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NAM Regulatory Update: Table Saw Standard Would Cost 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. If implemented, a safety standard proposed by the Consumer Product Safety…
Read MoreCALL FOR PROPOSALS: ADVANCED HYDRAULICS CONFERENCE at iVT EXPO USA
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has entered into a partnership agreement with UKI Media & Events to convene and co-locate an advanced hydraulics conference for off-highway vehicle and fluid power engineers at iVT EXPO, to be held August 21-22, 2024, in Chicago, IL. iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off-highway vehicle design…
Read MoreNew Global Industry Briefings Available from Oxford Economics
See the latest developments for eleven major industries around the globe with short industry briefs provided by Oxford Economics. These two-to-three-page briefs include a short-written summary, output/trend graphs, and an output table. Highlights from the latest briefs include:
Read MoreCALL FOR PROPOSALS: ADVANCED HYDRAULICS CONFERENCE at iVT EXPO USA
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has entered into a partnership agreement with UKI Media & Events to convene and co-locate an advanced hydraulics conference for off-highway vehicle and fluid power engineers at iVT EXPO, to be held August 21-22, 2024, in Chicago, IL. iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off-highway vehicle design…
Read MoreNew Global Fluid Power Report and Forecast Available
A new series of quarterly forecast updates from Oxford Economics is now available on the NFPA website at Global Industry Forecasts. These reports cover the global economy, as well as regional and country developments, and some detailed global industry forecasts. Oxford predicts a slow first half of 2024 with US industrial output being particularly stagnate.…
Read MoreNAM Regulatory Update: Regulatory Onslaught Disproportionately Hits Small 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. Small businesses are a critical part of both manufacturing and the…
Read MoreQ1 2024 ITR Forecast Report Now Available
ITR’s Q1 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…
Read MoreNAM Regulatory Update: EPA Releases Punishing New Air Standard
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. In a move that could have a significant negative impact on…
Read MoreNAM Regulatory Update: Congressional Tax Writers Unveil NAM-Supported Tax Deal
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. On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, Congress took an important step toward…
Read MoreSlate of Nominees Selected for 2024-25 NFPA Board of Directors
The NFPA Nominating Committee has recommended the following industry leaders for positions on the NFPA Board of Directors. The election will take place during NFPA’s Annual Business Meeting, which will take place February 28, 2024 at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, in Orlando, FL. All terms will begin July 1, 2024. Only the Official Company Representatives…
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