FIA PROGRESS REPORT

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FIA Progress Report
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The purpose of this Progress Report
is to provide an official summation of
FIA's activities during the Association's
1977 - 1978 year. By highlighting
significant FIA actions, portraying
recent Forging Industry trends
and drawing conclusions from
each of these, this report focuses
attention on FIA's expanding role
and growing stature. Members will
want to retain Progress Reports
to provide a continuing series
of useful reference information.
Robert W. Atkinson
Executive Vice President and Treasurer
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Introduction of formal education, coordinated
small business efforts oriented to national
issues and active opposition to government
regulatory efforts were key activities character-
izing the Association's 1977-78 year of progress.
The newly-created "Institute for Forging Die
Design" graduated a total of 66 students in its
initial two classes held in February and April
1978 at Ohio State University/Battelle facilities
in Columbus.
Nearly 1000 small-business leaders from the
five national trade associations comprising the
Alliance of Metalworking Industries rallied in
Washington on January 24 to express concern
about the Labor Reform Act. Coming from 30
states, the delegates visited more than 60 Senate
offices to explain how the "so called" Labor Law
Reform bill (S.1883/S.2467) would affect
their businesses.
Forging Industry viewpoints on OSHA noise
regulations were expressed in noteworthy
fashion through an amicus brief in the success-
ful Turner case, through an hour-long session
on November 11 with OSHA chief Eula Bingham
and through April 13 action by the Board of
Directors authorizing an infusion of "legal
muscle" to supplement current assistance pro-
vided by the Association to forge plants who
have been cited for noise.
These actions and other meaningful services
were instrumental in attracting more than 20
new member companies to FIA for the fourth
successive year. 179 companies operating 217
forge plants plus 58 suppliers now represent
FIA's portion of the forging community.
Progress in this year's activities are summarized
on the following pages to emphasize the "new"
while also providing status reports on contin-
uing programs which transcend any one year
of operation.
HIGH-PROFILE OPPOSITION TO OSHA
NOISE REGULATIONS
Despite Department of Labor opposition,
an FIA amicus brief filed June 4, 1977 in the
Turner case was accepted by the 7th Circuit
Court. On August 31, 1977, the court decided
in favor of the Turner Company saying that
"Feasible ... must be given its ordinary and
common sense meaning of 'practicable' .. .
accordingly, the Commission erred when it
failed to consider relative cost of implementing
engineering controls in Turner's plant versus
the effectiveness of an existing personal pro-
tective equipment program ..."
This represented the second time in the space
of five months that an F I A-sponsored amicus
brief helped achieve significant results in a
major OSHA noise case. (The earlier Continen-
tal Can case was won in April 1977 when the
Department of Labor withdrew its appeal).
Strong congressional support of FIA in its noise
efforts was evidenced by participation as an
integral part of a Forging Industry delegation
which -met on November 11, 1977 with OSHA
chief Eula Bingham and six of her top aides.
Accompanying FIA President W. T. Walker,
J. R. Carter and R. W. Atkinson were represen-
tatives from the following offices: John B.
Anderson (R-16, Il,linois); Allen E. Ertel (D-17,
Pennsylvania); Austin J. Murphy (D-22,
Pennsylvania); Ralph S. Regula (R-16, Ohio);
and Senator Richard G. Lugar (R-Indiana).
Key points emphasized: (1) the many past and
continuing evidences of "good intent" on the
part of forging producers to tackle the problem
of forging noise; (2) the need to recognize -
officially - personal hearing protection equip-
ment as an alternative to costly and less effective
engineering/administrative controls; (3) the psy-
chology involved in personal hearing protection
equipment is no different than that encountered
in the past as hard hats, glasses and foot pro-
tection were introduced on the industrial
scene; (4) the threat of workmen's compensation
benefits for workers' loss of hearing is in itself
strong inducement'for companies to provide
quality protection and audiometric programs;
and (5) the need for a closer FIA relationship
with OSHA headquarters to avoid the current
rash of needless but costly noise citations.
By early 1978 many close observers of the OSHA
scene had come to the regretful conclusion that
release of OSHA's anticipated noise regulations
would be long delayed - and might possibly never
occur! Coupled with recent increases throughout
the nation of OSHA inspections and citations for
noise involving forging operations, the Association's
Board of Directors,on April 13, 1978 authorized
an infusion of "legal muscle" to combat OSHA-
citations.
