Posts by Elexus Comyne
Paul Michael Named Director of MSOE Fluid Power Institute™
Paul Michael has been appointed director of the Fluid Power Institute™ (FPI) at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He joined the MSOE staff in 2005 as manager of tribology research in the FPI. Prior to MSOE, Michael spent nearly three decades at Benz Oil, ultimately serving as the technical director and leading a team of…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Custom Hydraulics and Design
CHD is a distributor of fluid power and fluid conveyance products based in the Carolinas. Offering distributor value added services to OEM and End Use customers across a diverse range of industries. Fluid Power capabilities include Design, Build, Test and Installation of systems. Fluid Conveyance capabilities include hose assembly production using modern equipment, light cnc…
Read MoreThis Holiday Season, We are Thankful for YOU
This holiday season, we are thankful for each of our members. All your staff at NFPA want to thank you for all of the efforts that you have put in to help grow the fluid power industry. We couldn’t fulfill our mission without your dedication and support. Enjoy this time off with your loved ones,…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Episode 87: Water Resistant Hydraulics Delivers Power to Speed Boats
Doug is the Application Engineering Supervisor for HAWE North America, a manufacturer of hydraulic power units, pumps, valves and cylinders. HAWE will be showcasing their water resistant hydraulics that help deliver power to speed boats at IFPE – the International Fluid Power Exposition — and we invited Doug into our forum to learn more about…
Read MoreEngaging Students through the Fluid Power Action Challenge
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Read MoreFluid Power Hiring Activity Expected to Remain Strong
The latest results from NFPA’s State of the Fluid Power Industry survey give insight into members hiring plans and more. The graph below shows the monthly diffusion index for the question “what best describes your hiring plans over the next 3 months?”. The 3 answer options given to survey participants are: Hire Employees Keep Employment…
Read MoreAttend the NFPA Foundation Golf Fundraiser at the 2023 NFPA Annual Conference
2023 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 14-16, 2023Ojai, CA The 2023 NFPA Annual Conference will include many of the attendee favorites from previous years, including a heavy emphasis on exclusive networking. Golf is back as well for 2023, repackaged as the NFPA Foundation Golf Fundraiser, an event that builds upon this networking emphasis while also supporting a good…
Read MoreNFPA Virtual Event – Fluids that Enhance Performance of Hydraulic Systems – Dec 1
December 1, 2022 | 8:00am– 11:15pm (Central)Virtual Delivery – Remo No need to leave your desk, just join NFPA and the MSOE Fluid Power Industry Consortium for a morning of presentations and online networking! Three presentations: Fluids that reduce operating temperatures; Biodegradable fluids that extend system life; Results from studies of particles in various fluids…
Read MoreGet to Know Our Staff – Haley Nemeth, Workforce Program Manager
Haley Nemeth Workforce Program Manager, National Fluid Power Association Haley Nemeth joins NFPA as a Workforce Program Manager. She is originally from Central Wisconsin, and an alumna of UW-Madison and Marquette University. Prior to joining NFPA, Haley worked at the Zilber Family Foundation as the organization’s Grants and Learning Associate, and completed a term of…
Read MoreNew! NFPA Stats Dashboard
NFPA’s Stats Dashboard is now live! This interactive tool is available to all members. The dashboard highlights data from NFPA’s variety of reports creating a summary of the state of the industry. See the latest trends in shipments, forecasts, and markets all in one location. The dashboard makes it easy to find source data by…
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