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Fluid Power Forum Discusses Capabilities of Pressure Intensifiers
Episode 32 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Brian Wheeless of IC Fluid Power. Listen below to learn about pressure intensifiers and their ability to adapt to evolving conditions and improve system efficiency. [button link=” https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/using-pressure-intensifiers-to-improve-hydraulic-system-output” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies…
Read MoreExplore Fluid Power’s Economic Impact
As you likely already know, the fluid power industry has a major downstream influence on the U.S. economy. Ten key industries that depend on fluid power represent $648 billion in the U.S. economy, a figure that’s grown significantly in the last decade. In fact, several elements of the U.S. fluid power industry have been growing…
Read MoreLatest Industry Trends Report Available
As many of you may know, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is the leading source of hydraulic and pneumatic industry data. Members get and use our data in a variety of ways to run their businesses. Part of our market information services is providing overall industry trends. Here is the latest update: Hydraulic and…
Read MoreRegister Today for the October 29 Economic Update Webinar
NFPA Economic Update Webinar: Risks and Opportunities in a COVID-19 Economy Featuring Catherine Putney of ITR Economics Thursday, October 29, 10:00 am Central Registration Open NO CHARGE to NFPA Members! Catherine Putney, an economist with ITR Economics, will help members gain critical insight into the economic risks and opportunities facing their organizations in a world affected…
Read MoreLeadership Webinar Recording Now Available
The recording from our first Future Leaders Network webinar, “Leading Through Crisis: Multiple Perspectives for Future Leaders,” featuring John Stenz, Chairman and CEO of FORCE America and Jim Kaas, President of Iowa Fluid Power, is now available for download. Whether you are already involved in the Future Leaders Network, or if you’d just like to get a sample…
Read MoreNFPA Helps to Build an Educated Workforce
By Eric Lanke NFPA President/CEO As our Board Chair Ray Chambers recently communicated, the NFPA Board of Directors met virtually in late June 2020 for its annual strategic retreat. Among other topics of focus, the Board reviewed the program successes NFPA achieved in its 2019-20 fiscal year. In this post, I would like to…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Explores Pump and Motor Advancements
Episode 31 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Jeff Watts and Kyle Capello of Bucher Hydraulics. Listen below to hear the two discuss the potential for improving pump and motor efficiency to keep hydraulics competitive. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/pump-and-motor-advancements-solve-inefficiency-issues-and-keep-hydraulics-competitive” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people,…
Read MoreDistributor Council Sponsored Negotiation Workshop a Success
Sponsored by the NFPA Distributor Council, the web-based Negotiation Workshop held September 9 with Red Bear Negotiations was a resounding success. The workshop provided information valuable to distributors members, which is one of the goals for the event content set forth by the Distributor Council, while also being useful to manufacturer members, as is the…
Read MoreNFPA Provides Opportunities to Promote Fluid Power Technology
By Eric Lanke NFPA President/CEO As our Board chair Ray Chambers recently communicated, the NFPA Board of Directors met virtually in late June 2020 for its annual strategic retreat. Among other topics of focus, the Board reviewed the program successes NFPA achieved in its 2019-20 fiscal year. In this post, I would like to…
Read MoreLast Chance to Register for Leadership Webinar Hosted by Future Leaders Network
There is still time to register for our first Future Leaders Network webinar, “Leading Through Crisis: Multiple Perspectives for Future Leaders,” which will take place Thursday, September 24 at 10am CST. The webinar is FREE for current and potential Future Leaders Network participants to attend and will feature John Stenz, Chairman and CEO of FORCE America and Jim Kaas, President of…
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