2026 Executive Cohort

When:  Mar 23, 2026 from 14:00 to 11:00 (ET)

Focusing on the daily challenges, opportunities & unknowns in running a manufacturing company, the purpose of these executive cohorts is to foster collaboration, learning and a sharing environment among top tier peer to peer professionals.


These sessions will provide a platform for brainstorming innovative ideas, insights and exchanging best practices in a confidential setting and confidential commitment from all involved.


Sessions will take place in member company’s facilities.


Moderator: Ralph Hardt, President & Owner at Belleville International 

Ralph also owns LapTech Industries, York SC specializing in precision grinding services. Ralph is also Audit and Risk Chair of Nextier Bank, Butler PA and a Board Member of McGregor Metalworking, Springfield Ohio. Ralph is also the former Chairman of the leading metalforming association, the PMA (Precision Metalforming Association).


Registration Rate: $7950

Session #1 - March 23rd-25th - Location TBD

Session #2 – June 8th-10th - Butler, PA

Session #3 – October 5th-7th - Location TBD

Registration includes:

·         2 Hotel Nights

·         Group dinner upon arrival

·         Meals throughout session

·         Group outing