NFPA Continues Endorsement of Manufacturing Day 2019

| July 10, 2019
Manufacturing Day℠ (MFG Day) is an annual celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. This year’s MFG Day will be Friday, October 4. Again this year, because of its alignment with our workforce development objectives, NFPA will support events related to MFG Day through our own programs and encouraging member...

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NFPA Welcomes New Supplier Member: Scanreco, Inc.

| July 10, 2019
NFPA membership connections
For over 35 years, Scanreco, Inc. has developed remote control solutions for a variety of industries, including international crane and machinery manufacturers. Remote control applications include large construction cranes, mobile cranes, drilling rigs, concrete pumps, forestry machine, and customized mobile equipment and allow the operator can stand on the side and control the machine from...

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Industry Leaders Inducted into 2019 Fluid Power Hall of Fame

| July 10, 2019
Fluid Power Hall of Fame
The Fluid Power Hall of Fame has inducted 11 industry leaders, six posthumously, for 2019. The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) is the host this year and recently announced the following inductees: Lynn Charlson* Hank Fleischer Willie Franke* John Groot, CFPPS-Emeritus Ray Hanley* CFPAI-Emeritus William (Bill) Moog* Ernie Parker, CFPAI Dr. Nicholas Peppiatt, Ph.D. Larry Shea,...

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Contamination Control Standards Development Group Meets in Florida

| July 2, 2019
fluid power standardization
Twenty-eight committee members of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to Subcommittee 6 – Contamination control reconvened the week of June 10 in St. Augustine, Florida. The focus of the meeting was on deliverables for the October 2019 TC 131/SC 6 meetings in Milan, Italy where U.S. experts will meet with worldwide engineering counterparts. Work continues...

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Meet Heroes MAKE America Graduates and Other Qualified Candidates July 17

| July 2, 2019
Collaboration
As a sponsor of The Manufacturing Institute’s Heroes Make America (HMA) program, the National Fluid Power Association and its members are invited to the free Fort Bragg Mil-Comm Meet-Up on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Event Details: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm The TapHouse at Huske Hardware 411 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301...

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2019 IEOC Early Bird Registration & Hotel Reservation Deadlines Approaching

| June 26, 2019
NFPA Industry and Economic Outlook Conference
August 12 – 14, 2019 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort, Oak Brook, IL Learn More | Register | Book Your Hotel Room Ensure you have your spot at the 2019 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference and in the hotel room block before the July 12 deadline for early bird registration and hotel room reservations. The early bird registration rate saves NFPA members...

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“Suite Deal” Winners for 2019 IEOC Announced

| June 26, 2019
Suite Deal Contest
Congratulations to the Suite Deal Drawing Winners! To be entered into the 2019 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference "Suite Deal" drawings, attendees had to take advantage of the “Early Bird” registration rate and the special “NFPA Room Rate” offered by the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort by June 18, 2019. This year's lucky winners are: Ben Wallis |...

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Showcase Your Company’s Solutions at Motion + Power Technology Expo

| June 26, 2019
MPTE
2019 Motion + Power Technology Expo October 15-17, 2019 Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan The 2019 Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo) is coming up faster than you think! Make sure your company takes full advantage of this opportunity to connect with customers and get extra visibility. 1. Exhibit in the Fluid Power Pavilion  There is still...

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