NFPA Member News
NFPA Welcomes New Member: NR PNEUMATICS USA
NR PNEUMATICS USA Corp. was established in New York City in 2020 to market mounting parts for pneumatic cylinders produced in Italy. The logistics and distribution center is in Dayton -OH-. We are able to optimize deliveries thanks to this strategic position. NRNISOLI mounting parts are synonymous with quality and reliability throughout the automation world. Today more than…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Kelco Industries
Kelco Industries offers high-performance, custom components for industrial equipment. We provide innovative, custom engineered solutions for the fluid power industry as well as a wide variety of other industries. We provide the highest quality PTFE rings, lathe cut rubber seals, bellows, and solenoids. All Kelco industrial components are clean, sanitary, and made in America. Kelco…
Read MoreNFPA Publishes White Paper: Communication & Data Protocols for Mobile Equipment
A new publication, Communication & Data Protocols for Mobile Equipment, 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 fluid power…
Read MoreDiscover Cutting-Edge Hydraulics at iVT EXPO 2024 with NFPA Members
The iVT EXPO, an annual event for the off-highway vehicle design and engineering community, is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for August 21-22, 2024, and join us in Chicago, IL, for an opportunity to explore the latest advancements in industrial and off-highway vehicles. The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is proud to co-locate…
Read MoreFall 2024 Fluid Power Recruitment Event with NIU
RSVP for our Fall 2024 Fluid Power Recruitment Event with Northern Illinois University (NIU). NIU is one of seven universities recognized as a Power Partner, teaching fluid power competencies and engaging in all NFPA educational programs. At this event, your company will have the opportunity to connect directly with NIU engineering students. Engaging in meaningful conversations,…
Read MoreNFPA Fluid Power Action Challenge Secures New Vendor for Kit Fulfillment
36 NFPA member companies and education partners from across the country have been recognized for their efforts in organizing and executing 159 Fluid Power Action Challenge events in their local communities, impacting over 15,000 students. The origin of the Action Challenge began with Steve Rogers of Mechanical Kits LTD. In an interview with Steve, he…
Read MoreFluid Power Vehicle Challenge Expands to Three Competitions
Excitement in the NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge (FPVC) program continues to build. Thanks to the generosity of Pascal Society donors, we are proud to announce that the Vehicle Challenge will expand to three final competition locations in the 2024-25 school year with as many as 27 university teams participating. The Vehicle Challenge program is…
Read MoreExhibit Space Sales Set to Open on September 3 for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
As a supporting organization of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the largest construction equipment show in North America, NFPA is pleased to confirm that the show will feature a components product concentration area for eligible components, including hydraulics, that sell product to OEMs. Placement in the product concentration area will be determined by priority points, and NFPA members will earn…
Read MoreFull Schedule Released for Advanced Hydraulics Conference at iVT EXPO
iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off-highway vehicle design and engineering community, which first took place in the United States in 2022. The event is focused on all types of industrial and off-highway vehicles, with exhibits that are highly focused on a number of key technologies, including new powertrains, electric and hybrid systems,…
Read MoreIFPS Announces the Fluid Power Hall of Fame Class of 2024
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. They established a special award to acknowledge individuals who have dedicated their careers and have made significant contributions to…
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