources that make reliable production possible. Thank you to the FIA members, committees, technical experts and industry partners who contributed their knowledge to help this issue come together.

08/11/2026

A big thank you to McInnes Rolled Rings for sponsoring the 2026 FIA Fall Meeting & Marketing Conference!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for companies looking to increase their visibility and connect with leaders across the forging industry.

The earlier you commit, the more exposure your company receives leading up to the event. Don’t miss the opportunity to put your brand in front of FIA members and industry decision-makers.

Learn more about available sponsorship opportunities:
https://www.forging.org/fia/events-training/FIA_Events/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=FM26SP

08/10/2026

Keep your mechanical presses running efficiently—and plan smarter for maintenance and repairs.

Join FIA for the Mechanical Press Maintenance Workshop, November 2–3, 2026, at FIA Headquarters in Independence, Ohio.

This two-day workshop will introduce participants to the different types of mechanical presses and explain how key press components operate, interact and influence the overall forging process.

The program will emphasize practical strategies for:

🔧 Predictive and preventive maintenance
⚙️ Improving equipment reliability and uptime
🛠️ Identifying maintenance concerns before they become costly problems
📋 Planning effectively for press repairs

Whether you work in plant engineering, maintenance, production or operations, this workshop will provide valuable knowledge to help extend equipment life and reduce unplanned downtime.

📅 November 2–3, 2026
📍 FIA Headquarters
6363 Oak Tree Blvd.
Independence, OH 44131

Click here to view the detailed agenda and learn more: https://www.forging.org/fia/events-training/FIA_Events/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=MECH26

Address

6363 Oak Tree Boulevard
Independence, OH
44131

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(216) 781-6260

Website

http://www.Forging.org/

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