Exclusive Opportunities Available for Future Leaders at the 2019 Annual Conference
Members of the Future Leaders Network, a group that offers education and networking resources to younger fluid power professionals on leadership tracks within their companies, will be able to take part in several exclusive events at the 2019 Annual Conference, March 5 – 7 at the Montage Laguna Beach. On Tuesday, March 5, Future Leaders…
Vehicle Challenge Mentors Connect with University Students and Help Them Succeed
The NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge is a competition that challenges college engineering students to redesign a traditional bicycle using hydraulics as the mode of power transmission. This is NFPA’s third year of organizing this competition, and during this time we have seen students’ discovery, energy, innovation, and frustration. We have seen great advice and…
NFPA Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Dana Incorporated
Dana / Brevini Motion Systems provides products in the mobile and stationary industrial sectors managing power conveyance to provide mobility to machines of all types. Specific products include pumps, motors, valves, mobile valves, pump drives, manifolds, and electronics.
Member News: ESP International Acquires Texas Seal Co, Inc
NFPA member news is designed to inform members of key industry updates in quick, bite-sized posts that provide only the most important information. This week’s update comes from ESP International. ESP International, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based supplier to OEM off-highway equipment markets, recently announced its acquisition of Texas Seal Supply Company, an Arlington, Texas-based seal…
Top 10 Reasons to Attend the 2019 Annual Conference
2019 NFPA Annual Conference March 5-7, 2019 Montage Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, California If you haven’t registered for the 2019 Annual Conference yet, here are 10 reasons you should not miss this event! Meet the top fluid power industry leaders all in one place. [See who you could meet.] Gain insight into the impact and practice of authentic…
Florida Technology Student Association Hosts Action Challenge
The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national organization of students engaged in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Open to students who are enrolled in or have completed technology education courses, TSA’s membership includes over 250,000 middle and high school students at approximately 2,000 schools in 48 states. TSA is supported by educators, parents, and…
IoT and NFPA Membership – A Progress Update
At its June 2018 strategic planning meeting, the NFPA Board of Directors identified the Industrial Internet of Things as a key trend affecting the industry about which NFPA should seek to provide information to members. We’ve moved forward on several fronts; With Board approval, we altered the definition of the NFPA supplier membership to specifically…
NFPA Welcomes New Distributor Member: Morrell Group
Morrell Inc. began as a trusted resource for premier components, and over the last four decades evolved into The Morrell Group, integrating these components into world-class systems. The Morrell Group is known for complete life-cycle support, serving as a single source for every discipline and resource required for product and process development – from brainstorming…
Connect with Your Customers at the 2019 MPT Expo
2019 Motion + Power Technology Expo October 15-17, 2019 Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan The 2019 Motion + Power Technology Expo is set to connect the top manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and experts in the fluid power, mechanical, and electrical industries. The biennial event will take place in Detroit, Michigan, October 15-17, 2019 at the Cobo Center. Over three…
IFPS Certifications Help Enhance the Fluid Power Workforce
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 controls industries. Having a certified workforce can: Help increase your company’s credibility Ensure your employees are all fully trained…
NFPA Welcomes New Supplier Member: Bonfiglioli
Bonfiglioli designs, manufactures, and distributes a complete range of gearmotors, drive systems and planetary gearboxes to satisfy the most demanding needs for industrial processes, automation, mobile, and renewable energy applications. It is a family-run Italian company with a global presence. With its worldwide network, it can support customers anywhere at any time.
Don’t Miss Out on Valuable Connections: Submit Your Company’s Additional Location Information
If your company has more than one location, send us your company’s additional location information by Friday, February 8 for the chance to win a $50 Starbucks gift card. NFPA is often contacted by fluid power programs at schools around the country looking for mentors and career development resources for their students. However, in many cases, we…