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NAM Regulatory Update: Impact of Drinking Water Rules on Sealing Devices

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 NAM and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) yesterday (June 10)…

Oxford Industry Forecast Reports Updated for Q2 2024: Soft Landing in Sight

Quarterly Industry Forecast Reports from Oxford Economics have been updated on NFPA’s member hub. Some quick insights include:  Oxford Economics produces quarterly forecast reports for 10+ industries. These reports highlight forecast drivers and constraints with upside and downside scenario outlooks. Industries covered include Construction, Motor Vehicles, Extraction, Electronics and Computers, and more. These reports additionally…

Attend NFPA’s Student Recruitment Event with Purdue University During the 2024 Maha Conference

NFPA will be hosting a student recruitment event with Purdue University during the 2024 Maha Conference and Expo on campus Wednesday, September 4th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Attending this event will increase your company’s visibility and provide opportunities to network with Purdue University engineering students to discuss career and internship options at your company. Find all the…

NFPA’s Advanced Hydraulics Conference Confirmed for iVT EXPO USA

iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off-highway vehicle design and engineering community, which first took place in the United States in 2022. The event is focused on all types of industrial and off-highway vehicles, with exhibits that are highly focused on a number of key technologies, including new powertrains, electric and hybrid systems, control…

U.S. Imports & Exports of Fluid Power Products Updated for Q1 2024

Data from Q1 2024 has been updated in NFPA’s U.S. Foreign Trade of Fluid Power report. This report tracks value of U.S. imports and exports filtered by fluid power products. Total U.S. imports of fluid power products appear to plateau in Q1 2024 while Total U.S. exports of continued to increase when graphed on a…

NAM Regulatory Update: NAM, Partners File Opening Brief in Suit Against EPA

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. On Thursday (June 6), the NAM, joined by other business groups,…
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NFPA Welcomes New Member: World Wide Metric

World Wide Metric is a premier distributor of fluid power solutions. Specializing in a comprehensive range of hydraulic components including fittings from CAST S.p.A. and Metric and Inch standard hydraulic tubes in carbon and stainless steel. Our offerings encompass essential components crucial for fluid power systems. Emphasizing quality and reliability, we ensure that our products meet the highest industry…

Download NFPA’s 2024 Annual Report

Each year, NFPA’s annual report is an opportunity for the association to look in two directions — back at the year just ending and ahead at the year to come. As we review our performance and activities during the 2023-24 fiscal year, you’ll see a number of new and continued efforts that highlight the importance…

IFPS Introduces Digital Reference Handbook

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. The International Fluid Power Society created the Fluid Power Reference Handbook to be “the ultimate resource for hydraulic, pneumatic, and…
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Oxford Monthly Industry Briefings and Economic Market Indicator Reports Updated

Oxford’s Monthly Industry Briefings for May 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.  NFPA’s Econ and Market Indicators (EMI) report has been updated…

New! Lunch Tabletop Exhibition at the 2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC)

August 13–14, 2024The Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca, ILLearn More | Register  Get your business in front of attendees at 2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) via the new Lunch Tabletop Exhibition! For $2000*, each participating company will receive an 8-foot, black clothed table with two chairs in the location during the networking lunch break on Tuesday,…

NAM Regulatory Update: NAM Files Suit to Block OSHA “Walkaround” Rule

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 NAM and allied groups are challenging the U.S. Occupational Safety…