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Secure Your Spot for the December 2023 Quarterly Technology Conference

December 7, 2023 | 9:00am– 11:30am* (Central)Virtual Delivery Registration is now open for the March NFPA Quarterly Technology Conference. The upcoming conference will take place December 7, 2023 and will be held jointly with FPIC. The conference focus is “Fluid Power and the Drive Towards Connected Systems and Machines ” Presentations will be broadcast virtually…

NFPA Members Met New Power Partner North Carolina A&T State University Engineering & Technology Students

On October 4th, NFPA members Danfoss Power Solutions, Norgren, and SunSource discussed fluid power and career paths with North Carolina A&T State University engineering and technology students, our latest Power Partner University. Members participated in multiple “touchpoint” events throughout the day and spoke to hundreds of students. The primary event was NCAT’s Lobby Day, where members exhibited…

You’re Invited! Tour the Future of Skilled Trades and Technology at Macomb’s Revamped Center

NFPA’s Fast Track Hub Macomb Community College (MCC) unveiled its newly renovated Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center in August of this year. NFPA members are invited to join NFPA and MCC staff to tour the facility on December 6th from 12-2PM Eastern Time at an in-person MI Workforce Engagement Group meeting. This is an…

Register Today for an Economic Update with ITR Economics

Economic Update WebinarNovember 15, 2023 |10am (Central)Virtual Delivery Registration is now open for the November 15th Economic Update Event featuring Patrick Luce of ITR Economics. The event will take place virtually. In addition to macroeconomic trends and updates, Patrick will speak on important end use markets for fluid power and updated hydraulic and pneumatic forecasts.…

Take Advantage of NFPA’s Stats Dashboard

In August 2022, NFPA launched a new Stats Dashboard that helps members easily track the latest fluid power industry data. As an NFPA member, you can access the Stats Dashboard right now on the NFPA member hub (click here to access). Here’s what you should know: What data can I find in the Stats Dashboard? …
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NFPA Board Meets; Advances New Strategy Agenda for Fluid Power

NFPA Well Positioned for Growth and Impactby Eric Lanke, NFPA President/CEO Back in June, our then-new Board chair, Tom Hunter of Husco, wrote about the discussions held at the Board’s annual strategic retreat, and many of the strategic initiatives the Board is helping NFPA move forward in service of NFPA members: https://nfpahub.com/nfpa-is-strengthening-the-fluid-power-industry/ These many initiatives…
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Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Giovanni Hernandez

The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 23 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Giovanni Hernandez, is attending the University of California, Irvine. We asked Giovanni a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Winning this Fluid Power…

Supplier Member Rejoins NFPA: Bonavista Technologies, Inc.

Bonavista Technologies, Inc. is a supplier of multipass filter test stands. The company also offers the following services: calibration and validation, laboratory needs assessment and in-house particle counter checking and calibration. OCR: Bernie Mulligan, Sales & Marketing Managerbernie.mulligan@bonavistatech.com Bonavista Technologies, Inc.6044 S. 118th AvenueTulsa, OK 74146918-250-3435 www.bonavistatech.com

Registration Now Open for the December 2023 Quarterly Technology Conference

December 7, 2023 | 9:00am– 11:30am* (Central)Virtual Delivery Registration is now open for the March NFPA Quarterly Technology Conference. The upcoming conference will take place December 7, 2023 and will be held jointly with FPIC. The conference focus is “Fluid Power and the Drive Towards Connected Systems and Machines ” Presentations will be broadcast virtually…

New Global Fluid Power Report and Forecast Available

Forgot your NFPA member login or need a new one? Contact Sam Diedrich at sdiedrich@nfpa.com or 414-778-3372.

Best Practices for Recruiting Students Engaged in NFPA Programs

The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation seeks to increase the number of technical college and university level students educated in fluid power and connect NFPA members with opportunities to recruit them. The students who participate in our workforce programs have a genuine interest in fluid power and valuable hands-on experience that many employers are seeking.…

Increasing Hydraulic Efficiency for Electrified Machines – Fluid Power Forum Episode 110 Now Live

This episode features Marty Christianson & Chris Kolbe of HYDAC Technology Corporation. Listen to the Podcast Here Marty is the Market Manager for E-Mobility and AE Cooling Systems, and Chris is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, both at HYDAC Technology Corporation. Today, we invited them into our forum to learn about how HYDAC is increasing…