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Learn How to Conduct Successful Career Fairs and Alternatives to Recruit University Students
NFPA recently met with Matt Purdy, the Director of Career Services at Murray State University. In this webinar, we discussed several ways to get in contact with university students looking to join the fluid power industry. Although our conversation was specifically with Murray State, the information that was discussed can be applied to reaching students…
Read MoreUpcoming Career Fairs at Murray State University
Murray State University is now offering an “Encore Fair” on Thursday, September 29th, 2022, as an extension to their Fall Career Fair. This is to allow an opportunity for recruitment to those who may have missed registration before the Fall Career Fair met capacity. This event is open to students and industry members from various…
Read MoreIFPS Releases Second Edition of the Fluid Power Reference Handbook
The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) recently announced the release of a second edition Fluid Power Reference Handbook, a resource for hydraulic, pneumatic and motion control professionals. The book also act as a resource for people becoming certified and re-certified through the IFPS. These certifications cover industrial hydraulics, mobile hydraulics, and pneumatics at the specialist,…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Marmon/Keystone
Marmon/Keystone is a North American supplier that focuses on distributing supply chain management of metal products including precision honed and suitable-to-hone tubing, chrome-plated bar, and a wide range of value-added processed tube and bar components for fluid power cylinder applications.
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Crown Equipment Corporation
Crown Equipment Corporation, primarily a manufacturer of material handling equipment vehicles, also is a distributor of hydraulics: hoses, hose couplings/ends, filters, pumps, master cylinders, and cylinder seal kits.
Read MoreIFPS Announces Fluid Power Math Workshop and Other Web Seminars
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. Having a certified workforce can: Help increase your company’s credibility Ensure your employees are all fully…
Read MoreNow Announcing: Workforce Engagement Groups
A critical pillar of the NFPA’s mission is to develop an educated fluid power workforce and connect students to careers in the industry. In support of this mission, we are launching four state-specific Workforce Engagement Groups – one each in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana. The purpose of these groups is to bring your company…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Murdock Industrial
Founded in 1999, Murdock Industrial is a brand name distributor and converter. We have a strong local market and an internet presence. We reinvest our profits into growing our capabilities and offerings. We have a few target product lines including Hydraulics, Industrial Hose, Pneumatics, Conveyor Belts, Gasketing, and safety products.
Read MoreISO Standards Impact Our World – U.S. Fluid Power Industry Needs Experts
NFPA is looking for engineers interested in participating in standards development activities as experts in ISO/TC 131 and/or the U.S. TAG to TC 131. One of the strengths of ISO standardization is that the standards are created by the people who need them. In the United States, 133 industry experts participate on 11 technical advisory…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: SIKO
SIKO Products is a manufacturer of precision positioning systems for hydraulic cylinders and accumulators. SIKO Products positioning systems are draw wire encoder based, utilizing various analog and CAN based communication protocols. Designed for both industrial and mobile hydraulics, with available safety performance level PLd for critical safety applications and E1 certification for over the road…
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