In 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,…

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Promote 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…

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NFPA Welcomes New Member: Complete Manufacturing and Distribution

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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…

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Member 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…

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NFPA Welcomes New Member: B and B Management Labs

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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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NFPA Invites Members to Update Their Member Directory Listing

As part of an effort to update the online NFPA Member Directory, as well as to include more member company branches in NFPA events taking place across North America, we would like to collect your updated member company information – including current staff and affiliate branch locations. The most valuable information to update is as…

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NFPA Welcomes New Member: ASA Hydraulik of America

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NFPA’s newest member, ASA Hydraulik of America, designs, develops and manufactures a full line of Air-Oil and Water-Oil coolers for a variety of industries including mobile, industrial and oil & gas. They also offer connection technology items for fluid control such as butterfly valves, compensators, flanges and suction units for hydraulic systems. ASA Hydraulik is…

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NFPA Welcomes New Member: BSF, Inc.

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NFPA’s newest member, BSF, Inc., is a premier supplier of electro-mechanical and hydraulic flange-to-flange connections. Since being established in 1975, the company has expanded its product line significantly to serve a variety of customers and coupling manufacturers. BSF’s design and production teams are equipped to work with a broad range of applications and are dedicated to…

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Member News: Motion & Control Enterprises Makes Acquisition

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 Motion & Control Enterprises. Motion & Control Enterprises recently announced the acquisition of RSA, Inc. and Global Controls, Inc. Based in Illinois, RSA distributes robotics, motion control,…

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