NFPA Member News
NFPA Launches Member Internship Support Program
As part of our efforts to better connect talented students to the fluid power industry, we are now offering up to $5,000 to help support NFPA member company fluid power internship/co-op programs. NFPA members that apply for support will receive information on quality candidates for their open positions. The information is collected by NFPA staff in…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: A.W. Chesterton Company
NFPA’s newest supplier member, A.W. Chesterton Company, is a leading global manufacturer of hydraulic seals, rotary seals, mechanical seals, packings and gaskets, industrial lubricants and coatings. It specializes in improving the reliability of process equipment and reducing downtime. Established as a purveyor of steamboat and engineering supplies in 1884, Chesterton has grown from a manufacturer…
Read MoreIFPE Selects Its First Female Show Chair
IFPE recently selected Marcia Klein, Treasurer at Casappa Corporation, to serve as chair for the 2023 show. Additionally, Bob Pettit, North American CEO of HAWE Hydraulik, was named co-chair. “It really is an honor to lead efforts to develop the next edition of the fluid power industry’s most important trade show, IFPE,” said Klein, according…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Vis Hydraulics
NFPA’s latest manufacturer member, Vis Hydraulics, has been designing, manufacturing and marketing world class cartridge valve technology since 2009. Vis Hydraulics offers a full line of solenoid operated, directional control, pressure control, motion control, flow control and proportional control valves that cater to customer’s cartridge valve needs. Vis Hydraulics is committed to design innovation, research,…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Elwood Corporation
Elwood Corporation, a Wisconsin-based company, is the latest manufacturer to join NFPA membership. Elwood Corporation’s fluid power product line is designed for applications using HFA fluids (soluble oils, other water-based low viscosity fluids) as well as water itself. Their custom and legacy products serve industries including steel, aluminum, petro-chemical and more. With roots dating back to the…
Read MoreMember News: Leadership Changes Announced at Parker Hannifin
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 Parker Hannifin. Parker Hannifin recently announced leadership changes, with three individuals taking different leadership roles within the company. The company’s Board of Directors elected Lee Banks, currently…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Epicor Software Corporation
As the leading technology provider for the distribution industry, new supplier member Epicor Software Corporation (formerly Activant) provides software and services to more than 4,200 wholesale distributors throughout North America and Europe. For almost 50 years, Epicor has worked hand-in-hand with customers to create industry-specific software solutions and services that help them do business better. Learn…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Pneumax Automation LLC
Pneumax Automation LLC is part of the Pneumax Group, one of the leading international manufacturers of pneumatic components and systems for industrial and process automation and for automotive “body in white” applications. Continuous investments in R&D have allowed Pneumax to expand its product portfolio by adding a range of electric actuators and components for fluid…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Service Center Metals (SCM)
Service Center Metals (SCM) is an aluminum extrusion company headquartered in Prince George, Virginia. They produce higher-strength 6061-T6511 aluminum “Thunder Bar” for hydraulic manifold applications. Their products are sold through metal service centers and used in the automotive, solar, agriculture, military/defense, marine and machinery equipment industries. SCM is vertically–integrated with two plants on a 30-acre campus including…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: New Dimensions Precision Machining
New Dimensions Precision Machining, NFPA’s latest member, has a rich history in the fluid power industry dating back to 1987. The new supplier is a global sourcing leader/solution for precision CNC machined hydraulic manifolds/valves, castings and cylinder components with capabilities including prototyping, on-demand machining and high-volume production utilizing over 90 pieces of equipment. Materials machined…
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