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New Forecasts from Oxford Economics: Updates on the UAW Strike
Quarterly country and industry forecast reports from Oxford Economics have been updated on NFPA’s member hub. Insights include impacts of the UAW strike on the motor vehicle industry and updates on China’s industrial production. Oxford Economics produces quarterly forecast reports for over 60 countries and 10+ industries. These reports highlight forecast drivers and constraints with…
Read MoreNew Oxford Economics Industry Briefings Available
Monthly briefings for 11 different industries have been updated on NFPA’s member hub. These short reports are produced by Oxford Economics and give quick insights into important industries. Highlights include: Engineering and Metal Goods: Construction: These reports and more are available to all NFPA member on the member hub. Questions? Contact Sam Diedrich at sdiedrich@nfpa.com…
Read MoreInsights from NFPA’s 2023 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference – Shaping the Future of Economy and Fluid Power
NFPA’s 2023 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference successfully concluded on August 16th at the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca, IL. The conference began the morning of August 15th and featured twelve presentations on the future of the economy and fluid power industry. Key presentations throughout the conference included Jeremy Bess of ITR Economics, Jim Meil…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed – NFPA Launching New Technology Task Forces
NFPA recently released the 2023 update to its Technology Roadmap for the Fluid Power Industry. That document can be accessed here. Among the many things it features are the machine-level technology trends that are actively shaping the future of the fluid power industry. These trends include the increasing electrification, connectivity, and autonomous functionality of both…
Read MoreNFPA Publishes 2023 Update to Fluid Power Technology Roadmap
A new publication, the 2023 NFPA Technology Roadmap: Improving the Design, Manufacture and Function of Fluid Power Components and Systems, has been published by the National Fluid Power Association. Copies can be downloaded after a brief registration process on our website. Every other year, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) engages with stakeholders across the…
Read MoreKnow Before You Go – Prepare for the 2023 IEOC
2023 Industry & Economic Outlook ConferenceAugust 15-16, 2023Register for IEOC The 2023 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference is quickly approaching and it’s time to start preparing your strategy for getting the most out of one of the fluid power industry’s most popular events. Check out the information below you’ll need to ensure a successful conference, and plan your…
Read More3rd Quarter Fluid Power Forecasts from ITR Remain Unchanged
The latest forecast report from ITR Economics is now available on NFPA’s member hub. Forecasts for total fluid power, hydraulic, and pneumatic shipments are unchanged from last quarter’s report. ITR expects fluid power shipments to increase 3.2% in 2023 and decrease 10.9% in 2024. In this report, ITR also forecasts thirty popular fluid power markets…
Read More2023 IEOC Less Than Two Weeks Away – Meet the Speakers
2023 Industry & Economic Outlook ConferenceAugust 15-16, 2023Register for IEOC | Register for Golf Are you ready to connect, collaborate, and take your industry knowledge to new heights? Then mark your calendars for August 15-16, 2023, and get ready for an unforgettable experience! With only two weeks away, the Industry and Economic Outlook Conference brings…
Read MoreNFPA Is Strengthening the Fluid Power Industry
NFPA Is Strengthening the Fluid Power Industryby Tom Hunter, Vice President, Global Business Development, Husco The NFPA Board of Directors convened in June 2023 to review NFPA’s performance over the past fiscal year and to make strategic decisions for moving the association forward into the future. As Chair of the NFPA Board for 2023-24, it…
Read MoreInteract Analysis Returning to IEOC and Providing New Report for NFPA Members
Interact Analysis is returning to the IEOC this August with their CEO, Adrian Lloyd presenting the morning of Wednesday, August 15. In addition to attending the IEOC presentation, NFPA members can now download a new quarterly report from Interact Analysis on the member hub. Learn more about the Manufacturing Industry Output Tracker below: Interact Analysis…
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