Updated Industry Trends Data Available
As many of you may know, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is the leading source of hydraulic and pneumatic industry data. Members get and use our data in a variety of ways to run their businesses. Part of our market information services is providing overall industry trends. Here is the latest update: Hydraulic and…
Fluid Power Forum Discusses Student Opportunities at Fluid Power Institute
Episode 45 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Tim Kerrigan of MSOE’s Fluid Power Institute (FPI). Listen below to hear how the FPI is preparing its student staff members for the fluid power workforce. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving…
See the Economic Impact of the U.S. Fluid Power Industry
Did you know the fluid power industry employs over 66,000 people in the U.S.? If that figure includes you, there may be more industry information that you should have access to. One way to source data on the fluid power industry is to download NFPA’s Annual Report on the U.S. Fluid Power Industry. By downloading this free…
Now Accepting Proposals for University Grants
Programs like the University Fluid Power Grant Program is made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation and Pascal Society donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation is committed to supporting university fluid power education and programs that train the…
NFPA Membership Elects 2021-22 Board of Directors
By Eric Lanke NFPA President/CEO During NFPA’s 2021 Annual Business Meeting, held in conjunction with our February 23-26 Annual Conference, NFPA members elected the Board of Directors for the 2021-22 fiscal year. At the Business Meeting, our Board Chair, Ray Chambers of Muncie Power Products, read the slate of 2021-22 Board candidates identified by our Nominating Committee,…
NFPA Provides Opportunities to Promote Fluid Power Technology
By Eric Lanke NFPA President/CEO One of NFPA’s core strategic objectives is to provide our members with opportunities and resources to promote the unique strengths and inherent advantages offered by modern fluid power technology. There are a lot of ways for members to get engaged in our programs dedicated to advancing this objective. As we’ve…
Meet Customers in Person at Motion + Power Technology Expo
2021 Motion + Power Technology Expo September 14 – 16, 2021 St. Louis, Missouri AGMA’s Motion + Power Technology (MPT) Expo, supported by NFPA, is set to take place in-person in St. Louis, Missouri on September 14 – 16, 2021. Digital tools have helped facilitate vital group meetings and one-on-one interactions during the past year, but AGMA…
Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner—Ben Bersie
Programs like the Fluid Power Scholarships are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation and Pascal Society donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded fourteen $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. Here’s one of the winners, Ben…
Message from the President/CEO
Annual Report Series Message from the President/CEO | Build Your Network & Learn with Others in the Industry | Chart Your Course with Market Insights | Reach More Customers While Keeping up with Trends | Influence the Future of Fluid Power Each year’s annual report is an opportunity for us to look in two directions—back…
Influence the Future of Fluid Power
Annual Report Series Message from the President/CEO | Build Your Network & Learn with Others in the Industry | Chart Your Course with Market Insights | Reach More Customers While Keeping up with Trends | Influence the Future of Fluid Power NFPA members consistently rank workforce development as the most challenging issue their companies face.…
Reach More Customers While Keeping up with Trends
Annual Report Series Message from the President/CEO | Build Your Network & Learn with Others in the Industry | Chart Your Course with Market Insights | Reach More Customers While Keeping up with Trends | Influence the Future of Fluid Power NFPA provides opportunities and resources for members to promote the unique strengths and inherent…
Chart Your Course with Market Insights
Annual Report Series Message from the President/CEO | Build Your Network & Learn with Others in the Industry | Chart Your Course with Market Insights | Reach More Customers While Keeping up with Trends | Influence the Future of Fluid Power Now more than ever, timely and accurate industry statistics and tools are needed to help…