Formtek is proud to announce that two of our leading experts Brian Rodgers and Paul Williams will present an essential informational seminar at the upcoming Construction Rollforming Show 2025 on October 1–2, 2025, at the Dayton Convention Center in Dayton, Ohio.
What to Expect
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
Seminar Details
🎤 Presentation Title: Signs It’s Time To Replace Roll Tooling and Dies
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
🕣 Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Dayton Convention Center, Room 202
Why Attend?
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.
Bonus: Visit Formtek at Booth #310
While you're at CRS 2025, be sure to stop by Formtek’s booth #310 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 CRS 2025, read this blog post.
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 Construction Rollforming Show
The Construction Rollforming Show is targeted to an audience of medium to large builders, dealers, distributors, and manufacturers. During this special event, more than 50 exhibitors will fill the 15,000-square-foot show floor. From raw materials to automation software, exhibitors will feature products and information to support all facets of the roll-forming industry. Roll Formers, Coil Suppliers, Paint & Coating Manufacturers, Clips, Clamps & Components, Design & Efficiency Automation Software, Snow Retention, Ventilation & Moisture Control. Education & Special Presentations: Inventory Control Management, Improving Quality Control & Management, Coil & Steel Metallurgy, Paint & Coating Technology, Business Best Practices & Development.
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.