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To supplement assistance and support provided by
FIA to forging plants cited for noise, the Directors
authorized immediate preparation by counsel of
researched, broadened defenses for use under
three specific circumstances: (1) at initial
citation; (2) at repeat citation; and (3) at the
expiration of an abatement period. Availability
of these "beefed-up" defenses through FIA
should encourage each forging company cited
for noise to take full advantage of the facts
developed. It is hoped that results achieved will
dissuade OSHA from initiating unjustified citations.
Financing is being sought through voluntary
contributions ranging from $150 to $450
per company based on company-wide em-
ployment. Member and non-member contri-
butions will be designated as the "OSHA
Defense Fund," maintained entirely separate
from the FIA Operating Budget.
This action is seen as an important initial step
in what could lead to further, more serious steps
to combat OSHA noise regulations/citations.
The unique nature of Forging Industry noise and
the availability of significant noise research pub-
lished by Forging Industry Educational and
Research Foundation argues for pursuit of high-
profile actions in seeking reasonable solutions
for the Forging Industry.
An entirely new concept of formal education
within the Forging Industry became reality
during the week of February 5-11, 1978 when
the first class of 30 students was graduated from
FIA's Institute for Forging Die Design. (See
photo below). Originally conceived two years
ago by the Association's Maintenance and Plant
Engineering Committee (D.E. Lindell, chairman)
the idea was brought to fruition by the Special
Project Committee on Die Design Curriculum
(successive chairmen: Z.P. Saperstein and
R.M. Carbone).
Curriculum Director Dr. John A. Schey
programmed a challenging blend of 22 hours of
lecture, 8 hours of laboratory sessions and 12
hours of problem-solving sessions. He also
selected the following team of instructors to
assist him in presenting the course: Dr. Taylan
Altan and Dr. Vijay Nagpal (Battelle); the late
Dr. J. W. Spretnak (Ohio State); L. G. Drabing
(consultant) and M. F. Henley.
G. W. Weinfurtner, FIA's director of engineering
and technical services, ably provided staff
responsibility and coordination during the entire
two years of the Institute's development; he
deserves special recognition for his foresight,
creativity and energy in assuring a firm founda-
tion for formal education within FIA. Interest
was so high for enrolling in the initial class,
FIA's Executive Committee conducted a special
lottery to guide selection.
While this initial week-long course represented
a blend of theoretical/practical knowledge,
follow-on courses are now being developed
under Dr. Schey's guidance for 'impact' and for
'squeeze' operations and should be ready in
the coming year.
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Significantly, the concept of expanded op-
portunities for formal education within the
Forging Industry received special impetus on
February 21, 1978 when the Directors authorized
a Special Project Committee for Efficient Energy
Utilization Education.
ALLIANCE OF METALWORKING INDUSTRIES
At a November 29, 1977 meeting in Washington,
D.C. of the Alliance of Metalworking Industries'
Executive Council, FIA's Van Smith was elected
chairman of AMI for a two-year term covering
calendar years 1978 and 1979.
The AMI Small Business Fair Labor Law Rally in
Washington, D.C. on January 24, 1978 (highlighted
earlier in this report) was notable because it was
the first time that AMI members converged on
the Nation's capitol in such numbers (nearly 1000
small businessmen) to battle just one issue. Dele-
gates were briefed on the "so-called" Labor Law
Reform bill (S.1883/S.2467) in the morning, and
rallied on the steps of the Capitol at noon where
they were addressed by Senators Hatch (Utah)
and Tower (Texas), leading opponents of the bill,
who advocated a filibuster as the only way to
defeat it. Thereafter, small delegations fanned
out and ultimately visited more than 60 Senate
offices to voice objections to the bill.
AM I's third-annual Legislative Liaison Conference
was held in Washington, D.C. on March 8-9, 1978
with some 110 metalworking executives on hand
from the five member associations. Van Smith
chaired the meeting and M.N. Winn, FIA's
director of governmental
affairs and industrial relations,
for the second year in a row
was one of three staff execu-
tives responsible for planning
the Conference. A Capitol
Hill reception and a day of
Congressional visits enabled
well-informed delegates to
discuss concerns of small
metalworking companies -
particularly relating to tax
reform, labor law reform, the Humphrey-Hawkins
bill and product liability - with their respective
elected officials.
