Day one, held at FIA Headquarters in Independence, Ohio, will focus on induction heating, including power supplies, material handling, coil design and repair, electrical controls, cooling systems, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Sessions will also address energy efficiency and the role of induction heating in microstructure evolution.
Day two, hosted at Fives North American Combustion in Cleveland, will examine gas heating, beginning with how to choose between induction and gas for forging applications.
Locations:
Day One (December 1, 2026):
FIA Headquarters
6363 Oak Tree Boulevard
Independence, OH 44131
Day Two (December 2, 2026):
Fives North American Combustion
4455 E 71st St.
Cleveland, OH 44105
Workshop Leaders:
- Anthony Hagarty, KVA Jomar Induction (representing Interpower Induction)
- Brian Lockitski, Inductoheat
- Joe Stambaugh, Ajax-TOCCO
- Victoria Miller, University of Florida
- Mark Hannum, Fives North American Combustion
- Arturo Arechavaleta, Nutec Bickley S.A. De C.V.
- David Rodenbucher, Nutec Bickley S.A. De C.V.
- Mark Rhoa, Chiz Bros: Refractory and Insulation Specialists
Schedule Outline
| December 1, 2026: |
Induction Heating |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast provided by FIA |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Workshop begins |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Lunch provided by FIA |
| 12:15 p.m. |
Workshop resumes |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Adjourn |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Welcome Reception at Oak Barrel |
December 2, 2026:
|
Gas Heating |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast provided by FIA |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Workshop begins |
| 12:45 p.m. |
Lunch provided by FIA |
| 1:15 p.m. |
Workshop resumes |
| 2:15 p.m. |
Adjourn |
Optional Plant Tour (December 2, 2026): Fives North American Combustion
For more than 100 years, Fives North American Combustion has been a leader in industrial combustion, thermal process engineering, and process optimization. Backed by the Global expertise of Fives Group, they design, manufacture, install, upgrade, and service combustion systems, burners, and furnace solutions that improve performance, efficiency, emissions control, and profitability across a wide range of industries. Together with their subsidiary, North American Construction Services, they deliver turnkey furnace and combustion solutions, from consultation and engineering to installation, retrofits, and ongoing support.
Steel toe shoes are required for the plant tour.
Please click here to download the current agenda.
| Cost to Attend: |
FIA Member: |
Non-Member: |
| Tuesday: Induction Heating for Forging: |
$595 |
$795 |
| Wednesday: Gas Heating for Forging: |
$595 |
$795 |
| Tuesday & Wednesday Workshops: |
$890 |
$1,290 |
Please login at the top of this page to begin your registration. The registration deadline is November 19, 2026. Registrations will not be accepted after this date. For registration questions ro to submit a paper registration form, please contact Kathy Edwards by email at kathy@forging.org.
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Suggested Hotels:
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Cleveland Independence
6060 Rockside Place, Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 264-4190
Embassy Suites
5800 Rockside Woods Blvd., Independence, OH 44131
(216) 986-9900
Cancellation:
Cancellations will be permitted until November 17, 2026 and will refunded in full. After November 17, 2026 no refunds will be given, but substitutions are allowed if submitted to the FIA in writing.
Please Note:
No registration is final until accepted by FIA. FIA reserves the right to refuse registration/attendance to any person. Any registration that is not accepted by the FIA will be refunded in full.