Posts by Katrina Schwarz
Member News: QCC Announces Acquisition by Capital Concepts Holdings, LLC
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 QCC. QCC recently announced its acquisition by Chicago-based private equity investment firm Capital Concepts Holdings, LLC (CCH). The transaction was completed March 31, 2021. QCC had previously…
Read MoreSpace Sales Open for IFPE 2023
IFPE 2023 is slated for March 14 -18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada and will again serve as a platform for highlighting fluid power in front of potential customers. Space sales are officially open, and companies planning to exhibit can now fill out the online space application and submit their deposit. Applications with deposits received…
Read More16 Countries Present Fluid Power Market Trends at Fluid Power Summit
Fluid power-focused organizations from across the globe came together in late April for the virtually held Fluid Power Summit, hosted by the VDMA. Twenty-seven representatives from 16 countries – Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States – participated and shared information…
Read MoreRegistration Open for May 27 Economic Update Webinar
NFPA Economic Update WebinarFeaturing Jim Meil, ACT ResearchThursday, May 27th, 10:00 am CentralRegistration Open NO CHARGE to NFPA Members! Jim Meil, Industry Analyst with ACT Research, as well as a popular fluid power economist, will help members gain critical insight into the economic risks and opportunities facing their organizations during these uncertain economic conditions. This webinar…
Read MoreNFPA Market Reports Cover Your Market Data Needs
NFPA’s Market Information resources provide NFPA members insights year-round but can be particularly useful as companies plan their next steps. Reports and programs to pay special attention to as we navigate current economic conditions include: NFPA Forecast Report: U.S. Customer Markets – (Available free to all members) Look three years into the future of the industry…
Read MoreFast Stats Feature: State of the Fluid Power Industry Survey
NFPA’s State of the Fluid Power Industry Survey (SOFP) is a monthly seven-question, opinion-based survey that examines responses from fluid power industry peers on orders, shipments, hiring plans and inventory levels to gauge the change in the monthly, quarterly and annual state of our industry compared to previous benchmarks and predictions. The latest survey revealed over…
Read MoreUpdated Industry Trends Data Available
As many of you may know, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is the leading source of hydraulic and pneumatic industry data. Members get and use our data in a variety of ways to run their businesses. Part of our market information services is providing overall industry trends. Here is the latest update: Hydraulic and…
Read MoreMessage from the President/CEO
Annual Report Series Message from the President/CEO | Build Your Network & Learn with Others in the Industry | Chart Your Course with Market Insights | Reach More Customers While Keeping up with Trends | Influence the Future of Fluid Power Each year’s annual report is an opportunity for us to look in two directions—back…
Read MoreInfluence the Future of Fluid Power
Annual Report Series Message from the President/CEO | Build Your Network & Learn with Others in the Industry | Chart Your Course with Market Insights | Reach More Customers While Keeping up with Trends | Influence the Future of Fluid Power NFPA members consistently rank workforce development as the most challenging issue their companies face.…
Read MoreReach More Customers While Keeping up with Trends
Annual Report Series Message from the President/CEO | Build Your Network & Learn with Others in the Industry | Chart Your Course with Market Insights | Reach More Customers While Keeping up with Trends | Influence the Future of Fluid Power NFPA provides opportunities and resources for members to promote the unique strengths and inherent…
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