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Fluid Power Presentation Featured in World Ag Expo Seminar Lineup
Part of NFPA’s mission is to provide opportunities and resources for its members to promote the unique strengths and inherent advantages offered by modern fluid power technology. To this end, a new education program strategy targeting trade shows in key customer markets is set to add to our existing menu of programs and help further…
Read MoreSponsor the 2021-2022 NFPA Vehicle Challenge
The 2021-2022 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge is launching soon! We are expanding this program to include students from up to 21 geographically diverse universities, which will increase your company’s connection to the talent pool emerging from schools across the country. University teams are confirming their participation, and companies are already starting to claim their spots as judges,…
Read MoreSave the Date for the 2022 Annual Conference
2022 NFPA Annual Conference February 22-24, 2022 Arizona Biltmore Phoenix, AZ The 2022 NFPA Annual Conference is quickly approaching. Consistently one of the best industry networking events of the year, this conference attracts attendees from across the fluid power supply chain. The 2022 conference will take place February 22-24, 2022 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Discusses the Lasting Impact of the Fluid Power Action Challenge
Episode 55 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Heidi Kent of Ashby Public School in Minnesota. Listen below to hear about the process for competing in an NFPA Fluid Power Action Challenge and learn how companies in the industry can participate. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people,…
Read MoreNFPA Releases New U.S. Fluid Power Industry Brief
A new report, the U.S. Fluid Power Industry Brief, has been published by the National Fluid Power Association. Copies can be downloaded by members and non-members from the following website: https://www.nfpa.com/home/industry-stats/Industry-Brief.htm The Brief will be replacing NFPA’s Annual Report on the U.S. Fluid Power Industry and will adopt a cadence of release every other year.…
Read More2021 IEOC a Successful Return to In-Person Events
The 2021 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference marked NFPA’s successful return to in-person events. The conference, which was well attended by both members and non-members, showcased presentations from some of the fluid power industry’s top experts as well as provided an opportunity for fluid power professionals to reconnect after months away from the traditional conference…
Read MoreNFPA Publishes 2021 Update to Fluid Power Technology Roadmap
A new publication, the 2021 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 from the following website: https://www.nfpa.com/home/industry-stats/NFPA-Technology-Roadmap.htm The purpose of the Roadmap is to provide NFPA member companies…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Examines New ISO Standard Set to Save Time and Money on Hydraulic Systems
Episode 54 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Jason Nicholson, the TC 131/SC 8/WG 13 convenor for the International Standards Organization. Listen below to hear about the improved standard for calculating the derived displacement of hydraulic pumps and motors and the impact this advancement will have on time…
Read MoreMessage from the 2021-22 Board Chair
NFPA Continues to Strengthen the Fluid Power Industry by Jeff Hand, President and CEO, ROSS Controls The NFPA Board of Directors convened in Vermont in June 2021 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…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Explores How Hydraulics Stop Terrorist Vehicles Dead in Their Tracks
Episode 53 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Dan Turner of GPM Controls. Listen below to hear about the hydraulic technology used to deploy anti-terrorist vehicle barriers in high-security areas. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward. New…
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