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Download NFPA’s 2022 Annual Report
Each year, NFPA’s annual report is an opportunity for the association to look in two directions — back at the year just ending and ahead at the year to come. As we review our performance and activities during the 2021-22 fiscal year, you’ll see a number of new and continued efforts that highlight the importance…
Read MoreEpisode 75: Smart Pneumatics Aid in Energy Consumption Reduction for Packaging Processes
This episode features Sandro Quintero, a Business Driver for Automation at Festo. We invited him to our forum to learn more about how Smart Pneumatics is reducing energy consumption in this key market. Listen to Podcast Here This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward. New…
Read MoreRegistration Now Open for the 2022 IEOC
August 16 – 17, 2022The Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca, ILLearn More | Register | Book Your Hotel Room The Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) is coming soon, to a new Chicago area location. And the timing couldn’t be better for insights into the industry and market growth as inflation, supply chain, and global disruption continue to cloud the…
Read MoreNFPA Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship packages include recognition opportunities during conferences, in the NFPA News, NFPA Member’s Hub, Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge, and the Fluid Power Forum Podcast. NFPA members may purchase one of these annual sponsorship packages in order to receive recognition at NFPA events and activities throughout our fiscal year beginning 7/1/22 and end 6/30/23. Sponsorship opportunities…
Read MoreSee the Latest Trends in Popular Fluid Power Markets Using the Customer Market File
NFPA’s Customer Market File tracks shipments and orders in over 30 different customer markets. This data can be used to measure the size and impact different markets have on our industry. Also included in this report are economic indicators and producer pricing data. Anticipate change with the latest trends from indicators and identify price fluctuations…
Read MoreEpisode 74: Fluid Power’s Unique Advantages Continue to Support Electric Truck Functions
This episode features D.J. O’Konek, the ESS Group Manager from Nott Company and Bob Grinstead, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer from Zeuss Electric Chassis. We invited them to our forum to learn about some of fluid power’s unique advantages to support electric truck functions. Listen to Podcast Here This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and…
Read More2022 Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest Open
The 2022 Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest is officially open. This annual contest is run by the International Fluid Power Society and the deadline for submissions is June 5. Participants should post a fluid power inspired photo to Facebook and/or Instagram with the hashtag #ifpscoolpics. There will be three winners. The prize will be a free IFPS…
Read MoreNFPA Executive Leadership Program Set to Provide Tools for Success
A few seats remain in the 2022/24 cohort of the NFPA Executive Leadership Program Registration is open for the 2022/24 cohort of the NFPA Executive Leadership Program, presented in collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and program cadence and session topics are now available. “I use the majority of the learned topics…
Read MoreEpisode 73: Innovative Hydraulic Applications in Aerospace
This episode features Tim Olthoff, the Chief Engineer for Parker Hannifin Aerospace in their Hydraulic Systems Division. We invited Tim into our forum to learn about some innovative applications of hydraulics in the aerospace market. Listen to Podcast Here This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward.…
Read MoreMay Leadership Webinar: Thriving In Challenge With Fred Harburg
Future Leader Webinar: Thriving in Challenge with Fred HarburgMay 9th, 2022 | 10:00am – 11:30am (central) Click Here to Register The most effective and fulfilled leaders are distinguished from others by their ability to anticipate, prepare for, recover from, learn, and grow stronger – physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically amidst demanding challenges. During this free session,…
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