NAM Regulatory Update: Manufacturers Launch “Manufacturing Wins” Campaign to Prevent Devastating Tax Increases in 2025
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 National Association of Manufacturers has launched an industry-wide effort to…
2024 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Winner Announced
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 high school robotics competitions. This scholarship program helps build awareness of fluid power benefits and careers among high school students. The scholarship awards $30,000 ($7,500…
NFPA Awards 20 Fluid Power Scholarships
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 20 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. A minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0, 500-word essay, and letter of recommendation were required from each applicant. The NFPA Foundation’s goal is to help graduating high school students, and individuals enrolled in community…
Preview 2024 IEOC Speaker Lineup
2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference August 13-14, 2024 Register for IEOC NFPA’s 2024 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference is slated to offer an enriching experience to connect with key industry players as well as learn from some of the brightest minds in economics. Learn about industry forecasts, geopolitical and technology trends, the global marketplace and…
IEOC See Who’s Coming List – Plan Your Networking
2024 Industry & Economic Outlook ConferenceAugust 13-14, 2024Register for IEOC | Register for Golf NFPA’s 2024 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference is slated to offer an enriching experience to connect with key industry players as well as learn from some of the brightest minds in economics. Rub shoulders with influential professionals, experts, and like-minded individuals…
IC-Fluid Power to Provide Rotary Actuators for Drill Rigs, Agriculture, and Forestry at iVT EXPO USA 2024
This episode features Ben Hunger of IC-Fluid Power. Listen to the Podcast Here Today’s episode is part of a special series were doing to focus on the cutting-edge fluid power technologies and customer solutions on display at the 2024 iVT EXPO. iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off high vehicle design and engineering community, with…
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,…