Formtek is pleased to announce that Brian Rodgers, Senior Applications Engineer, will be presenting at the 2026 World Class Roll Forming Workshop hosted by the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association International (FMA). This year's event takes place April 21 to 22 at Formtek's new headquarters located at in Twinsburg, Ohio, making it a particularly exciting occasion for the Formtek team and the broader roll forming community. .png?width=678&height=678&name=social-02-1080x1080%20(1).png)
Brian is a trusted voice in the industry whose career spans every level of roll forming operations, from working the shop floor as a roll form operator to leading tooling engineering and applications engineering at the highest level. His grounded, practical approach to problem solving makes him the kind of presenter attendees walk away from with tools they can actually use.
What to Expect
A solid tooling setup is the foundation of any successful roll forming operation, yet it remains one of the most common sources of quality issues, downtime, and production inconsistency in facilities of all sizes. Brian's session cuts to the heart of that challenge with a focused look at what a good setup actually requires and how to build a process around it that holds up over time.
Attendees will learn how to properly evaluate a tooling setup, identify when and how adjustments need to be made, and document the process in a way that allows it to be repeated reliably in the future. The goal is a setup that is not just functional on day one but repeatable, adjustable, and well understood by everyone who works with it. Whether you are troubleshooting an existing line or building better habits around a new one, this session offers a clear framework for improving consistency and reducing the guesswork that can creep into even experienced operations.
Session Details: Roll Forming Tooling Installation
April 21, 2026 | 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
A Special Workshop at a Special Location
Hosting the 2026 World Class Roll Forming Workshop at Formtek's Twinsburg campus adds something unique to this year's event. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the new 117,000 square foot facility, which brings Formtek's engineering, production, tooling, and office teams together under one roof for the first time. It is a rare chance to see world class metal forming and fabricating operations firsthand while spending two days learning from some of the most experienced professionals in the industry.
The full program features twelve in-depth sessions covering the spectrum of roll forming from fundamentals through advanced applications, a guided facility tour, and the always popular Roll Forming Jeopardy reception hosted by Paul Williams on the evening of April 21.
Join Us in Twinsburg
Registration is open now through FMA's official event page at fmamfg.org. FMA members save $200 or more off the standard registration price of $895. Space is limited, so we encourage you to secure your spot early. To view the full schedule, confirm session times, and register, visit the official FMA event page.
About FMA
The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association International is a professional organization with more than 2,500 individual and company members dedicated to improving the metal processing, forming, and fabricating industry.
About Brian Rodgers
Brian began his career as a roll form operator and developed his expertise through an apprenticeship program focused on troubleshooting and department leadership. He went on to supervise scheduling and troubleshooting across 22 roll mill lines before moving into tool engineering, where he focused on new tooling and continuous improvement projects. Today, as a Senior Applications Engineer at Formtek, Brian draws on that full range of experience to develop solutions for customers across the roll forming industry. He is a member and past chair of FMA's Roll Forming Council.
About Formtek
Formtek is a group of long-established metal forming equipment manufacturing companies providing innovative and reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. The Formtek family of brands includes B&K, Dahlstrom, Hill Engineering, Lockformer Custom Machinery, Tishken, Winpro, and Yoder.