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Fluid Power Forum Features Technology Making Waste Management Industry More Sustainable
Episode 70 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Jeremiah Allshouse of Schroeder Industries. Listen below to hear how sustainability initiatives have inspired the production of advanced technology to support electrification of hydraulics in mobile equipment. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are…
Read MoreLast Chance: Nominations to Fluid Power Hall of Fame Due April 15
The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) is accepting nominations for this year’s Fluid Power Hall of Fame in recognition of individuals – innovators, researchers, application engineers, educators, as well as sales and service personnel – who have made significant, lifetime contributions to the fluid power industry. Nominations for 2022 will be accepted until April 15,…
Read MorePromote Fluid Power Task Force Meets to Advance Industry Visibility Efforts
In the days before the 2022 Annual Conference in February, the NFPA Board of Directors met over a series of meetings at the Arizona Biltmore to review progress on NFPA’s strategic objectives so far this fiscal year, which runs July 2021-June 2022. This series of meetings included a targeted session for the Promote Fluid Power…
Read MoreIndustry Statistics Task Force Meets to Build Program Value
In the days before the 2022 Annual Conference in February, the NFPA Board of Directors met over a series of meetings at the Arizona Biltmore to review progress on NFPA’s strategic objectives so far this fiscal year, which runs July 2021-June 2022. This series of meetings included a targeted session for the Industry Statistics Task…
Read MoreEffective Forum Task Force Meets to Continue Membership Growth
In the days before the 2022 Annual Conference in February, the NFPA Board of Directors met over a series of meetings at the Arizona Biltmore to review progress on NFPA’s strategic objectives so far this fiscal year, which runs July 2021-June 2022. This series of meetings included a targeted session for the Effective Forum Task…
Read MoreMake Lasting Connections with Others in the Industry
The application is now open for the 2022-24 cohort of the NFPA Executive Leadership Program, presented in collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. The program is set to prepare present and future fluid power industry leaders by providing not only learning and engagement opportunities that emphasize the hard and soft skills needed…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Discusses Digitization of Industrial Pneumatics
Episode 69 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Justin Katz of Schmalz. Listen below to hear how digitizing industrial vacuum technology has prepared fluid power for Industry 4.0. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward. New episodes will…
Read MoreU.S. Fluid Power Industry Brief Showcases What #OnlyFluidPowerCan Do
From enabling efficient agricultural harvesting to powering advanced first-responder equipment, #OnlyFluidPowerCan perform the many unique tasks that keep our world running. The fluid power industry is often overlooked in terms of its contributions to society — do you ever wonder how much it’s capable of? If yes, you can learn everything about the impact of…
Read MoreNFPA Launches Dedicated NFPA Foundation Website
The National Fluid Power Association is introducing an upgraded website dedicated to NFPA Foundation activities to improve program accessibility for educators, students and industry supporters. The NFPA Foundation Website features the same content program participants rely on, such as Fluid Power Action Challenge planning documents and grant or scholarship information, but now all in one…
Read MoreStill Time to Register for March Economic Update Webinar/Seminar
There is still time to register for the March Economic Update Webinar/Seminar on March 22nd in Chicago, Illinois. Eric Post, Senior Economist and Econ Manager at ITR Economics, will help members gain critical insight into the economic risks and opportunities facing their organizations during these uncertain economic conditions at the upcoming March Economic Update Event. This hybrid webinar…
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