NFPA Member Company Profile: Scott Industrial Systems, Inc.
NFPA member companies span the spectrum of the fluid power industry. This series features the short company profile of an NFPA member as a way to highlight the diversity and strength of our industry. Today’s company is: Scott Industrial Systems, Inc. Scott Industrial Systems is a full line fluid power distributor with headquarters in Dayton, OH.…
NFPA Surveys as Leading Indicators
NFPA conducts two monthly surveys with its manufacturer members. The State of the Fluid Power (SOFP) survey asks members quick questions about the current state and future of the industry, while Confidential Shipment Statistics (CSS) tracks orders and shipments of fluid power components.One of the questions asked in the SOFP survey reads, “How will the…
Speak at December’s Quarterly Technology Conference – Submit Your Proposals Today
Quarterly Technology ConferenceDecember 7, 2023Virtual Delivery The National Fluid Power Association and MSOE’s Fluid Power Industrial Consortium have identified a session topic for the Quarterly Technology Conference that will be held virtually on December 7, 2023: “Fluid Power and the Drive Towards Connected Systems and Machines.” We are now seeking presentation proposals from NFPA members,…
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Industry Trends with NFPA
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…
NFPA Member Company Profile: R & J Cylinder & Machine
NFPA member companies span the spectrum of the fluid power industry. This series features the short company profile of an NFPA member as a way to highlight the diversity and strength of our industry. Today’s company is: R & J Cylinder & Machine, Inc. R & J Cylinder & Machine, Inc. is a manufacturer of custom…
Mark Your Calendars for These Exciting Events!
Trying to plan ahead for future travel? Use this article to lock-in these events into your calendar! Registration will launch soon. Join the Conversation: NIU’s Exclusive Meeting with Department Heads September 27, 2032 DeKalb, IL Career Fair Style Events with Tech Talk and Dinner Reception with Students October 4 & 5, 2023 North Carolina Agricultural…
Join Us for the Iowa State University Fluid Power Networking Event
NFPA would like to invite you to join us for a Fluid Power Networking Event with Iowa State University on Wednesday, October 18th. Both HR representatives and engineers are encouraged to attend this two-part event which includes company breakout sessions to meet with students as well as a casual networking session for all. Food and…
New Oxford Economics Industry Briefings Available
Monthly briefings for 11 different industries have been updated on NFPA’s member hub. These short reports are produced by Oxford Economics and give quick insights into important industries. Highlights include: Engineering and Metal Goods: Construction: These reports and more are available to all NFPA member on the member hub. Questions? Contact Sam Diedrich at sdiedrich@nfpa.com…
MFG Day 2023: Change Perceptions and Inspire Students to Choose a Fluid Power Career Path
MFG Day (Manufacturing Day) is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of skilled workers and is an initiative of The Manufacturing Institute, a workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers. Each fall, manufacturers across America open their doors to show their communities what manufacturing really looks like. NFPA…
GEMELS NORTH AMERICA INC. Rejoins NFPA as an International Member
GEMELS NORTH AMERICA INC. with inventory located in Dayton, OH distributes GEMELS products in the American market. GEMELS S.p.A. (founded in 1969), is an Italian Company specialized in the designing and manufacturing of: – high pressure ball valves – quick disconnect couplings – hydraulic valves – hydraulic swivel joints The Green Power division also manufactures…
Innovative Software Helps Ease the Production of Hydraulic Manifolds – Fluid Power Forum Episode 107 Now Live
This episode features Vincent Remillard of Famic Technologies, and Daniel Strati of Bailey International. Listen to the Podcast Here Vincent is the Corporate Accounts Manager of Famic Technologies, which manufactures Automation Studio™, a circuit design and simulation software for fluid power, electrical, and automation projects. Daniel is the Director of Canadian Sales at Bailey International,…
Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Registration Now Open
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 and Pascal Society donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. Registration is now open for the 2024 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge. This year, two exciting final competitions are scheduled and students from…