The five member associations who comprise AMI
represent forging, screw machine, spring, stamping
and tool & die manufacturing operations whose
industries in 1977 accounted for more than $21
billion of annual sales and who provide jobs for
some 670,000 employees in more than 14,000
plants. These metalworking companies average
47 employees each - truly small business.
STAFF CHANGES
C. H. (Charlie) Hageman, 31, joined FIA's
staff on September 12, 1977 with initial
primary responsibilities in training and edu-
cation. A 1968 graduate of Kent State Uni-
versity with a BBA in business/economics,
Charlie came to FIA from a management
training program in the insurance industry.
For four years previously he had researched
and written investment reports on all Ohio
municipal bond sales. He is also a former
communications systems officer in the U.S.
Air Force where he rose to the rank of
Captain.
In his first eight months at FIA Charlie assumed
administrative responsibilities for the Board,
Ceco and Steam Hammer Operator Training
programs, the Neighborhood Noise School, and
under George Weinfurtner's guidance, he coordi-
nated the administrative details for the Institute
for Forging Die Design, including housing,
student and faculty schedules and preparation
of the 300-page course manual.
REVISION OF ILLINOIS NOISE REGULATIONS
Little has happened recently in this long-standing
case to contest unnecessarily stringent neighbor-
hood noise regulations in Illinois. The Forging
Industry's 1973 suit remains untouched, as antici-
pated. Our actions in 1975 and 1976 to propose
revisions to the existing noise regulations and
provide thorough supporting documentation by
outside consultants was completed in mid-1977
via hearings before the Pollution Control Board
(PC B).
The PCB subsequently ordered the Illinois Institute
for Environmental Quality to provide an economic
impact report based on all testimony received.
This was only recently completed. Its influence
is expected to strengthen support for Forging
Industry positions. Special Illinois Counsel feels
that a decision by the Pollution Control Board
could be forthcoming during the Winter of
1978-79.
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Meanwhile, the Illinois Fund looks like this as of
mid-April 1978:
Income:
Contributions from Illinois
Companies (on pro-rata
basis)
Contributions from non-
Illinois Companies
Contributions from
FIA based on "Guaran-
tees" by Directors
Interest
Expense:
Actually paid
Accounts Payable
$105,990
No. of
Firms
$ 37,112 104
$ 11,000
$ 2,408
$156,510
$146,374
$ 7,453
$153,827
Balance of Funds on Hand $ 10,136
Accordingly, sufficient funds are on hand to
cover all expenses incurred to date. Pending
two hearings on the economic impact report
and a closing brief it appears that the target
of $171,000 for total expenses is still a good
estimate. The Directors "guarantee" will provide
the necessary funds.
TOLERANCES
Work was completed during the year by three
special project committees who can look back
on jobs well done. Committees on Hammer
and Press Forging Tolerances (Chairman: C. B.
Rader) and Upset Forging Tolerances (Chairman:
S. T. Stefancich) have combined their respective
efforts into one publication - "Guideline Toler-
ances for Hot Forged Impression Die Forgings -
Hammer, Press and Upsetter" - which will be
available to customers and producers in May.
Meanwhile, progress was also evident from the
Special Project Committee on Precision Aluminum
Tolerances (Chairman: P.S. Keeler) which has
concluded content for a new booklet entitled:
"The Facts and Guideline Tolerances for
Precision Aluminum Forgings". Copies are
targeted for distribution in Summer, 1978.
ENERGY
1977 data were added to the continuing series
of annual reports compiled by FIA under the
title "Energy Usage Survey, All Forging Opera-
tions." Some 250 forging plants took part,
reporting annual usage of well over 100 trillion
BTU's of energy.
In November, 1977 the Energy Research &
Development Administration advised Lawrence
Institute of Technology and FIA that their
joint proposals for funding an industrial energy
conservation program incorporating use of
industrial vans for bringing-the-laboratory-to-the
plant type of conservation education were
being dropped from consideration. While no
reason, whatever, was offered for the turn-
down despite earlier glowing enthusiasm for
the proposal, repeated reorganizations of the
nation's energy offices were believed to be a
reason.
