Fired Up Crowd Converges on Furnaces North America 2024

Furnaces North America (FNA) 2024, the leading trade show for the heat treating industry in North America, took place October 14-16 in Columbus, Ohio, with a full house at the opening night reception, the following two days of technical sessions, and the trade show. 

FNA Show Producer and CEO of the Metal Treating Institute stated, “Each Furnaces North America provides an amazing opportunity for the industry to come together to see the latest trends, technology, and best practices.  With change happening so fast, and with the on-going labor shortage, FNA gives attendees the solutions they need to maximize their success in their operations.”

On the opening night, attendees and exhibitors gathered for two hours of high-powered networking, discussing key industry issues, operational challenges, and emerging business opportunities.  MTI 2024 President, Ryan Fussell, from Southwest Metal Treating, welcomed the crowd, expressing excitement over the record number of exhibitors and pre-registered attendees. He highlighted how the event serves as a platform to showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovations driving success in the heat treating industry.

On day 2 and 3, a record-breaking 1,358 attendees participated in 35 technical sessions across 10 tracks, while 174 exhibitors displayed a wide array of equipment, accessories, and services, offering a comprehensive look at every aspect of the heat treating sector.

In talking with attendees about their experience, they shared how informative the technical sessions were, and how much energy there was on the show floor with heat treaters and suppliers discussing new products and technologies.

Exhibitors shared that the vast majority of heat treaters they spoke to were very optimistic about the future, and were looking at new equipment for expansion projects starting in 2025.

FNA 2024 would like to give a huge “thank you” to the sponsors (listed below), and the exclusive media partner, Heat Treat Today:

• Super Systems
• Wirco
• McLaughlin Furnace Group
• Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems
• Can-Eng Furnaces
• Surface Combustion
• Roman Manufacturing
• Aerospace Testing & Pyrometry
• GeoCorp
• Honeywell
• Williams Industrial Services
• Watlow

Furnaces North America is such an efficient use of time for any commercial or captive heat treater, given you can talk to 170+ top suppliers in one location without the distractions of the office. Put October 12-14, 2026 on your calendar for the next FNA, in Indianapolis, IN. Registration will open in May 2026. 

For further details, visit www.FurnacesNorthAmerica.com.