Posts by Elexus Comyne
Volunteer Opportunities with Power Partner University, MSOE
Amazing things happen when our members host or participate in an NFPA Fluid Power Action Challenge event. Middle and high school students learn about fluid power through this hands-on design and build competition. Teams leverage their STEM education and key life skills—problem-solving, teamwork, time management, communication, and project management—to solve an engineering problem. Members, there…
Read MoreRecruit NIU Engineering Students – Join Us for a Networking Event
Northern Illinois University (NIU) Networking EventFebruary 10, 2025NIU Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL9:30AM – 1:30PM CT NFPA invites you to a special recruitment event on February 10, 2025, in partnership with Northern Illinois University (NIU), a valued Power Partner University. The Power Partner Program showcases universities that actively participate in all NFPA fluid power educational…
Read MoreUnlock Powerful Insights with NFPA’s Market Information Resources
Meet Cecilia Bart, NFPA’s Economic and Statistical Manager! Cecilia has been with NFPA for nearly a year and is dedicated to helping members make the most of our market information services—one of the most valuable benefits of your NFPA membership. In her video, Cecilia explains how you can leverage tools like the Stats Dashboard, Forecast…
Read MoreNew Episode of Fluid Power Forum: Emerging Valve Technologies for Mobile Equipment
This episode of Fluid Power Forum features Daniel Fernandes. Daniel is a Business Development Manager at HAWE Hydraulik, USA, a manufacturer of hydraulic power units, pumps, valves and cylinders. He recently presented at NFPA’s Hydraulics Conference co-located at the 2024 iVT EXPO. His presentation was on emerging valve technologies, and we invited him into our…
Read MoreNFPA Members Attend the Annual Reverse Career Fair at Murray State University
NFPA’s annual Reverse Career Fair with Murray State University on November 20, 2024, was another fantastic event! This year, 30 engineering students showcased their fluid power projects, giving NFPA members the opportunity to witness firsthand the remarkable talent emerging from our Power Partner University. Students from a variety of engineering disciplines shared their senior design…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Jomar Valves
Founded in 1966 by former Navy Commander Joseph Martin, Jomar Valve set out to change the way the valve industry thought about valves. Innovation was paramount in Martin’s quest, and as a result, several of his valve designs are now industry standards. In addition, Jomar Valve was first to offer one valve platform certified to…
Read MoreNFPA Surveys as Leading Indicators
NFPA conducts two monthly surveys with its manufacturing members. The State of the Fluid Power (SOFP) survey asks members quick questions about the current state and future of the industry, while Confidential Shipment Statistics (CSS) tracks orders and shipments of fluid power components. One of the questions asked in the SOFP survey reads, “How will…
Read MoreSupport the NFPA Foundation at the 2025 Annual Conference: Three Fundraisers, One Great Cause
2025 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 25-27, 2025Tucson, AZRegistration Now Open The 2025 NFPA Annual Conference is packed with opportunities to support the NFPA Foundation’s mission of advancing fluid power education while fostering meaningful industry connections. This year, we’re excited to offer three unique fundraising experiences that combine fun, networking, and philanthropy, all happening on Thursday, February…
Read MoreThis Holiday Season, We Extend Our Gratitude to You
As the holiday season approaches, we reflect on the many achievements made possible by your dedication and support. On behalf of everyone at NFPA, we extend our gratitude to our members for your unwavering commitment to advancing the fluid power industry and supporting our shared mission. Looking ahead, we are eager to continue building upon…
Read MoreNAM Regulatory Update: Timmons – USMCA, Right Policies Can Bring “Manufacturing Revival”
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. (November 21, 2024) The North American trade landscape will look different…
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