IFPS Announces 2021 Fluid Power Hall of Fame Inductees

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) recently announced that nine new industry leaders have been inducted to the 2021 Fluid Power Hall of Fame. The 2021 inductees include:

  • Peter Achten
  • Timothy Bailey
  • Harley Bergen – Posthumous
  • Jim Brizzolara
  • George Doig
  • Richard Fontecchio – Posthumous
  • Craig M. Fox
  • Medhat Khalil
  • Noah Manring

The award was created to recognize the lifelong contributions of individuals to the fluid power industry. To qualify, nominees have to have had a 25+ year fluid power career. A selection committee with representatives from across the industry selects the best of the nominees to induct into the Hall of Fame. Click here to learn more about this year’s inductees.

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