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New Manufacturing Member Rejoins NFPA: Ankler-Holth

Anker-Holth is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance hydraulic systems and components for the global motion-control and fluid power industries. Our core competency is to deliver special, one-of-a-kind cylinders as well as complete hydraulic systems in standard and special sizes. Our markets include aluminum semi-continuous casting, steel mills, bridges and dams,…

NAM Regulatory Update: U.S. Bans More Chinese Companies on Forced Labor Concerns

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. (August 15, 2024) The U.S. last week banned imports from five…

iVT Expo 2024: Final Day Highlights and Industry Insights

This episode features the following member companies; HUSCO, Applied Engineering Services, Marzocchi Pumps, QCC, Magnet Shultz of America, and J.R. Merritt. Listen to the Podcast Here Last week, we brought you the first half of our special coverage from the 2024 iVT Expo, where we heard from industry leaders and innovators on the show floor.…
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Distributor Member Rejoins NFPA: ALA Industries

ALA Industries is a master North American distributor for Yuken Kogyo, Co. Ltd., Shanghaiguorui Hydraulic Technology Co., Ltd. and YEOSHE HYDRAULICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. A complete line of industrial and mobile hydraulics, components, systems and service. OCR: Eduardo Gimenezeduardo@yuken-usa.com219-617-5551 ALA Industries Limited3410 Delta DrivePortage, IN 46368219-762-2059www.alaindustrieslimited.com

Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Registration Now Open

The start of the school year means that teams are starting to register for the 2025 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge! Thanks to the support of NFPA members, the FPVC is expanding to three final competition locations. IMI plc will host the first competition on April 9-11, 2025, in Rockford, Illinois. The second competition will be…

NAM Regulatory Update: De Minimis Bill Would Harm Manufacturers, Supply Chains

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. A bill introduced late last week (Aug 14) that would ban…

Mark Your Calendar: Join Us on November 14 for an Economic Update with ITR Economics – Register Today!

Registration is now open for the November 14th Economic Update Event featuring Lauren Saidel-Baker of ITR Economics. The event will take place virtually. In addition to macroeconomic trends and updates, Lauren will speak on important end use markets for fluid power and updated hydraulic and pneumatic forecasts. Check out the latest fluid power forecast report…
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NFPA Welcomes New Member: Reliance Metals Canada

Reliance Metals Canada Limited (RMCL) is a fully integrated steel service center located across Canada. We are comprised of three divisions, each specializing in metals distribution and processing. Earle M. Jorgensen Company (EMJ), Encore Metals, Team Tube are all industry leading steel suppliers servicing Canada’s unique industries from coast to coast. Reliance Metals Canada305 Pendant DriveMississauga, Ontario L5T 2X1416-518-8881www.rmcl.com…

Meet the 2024 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Winner – Evan Tan

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 robotics competitions. The NFPA member judges who interviewed Evan were impressed by his understanding of pneumatics, passion for engineering, and service involvement in his community. Evan…

Exclusive Conference Discount for NFPA Members – iVT EXPO 2024

Next week, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) will host sessions at the iVT Conference, offering attendees valuable insights into the latest advancements in hydraulic technology. A large majority of the presenters are technical experts from NFPA’s many member companies. “NFPA member companies represent the cutting-edge technologies that vehicle engineers increasingly need to incorporate into…

HYDAC to Provide 48VDC Standard Electrification Kit for Mobile OEM at iVT EXPO USA 2024

This episode features Russell Evans from HYDAC. 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…
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Reminder: Check Your Email for NFPA Membership Renewal and Directory Updates

A reminder to check your email for the NFPA 2024-25 Membership Renewal invoices. The Membership Renewal invoices were emailed out mid-May. The NFPA fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30 which means that renewals were due on July 1. This is also the perfect opportunity to let us know about personnel changes or…