Posts by Katrina Schwarz
Educated Workforce Task Force Meets to Scale Program Reach
In the days before the 2022 Annual Conference in February, the NFPA Board of Directors met over a series of meetings at the Arizona Biltmore to review progress on NFPA’s strategic objectives so far this fiscal year, which runs July 2021-June 2022. This series of meetings included a targeted session for the Educated Workforce Task…
Read MorePromote Fluid Power Task Force Meets to Advance Industry Visibility Efforts
In the days before the 2022 Annual Conference in February, the NFPA Board of Directors met over a series of meetings at the Arizona Biltmore to review progress on NFPA’s strategic objectives so far this fiscal year, which runs July 2021-June 2022. This series of meetings included a targeted session for the Promote Fluid Power…
Read MoreIndustry Statistics Task Force Meets to Build Program Value
In the days before the 2022 Annual Conference in February, the NFPA Board of Directors met over a series of meetings at the Arizona Biltmore to review progress on NFPA’s strategic objectives so far this fiscal year, which runs July 2021-June 2022. This series of meetings included a targeted session for the Industry Statistics Task…
Read MoreThere Is Still Time to Share Your Fluid Power Expertise at IFPE 2023
A few open opportunities remain in the IFPE 2023 Education Session lineup. Topics of interest include the following areas: IoT- Smart Systems/Connected System Electrification of Vehicles/Motion Control – Transition to Hybrid Powertrains Equipment Up-Time Optimization and Availability Energy Efficiency Machine Safety Autonomy Professional Development (including career development, workforce issues, economics) To submit a proposal please contact: Helen Horner hhorner@aem.org, 414-298-4179
Read MoreEffective Forum Task Force Meets to Continue Membership Growth
In the days before the 2022 Annual Conference in February, the NFPA Board of Directors met over a series of meetings at the Arizona Biltmore to review progress on NFPA’s strategic objectives so far this fiscal year, which runs July 2021-June 2022. This series of meetings included a targeted session for the Effective Forum Task…
Read MoreMake Lasting Connections with Others in the Industry
The application is now open for the 2022-24 cohort of the NFPA Executive Leadership Program, presented in collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. The program is set to prepare present and future fluid power industry leaders by providing not only learning and engagement opportunities that emphasize the hard and soft skills needed…
Read MoreNFPA Launches Dedicated NFPA Foundation Website
The National Fluid Power Association is introducing an upgraded website dedicated to NFPA Foundation activities to improve program accessibility for educators, students and industry supporters. The NFPA Foundation Website features the same content program participants rely on, such as Fluid Power Action Challenge planning documents and grant or scholarship information, but now all in one…
Read MoreNFPA Board Meets to Advance Strategic Objectives
By Eric Lanke, NFPA President/CEO In the days before the 2022 Annual Conference in February, the NFPA Board of Directors met over a series of meetings at the Arizona Biltmore to review progress on NFPA’s strategic objectives so far this fiscal year, which runs July 2021-June 2022. The group’s discussion highlighted progress on programs across…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Alro Steel Founder Passes Away
In Memoriam Al Glick, the founder, CEO and Chairman of Alro Steel, passed away February 8 in Jackson, Michigan at the age of 95. Al had been a leader of Alro Steel since 1948 when he co-founded the company with his brother Robert. During his long career at Alro, Al received a number of honors,…
Read MoreMember News: Kraft Fluid Systems Celebrates Long-Time CEO Retirement
NFPA member news is designed to inform members of key industry updates in quick, bite-sized posts that provide only the most important information. This week’s update comes from Kraft Fluid Systems. Kraft Fluid Systems recently announced the retirement of Diane Baker, who had been CEO of the company since 2007. Her career at Kraft began…
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