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Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Ben Quade

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 nineteen $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. Here’s one of the winners, Ben Quade.…

Electro-Hydraulic Solutions for Steering Heavy Trucks – Fluid Power Forum Episode 95 Now Live

This episode features Zach Lindsley, a National Sales Manager at Terzo Power Systems. Listen to the Podcast Here Terzo manufactures and sells an electro-hydraulic pump and control units branded as the Hydrapulse, which is produced in sizes ranging from 1.5 to 30 kw. Terzo recently developed electro-hydraulic solution for steering heavy trucks and we invited…

Latest Industry Trends Data Now Available

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is the leading source of hydraulic and pneumatic industry data. Plan Your Next Move NFPA’s industry reports, outlook surveys, forecasts, and data sources allow our members to understand trends and anticipate change with a variety of trend graphs and data analysis for fluid power products, customer markets, and economic…

Registration is Now Open – 2023 Spring Economic Update Webinar

NFPA Economic Update WebinarFeaturing Jim Meil of ACT ResearchWednesday, March 29, 10:00am CSTRegistration Open Registration is now open for the March 29th Economic Update webinar featuring Jim Meil (Principal, Industry Analysis – ACT Research.) The event will take place virtually. This event will provide insights into the latest economic developments & future trends for the…
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NFPA Welcomes New Member: Hydra Service LLC

Hydra Service is a Tulsa-based turbine starter, fuel pump, and hydrostat manufacturer, including Dynapower and Linde new products and repairs. Our massive inventory ensures customers have immediate access to hydraulic equipment. Our team of certified engineers boasts 100+ years of combined industry expertise, giving our customers total confidence and project reliability.

IFPS Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Hall of Fame

Article By: Haley Nemeth Hall of Fame Nominations are open! Nominations for the Fluid Power Hall of Fame are now being accepted and will remain open until April 15th. The Fluid Power industry’s success is through the efforts of dedicated individuals – the innovators, researchers, application engineers, educators, and sales and service personnel. These people…

Meet the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Teams – Part 2

Article By: Mary Pluta Programs like the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, Pascal Society, and Tom Wanke Legacy Fund donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. Twenty-three teams from universities around the country are getting ready to participate in…

New Supply Chain Indicators in Stats Dashboard

New supply chain indicators have been added to the Stats Dashboard. Use the “Supply Chain” tab to view four graphs regarding supply chain pressure, intermodal freight traffic, and freight pricing. Examine the trends over time with data going back to 2000. The four series featured are: Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (Federal Reserve Bank of…

IFPE Preview: Digital Proportional Control for Precise and Accurate Movement in Mobile Equipment – Fluid Power Forum Episode 94 Now Live 

This episode features Russ Schneidewind, the Director of Business Development at HydraForce. Listen to the Podcast Here HydraForce designs, manufactures, and markets hydraulic cartridge valves, custom manifolds, and electro-hydraulic controls for use in industrial and mobile equipment applications worldwide. We invited Russ into our forum to learn more about their new Digital Proportional Control product…
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NFPA Discusses Evolution of Supporting Technologies and Membership Impact

NFPA Discusses Evolution Supporting Technologies and Membership Impactby Eric Lanke, NFPA President/CEO The NFPA Board of Directors came together at the recent Annual Conference for a meeting to review the strategic, programmatic, and financial success of the NFPA and the NFPA Foundation. As reported in the just-published mid-term report and during our Annual Business Meeting,…

Make the Most of the IFPE Fluid Power Hour

IFPE 2023 March 14-18, 2023 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada IFPE is hosting a networking reception for executives and engineers spanning the entire IFPE show floor. Taking place Wednesday, March 15 from 4 – 6 pm, this event will feature networking, free food, drinks, and Vegas-style entertainment. Here are some tips to make…

Does Your Company Have Wish List Projects? Students Can Be a Technical Resource

Each academic year, NFPA’s workforce development staff meets with our community/technical college and university education partners to share ideas and gauge their needs for support regarding fluid power curriculum and activities associated with NFPA programs. Each call results in a productive dialogue that helps us improve our programs and opportunity to connect NFPA members with…