NFPA Publishes White Paper: NFPA Technology Task Force Report Machine Safety Compendium

A new publication, 2024 NFPA Technology Task Force Report Machine Safety Compendium, has been published by the National Fluid Power Association. Copies can be downloaded after a brief registration process from the following website: As defined in the 2023 NFPA Technology Roadmap, there are many machine-level technology trends that are actively shaping the future of the…

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Recruit NIU Engineering Students – Join Us for a Networking Event

Northern Illinois University (NIU) Networking EventFebruary 10, 2025NIU Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL9:30AM – 1:30PM CT NFPA invites you to a special recruitment event on February 10, 2025, in partnership with Northern Illinois University (NIU), a valued Power Partner University. The Power Partner Program showcases universities that actively participate in all NFPA fluid power educational…

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NFPA Welcomes New Member: Jomar Valves

Founded in 1966 by former Navy Commander Joseph Martin, Jomar Valve set out to change the way the valve industry thought about valves. Innovation was paramount in Martin’s quest, and as a result, several of his valve designs are now industry standards. In addition, Jomar Valve was first to offer one valve platform certified to…

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Make Your Plans to Exhibit at iVT EXPO USA Now

August 20–21, 2025Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | Chicago, USA iVT EXPO 2024 hosted 130+ exhibitors, 45+ speakers and thousands of visitors from around the world. There are already 35 NFPA member companies signed up to exhibit there. Is your company one? Check the list at: https://www.ivtexpo.com/usa/en/exhibitor-list.php If not – make your plans to exhibit there and…

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NFPA Welcomes New Member: EPCO Products, Inc./Zero-Leak

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EPCO is a leading manufacturer of products for the hydraulics and fluid power industries. Incorporated in 1969 in Marshall, Michigan, EPCO relocated to its current home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1980. EPCO is ISO 9001:2015 Registered Since 2002. EPCO’s Zero-Leak Gold® Plugs employ a very simple, geometry-reliant method of sealing for dependable zero-leak performance. All ZLG plugs provide zero-leak…

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IFPS Call for Webinar Presenters – Share Your Expertise with the Fluid Power Community!

Since 1960, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge for thousands of fluid power professionals, making it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion control industries. Do you have valuable insights or expertise to share with a broad and engaged audience? The IFPS is looking…

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Secure Your Exhibit Space at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

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CONEXPO-CON/AGGLas Vegas, NV – March 3-7, 2026 NFPA members, don’t miss your chance to be part of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the largest construction equipment show in North America. As an NFPA member, you have access to the exclusive components product concentration area, and can receive a 12-15% discount on exhibit space. Key Dates to Remember: To…

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2024-25 Fluid Power Action Challenge Season is In Motion!

CAT & JJC Fluid Power Action Challenge

In August, NFPA launched the 2024-25 Fluid Power Action Challenge season with the annual Organizer and Host meeting. This STEM-based competition challenges middle and high school students to solve an engineering problem using fluid power. Students work in teams to design and build a fluid power machine and compete against other teams in a timed…

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New Manufacturing Member Joins NFPA: Clean Air Power, Inc.

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Clean Air Power manufactures high speed solenoid valves designed for digital control of pressure or flow. We offer 2 and 3 way normally closed or normally open valves with pressure ranges from 100-3000 PSI at 12 or 24 vdc, with response times under 3 milliseconds. Timing precision is +- 25 microseconds. Operating temperature is from -40 to…

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New Manufacturing Member Rejoins NFPA: Ankler-Holth

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Anker-Holth is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance hydraulic systems and components for the global motion-control and fluid power industries. Our core competency is to deliver special, one-of-a-kind cylinders as well as complete hydraulic systems in standard and special sizes. Our markets include aluminum semi-continuous casting, steel mills, bridges and dams,…

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