The U.S. Administration officially imposed Section 301 Forced Labor tariffs on July 24, 2026, to replace the expiring Section 122 tariffs of 10%. These Sec. 301 tariffs will range from 10%-12.5% and in the case of the EU, Japan, Switzerland, South Korea and others, will include the MFN General Duty rates. Please join us for a flash tariff webinar that FIA is planning on Tuesday, July 28th at 1:00 p.m. (ET) to discuss the latest developments on this Section 301 action, Section 338... Details
When: July 28, 2026
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Join your forging industry colleagues on the golf course for the Annual Forging Foundation (FIERF) Golf Outing.
When: August 31, 2026
Where: Westfield Center, OH
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Join forging and manufacturing safety professionals at the 2026 FIA Safety Conference, where industry leaders, regulatory experts, and safety practitioners come together to explore the latest strategies for building safer, stronger workplaces.
When: September 15–16, 2026
Where: Warrensville Heights, OH
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Join us for the FIA Fall Meeting & Marketing Conference at the Marriott Pittsburgh City Center from October 19-21, 2026. The FIA Member Only event is designed to provide association members with insights into the latest market trends, legislative updates, and cutting-edge strategies for business growth.
When: October 19–21, 2026
Where: Pittsburgh, PA
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Join the Forging Industry Association at the 2026 FIA Fall Meeting & Marketing Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 19–21, 2026. Sponsorship opportunities provide exceptional brand visibility through event signage, website recognition, speaking opportunities, and attendee engagement during receptions, meals, keynote sessions, and breakout programs. Whether your goal is to strengthen industry connections, increase brand awareness, or showcase your company’s commitment to... Details
When: October 19–21, 2026
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Save the Date! This workshop will act to introduce participants to the different types of mechanical presses. It will provide an explanation of the various elements of the press to provide an understanding of how they work and their interaction and influence on other parts of the press forging process. The emphasis of this workshop is predictive and preventative maintenance of the elements of the press, how to improve the uptime of your machines, and items that should be taken into... Details
When: November 2–3, 2026
Where: Independence, OH
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Save the Date! First Line Supervisor is the bridge between the line staff and management. The First Line Supervisor is the person who communicates with both groups on a continuous basis. It is the First Line Supervisor who is first able to sense the morale of the line staff, find a policy or procedure that is not working as written, improve incorrect staffing patterns, or observe changes in the make-up of the offenders, etc. It is important for management to understand that their... Details
When: November 18–19, 2026
Where: Independence, OH
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