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Connecting NFPA Members with Emerging Talent: Meet Kyla Olson
We’re excited to share a new onboarding video from Kyla Olson, one of NFPA’s Workforce Program and Event Managers. In this video, Kyla highlights the many ways she can help members connect with the next generation of fluid power professionals. Kyla is dedicated to assisting NFPA members in engaging with university engineering students, particularly those…
Read MoreNFPA to Present Advanced Hydraulics Conference at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) will convene and co-locate an advanced hydraulics conference for off-highway vehicle and other fluid power engineers at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, to be held March 3-7, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV. CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the international gathering place every three years for the construction industries, focusing on construction, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. The event features exhibits of the…
Read MoreTake Advantage of the Market Information Available to You as an NFPA Member
Need a refresher on what market information is available to you as an NFPA member? Meet with NFPA’s Economic and Statistical Services Manager, Cecilia Bart, for an overview and Q&A. NFPA provides members with a variety of report types, sources, and insights to best understand trends and outlooks in the fluid power industry. Below are…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Austin Hinkley
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, Austin Hinkley, is attending the University of Michigan. We asked Austin a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Receiving this award will greatly…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: NUCOR
Nucor is North America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler. Nucor is a leading North American producer of engineered bar products thanks to an ongoing commitment to innovation. Designed for the most demanding applications, our engineered bar products are produced in advanced steel facilities and endure rigorous testing to ensure they exceed industry standards for quality…
Read MoreAllison Forsythe Speaks About the Value of Participating in Standards Development
We’re excited to share a new onboarding video from Allison Forsythe, your Standards and Program Manager at the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). In this video, Allison highlights the important work we’re doing in standards development and how you can get involved. At NFPA, we manage both domestic and international standards, including those through the…
Read MoreHear it from Our Member – The Value I Get From NFPA Stats Programs
Douglas Lacina, President of Milwaukee Cylinder, shares his insights on leveraging NFPA’s powerful statistics programs to navigate the fluid power industry with confidence. In his testimonial, Douglas highlights the unique breadth of data available through NFPA, something he notes is rare in other industries. Whether it’s the State of the Fluid Power Industry Report or…
Read MoreOxford’s Monthly Industry Briefings
Oxford’s Monthly Industry Briefings for November have been released and are available on the website. These reports contain the latest developments for eleven major industries around the globe with short industry briefs provided by Oxford Economics. These two-to-three-page briefs include a short-written summary, output/trend graphs, and an output table. Access Reports Here Basic Metals The US is…
Read MoreBuilding the Future of Fluid Power with Workforce Development
Meet Mary Pluta, one of NFPA’s Workforce Program Managers, whose passion for creating pathways to success in the fluid power industry is driving innovative programs and opportunities for students and industry partners alike. In her video, Mary introduces you to her mission: building a strong pipeline of future talent through impactful programs and resources. From…
Read MoreUnlock Powerful Insights with NFPA’s Market Information Resources
Meet Cecilia Bart, NFPA’s Economic and Statistical Manager! Cecilia has been with NFPA for nearly a year and is dedicated to helping members make the most of our market information services—one of the most valuable benefits of your NFPA membership. In her video, Cecilia explains how you can leverage tools like the Stats Dashboard, Forecast…
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