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Another Successful Annual Reverse Career Fair at Murray State University
NFPA’s annual Reverse Career Fair event with Murray State University last month was a success! With 30 engineering students presenting their fluid power projects, NFPA members had the chance to see the impressive talent coming from our Power Partner University. Students from various engineering degree programs presented their senior design and classroom projects to NFPA…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Tusker Hydraulics Inc.
Tusker Hydraulics is a global market leader of high-performance hydraulic cylinders for mobile and industrial applications. Tusker’s sophisticated in-house design, engineering and end-to-end manufacturing capability enables us to deliver quality product to our customers whether it is a one-off project or high production volume OEMs. At Tusker, we are vertically integrated to move quickly and nimbly to…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Brendan McCluskey
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 23 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Brendan McCluskey, is attending Georgia Institute of Technology, and is a previous awardee of the Fluid Power Scholarship. Brendan provided us with an update on his fluid power education. What class(es) did you take…
Read MoreHelp to Grow the Fluid Power Workforce This Giving Season
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation’s workforce development programs are made possible through the generous contributions of NFPA member companies and friends. Your donation will help us build on the success of our current programs. Consider this: 26,000+ students have participated in Action Challenge events and classroom activities 78 scholarships awarded to students at technical…
Read MoreRegulatory Update from NAM: Why the SEC’s Climate Rule Won’t Work
As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. Next on our list of misguided, burdensome regulations is a Securities…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Orscheln Products
Orscheln Products supplies the world with innovative solutions. Established in 1946, Orscheln Products has built a reputation as the leading global supplier of motion control systems. This recognition comes from a continuous commitment to manufacturing quality, leading-edge products and providing superior service. Orscheln’s family of products has grown to include Park Brake Systems, Control Cables,…
Read MoreRegulatory Update from NAM: NAM Fights Auto Regulation Mess
As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. Manufacturers spend years developing and delivering top-of-the-line vehicles for consumers. But…
Read MoreLeveraging the NFPA Foundation Website for Enhanced Student Visibility and Recruitment Opportunities
In today’s job market, connecting talented students with prospective employers is a crucial element in shaping the future of the fluid power industry. The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation website serves as a resource for students looking for jobs in the fluid power industry. One of the first steps we take…
Read MoreNews from NAM: Regulatory Onslaught Costing Small Manufacturers More Than $50,000 Per Employee
As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. The federal regulatory burden is now costing small manufacturers $50,000 per…
Read MoreNews from NAM: Chemical Manufacturers Push EPA for Faster Action
As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, businesses must keep up with…
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