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Register Now for IEOC Early Bird Discount & Suite Deal! Deal Ends July 9.

2024 Industry & Economic Outlook ConferenceAugust 13-14, 2024Register for IEOC | Register for Golf Register for the IEOC and secure your room by July 9 to be entered in the raffle for one of two complimentary suite upgrades!* Early Bird registration ends July 9. The NFPA hotel room block at the host property closes July 28 or when the block is…

IFP Motion Solutions Inc. to Provide Electric PTO Systems for Work Trucks at iVT EXPO USA 2024

This episode features Rein Herrman of IFP Motion Solutions Inc. Listen to the Podcast Here Today’s episode is part of a special series were doing to focus on the cutting-edge fluid power technologies and customer solutions on display at the 2024 iVT EXPO. iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off high vehicle design and…

NAM Regulatory Update: Supreme Court Decision is Game-Changing Transformation for Legal and Regulatory Landscape for Manufacturers

As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. Today (6/28/24), the United States Supreme Court overruled the Chevron doctrine—a…

IFPS Announces the Fluid Power Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Since 1960, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge for thousands of fluid power professionals, making it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion control industries. They established a special award to acknowledge individuals who have dedicated their careers and have made significant contributions to…

AI and Fluid Power Manufacturing Applications + Mini Survey #3

NFPA members will get the opportunity to learn about AI from Mike Marks of Indian River Consulting Group, who will be leading an interactive workshop titled Application of AI Technologies to Industrial Companies at the NFPA 2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference – Register Now! By Mike MarksIndian River Consulting Group Manufacturers and distributors have…

NAM Regulatory Update: Manufacturers Launch “Manufacturing Wins” Campaign to Prevent Devastating Tax Increases in 2025

As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. The National Association of Manufacturers has launched an industry-wide effort to…

2024 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Winner Announced

Evan Tan of Conway, AR is the winner of the 2024 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship. The scholarship program received strong applications from students across the country who used pneumatics in high school robotics competitions. This scholarship program helps build awareness of fluid power benefits and careers among high school students. The scholarship awards $30,000 ($7,500…

NFPA Awards 20 Fluid Power Scholarships

The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 20 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. A minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0, 500-word essay, and letter of recommendation were required from each applicant. The NFPA Foundation’s goal is to help graduating high school students, and individuals enrolled in community…

Preview 2024 IEOC Speaker Lineup

2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference August 13-14, 2024 Register for IEOC  NFPA’s 2024 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference is slated to offer an enriching experience to connect with key industry players as well as learn from some of the brightest minds in economics. Learn about industry forecasts, geopolitical and technology trends, the global marketplace and…

IEOC See Who’s Coming List – Plan Your Networking

2024 Industry & Economic Outlook ConferenceAugust 13-14, 2024Register for IEOC | Register for Golf NFPA’s 2024 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference is slated to offer an enriching experience to connect with key industry players as well as learn from some of the brightest minds in economics. Rub shoulders with influential professionals, experts, and like-minded individuals…

IC-Fluid Power to Provide Rotary Actuators for Drill Rigs, Agriculture, and Forestry at iVT EXPO USA 2024

This episode features Ben Hunger of IC-Fluid Power. Listen to the Podcast Here Today’s episode is part of a special series were doing to focus on the cutting-edge fluid power technologies and customer solutions on display at the 2024 iVT EXPO. iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off high vehicle design and engineering community, with…

NAM Regulatory Update: Impact of Drinking Water Rules on Sealing Devices

As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. The NAM and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) yesterday (June 10)…