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Download NFPA’s 2024 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 2023-24 fiscal year, you’ll see a number of new and continued efforts that highlight the importance…
Read MoreNew! Lunch Tabletop Exhibition at the 2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC)
August 13–14, 2024The Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca, ILLearn More | Register Get your business in front of attendees at 2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) via the new Lunch Tabletop Exhibition! For $2000*, each participating company will receive an 8-foot, black clothed table with two chairs in the location during the networking lunch break on Tuesday,…
Read MoreNAM Regulatory Update: NAM Files Suit to Block OSHA “Walkaround” Rule
As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. The NAM and allied groups are challenging the U.S. Occupational Safety…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: John Berninger
The National Fluid Power Association is saddened to share that John Berninger, retired Parker Hannifin, and longtime NFPA ISO/TC 131 chairman, has passed away. “John’s impact on the fluid power industry and his engineering contributions to pneumatic and hydraulic ISO Standards are legendary,” said Eric Lanke, president and CEO of the National Fluid Power Association. …
Read MoreAI Sales and Marketing Applications for Distributors and Manufacturers + Mini Survey #2
NFPA members will get the opportunity to learn about AI from Mike Marks of Indian River Consulting Group, who will be leading an interactive workshop titled Application of AI Technologies to Industrial Companies at the NFPA 2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference – Register Now! By Mike MarksIndian River Consulting Group It’s hard to separate…
Read MoreNAM Regulatory Update: NAM Urges Passage of New MTB Bill
As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. The House should move quickly to pass the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill…
Read MoreRegistration Now Open for the 2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC)
August 13–14, 2024The Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca, ILLearn More | Register The 2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference schedule is full with a lineup of industry experts, and, as always, registration is open to everyone in the fluid power supply chain—NFPA members and non-members alike. This year’s event will equip attendees with the trends and data they…
Read MoreSeats Still Available for NFPA Executive Leadership Program
NFPA’s Executive Leadership Program is conducted in partnership with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and offers a series of in-person events for a defined cohort of participants that teach both the hard and soft skills that are needed for leadership in today’s fluid power industry. The program’s second cohort of leaders will be…
Read MoreNAM Regulatory Update: NAM Publishes First-of-Its-Kind Report on Vast Potential of Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturers
As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. The National Association of Manufacturers released a first-of-its-kind report, “Working Smarter:…
Read MoreQ2 2024 ITR Forecast Report Now Available
ITR’s Q2 2024 U.S. Customer Markets Forecast Report is now available. This report forecasts over 30 different popular fluid power markets. Identify which phase of the business cycle a market is in and where it is headed in the future. Forecasts for fluid power, pneumatics, and hydraulics have been updated. Highlights include: If you have any…
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