Member News: ZSi-Foster Acquires Hydra-Zorb

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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 ZSi-Foster. Clamping, coupling, and strut product manufacturer ZSi-Foster recently acquired Hydra-Zorb, an industry leader in pipe, hose, and tube clamping for the hydraulic, HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration…

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IFPS Announces 2020 Fluid Power Hall of Fame Inductees

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) recently announced that five new industry leaders have been inducted to the 2020 Fluid Power Hall of Fame. The 2020 inductees include: George Beniek Henry (Bud) Haver Alan Hitchcox Peter Nachtwey John G. Slater This year’s inductees include a number of professionals active in NFPA activities, including Henry (Bud) Haver of Peninsular…

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NFPA Commits to Growing University Fluid Power Programs

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The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation is committed to supporting university fluid power education and programs across the country. While NFPA has awarded various grants over the years, the University Fluid Power Grant Program is specifically designed to provide funding to faculty to implement new and/or add more fluid power courses and content to their…

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Fluid Power Industry Essential in COVID-19 Efforts

[Updated May 18 at 7:30 am CST] The list of NFPA member companies below provided details of what they are doing to support COVID-19 efforts and have been featured on NFPA’s social media platforms. If you are a member and would like your company added to the list, email Katrina Schwarz at kschwarz@nfpa.com and let us know…

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Promote Fluid Power Career Opportunities on May 27

NFPA continues to sponsor The Manufacturing Institute’s (MI) program called Heroes MAKE America (HMA), which offers industry training designed to help our nation’s service members transition into manufacturing careers. HMA has moved to a remote learning environment to continue to support our military community and is preparing for this be the standard as they begin…

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Member News: Helios Technologies Announces Leadership Transition

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 Helios Technologies. Helios Technologies recently announced its Board of Directors has named Tricia Fulton as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. She succeeds Wolfgang Dangel,…

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NFPA Members Creating Partnerships with Heroes MAKE America

Since 2018, NFPA has been a sponsor of The Manufacturing Institute’s program called Heroes MAKE America (HMA), which offers industry training designed to help our nation’s service members transition into manufacturing careers. One of NFPA’s key objectives is to increase the number of people educated in fluid power and connect them to careers in the fluid…

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NFPA Welcomes New Supplier Member: EOS North America

EOS is the world’s leading technology supplier in the field of industrial 3D printing of metals and polymers. Formed in 1989, the independent company is pioneer and innovator for comprehensive solutions in additive manufacturing. Its product portfolio of EOS systems, materials, and process parameters gives customers crucial competitive advantages in terms of product quality and…

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Member News: Airline Hydraulics Corporation Acquires Trola-Dyne, 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 Airline Hydraulics. Airline Hydraulics recently announced its acquisition of Trola-Dyne, Inc., a company focused on industrial lubrication, seal gas, and other fluid and gas handling systems and…

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Member News: Doering Acquires Metro Hydraulics

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 Doering Company. Doering Company recently announced its acquisition of the assets of Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Metro Hydraulics. This is the company’s first acquisition, which is expected to…

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