Asiaforge was founded in 2005 by the China Forging Association, the Japan Forging Association, the Indian Forging Association, the Korea Forging Association and the Taiwan Forging Association (Chinese Taipei). Each year, the member associations take turns to host a meeting. Its purpose is to strengthen regional exchanges and cooperation, establish a forging cooperation network among Asian forging peers, and promote the development of the forging industry in Asia. The Asian Forging Alliance holds ASIAFORGE MEETING every two years.