Formtek is proud to announce that Brian Rodgers will speak at the upcoming METALCON 2022 event in October 2022. METALCON will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 12-14, 2022. Hear Brian as he speaks as part of the Rollforming for the Metal Construction Industry: Part 1 and 2 sessions. Attendees will benefit greatly from listening to Brian Rodgers, Senior Application Sales Engineer, and his insights and experience in roll forming for the metal construction industry.
In the first workshop, “Rollforming for the Metal Construction Industry: Part 1,” Brian will share his knowledge in his presentation called “Utilizing Existing Capital Equipment and Tooling.” This presentation will focus on being flexible in the roll forming industry. With today’s changing products and the pressure of custom products, a company needs the ability to be flexible.
Being flexible in the roll forming industry is nothing new. There are roll forming machines that are 50+ years old meeting today’s demands. Many of these machines have had face lifts and tweaks at a fraction of the cost of new equipment. New tooling, controls, rebuilds, and focus have been the keys to success. This class will look at utilizing your equipment better and will help with the points of evaluation needed to use older equipment. Whether using some or all existing equipment, companies can develop economical solutions for today’s demands. You can hear Brian and other panelists speak about this topic on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 8:30AM – 12PM in meeting room 133. For more information, visit the workshop link.
Brian’s second presentation will be on the following day as part of the “Rollforming for the Metal Construction Industry: Part 2” workshop. Brian will give his presentation on “Material and How it Affects Metal Building Products in the Roll Forming Process.” This presentation will focus on how material changes can make a difference in your products. When material is changed, it can make slight differences that may change your part. Adjustments may be necessary to keep the desired outcome. Die tonnage, roll design, and roll former overall strength issues will be included in the discussion. Join other attendees as they hear Brian and other panelists cover this topic on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM in meeting room 133. For more information, visit the workshop link.
Don’t miss your chance to hear Formtek’s own industry expert, Brian Rodgers, share some of his wisdom. If you can’t attend the show, you can connect with Brian before or after the show to discuss your metal forming and fabricating needs through our Contact Us page.
Brian began his experience as a roll form operator and realized he had a great interest in roll form methodology and entered an apprenticeship program to learn troubleshooting and department leadership. During the apprenticeship, his duties included new tooling tryout, troubleshooting of roll form processes, set up, and leadership.
Brian became a supervisor with duties including scheduling and troubleshooting of 22 roll mill lines, 25 operators, and set up personnel. He then expanded into tool engineering where he focused on new tooling and continuous improvement projects. Additional duties included new tooling and equipment buy offs.
Today Brian is a Sr. Applications Engineer where his experience helps create solutions for Formtek customers in the industry of roll forming through equipment and tooling. Brian is a member of and a past Chair of FMA’s Roll Forming Council.
METALCON is the only global event devoted exclusively to the application of metal in design and industrial, institutional, light commercial, and residential construction. Every year, designers, builders, developers, contractors, fabricators, and suppliers from more than 50 countries attend METALCON where they connect with 300 companies exhibiting the latest products, solutions, services, and game-changing technologies. METALCON'S dynamic exhibit hall, vibrant atmosphere, and extensive educational programs contribute to its enduring success.
Formtek is a group of long-established metal forming equipment manufacturing companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative and reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. Dedicated to the highest industry standards and technical accountability to their domestic and international customers, Formtek is comprised of a well-built team of management, sales engineers, and support staff who pride themselves on being true experts with an in-depth knowledge of all our brands of equipment. With several brands spread across many facilities spanning three continents, as well as a network of dealers covering six continents, Formtek’s expansive network is here to support your metal forming and fabricating equipment needs. The Formtek family of brands includes B&K, Dahlstrom, Hill Engineering, Lockformer Custom Machinery, Tishken, Winpro, and Yoder. For more information, visit: https://formtekgroup.com/formtek-brands/