Posts by Katrina Schwarz
Member News: Hydraquip, Inc. Welcomes New President
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 Hydraquip, Inc. As of January 1, 2021, Scott Nelson began his role as president of Hydraquip, Inc. He has been with the company for 25 years, starting…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Former TC 131/SC4 Chairman Passes Away
In Memoriam Luis (Lou) Moreiras Sr., TC 131/SC4 Chairman until December 2020, recently passed away. Lou began his career in engineering in the 1970s and spent 32 years of his career at Parker Hannifin before retiring in 2009. He started his consulting company, Hydraulic Technical Services, LLC, the same year. In addition, he served as…
Read MoreCOVID-Proof Trends in Fluid Power Shipments
In a continued annual news series on trends in fluid power shipments, we again examine three very consistent trends worth watching over the last twelve years using “month-to-month % change” analysis on historical shipments index data from NFPA’s Confidential Shipment Statistics Program. First, let us revisit the trends and historical analysis from last year’s article:…
Read MoreNFPA Market Reports Cover Your New Year Data Needs
NFPA’s Market Information resources provide NFPA members insights year-round but can be particularly useful as companies start the year and plan their next steps. Reports and programs to pay special attention to as we move into 2021 include: NFPA Forecast Report: U.S. Customer Markets – (Available free to all members) Look three years into the future…
Read MoreMember News: Motion Industries Expands, President Given CEO of the Year Award
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 Motion Industries. Motion Industries recently broke ground on an expansion in Irondale, Alabama. The new facility will house the company’s primary engineering department and expand its fluid…
Read MoreNew 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 MoreOctober 2020 Economic Update Webinar Recording Available
NFPA’s Webinar Archives feature valuable presentations from experts in various fields that NFPA members can view whenever they wish, without leaving the office. The following NFPA webinar recording is now available for viewing by all NFPA members. NFPA’s Economic Update Webinar – Risks and Opportunities in a COVID-19 Economy Catherine Putney, ITR Economics Recorded Thursday,…
Read MoreAnalyze Trends and Get Market Insights
Now more than ever, timely and accurate industry statistics and tools are needed to help members navigate uncertainty and improve decision-making potential. Start 2021 with confidence with the resources highlighted below. These programs are only the beginning of what’s available to NFPA members. Learn more about the full menu of programs here or get a…
Read MoreReach More Customers and Keep up with Trends
NFPA provides opportunities and resources for members to promote the unique strengths and inherent advantages offered by modern fluid power technology in general as well as ways to get their specific products and technologies in front of customers. Reach Your Customers at IFPE A safe and successful IFPE trade show was held in early…
Read MoreNetwork and Learn with Others in the Industry
NFPA is committed to serving our member companies through a menu of services that fits a wide range of needs and interests. Through this variety of services, we continue to serve and enhance value for a diverse membership from across the industry. Grow Your Network at an NFPA Event Diversity in membership means better networking…
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