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FIA Webinar: Capacity Study Results & The Value of Benchmarking

What is happening across manufacturing - and what could it mean for the forging industry? Join FIA and Wipfli for a review of the latest Q3 Manufacturing Pulse Study, including capacity trends, market conditions, benchmarks and forward-looking indicators for forgers and suppliers.
 

 

 

Capacity Study Results & The Value of Benchmarking
September 9, 2026 • VIRTUAL
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET

FREE for Members

This is a Member Only Webinar

Please login at the top of this page to register. A link will be sent prior to the webinar. Questions about registration? Contact Kathy Edwards at kathy@forging.org or call 216-781-6260.

About the Study

Conducted quarterly by Wifpli, the Manufacturing Pulse Study gathers insights from hundreds of manufacturing facilities across a wide range of secotrs, including forgers, metalformers, tool builders, fastener manufacturers, gear and bearing producers, plastics processors, die casters and industry suppliers.

The latest report includes:

  • An overview of the current manufacturing climate, based on responses from 321 participants
  • Key trends and benchmarks affecting manufacturers
  • Process-specific insights for the forging industry
  • Supplier-focused data and analysis
  • Capacity and utilization trends
  • Forward-looking indicators that can help companies inform business planning and strategy

The study also provides FIA with important industry data that can be used to better understand the health of the forging sector and support our advocacy efforts with policymakers.

The Manufacturing Pulse Study is conducted in partnership with the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), Forging Industry Association (FIA), Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) and Motion and Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA).

Help Strengthen the Data

The value of the Manufacturing Pulse Study depends on participation from manufacturers across the industry. Wipfli reviews responses and follows up when clarification is needed to help ensure the resulting benchmarks are accurate and meaningful.

To learn more about participating in future Manufacturing Pulse Studies, contact Cara Walton at cara.walton@wipfli.com or call FIA at 216-781-6260.
 
When
9/9/2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Eastern Daylight Time
Where
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