In light of this and ERDA's earlier proposed
24% voluntary energy reduction target for
1980 (based on 1972 usage), FIA's Board of
Directors authorized (as reported earlier) forma-
tion of a Special Project Committee for Efficient
Energy Utilization Education. Purpose: To
establish framework and plans for a second field
of formal education within the Association at
the earliest practical time.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
FIA's first Management Information Systems
Conference held September 14-16 in Cleveland
drew 84 registrants from 50 companies. Purpose:
To share and compare MIS experience in the
forging industry, whether at beginner, inter-
mediate or advanced levels of involvement.
Under the guidance of C.G. (Dick) Scofield,
F IA's director of marketing and management
services, this conference was so well received that
the Directors have authorized a follow-on
conference for March, 1979. Moreover, a new
special project committee (Chairman: L.D.
Sharp) is already at work planning that conference.
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OTHER NOTEWORTHY EVENTS
During the Association's 1977-78 year additional
events worthy of mention in this progress report
occurred as follows:
1. During the Banquet at the 1977 Annual
Meeting Kathy Hendrix, secretary of the
Association, was honored for her twenty-
year service with FIA. Concurrently, Ella
Petro and G. W. Weinfurtner were recog-
nized for their ten-year service.
2. The fourth annual Leadership Orientation
for new Committee chairmen and new
Directors was held June 14-15 in Cleveland.
Purposes: to review FIA organizational
concepts and to hear goal-setting recom-
mendations offered in six hours of
"Management by Objectives and Results"
as presented by consultant George Morrisey.
3. In June George Weinfurtner was elected
secretary treasurer of the Cleveland Society
of Association Executives for the 1977-78
year.
4. In connection with a 10-year lease renewal at
FIA headquarters, (effective February 1,
1978), a newly-created conference room was
launched into use July 20 by the Executive
Committee. Created from former mail room
and outside hall areas, the facility added
only 216 square feet of space but allowed
creation of three separate offices (with
windows) from the former Conference Room.
5. Continuing education for staff executives at
the Institute for Organizational Management
sponsored by the national chamber occurred
during the summer of 1977 as C.G. Scofield
attended his third week of the programmed
annual curriculum at the University of
Delaware; concurrently, M. N. Winn com-
pleted his second week of the programmed
annual instruction. G. W. Weinfurtner served
as an instructor in the program on Notre
Dame, Mills College and Delaware campuses.
In addition he attended a one week "Academy"
course as part of the Institute's advanced
programming.
6. A new educational booklet, "The Facts
about Seamless Rolled Rings" was published
and distributed in September. A creation
of the Special Project Committee on Rolled
Ring Tolerances the booklet was seen as
a necessary fore-runner to the anticipated
future publication of tolerances for forged
rings. Content included a description of the
seamless rolled ring product, a glossary of
terms, production methods and equipment,
design considerations and parameters for
ordering seamless rolled rings.
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7. Another FIA first -a Neighborhood Noise
Control School - was held September 19-20
in the conference room at Rockford Drop
Forge Co. Twenty-seven enrollees representing
six states (including 17 from Illinois) took
part with a faculty of Drs. A. A. Hendrickson
and H. E. Evensen of Michigan Technological
University. The school provided practical
experience using sound level meters, data
collection techniques and computations on
sound and ventilation characteristics.
8. Eighty-four persons from North America
were among 950 delegates and wives who
attended the 9th International Forging
Conference held in Kyoto, Japan, October
17-22, 1977. American speakers were:
FIA President W.T. Walker; Wade Forman;
Vincent Cassone; E.B. Blake; and R.W.
Atkinson. Most delegates also took part in
the technical visits to Japanese forge plants
during the second week (October 23-27) of
the international gathering.
9. Total attendance of 463 persons - including
219 member executives from 131 member
companies - represented new highs for
Winter Meeting participation. Location:
Marco Beach Hotel in Marco Island,
Florida. Dates: November 16-20.
10. The Headquarters' Staff Pension Plan, as
approved by the Pension Committee and
Board, was revised to conform to the
Employee Retirement Income Security
Act (E R ISA) and was filed with the Internal
Revenue Service prior to a December 31
deadline.
