NFPA Members Attend the Annual Reverse Career Fair at Murray State University
NFPA’s annual Reverse Career Fair with Murray State University on November 20, 2024, was another fantastic event! This year, 30 engineering students showcased their fluid power projects, giving NFPA members the opportunity to witness firsthand the remarkable talent emerging from our Power Partner University. Students from a variety of engineering disciplines shared their senior design…
NFPA Welcomes New Member: Jomar Valves
Founded in 1966 by former Navy Commander Joseph Martin, Jomar Valve set out to change the way the valve industry thought about valves. Innovation was paramount in Martin’s quest, and as a result, several of his valve designs are now industry standards. In addition, Jomar Valve was first to offer one valve platform certified to…
NFPA Surveys as Leading Indicators
NFPA conducts two monthly surveys with its manufacturing 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…
Support the NFPA Foundation at the 2025 Annual Conference: Three Fundraisers, One Great Cause
2025 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 25-27, 2025Tucson, AZRegistration Now Open The 2025 NFPA Annual Conference is packed with opportunities to support the NFPA Foundation’s mission of advancing fluid power education while fostering meaningful industry connections. This year, we’re excited to offer three unique fundraising experiences that combine fun, networking, and philanthropy, all happening on Thursday, February…
This Holiday Season, We Extend Our Gratitude to You
As the holiday season approaches, we reflect on the many achievements made possible by your dedication and support. On behalf of everyone at NFPA, we extend our gratitude to our members for your unwavering commitment to advancing the fluid power industry and supporting our shared mission. Looking ahead, we are eager to continue building upon…
NAM Regulatory Update: Timmons – USMCA, Right Policies Can Bring “Manufacturing Revival”
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. (November 21, 2024) The North American trade landscape will look different…
Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner & Tom Wanke Legacy Awardee – Evan Fender
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 20 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Evan Fender, is attending Wright State University, and was selected for a Tom Wanke Legacy Fund Award. Evan is a second-year NFPA scholarship recipient. We asked Evan a few questions about winning the…
Make Your Plans to Exhibit at iVT EXPO USA Now
August 20–21, 2025Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | Chicago, USA iVT EXPO 2024 hosted 130+ exhibitors, 45+ speakers and thousands of visitors from around the world. There are already 35 NFPA member companies signed up to exhibit there. Is your company one? Check the list at: https://www.ivtexpo.com/usa/en/exhibitor-list.php If not – make your plans to exhibit there and…
Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Bryson Love
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 20 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Bryson Love, is attending the South Dakota State University. We asked Bryson a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Winning the Fluid Power…
Member Highlights the Value of NFPA’s Conferences
At NFPA, our members’ experiences are the foundation of what we do. We’re excited to share our latest testimonial video featuring Ken Baker, CEO of Bailey International, who underscores the value of attending NFPA events. In his video, Ken highlights how the Economic & Industry Outlook Conference provides invaluable insights for his business. From the…
NAM Regulatory Update: House Passes Critical Minerals Bill
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. (November 15, 2024) The House easily passed an NAM-backed bill intended…
Fall 2024 Economic Update Webinar – Recording Available
The most recent NFPA Economic Update Webinar featured Lauren Saidel-Baker of ITR Economics. Learn what to expect from a number of our industry’s most popular customer markets, while also getting the answers you need to the short-term outlook for the fluid power industry. These insights and more are available to NFPA members in the archived recording of the…