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NAM Regulatory Update: Legislators Urge Canada, Mexico to Block Forced-Labor Imports
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. (September 27, 2024) A bipartisan group of legislators is urging Canada and…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Kaedyn Peterson-Rucker
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 20 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Kaedyn Peterson-Rucker, is attending the University of Wisconsin. We asked Kaedyn a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Winning this award is a…
Read MoreDemystifying Functional Safety in Mobile Hydraulics
This episode features Marcus Hererra of HYDAC Technology Corporation. Listen to the Podcast Here Today, our guest is Marcus Herrera. Marcus is a Sales Application Engineer at HYDAC Technology Corporation – a provider of fluid power solutions to OEMs, manufacturers, and end users of a variety of heavy duty mobile and industrial equipment. Marcus is…
Read MoreNAM Regulatory Update: Congressional Tax Writers Join NAM to Talk Tax Reform
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. (September 20, 2024) As part of its “Manufacturing Wins” campaign to…
Read MoreNFPA Michigan Workforce Engagement Group Convenes to Discuss 2024-25 Events and Opportunities
On September 12th, NFPA Workforce Staff hosted a virtual Michigan Workforce Engagement Group meeting. Attendees learned about how NFPA members can get involved with workforce development initiatives in and around the Fast Track Hub at Macomb Community College in Suburban Detroit. Below is a list of exciting ongoing opportunities and events to engage with and…
Read MoreNFPA Members Connect with Future Engineers at Purdue University Recruitment Event
Earlier this month, NFPA member companies were invited to attend a student recruitment event at Purdue University during the Maha Conference and Exposition on campus. The event was a success with 10 NFPA member companies in attendance along with over 80 engineering students. Companies were able to network with students looking to be hired for full-time/part-time jobs as well as internships. Many said…
Read MoreNAM Regulatory Update: Techmer PM Offers Safe Alternatives to PFAS 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. (September 13, 2024) The search for alternatives to chemicals called PFAS…
Read MoreNew! Innovative Pump Technology Expands to Medical Industry – Fluid Power Forum
This episode features Greg Shtrahman of Marzocchi Pumps USA. Listen to the Podcast Here Greg is a Business Development Manager at Marzocchi Pumps, a company that designs, manufactures, and sells external gear pumps and motors for high performance applications. We spoke with Marzocchi’s president in a previous episode about their low-noise gear pumps for automotive…
Read MoreNAM Regulatory Update: EPA Extends PFAS Reporting Deadline
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. (September 5, 2024) The Environmental Protection Agency is granting companies an…
Read MoreRegister Now for Oct 2-3 Workshop on Automation for Fluid Power & Off-Road Vehicles at the CCEFP
NFPA members are encouraged to register for an upcoming workshop on “Automation for Fluid Power & Off-Road Vehicles,” being held October 2-3, 2024 on the campus of the University of Minnesota and hosted by the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP). The event will begin with a hosted welcome dinner on Wednesday, October…
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