Are you considering roll forming for your next manufacturing project but unsure how to get started with the quoting process? Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights from two of Formtek’s leading experts, Paul Williams and Brian Rodgers, at FABTECH 2025 in Chicago.
Session Details: Requesting a Quote for Roll Forming 101: Let Us Help You
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
📍 Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
In this informative session, Paul and Brian will walk attendees through the essential steps of submitting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for roll forming. Whether you're new to roll forming or looking to improve the efficiency and accuracy of your quoting process, this session will provide a clear, practical framework for how to:
- Understand the key information suppliers need to generate accurate quotes
- Identify common pitfalls in the RFQ process and how to avoid them
- Communicate part specifications, tolerances, and volumes effectively
- Choose the right equipment and tooling options to match production goals
- Engage with roll forming partners to ensure long-term project success
Why You Should Attend FABTECH 2025
As seasoned professionals in roll forming equipment and tooling, Paul and Brian bring decades of combined experience helping manufacturers streamline operations and improve product quality. Their hands-on expertise will provide attendees with actionable advice that can be applied immediately, whether you're submitting your first quote or your fiftieth.
FABTECH is the premier event for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing, and it’s the perfect venue to sharpen your skills, network with industry experts, and discover solutions to your biggest production challenges.
Don’t Miss These Must-Attend Roll Forming Sessions from Paul Williams and Brian Rodgers
In addition to their joint session, both Paul Williams and Brian Rodgers will be delivering individual presentations at FABTECH 2025 that are not to be missed. Brian will dive into roll forming fundamentals and explore how to justify investing in roll forming equipment, valuable insights for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. More information about Brian’s presentations can be found here. Paul will present two technical sessions focused on optimizing roll forming lines: “Add Value To Your Roll Forming Lines with In-line Punching and Cutoff Options” and “When the Press Tonnage Rating Is Really Not That Tonnage in Roll Forming.” For Paul’s full session details, including dates and times, click here.
Bonus: Visit Formtek at Booth A4907
While you're at FABTECH, be sure to stop by Formtek’s booth A4907 to connect with our team, ask follow-up questions, and learn more about how our comprehensive solutions can support your manufacturing needs. To learn more about Formtek exhibiting at FABTECH 2025, read this blog post.
Plan Your Visit to the Exhibit Hall with a FREE Pass
Planning to attend FABTECH 2025? Formtek is offering a complimentary exhibit hall pass to all attendees. This free pass provides access to the latest innovations in metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing showcased by over 1,500 world-class suppliers. Don't miss this opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies and connect with industry experts. To claim your free pass, visit the official FABTECH 2025 registration page and use the promo code provided by Formtek.
About Paul Williams
Paul has over 40 years’ experience in the tool and die and roll forming industries as a Toolmaker, Field Service Technician, Die Design Engineer, Sales Application Engineer, Product Line Manager, and currently as the VP, Business Development. Paul received his schooling from the Tooling and Manufacturing Association in tool and die making and engineering and has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Paul has been with Hill Engineering since 1988 and has been a speaker and conference chairman for FMA, PMA, and SME conferences. With his experience and knowledge, he has also authored several technical articles for leading industry publications. Paul served on the Fabricators and Manufactures Association Board of Directors as an Associate Director during 2013-2014 and is a current member and past chairman of FMA’s Roll Forming and Technology Council.
About Brian Rodgers
Brian Rodgers began his career as a roll form operator, where he quickly developed a strong interest in roll form methodology. He pursued an apprenticeship focused on troubleshooting and leadership, gaining hands-on experience with new tooling tryouts, process troubleshooting, setups, and team coordination. His career progressed into a supervisory role overseeing 22 roll mill lines and a team of 25 operators and setup personnel. Brian later transitioned into tool engineering, concentrating on new tooling design, continuous improvement initiatives, and equipment buy-offs. Today, Brian serves as a Senior Applications Engineer at Formtek, using his extensive background to deliver effective roll forming solutions through equipment and tooling. He is also an active member and past Chair of FMA’s Roll Forming Council.
About FABTECH
FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. At FABTECH, you can expect to see world-class exhibits showcasing high-tech metalworking machinery, network with other industry professionals, and learn the latest from expert-led educational sessions. FABTECH offers the opportunity to gain new knowledge and information to help build a better business. FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity and increase profits. FABTECH strongly believes in the power of in-person events to discover, educate, and motivate the metal fabrication industry.
About Formtek
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 standard and technical accountability for our domestic and international customers, Formtek specialists comprise 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 multiple brands spread across several facilities, 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 include B&K, Coilmate/Dickerman, CWP, Dahlstrom, Hill Engineering, Lockformer Custom Machinery, Rowe, Tishken, Winpro, and Yoder.