Allison 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…
Enhance Your 2025 NFPA Annual Conference Experience By Bringing a Guest
2025 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 25-27, 2025Tucson, AZRegistration Now Open The 2025 NFPA Annual Conference is not just about professional growth—it’s an opportunity to connect with your peers, your industry, and even your loved ones. As always, we’re offering an inviting Spouse/Guest Program that encourages you to bring someone special along to share in this experience.…
NFPA Executive Leadership Program Dives into the Art of Negotiation
The NFPA Executive Leadership Program is an in-depth and interactive program that helps emerging leaders in the fluid power industry develop their network and advance their management and leadership skills through tailored content. Its sessions are presented in collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, with Kellogg faculty helping to curate interactions among…
Thank You to Our FPVC Sponsors
The NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge (FPVC) thrives because of the invaluable support of our event hosts and sponsors. These NFPA members and Pascal Society donors provide essential components, resources, and expertise, empowering student teams to develop critical skills and inspiring the next generation of fluid power professionals. Their support has allowed NFPA to expand…
Hear 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…
New Episode of Fluid Power Forum: Rethinking Hydraulic Motor Design for Transmission Efficiency in Construction Equipment
Today, our guest is Pierre Bernard. Pierre is a Hydromechanics Engineering Manager at Poclain Hydraulics. a worldwide manufacturer of HTLS radial piston cam lobe motors, hydrostatic axles, variable displacement pumps, and more. He presented at the 2024 MAHA Conference in September on improving hydrostatic transmission efficiency by using a radial piston cam lobe motor architecture,…
Oxford’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…
2025 Annual Conference – See Who’s Coming and Suite Deal
2025 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 25-27, 2025Tucson, AZRegistration Now Open Fluid power professionals looking to connect with others in the industry will have ample opportunities at NFPA’s 2025 Annual Conference. You can plan your networking strategy using the AC See Who’s Coming list to preview who will be there, including CEOs, top decision-makers and other key players in the…
Building 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…
NFPA Publishes White Paper: NFPA Technology Task Force Report Machine Safety Compendium
A new publication, 2024 NFPA Technology Task Force Report Machine Safety Compendium, has been published by the National Fluid Power Association. Copies can be downloaded after a brief registration process from the following website: As defined in the 2023 NFPA Technology Roadmap, there are many machine-level technology trends that are actively shaping the future of the…
Volunteer Opportunities with Power Partner University, MSOE
Amazing things happen when our members host or participate in an NFPA Fluid Power Action Challenge event. Middle and high school students learn about fluid power through this hands-on design and build competition. Teams leverage their STEM education and key life skills—problem-solving, teamwork, time management, communication, and project management—to solve an engineering problem. Members, there…
Recruit NIU Engineering Students – Join Us for a Networking Event
Northern Illinois University (NIU) Networking EventFebruary 10, 2025NIU Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL9:30AM – 1:30PM CT NFPA invites you to a special recruitment event on February 10, 2025, in partnership with Northern Illinois University (NIU), a valued Power Partner University. The Power Partner Program showcases universities that actively participate in all NFPA fluid power educational…