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Member Highlights the Value of NFPA’s Conferences
At NFPA, our members’ experiences are the foundation of what we do. We’re excited to share our latest testimonial video featuring Ken Baker, CEO of Bailey International, who underscores the value of attending NFPA events. In his video, Ken highlights how the Economic & Industry Outlook Conference provides invaluable insights for his business. From the…
Read MoreFluid Power Education Event at NCAT Strengthens Industry Connections and Student Engagement
On November 6, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT) hosted a virtual hybrid event focused on advancing student engagement in fluid power education. The event, led by NCAT faculty and NFPA Vice President of Workforce Development, Stephanie Scaccianoce, provided an in-depth look at NCAT’s expanding fluid power curriculum and industry partnership opportunities aimed at preparing students…
Read MoreNFPA Expanding University Offerings Through Grant Program
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation is dedicated to advancing fluid power education at universities and preparing students for careers in this field. Working with NFPA member companies and university partners, we’ve created a new set of competencies in General Electrical/Electronics, Control Systems, and Data Acquisition—skills that are increasingly vital as the fluid power industry…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: EPCO Products, Inc./Zero-Leak
EPCO is a leading manufacturer of products for the hydraulics and fluid power industries. Incorporated in 1969 in Marshall, Michigan, EPCO relocated to its current home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1980. EPCO is ISO 9001:2015 Registered Since 2002. EPCO’s Zero-Leak Gold® Plugs employ a very simple, geometry-reliant method of sealing for dependable zero-leak performance. All ZLG plugs provide zero-leak…
Read MoreInspiring Career Stories from the Fluid Power Industry
NFPA is on a mission to fuel the future of fluid power by sharing exciting, real-life career journeys. We don’t just talk stats and salaries—we showcase the inspiring stories behind the engineers and technicians driving our industry forward. Chris Heen, Technical Specialist at SunSource Solutions, shared how “there are so many ways into this industry…
Read MoreEncourage Student Enrollment in Fluid Power at NCAT University
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is excited to announce an upcoming industry connection event in collaboration with North Carolina A&T State University (NCAT). On November 6, 2024, at 5:30 PM EST, the NCAT Fluid Power Club will host a virtual meeting for NFPA member companies, NCAT engineering faculty, and engineering students. This event aims to…
Read MoreMeet a Robotics Challenge Scholarship Awardee – Ayush Shah
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 5 scholarships to students who applied to the Robotics Challenge Scholarship. A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, 1,000-word essay, letter of recommendation, and use of pneumatics in their FIRST or VEX competition robot were required from each applicant. The NFPA Foundation’s goal is to build awareness of…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner & Tom Wanke Legacy Awardee – Riley Mack
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 20 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Riley Mack, is attending Garden City Community College, and was selected for a Tom Wanke Legacy Fund Award. We asked Riley a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Tom…
Read MoreIFPS Call for Webinar Presenters – Share Your Expertise with the Fluid Power Community!
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. Do you have valuable insights or expertise to share with a broad and engaged audience? The IFPS is looking…
Read MoreJoin Us for our Recruitment Event at Murray State University
Our Power Partner, Murray State University (Murray, KY) is welcoming NFPA member companies back to campus for our third Reverse Career Fair event on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 from 9:30 – 1:00pm. At this event, students involved in senior design, research, and general projects will display their work to industry members so that they can…
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