Planning 2022 heat treat goals would be lacking without considering at least one of the major heat treat shows in North America. In Heat Treat Today's Medical & Energy December 2021 print edition, the Metal Treating Institute highlights the biannual Furnaces North America show that happens in quarter three. Read about the three main reasons to attend in the article below!
Furnaces North America 2022 (FNA 2022), presented by the Metal Treating Institute, in partnership with its media partner, Heat Treat Today, is the heat treating industry’s marquee event every other year, and will be held October 3–5, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. FNA 2022 will attract attendees from over 40 states and 20 countries, including attendees from Fortune 500 companies. For three days, attendees take part in networking, connecting, and learning about the vast changes taking place on emerging technologies, industry trends, and advances in equipment.
FNA show producer Tom Morrison said, “The 2020’s will provide unbelievable opportunity, but not without challenges. Change is happening at such a rapid pace in today’s economy, both commercial and captive heat treat plants can’t afford to miss a show like FNA 2022. Demographic shifts, emerging technologies, a shortage of workers, plant automation, and consumer buying habits are driving what is manufactured . . . when . . . and how. At FNA, leaders in heat treating companies can connect with the content and executives that can deliver the solutions and ideas they need to thrive this decade.”
The answers to your most pressing challenges in your heat treat operation can be found at FNA 2022, by attending technical sessions with suppliers you meet, connecting at a booth with another heat treater, or while enjoying one of the social events.
FNA 2022 has three dynamic elements that will deliver the answers you and your team need to maximize your productivity, people resources, and profits.
ELEMENT #1:
Learning that LASTS
FNA 2022’s technical conference, designed by a team of heat treaters and suppliers, has 35 key sessions that focus on a wide array of technical issues including:
- Industry 4.0 and Automation
- Productivity and Data
- Processes
- Equipment
- Standards and Pyrometry
- Controls and Materials
- Maintenance
- Emerging Technologies
- FNC/Nitriding
- Quenching and Cooling
ELEMENT #2:
Business that CONNECTS
The most active part of any FNA experience is the trade show. With over 170 top suppliers in every facet of heat treating, this is where the daily needs of heat treaters are fulfilled. On the show floor, heat treaters and suppliers connect to learn about each other, challenges heat treaters are facing, and how suppliers can solve those issues. FNA’s expo is a must for any owner, GM, plant manager, or manager in maintenance, quality, or production. FNA 2022 encourages companies to bring key management team members to help introduce them personally to the new trends and technologies shaping the future of heat treating.
ELEMENT #3:
Networking is KING
At FNA, attendees experience a set of exciting social functions that allow heat treaters and suppliers alike to connect with one another to discuss the new ideas they learn during the conference and trade show. They also share their daily experiences in dealing with issues like energy, employee recruitment/retention, maintenance, audit compliance, plant safety, and equipment purchases. FNA social events also help suppliers to take a break from the trade show booth and listen to the heat treater’s needs in a more informal environment. This provides suppliers an opportunity to serve the heat treater better and develop products for their specific needs.
Furnaces North America 2022 provides the networking, technical training, and business connection that heat treaters need to build a bright future within their operation. Mark your calendar now and take the opportunity to attend FNA 2022 in Indianapolis, IN, October 3–5, 2022.
For meeting details and registration, visit www.FurnacesNorthAmerica.com.
