Posts by Katrina Schwarz
Fluid Power Forum Examines Fluid Power Technology in Human-Powered Vehicles
Episode 15 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Jen Wisniewski, a member of the 2019 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Overall Champion team from Cleveland State, who presents on human-powered vehicles that use fluid power technology. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/human-powered-fluid-power-vehicles-jen-wisniewski” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies, and unique…
Read More2020 Annual Conference Offers Enhanced Networking and Learning
Last week’s Annual Conference brought more than 220 total attendees from 110 companies and organizations to Miami, Florida for the first NFPA event of the year. The conference featured unique speakers, ample networking opportunities, and fun engagement opportunities to explore the association and the city. Conference presentations about geopolitics, the neuroscience of corporate cultures, innovation,…
Read MoreSend Us Your Press Releases for NFPA Member News
Is your company making news? Let us know about it! The NFPA member news is consistently one of the most-clicked items (if not THE most-clicked item) in the weekly newsletter. The NFPA news helps keep our members informed while also providing visibility for member companies in front of a targeted industry audience. These updates very often come…
Read MoreMember News: Manuli Rubber Industries and RYCO Hydraulics Merge
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 Manuli Rubber Industries and RYCO Hydraulics. Milan-based Manuli Rubber Industries SpA and Melbourne-based RYCO Hydraulics Pty Ltd recently jointly announced Manuli has completed acquisition of a majority…
Read MoreOnly Fluid Power Can Operate Heavy Equipment on the Ocean Floor
Episode 14 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Alexandre Orth of Bosch Rexroth who presents the unique systems that he helps build for subsea applications in harsh environments. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/only-fluid-power-can-operate-heavy-equipment-on-the-ocean-floor-alexandre-orth” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies, and unique applications that are moving the…
Read MoreMember News: Peninsular Cylinder Wins Michigan Manufacturing Association Competition
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 Peninsular Cylinder. Peninsular Cylinder was recently named the winner of the second annual Michigan Manufacturing Association’s “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” competition. This contest is open to…
Read MoreSee Who You Could Meet at the Detroit NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference
2020 Detroit NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference March 5, 2020 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan Register Here Join the dozens of fluid power professionals already registered for the NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference at Lawrence Technological University. This half-day conference will kick off with breakfast and networking, and the presentation schedule is set to provide attendees with examples of…
Read MoreMake the Most of the IFPE Fluid Power Hour
IFPE Fluid Power Hour March 11, 2020, 4-6pm 2nd Floor, South Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada For the first time ever, IFPE is hosting a networking reception for executives and engineers spanning the entire IFPE show floor. Taking place Wednesday, March 11 from 4 – 6 pm, this event will feature networking, free food,…
Read MoreEnhance Your Marketing and Strategic Planning Efforts
Join the dozens NFPA member companies that have already downloaded the 2018 Annual Report on the U.S. Fluid Power Industry. This report includes an overview of the fluid power industry and showcases fluid power as a workhorse of the American economy. The information in this report is helping companies enhance their marketing efforts and prepare their strategic…
Read MoreMember News: World Wide Metric Celebrates 50th Anniversary
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 World Wide Metric. World Wide Metric, a company that specializes in distributing valves, flanges, piping systems, and hydraulic components, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The company began…
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