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2023 Spring Economic Update Webinar – Register Today!

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…

IFPE 2023 – Back Like it Never Left

We are halfway through IFPE 2023, and it couldn’t be going better. Our staff has enjoyed learning more about your companies and meeting you. All your staff at NFPA wants to thank you for all of the efforts that you have put in to help grow the fluid power industry. We couldn’t fulfill our mission…

NFPA Roadmap Committee Meets; Sets Fluid Power Capability Improvements for 2023 NFPA Technology Roadmap

Every other year, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) engages with stakeholders across the fluid power supply chain to refresh and re-publish its Technology Roadmap for the Fluid Power Industry. The NFPA Roadmap is a document that describes the evolving needs of companies in fluid power’s many customer markets, the degree to which fluid power…

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…

IFPS Certifications Help Enhance the Fluid Power Workforce

Article By: Haley Nemeth Individuals with certifications must re-certify every five years to ensure their knowledge and skills are always up to date. Certifications cover industrial hydraulics, mobile hydraulics, and pneumatics at the specialist, mechanic, and technician levels. Study materials are available, as are certification review training sessions through third-party accredited instructors. Learn more about…

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…