NFPA Member News
NFPA Welcomes New Member: Rubber Tree Systems
NFPA’s newest supplier member, Rubber Tree Systems, is an Ohio-based software as a service (SaaS) company with over 450 distributor customers across North America. Together with the recently acquired, California-based WarehouseTWO, the company offers sales force mobilization, management dashboards, CRM, advanced reporting, cost-savings documentation, and inventory-sharing through software designed for distributors and manufacturers in industrial…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Monarch Industries Limited
NFPA’s newest member, Monarch Industries Limited, is a vertically integrated manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and custom iron castings. The privately owned company is branded as a “one-stop-shop” for OEMs looking for premium quality, highly engineered products and technical support. Monarch is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and serves a global market in industries such as agriculture,…
Read MoreHas Your Company Recently Moved? Update the Member Directory!
As part of an effort to update the online NFPA Member Directory and NFPA database to include more member company branches in nationwide NFPA events, we would like to collect your updated member company information – including current corporate address, staff changes and affiliate branch locations. The most valuable information to update is as follows: Primary…
Read MorePower Partner University Program Opens Doors for Students
The University Power Partner Program is made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation and Pascal Society donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. Universities with strong fluid power programs and deep connections to the industry have the opportunity to become one of NFPA’s Power Partner Universities.…
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Alro Steel Founder Passes Away
In Memoriam Al Glick, the founder, CEO and Chairman of Alro Steel, passed away February 8 in Jackson, Michigan at the age of 95. Al had been a leader of Alro Steel since 1948 when he co-founded the company with his brother Robert. During his long career at Alro, Al received a number of honors,…
Read MoreMember News: Kraft Fluid Systems Celebrates Long-Time CEO Retirement
NFPA member news is designed to inform members of key industry updates in quick, bite-sized posts that provide only the most important information. This week’s update comes from Kraft Fluid Systems. Kraft Fluid Systems recently announced the retirement of Diane Baker, who had been CEO of the company since 2007. Her career at Kraft began…
Read MorePromote Manufacturing Careers to Military and Veteran Community
Photo via The Manufacturing Institute website The NFPA is partnering with The Manufacturing Institute to host a virtual event on March 23, 2022 from 3:00 – 4:00 (EST) for the military and veteran community. NFPA is seeking 1-2 industry members to join for our Heroes Connect: Military to Manufacturing event to promote fluid power career opportunities…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Complete Manufacturing and Distribution
NFPA’s newest supplier member, Complete Manufacturing and Distribution, is an Asia-based supply chain solutions partner. The company serves over 100 clients worldwide with offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, the USA and the UK. CMD has a track record of success in everything from ideation to execution to e-commerce. With over 30 years of experience, CMD…
Read MoreMember News: Engineered Seal Products Acquires Swan Engineering and Supply Co., Inc.
NFPA member news is designed to inform members of key industry updates in quick, bite-sized posts that provide only the most important information. This week’s update comes from Engineered Seal Products. Engineered Seal Products (ESP) recently announced the acquisition of Swan Engineering and Supply Co., Inc. Swan Engineering was founded in 1954 and is a…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: B and B Management Labs
NFPA’s newest supplier member, B and B Management Labs, LLC, focuses on technology development and commercialization. They partner with leading worldwide firms to build sales revenue through development of products and services, channel acceleration, pricing strategy, and technology strategies. B and B Management serves industries including aerospace, water and wastewater, and fluid power and automation…
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