International Fluid Power Experts Meet Virtually to Continue ISO Standards Development
October was a busy month for ISO/TC 131, Fluid power systems. A total of 16 subcommittees and working groups met throughout the month. Over 100 fluid power engineers from Italy, Sweden, France, Germany, Turkey, Poland, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Japan, Sweden, China, Portugal and the United States came together to further the advancement of ISO standards.…
IFPS Certifications Help Enhance the Fluid Power Workforce
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. Having a certified workforce can: Help increase your company’s credibility Ensure your employees are all fully trained by…
NFPA Welcomes New Member: OPS Controls
OPS Controls, an Ohio-based company, is the latest distributor to join NFPA membership. OPS Controls is an integrator of hardware and software for mobile machines that designs and builds wireless remote control systems. They also manufacture turn-key wire harnesses and panel systems. Since its founding in 2003, OPS Controls has strived to partner with companies…
2022 Annual Conference Features Exciting New Additions to Agenda and Structure
2022 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 22-24, 2022Phoenix, AZRegistration Now Open NFPA’s Annual Conference has a decades-long history, and the 2022 event will continue to grow the conference with the implementation of several new features. In addition to the exclusive opportunity for the fluid power industry’s top executives to connect and converse, there are many additional benefits for…
Fluid Power Forum Discusses Decompression Block Couplings
Episode 60 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Brad Longmuir of Holmbury. Listen below to hear about decompression block couplings and the operators they keep safe. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward. New episodes will be released…
Industry Statistics Task Force Meets to Build Program Value
Earlier in October, the NFPA Board of Directors met over a series of virtual meetings to review progress on NFPA’s strategic objectives so far this fiscal year. This series of meetings included a targeted session for the Industry Statistics Task Force, a group that focuses on improving the programs that support NFPA’s objective to provide…
U.S. Fluid Power Industry Brief Details Impact on Nation’s Economy
As you likely already know, the fluid power industry has a major downstream influence on the U.S. economy. There are dozens of key industries in the U.S. that depend on fluid power such as construction machinery, agricultural machinery, automotive, class 4-8 trucks, material handling, industrial machinery and many more. In fact, several elements of the…
Volunteers Needed for 2022 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Midway Reviews
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 and Pascal Society donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. The NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Design and Specification Midway Reviews are set to take place in December and January and offer…
In Memoriam: Former Delta Power Company Founder, President, and CEO Passes Away
In Memoriam John Fulton, a pioneer in the hydraulics industry, recently passed away peacefully in his home with family at his side. He was 92 years old. Mr. Fulton represented an entrepreneurial spirit in the hydraulics industry for over six decades. His work helped drive the hydraulic cartridge valve industry forward, and it was under…
2022 Annual Conference Registration Now Open
2022 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 22-24, 2022Phoenix, AZRegistration Now Open Registration is now open for the 2022 NFPA Annual Conference, taking place at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix from February 22-24. This members-only event will offer ample opportunities to network in-person with top fluid power executives as well as enriching presentations from expert speakers covering topics like…
December NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference Features Impressive Presentation Lineup
December 2021 NFPA/FPIC Quarterly ConferenceDecember 2, 2021 | 8:00 AM – 11:50 AM (Central Time)Virtual Delivery The virtual December NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference is less than a month away. Register now and claim your spot for the half-day conference that will focus on advanced technologies for eco-friendly fluid power systems. The session will feature a variety of…
NFPA Helping to Expand Your Business in International Markets
By Eric Lanke, NFPA President/CEO Most NFPA members have come to rely on the business connections that can be made within NFPA’s supply chain forum. Fluid power suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors are all well represented in the NFPA membership and, together with a growing number of OEMs, frequent participants in NFPA education and networking events.…