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Effective Forum Task Force Meets to Advance Membership Growth
Earlier in October, the NFPA Board of Directors met over a series of virtual meetings 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 Force, a group that focuses on improving the programs that…
Read MoreNFPA Board Meets to Advance Strategic Objectives
By Eric Lanke, NFPA President/CEO Earlier in October, the NFPA Board of Directors met over a series of virtual meetings 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 the organization as well as opportunities for further improvement or…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Explores Benefits of Fluid Power Education and Internships
Episode 59 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Ashlie Martini of the University of California Merced. Listen below to hear about the growing opportunities for students in fluid power-related fields at the college level and beyond. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that…
Read MoreExperience Full Benefits of NFPA In-Person Economic Update with Jim Meil
Economic Update Hybrid EventFeaturing Jim Meil of ACT ResearchNovember 10, 2021Cleveland, Ohio8 am E.T. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and great in-person networking opportunities at our upcoming Economic Update Hybrid Event featuring Jim Meil in Cleveland, Ohio. Jim Meil, Principal, Industry Analyst with ACT Research and popular fluid power economist, will help members gain critical insight into…
Read More23 Universities to Compete in 2022 Vehicle Challenge
The 2022 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge is seeing an increased interest from both new and returning universities and is off to an exciting start! Coinciding with their senior capstone design courses, twenty-three universities have registered to compete this year. A virtual networking mixer is planned for Friday, November 5 and we are inviting HR…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Discusses the Influence of Hydraulic Seal Research on Mobile Equipment
Episode 58 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Chuck White of Hallite Seals. Listen below to hear about the research Hallite and Milwaukee School of Engineering have collaborated on to improve the life span and performance of hydraulic seals in mobile equipment. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the…
Read MoreFluid Power Presentation Featured in Utility Expo On-Demand Education Lineup
By Katrina Schwarz & Maddie Parise 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…
Read MoreU.S. Fluid Power Industry Brief an Excellent Educational Resource
Although hydraulics and pneumatics have a major impact on our world, it is often up to NFPA and our members to help educate our customers, colleagues and students on the importance of the fluid power industry. The first step to educating our communities on fluid power is to explore the magnitude of its impact ourselves.…
Read MoreNovember Economic Update Event Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for the November 10th Economic Update Hybrid Event featuring Jim Meil (Principal, Industry Analysis, ACT Research.) The event will take place both in-person at the Doubletree Lakeside hotel in Cleveland, Ohio as well as virtually. This event will provide insights into the latest economic developments & future trends for the U.S.…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Explores Impact of Advanced Hydraulic Grading Technology on Excavators
Episode 57 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Justin Steger of John Deere. Listen below to hear what makes advanced hydraulic grading technology so beneficial to novice and expert excavator operators alike. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry…
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