Register Now for Oct 2-3 Workshop on Automation for Fluid Power & Off-Road Vehicles at the CCEFP
NFPA members are encouraged to register for an upcoming workshop on “Automation for Fluid Power & Off-Road Vehicles,” being held October 2-3, 2024 on the campus of the University of Minnesota and hosted by the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP). The event will begin with a hosted welcome dinner on Wednesday, October…
Identify Turning Points in Your Company’s Business Cycle Using the NFPA Toolkit
Using the NFPA Toolkit, you can easily create an analysis showing the turning points and economic cycles much like ITR Economics does in their quarterly forecasts. The 3/12 and 12/12 rates of change calculations are used by ITR Economics in their reports. These rates of change allow ITR Economics to decipher where different industries are…
Exclusive Opportunity: Join the Employer Meet & Greet at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)
Limited Spots Available – Act Fast! Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), NFPA’s Wisconsin Fast Track Hub, is offering an exclusive opportunity for NFPA members to connect with top talent in manufacturing and engineering. On Thursday, October 3, 2024, WCTC will host a Fall Manufacturing and Engineering Employer Meet & Greet event, where you can engage…
New Manufacturing Member Rejoins NFPA: Ankler-Holth
Anker-Holth is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance hydraulic systems and components for the global motion-control and fluid power industries. Our core competency is to deliver special, one-of-a-kind cylinders as well as complete hydraulic systems in standard and special sizes. Our markets include aluminum semi-continuous casting, steel mills, bridges and dams,…
NAM Regulatory Update: U.S. Bans More Chinese Companies on Forced Labor Concerns
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. (August 15, 2024) The U.S. last week banned imports from five…
iVT Expo 2024: Final Day Highlights and Industry Insights
This episode features the following member companies; HUSCO, Applied Engineering Services, Marzocchi Pumps, QCC, Magnet Shultz of America, and J.R. Merritt. Listen to the Podcast Here Last week, we brought you the first half of our special coverage from the 2024 iVT Expo, where we heard from industry leaders and innovators on the show floor.…
Distributor Member Rejoins NFPA: ALA Industries
ALA Industries is a master North American distributor for Yuken Kogyo, Co. Ltd., Shanghaiguorui Hydraulic Technology Co., Ltd. and YEOSHE HYDRAULICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. A complete line of industrial and mobile hydraulics, components, systems and service. OCR: Eduardo Gimenezeduardo@yuken-usa.com219-617-5551 ALA Industries Limited3410 Delta DrivePortage, IN 46368219-762-2059www.alaindustrieslimited.com
Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Registration Now Open
The start of the school year means that teams are starting to register for the 2025 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge! Thanks to the support of NFPA members, the FPVC is expanding to three final competition locations. IMI plc will host the first competition on April 9-11, 2025, in Rockford, Illinois. The second competition will be…
NAM Regulatory Update: De Minimis Bill Would Harm Manufacturers, Supply Chains
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. A bill introduced late last week (Aug 14) that would ban…
Mark Your Calendar: Join Us on November 14 for an Economic Update with ITR Economics – Register Today!
Registration is now open for the November 14th Economic Update Event featuring Lauren Saidel-Baker of ITR Economics. The event will take place virtually. In addition to macroeconomic trends and updates, Lauren will speak on important end use markets for fluid power and updated hydraulic and pneumatic forecasts. Check out the latest fluid power forecast report…
NFPA Welcomes New Member: Reliance Metals Canada
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…
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…