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NFPA Member Satisfaction Survey – Watch for It Next Week
Every two years, we conduct a broad-ranging survey of members to gauge the importance of, and satisfaction with, the overall portfolio of NFPA member services. Feedback gathered through the survey is used by the NFPA Board of Directors in their summer strategic planning sessions and in staff planning throughout the year. Past survey responses have…
Read MoreNFPA Board Meets to Advance Strategic Objectives
By Eric Lanke, NFPA President/CEO 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. The group’s discussion highlighted progress on programs across…
Read MoreRecruit Valuable Talent with FAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program
“We need people, with the right skills, to do the jobs of the future, and quite frankly, we needed them yesterday.” — Wil James, President, Toyota Manufacturing of Kentucky Inc. Photo Via Photo Courtesy Daytona State College Fame – Sunshine Chapter AMT Students The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program helps create…
Read More2022 Annual Conference Brought Quality Content and Networking to Industry Executives
NFPA’s 2022 Annual Conference facilitated the networking and educational sessions needed to equip our members for the year ahead in the fluid power industry. More than 250 members from 140 companies attended this year’s conference in Phoenix, Arizona. While there, they had the opportunity to learn from expert speakers, network with industry peers and enjoy some…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Discusses Essential Hydraulic Components on Almond Harvesting Machines
Episode 68 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Daniel Strati of Hydrolico. Listen below to hear about the robust cylinder that’s helping almond harvesters to reduce downtime and have more successful seasons. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry…
Read MoreRegister Today for March Economic Update Event
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 and seminar will provide insights into the latest economic developments & future trends for the U.S.…
Read MorePower Partner University Program Opens Doors for Students
The University Power Partner Program is made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation and Pascal Society donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. Universities with strong fluid power programs and deep connections to the industry have the opportunity to become one of NFPA’s Power Partner Universities.…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Discusses Advancements in Pneumatic Packaging Technology
Episode 67 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Daniella Gonzalez-Olgren of Festo. Listen below to hear about how the digitization of a unique pneumatic food packaging process has led to significant money and space savings. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are…
Read MoreMake Sure Your Company’s Current and Emerging Leaders Have What It Takes
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. The program is set to prepare present and future fluid power industry leaders by providing six full-day in-person sessions (health standards allowing) interspersed by seven virtual sessions focused on concept applications…
Read MoreNominations 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,…
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