11. 1977 sales of
impression die
forgings by
independent
forging producers
reached a record
high of $1.855
billion, 8% above
the level of 1976.
(See Chart). Only
for aluminum
forgings, however,
did both valuation
and weight shipped
increase. (See
trend charts - by
type of material -
on page 10).
FORGING INDUSTRY SALES*
(includes all metals)
Year
Millions
of $
1968
1066.5
1969
1087.2
1970
971.4
1971
933.7
1972
1079.6
1973
1314.7
1974
1582.6
1975
1643.7
1976
1714.3
1977
1855.2
Drop, press and upset forgings
produced and sold as such.
Excludes output of forged
catalog items and captive tonnage.
Source: FIA
12. In terms of end-rase markets the combined
automotive, truck, trailer share of forging
industry shipments increased from 24.5%
to 27.6%. The number two market - a
combination of aircraft, aircraft-engines
and missiles - declined from 24.2% to 21.5%.
13. The third, triennial Heating Equipment
Symposium - with added emphasis on
Energy Conservation - held January
24-26, 1978 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare
was the largest Heating Equipment
Symposium to date with 274 representatives
from 151 forging plants on hand to hear
their choices among 51 different presenta-
tions. 57 different booth displays and a
movie theater featuring heating equip-
ment films also vied for attention. Total
registrants, including press, reached 512!
(The blizzard of '78 extended the stay
of most attendees by at least an extra day!).
14. A new expanded version of the Forging
Capability Chart made its debut at the
Symposium. The 1978-79 edition included a
new section defining the capabilities of
open die forging members in a fashion
similar to that used for producers of
seamless rolled ring forgings. Marginal
indexing of the separate sections for
impression die, rings and open die
forgings was also introduced. It is expected
that all 15,000 copies will be used up in
an 18-month period.
15. A three-man Investment Committee was
named by President Walker in February
to assume a leading role in reviewing
performance of the FIA Reserve Fund
and recommending investment policies
for the Reserves. Appointees are: Chair-
man J. B. Enos; Franklyn Esenberg and
E. W. Bettke.
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16. In late February FIA submitted an official
request to the United States International
Trade Commission for inserting certain
forging entries into the current tariff
schedules so that imports of the most
commonly imported forged products can
be statistically tracked. Cooperation from
ITC has been outstanding and it is hoped
that initial entries will become effective
January 1, 1979.
17. Retired forging executive A. H. Milnes
was elected an Honorary Member of the
Association.
18. Staff members made 146 plant visits
during the year, 124 to members and 22
to non-members.
19. Advance registrations for the May 1978
Annual Meeting at The Homestead in Hot
Springs, Virginia number approximately
465 including 210 executives from 130
companies. However, it does not appear
that the Annual Meeting record of 481
set in Monterey in 1977 will be reached.
20. The National Association of Drop Forgers
and Stampers (United Kingdom) have
announced that the 10th International
Forging Conference will be held June 2-13,
1980. Conference.week is scheduled in
London while technical tours will follow
in the Midlands.
CONCLUSION
In summary, 1977-78 was a good year! While
we've barely scratched the surface of formal
education within the Forging Industry, we
have made a significant start and learned
valuable lessons which should aid in future
expansion of formal education.
FIA has made valuable strides in adding to its
representation base among producers of all
types of forgings. Historically, FIA members
have demonstrated their adeptness at con-
vincing non-members to join, and through
selective participation, put "first things first."
Our aim is to make FIA services increasingly
valuable so that we can continue to attract
new members. New members also provide a
broader base for continuing leadership with-
in the Association:
Forging executives in growing numbers are
speaking out forcefully to their elected repre-
sentatives on subjects that directly affect their
businesses. What's more, they're finding that
it's not quite so difficult as they had thought.
Much more needs to be done, however.
The Forging Industry can be proud of its high
profile in contesting regulations. The seasoned
judgment of FIA's elected leadership over the
years, the weighing of strategies and the willing-
ness to stand up and be counted are strengths
we can continue to count on in the future.
Robert W. Atkinson
Executive Vice President
and Treasurer
Forging Industry Association
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A DECADE OF FIA MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74
Since 1968, total FIA membership has increased 99% from 119 to 237 companies. The total
number of forge plants also increased 99% from 109 to 217.
