Forging Industry Association

Mark your calendars! FIA and FIERF have a full lineup of events, programs and training opportunities coming up for the forging community.

From technical education and networking to workforce development and industry engagement, these programs are designed to help you and your team stay connected, informed and prepared for what’s ahead.

Make sure you’re taking full advantage of everything FIA and FIERF have to offer.

View the upcoming events calendar and learn more at: www.forging.org/events

The forging industry is built by skilled people — from the shop floor to engineering, sales, operations, quality, management and beyond.

Whether you are looking for your next career opportunity or searching for qualified talent to join your team, the FIA Forging Career Center is designed to connect employers and job seekers across the North American forging industry.

For employers: post open positions and reach candidates who understand manufacturing, metals and the critical role forging plays in our economy.

For job seekers: explore career opportunities with companies producing the high-strength forged components that support transportation, energy, aerospace, defense, agriculture and more.

Start here: https://careers.forging.org/

It's coming.... will be here before you know it. Save the date for May 18-19, 2027 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, OH. Visit www.ForgeFair.com for the schedule and more details as they become available. We look forward to seeing you at North America's Largest Forging Industry Trade Show!

Automation can create major opportunities for forging operations — but success starts with the right approach.

In the May issue of FIA Magazine, the article “Starting Smart with Automation” shares practical guidance from FIA members on how forging companies can take their first steps with automation, including the importance of real-world testing, maintenance planning, internal buy-in and preparing teams for long-term success.

Read the article here: https://user-zaechmz.cld.bz/May-2026-Volume-8/38/

FIA Magazine is now accepting article ideas and content submissions for the August 2026 issue. FIA members are encouraged to share technical articles, company insights, case studies, best practices, member news and other content that helps inform and strengthen the forging industry.

Have an idea for the August issue? Contact Angela Gibian at [email protected].

The 2026 FIERF Forging Competition is a wrap. With 22 schools participating in this year's event, the program was a great success and we are so proud of the students and the industry partners who took part.

Congrats to this year's winners:
🏆Colorado School of Mines (Grand Prize & Best Performance)
🏆Michigan Technological University (Best Technical Report)
🏆University of Florida (Best Video)

Check out some of the student video submissions here: http://www.youtube.com/

To learn more about the FIERF Forging Competition visit www.FIERF.org.

Congratulations to FIA’s 2025 Safety Award winners!

FIA is proud to recognize forging facilities demonstrating exceptional workplace safety performance through the 2025 Occupational Injury & Illness Survey. These awards honor companies that are setting the standard for safety, using benchmarking data to track progress and drive meaningful improvements across their operations.

Thank you to all participating companies for your continued commitment to protecting your teams and strengthening safety across the North American forging industry.

View the full list of winners in the May issue of FIA Magazine:
https://user-zaechmz.cld.bz/May-2026-Volume-8/32/

FIA Magazine is excited to introduce Faces of Forging — a new feature created to celebrate the people, teams, facilities and moments that make the forging industry so strong.

Every company has its own story, and at the heart of every story are the people who make the work possible. From the shop floor to company milestones, team celebrations and candid moments in the plant, Faces of Forging will highlight the pride, craftsmanship, dedication and culture that define forging operations across the FIA membership community.

FIA members are invited to submit recent photos for consideration in upcoming issues. Whether it’s a team photo, a plant image, a milestone event or a candid moment that reflects your company’s culture, we want to help tell your story.

Submit your photo and information here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZSDHM82 Or email Angela Gibian at [email protected].

Help us celebrate the many faces of forging.

Strengthen your forging knowledge. Sharpen your die design skills. Learn alongside industry peers.

Join FIA July 14–17, 2026, at FIA Headquarters in Independence, Ohio, for Theory & Applications of Forging & Die Design — an immersive training program designed for professionals who want a practical, modern understanding of forging processes, tooling and production.

This program brings together core theory, real-world applications and interactive problem-solving to help participants make stronger decisions in forging operations. Topics include forging terminology, materials, equipment selection, metal flow, forging loads, die design, defect prevention, die failure analysis, simulation tools and the economics of die design.

Whether you are developing forging processes, designing tooling, troubleshooting production issues or building foundational knowledge, this training is built to deliver practical value.

This course is ideal for forging design engineers, manufacturing engineers, process planners, tooling and die shop personnel, production supervisors, quality engineers, R&D teams, technical sales professionals, and new engineers and technicians entering the forging industry.

Secure your spot today and build skills you can put to work immediately.

Register here: www.forging.org/events

Welcome to FIA, Prime Metals & Alloys and Rickard Metals, Inc.!

We are excited to welcome these two companies as new members of the Forging Industry Association.

Prime Metals & Alloys is a global supplier of carbon, alloy and stainless-steel bar and forging stock, supporting forging, machining and manufacturing customers with high-quality materials, reliable sourcing and competitive lead times.

Rickard Metals, Inc. brings decades of expertise as a specialty metals supplier, providing custom forgings and engineered metal components for demanding aerospace, defense, petrochemical, nuclear and energy applications.

Both companies play an important role in the forging supply chain, helping support the materials, capabilities and technical solutions needed to keep the industry moving forward.

Please join us in welcoming Prime Metals & Alloys and Rickard Metals to the FIA member community! Interested in joining our community, contact [email protected] or click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WN8CL58