Posts by Elexus Comyne
Get Involved and Recruit Students out of NFPA’s Wisconsin Fast Track Hub
One of NFPA’s strategic priorities is to increase the number of fluid power educated technicians and engineers. Our Fast Track to Fluid Power program is one of the workforce development initiatives conducted to fill that need. A Fast Track Hub centers on a technical or community college with a validated fluid power and mechatronics degree program. The program…
Read MoreLeveraging the NFPA Foundation Website for Enhanced Student Visibility and Recruitment Opportunities
In today’s job market, connecting talented students with prospective employers is a crucial element in shaping the future of the fluid power industry. The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation website serves as a resource for students looking for jobs in the fluid power industry. One of the first steps we take…
Read MoreNews from NAM: Regulatory Onslaught Costing Small Manufacturers More Than $50,000 Per Employee
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. The federal regulatory burden is now costing small manufacturers $50,000 per…
Read MoreHydraulic and Pneumatic Industry Trends with NFPA
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is the leading source of hydraulic and pneumatic industry data. Plan Your Next Move NFPA’s industry reports, outlook surveys, forecasts, and data sources allow our members to understand trends and anticipate change with a variety of trend graphs and data analysis for fluid power products, customer markets, and economic…
Read MoreSeats Still Available – Economic Update Webinar with ITR Economics
Economic Update WebinarNovember 15, 2023 |10am (Central)Virtual Delivery There are still seats available for next week’s Economic Update Event featuring Patrick Luce of ITR Economics. The event will take place virtually. In addition to macroeconomic trends and updates, Patrick will speak on important end use markets for fluid power and updated hydraulic and pneumatic forecasts.…
Read MoreNoise Reduction Products Help Improve Performance and Sustainability
This episode features Hendrik Schmuecker of STAUFF Corporation. Listen to the Podcast Here Hendrik is the Chief Key Account Officer at STAUFF Corporation. STAUFF offers pipe and hose clamps, hydraulic reservoir accessories, filtration products, diagnostic equipment, and many other products. Today, we invited Hendrik into our forum to learn about STAUFF’s clamps and the ways they…
Read MoreU.S. Hosts In-Person Fall Cluster Meetings in Milwaukee, WI
A series of fluid power systems ISO standards development meetings were recently held in Milwaukee, WI. The following subcommittees hosted working group and/or committee meetings during this cluster meeting: Symbols, terminology, and classifications (SC 1) Cylinders (SC 3) Control Products & Components (SC 5) Contamination Control (SC 6) Sealing Devices (SC 7) Product Testing (SC…
Read MoreNews from NAM: Chemical Manufacturers Push EPA for Faster Action
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. Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, businesses must keep up with…
Read More2024 Annual Conference Registration Now Open
2024 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 27-29, 2024Orlando, FLRegistration Now Open Registration is now open for the 2024 NFPA Annual Conference, taking place at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando from February 27-29. Enhance your networking experience at this exclusive members-only event, where you’ll have the chance to connect with prominent fluid power executives. Additionally, you can look forward…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New International Member: Toyo/Universal Industry Co., Ltd.
Toyo/Universal Industry Co., Ltd. specializes in providing hydraulic products such as valves, pumps and cylinders to the motor, farming and air conditioning industries. We supply products to major Japanese companies such as Toyota, Daikin Mitsubishinoki. Our manufacturing affiliates are in Dalian, China, where we have been operating from 1990. We also provide business and sightseeing…
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