SUPPLIER COMPANIES
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A DECADE OF FIA FINANCIAL TRENDS
SHOWING OPERATING BUDGETS, RESERVES AND DUES-RATES
DUES RATE
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68-69 69-70 70-71 71-72 72-73 73-74 74-75 75-76 76-77 77-78
FIA's Operating Budget rose from $245,000 in 1968-69 to $593,000 in 1977-78 - an increase of
142%. The flexible dues rate continues to be a highly acceptable plan as Company Members who
pay above the minimum rate received a 17% reduction from the 1977-78 basic dues schedule. Over
the ten-year period, investments in the Reserve Fund have increased 1% in current market value
while the total cost increased by 16%.
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COMPARATIVE TRENDS OF "FOR SALE" FORGING WEIGHTS SHIPPED
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CARBON t0
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67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77
The graphs above chart the 11-year trends of commercial shipments of impression die forgings, by
materials, in tonnages or pounds. The graph below portrays the 11-year trends of three different
types of foundry products competitive to forging (base year 1967 = 100).
COMPARATIVE TRENDS OF "FOR SALE" CASTING TONNAGES
SHIPPED (1967 = 100)
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TRENDS OF FOUR MAJOR FORGING MARKETS, 1968-1977
EXPRESSED IN PERCENTAGE SHARES OF TOTAL INDUSTRY SALES DOLLAR VOLUME
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68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77
Automotive/Truck forging sales have surged in the last two years to take over the No. 1 position
among forging markets, accounting in 1977 for 27.6% of the industry's dollar volume of impression
die forgings shipped by independent producers. The Aerospace forging market slipped to No. 2 with
a 21.5% share.
Source: FIA.
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The continuing growth of FIA is clear and
convincing proof of the values that have attracted
and held our member companies over the years.
FIA's net gain in membership since our 1973
Annual Meeting totals more than 90 companies.
Looking ahead to next year and the years that
follow, we must not only preserve and strengthen
the policies that have served us well, but beyond
that, there are changes and challenges facing us
that demand our attention and action.
In our relationship with government and society,
we certainly have the privilege to question and to
oppose proposals we believe detrimental or even
harmful. But we must be constructive and forceful
in backing up our positions with facts. We can do
that best within the framework of FIA, and also
through our friends in the Alliance of
Metalworking Industries (AMI).
Our Industry sorely needs formal educational and
training opportunities for our people.
And, or course, we need a consistent flow of
reliable people coming into our Industry.
Whatever the challenges, I am confident that this
Association - with its strong base of activity for
concerned members - is prepared to meet
successfully whatever problems the years
ahead will bring. Your sustained interest and
active participation are our Association's
strong insurance for the future.
Willard T. Walker, FIA President
(President, Walker Forge, Inc.)
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President: Willard T. Walker
Vice President: Andrew B. Sides, Jr.
Executive Vice President and Treasurer: Robert W. Atkinson
Secretary: Kathryn A. Hendrix
J. Ward Abbott
John P. Halada
Raymond A. Puhl
Franklin J. Brenner
Philip A. Keeler
Andrew B. Sides, Jr.
Joseph R. Carter
David M. Lusty
Willard T. Walker
John B. Enos
John P. Lynn
M. Eldon Wheeler
Franklyn Esenberg
Peter L. Miller
Dennis H. Withers
Robert W. Atkinson
Barbara Fahey
Joan Smith
Charles H. Hageman
Kathryn A. Hendrix
Joseph J. Thiery
C. G. Scofield
Ella R. Petro
Peggy L. Treisch (Mrs.)
George W. Weinfurtner
Jocelyn A. Reid (Mrs.)
Susan J. Walter
Michael N. Winn
Therese Wismer
Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue Winston & Strawn
1700 Union Commerce Building 1100 Connecticut Avenue One First National Plaza
Raymond J. Durn Timothy M. Biddle Ronald Butler; James Rubin
BANK TRUSTEES
FOR EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND
National City Bank of Cleveland
Employee Benefit Trust Division
Alliance of Metalworking Industries
American Society of Association Executives
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Forging Industry Educational & Research Foundation
Inter-Industry Noise Study
National Fire Prevention Association
National Safety Council
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