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Secure Your Exhibit Space at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

CONEXPO-CON/AGGLas Vegas, NV – March 3-7, 2026 NFPA members, don’t miss your chance to be part of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the largest construction equipment show in North America. As an NFPA member, you have access to the exclusive components product concentration area, and can receive a 12-15% discount on exhibit space. Key Dates to Remember: To…

Join Us for a Discussion on University Fluid Power Curriculum

Join Us for a Discussion on University Fluid Power CurriculumFriday, October 11, 2024 | 9:00 – 10:00AM CDTVirtual Delivery The NFPA would like to invite you to join our Fall University Workforce Engagement Group meeting on Friday, October 11th from 9:00 – 10:00 am Central Time. This group is designed to bring together the faculty from our Power Partner…

Demystifying Functional Safety in Mobile Hydraulics

This episode features Marcus Hererra of HYDAC Technology Corporation. Listen to the Podcast Here Today, our guest is Marcus Herrera. Marcus is a Sales Application Engineer at HYDAC Technology Corporation – a provider of fluid power solutions to OEMs, manufacturers, and end users of a variety of heavy duty mobile and industrial equipment. Marcus is…

Register Your Interest for iVT Expo 2025 in Chicago

August 20–21, 2025Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | Chicago, USA iVT EXPO 2024 hosted 130+ exhibitors, 45+ speakers and thousands of visitors from around the world. Now is the perfect time to express your interest and be part of the 2025 event! You can register your interest for next year’s show to receive updates directly to your…

NAM Regulatory Update: Congressional Tax Writers Join NAM to Talk Tax Reform

As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. (September 20, 2024) As part of its “Manufacturing Wins” campaign to…

NFPA Michigan Workforce Engagement Group Convenes to Discuss 2024-25 Events and Opportunities

On September 12th, NFPA Workforce Staff hosted a virtual Michigan Workforce Engagement Group meeting. Attendees learned about how NFPA members can get involved with workforce development initiatives in and around the Fast Track Hub at Macomb Community College in Suburban Detroit. Below is a list of exciting ongoing opportunities and events to engage with and…
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Oxford Economics’ Industry Forecast Reports: Growth in H2 of 2024 and into 2025 

Quarterly Industry Forecast Reports from Oxford Economics have been updated on NFPA’s member hub. Some quick insights include:  Oxford Economics produces quarterly forecast reports for 10+ industries. These reports highlight forecast drivers and constraints with upside and downside scenario outlooks. Industries covered include Construction, Motor Vehicles, Extraction, Electronics and Computers, and more. These reports additionally…

NFPA Members Connect with Future Engineers at Purdue University Recruitment Event

Earlier this month, NFPA member companies were invited to attend a student recruitment event at Purdue University during the Maha Conference and Exposition on campus. The event was a success with 10 NFPA member companies in attendance along with over 80 engineering students. Companies were able to network with students looking to be hired for full-time/part-time jobs as well as internships. Many said…
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2024-25 Fluid Power Action Challenge Season is In Motion!

In August, NFPA launched the 2024-25 Fluid Power Action Challenge season with the annual Organizer and Host meeting. This STEM-based competition challenges middle and high school students to solve an engineering problem using fluid power. Students work in teams to design and build a fluid power machine and compete against other teams in a timed…
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New Manufacturing Member Joins NFPA: Clean Air Power, Inc.

Clean Air Power manufactures high speed solenoid valves designed for digital control of pressure or flow. We offer 2 and 3 way normally closed or normally open valves with pressure ranges from 100-3000 PSI at 12 or 24 vdc, with response times under 3 milliseconds. Timing precision is +- 25 microseconds. Operating temperature is from -40 to…

NAM Regulatory Update: Techmer PM Offers Safe Alternatives to PFAS for Manufacturers

As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. (September 13, 2024) The search for alternatives to chemicals called PFAS…

Next Week – Celebrate the TX Fast Track Hub’s In-Person Launch Event!

Celebrate the Launch of the Texas Fast Track Hub Next Week at this Inaugural In-Person Event! Launch of the New Fast Track to Fluid Power Hub in Houston, TexasTuesday, September 17, 2024 | 10:00 – 12:00PM CDTHouston Community College NFPA’s Fast Track to Fluid Power is a workforce development pathway that partners local technical colleges with…