NFPA Member Satisfaction Survey – Watch for It Next Week
Every two years, we conduct a broad-ranging survey of members to gauge the importance of, and satisfaction with, the overall portfolio of NFPA member services. Feedback gathered through the survey is used by the NFPA Board of Directors in their summer strategic planning sessions and in staff planning throughout the year. Past survey responses have…
NFPA Board Meets to Advance Strategic Objectives
By Eric Lanke, NFPA President/CEO In the days before the 2022 Annual Conference in February, the NFPA Board of Directors met over a series of meetings at the Arizona Biltmore to review progress on NFPA’s strategic objectives so far this fiscal year, which runs July 2021-June 2022. The group’s discussion highlighted progress on programs across…
NFPA Welcomes New Member: Monarch Industries Limited
NFPA’s newest member, Monarch Industries Limited, is a vertically integrated manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and custom iron castings. The privately owned company is branded as a “one-stop-shop” for OEMs looking for premium quality, highly engineered products and technical support. Monarch is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and serves a global market in industries such as agriculture,…
Recruit Valuable Talent with FAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program
“We need people, with the right skills, to do the jobs of the future, and quite frankly, we needed them yesterday.” — Wil James, President, Toyota Manufacturing of Kentucky Inc. Photo Via Photo Courtesy Daytona State College Fame – Sunshine Chapter AMT Students The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program helps create…
2022 Annual Conference Brought Quality Content and Networking to Industry Executives
NFPA’s 2022 Annual Conference facilitated the networking and educational sessions needed to equip our members for the year ahead in the fluid power industry. More than 250 members from 140 companies attended this year’s conference in Phoenix, Arizona. While there, they had the opportunity to learn from expert speakers, network with industry peers and enjoy some…
Fluid Power Forum Discusses Essential Hydraulic Components on Almond Harvesting Machines
Episode 68 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Daniel Strati of Hydrolico. Listen below to hear about the robust cylinder that’s helping almond harvesters to reduce downtime and have more successful seasons. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry…
Has Your Company Recently Moved? Update the Member Directory!
As part of an effort to update the online NFPA Member Directory and NFPA database to include more member company branches in nationwide NFPA events, we would like to collect your updated member company information – including current corporate address, staff changes and affiliate branch locations. The most valuable information to update is as follows: Primary…
Fast Track Hubs Coming to Michigan & Iowa
Programs like the Fast Track to Fluid Power are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation and Pascal Society donors. As we continue to scale our workforce development programs to reach more students in more communities, we are pleased to announce Michigan and Iowa as the…
Still Time to Register for March Quarterly Conference
March 2022 NFPA/FPIC/AMT Quarterly ConferenceMarch 3, 2022 | 8:00am– 12:00pm (Eastern Time)*In-Person and Virtual Delivery Spots are still available for the March NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference. The upcoming conference will take place March 3, 2022 and will be held jointly with the Association for Manufacturing Technology. The conference focus is advanced manufacturing technologies for fluid power…
Register Today for March Economic Update Event
Eric Post, Senior Economist and Econ Manager at ITR Economics, will help members gain critical insight into the economic risks and opportunities facing their organizations during these uncertain economic conditions at the upcoming March Economic Update Event. This hybrid webinar and seminar will provide insights into the latest economic developments & future trends for the U.S.…
New Import-Export Market Information Report Now Available
In a constantly evolving global economy, information on U.S. imports and exports is becoming increasingly valuable. NFPA’s 2021 Foreign Trade Report, based on U.S. International Trade Commission data, is now available for member download. Companies shipping fluid power products into and out of the U.S. use a standard set of codes for reporting the value…
Power Partner University Program Opens Doors for Students
The University Power Partner Program is 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. Universities with strong fluid power programs and deep connections to the industry have the opportunity to become one of NFPA’s Power Partner Universities.…