Forging Industry Association

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!

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

Are you making the most of your FIA membership?

FIA members have access to a wide range of benefits designed to help companies connect, compete and grow — from industry-specific training and Forging University to benchmarking resources, EHS Hero, committee participation, RFQ opportunities, member discounts, advertising options and more.

Whether you’re looking to train your team, build new relationships, find suppliers, increase visibility or stay informed on the issues impacting the forging industry, FIA membership gives you tools and resources to support your business year-round.

Now is a great time to explore your benefits, get more engaged and make sure your team is taking full advantage of everything FIA has to offer.

Visit www.forging.org to learn more or contact Tricia Abruzzino at [email protected] with questions.