Posts by Katrina Schwarz
Registration Open for October CCEFP Summit
Registration is now open for the next CCEFP Summit, which will take place at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, October 22-24, 2019. The program features the latest developments in fluid power research projects, including projects awarded research supplements from the NFPA Foundation in 2018. Topics include energy conversion, storage, fluid power components, and surface modification. Attendees…
Read MoreRegistration Now Open for the NFPA Executive Leadership Program
Registration is now open for the 2020/21 cohort of the NFPA Executive Leadership Program, presented in collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Registration for this cohort will close December 31, 2019. The program consists of a series of six full-day education sessions over the course of 18 months and is designed to…
Read MoreIFPE 2020 to Offer New Fluid Power Education Opportunities
IFPE 2020 March 10-14, 2020 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada IFPE 2020 is not only set to offer opportunities for fluid power companies to show off their latest technologies to existing and potential customers, but will also provide opportunities for exhibitors and attendees alike to learn about the latest breakthroughs in fluid power…
Read MoreMember News: Brennan to Acquire Miric Engineering
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 Brennan Industries Inc. Brennan Industries Inc. recently announced its acquisition of Miric Engineering. Miric manufactures standard and special fittings and adapters that are used by material handlers,…
Read MoreFluid Power Podcast Now Live
NFPA’s new fluid power industry-focused podcast has officially launched. This episode features Mike Stewart of Steelhead Composites, who talks about lightweight hydraulic accumulators and some of their unique applications, ranging from launching things into space to operating subsea and everywhere in between. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/lightweight-hydraulic-accumulators-mike-stewart#” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast Here[/button] The industry-focused podcast series highlights the people, technologies,…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Brennan CEO Passes Away
In Memoriam David D. Carr, the CEO of Brennan Industries Inc., recently passed away after being with the company for 60 years. He became president of the company in 1973 and transitioned to CEO in 2008. During his years of leadership, the company reached a number of milestones, including establishing its current corporate headquarters and…
Read MoreFluid Power Podcast Set to Launch August 5
NFPA’s new fluid power industry-focused podcast, Fluid Power Forward, is set to launch Monday, August 5. The inaugural episode will feature Mike Stewart of Steelhead Composites, who talks about lightweight hydraulic accumulators and some of their unique applications, ranging from launching things into space to operating subsea and everywhere in between. Fluid Power Forward is…
Read MoreMember News: ITT Acquires Matrix Composites
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 ITT Inc. White Plains, New York-based ITT Inc. recently announced its acquisition of Matrix Composites, Inc. Matrix Composites is a specialty aerospace component manufacturer based in Rockledge,…
Read MoreMessage from the 2019-20 NFPA Board Chair
NFPA Continues to Strengthen the Fluid Power Industry by John L. Stenz, Chairman & CEO, FORCE America, Inc. The NFPA Board of Directors gathered in late June 2019 for its annual retreat to review NFPA’s performance over the past fiscal year and to make strategic decisions for moving the association forward into the…
Read MoreMake the Right Connections at the 2019 IEOC
270+ people from 147 companies are already registered – don’t miss out on visibility and connections for your company at this must-attend event. See who you could meet from fluid power manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers from all corners of the industry and register today to make sure your company is represented in the mix. In addition to making great connections and…
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