NFPA’s Guide to Maximizing Your Membership

We’re excited to share a new onboarding video from Denise Husenica, your Membership Manager at the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). In this video, Denise walks you through the many resources and benefits available to help you make the most of your NFPA membership. From industry news and educational materials to networking opportunities and exclusive…

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Members Highlight NFPA Programs & Services

At NFPA, our members’ experiences are at the center of everything we do. We’re excited to share our first testimonial video featuring Ben Wallis from eShipping, who highlights the value of networking at NFPA events. In his video, Ben shares how these events helped him build meaningful connections and further his career in the fluid…

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Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Kaedyn Peterson-Rucker

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, Kaedyn Peterson-Rucker, is attending the University of Wisconsin. We asked Kaedyn a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Winning this award is a…

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NFPA Michigan Workforce Engagement Group Convenes to Discuss 2024-25 Events and Opportunities

On September 12th, NFPA Workforce Staff hosted a virtual Michigan Workforce Engagement Group meeting. Attendees learned about how NFPA members can get involved with workforce development initiatives in and around the Fast Track Hub at Macomb Community College in Suburban Detroit. Below is a list of exciting ongoing opportunities and events to engage with and…

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Save the Date: Additive Manufacturing for Fluid Power Conference

Mark your calendars for the next NFPA/FPIC Technology Conference, to be held December 5, 2024, on the campus of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. The topic of the conference will be Additive Manufacturing for Fluid Power, and it will leverage many of the capabilities of MSOE’s Rapid Prototyping Lab. A detailed agenda and registration information…

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NFPA Welcomes New Member: Reliance Metals Canada

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Reliance Metals Canada Limited (RMCL) is a fully integrated steel service center located across Canada. We are comprised of three divisions, each specializing in metals distribution and processing. Earle M. Jorgensen Company (EMJ), Encore Metals, Team Tube are all industry leading steel suppliers servicing Canada’s unique industries from coast to coast. Reliance Metals Canada305 Pendant DriveMississauga, Ontario L5T 2X1416-518-8881www.rmcl.com…

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Meet the 2024 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Winner – Evan Tan

Evan Tan of Conway, AR is the winner of the 2024 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship. The scholarship program received strong applications from students across the country who used pneumatics in robotics competitions. The NFPA member judges who interviewed Evan were impressed by his understanding of pneumatics, passion for engineering, and service involvement in his community. Evan…

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Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Christian Fain

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, Christian Fain, is attending the Auburn University. We asked Christian a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Winning this scholarship means a great…

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Meet a Robotics Challenge Scholarship Awardee – Emily Bolin

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…

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New Oxford Economics Industry Briefing Available

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Monthly briefings for 11 different industries have been updated on NFPA’s member hub. These short reports are produced by Oxford Economics and give quick insights into important industries. Highlights include:  Engineering and Metal Goods:  Construction:  These reports and more are available to all NFPA member on the member hub. Questions? Contact Cecilia Bart at cbart@nfpa.com…

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