Fluid Power Forum Explores Impact of Advanced Hydraulic Grading Technology on Excavators
Episode 57 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Justin Steger of John Deere. Listen below to hear what makes advanced hydraulic grading technology so beneficial to novice and expert excavator operators alike. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry…
Hiring Fluid Power Interns? NFPA Can Help!
As part of our efforts to better connect talented students to the fluid power industry, we are now offering up to $5,000 to help support NFPA member company fluid power internship/co-op programs. NFPA members that apply for support will receive information on quality candidates for their open positions. The information is collected by NFPA staff in…
NFPA and MSOE Host Power Partner Event
Programs like the Power Partner University Program 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. On September 22, NFPA and the Milwaukee School of Engineering hosted a Meet the Students/Industry Connection Event. Students enrolled in MSOE’s Mechanical…
Member News: ROSS Controls Opens New Global Headquarters
NFPA member news is designed to inform members of key industry updates in quick, bite-sized posts that provide only the most important information. This week’s update comes from ROSS Controls. ROSS Controls not only celebrated its 100-year anniversary this year, but it also recently opened its new global headquarters in Ferndale, Michigan. The new location…
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming NFPA Events
Make new connections and reconnect with old ones at an upcoming NFPA event. As part of our mission to strengthen the fluid power industry, we aim to help NFPA members from across the supply chain connect with each other, OEMs and related technology partners. We’ve scheduled a number of upcoming events in the coming year…
NFPA Speaker’s Bureau Inspires Students to Explore Careers in Fluid Power
Programs like the NFPA Speaker’s Bureau 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. NFPA’s workforce programs aim to increase the number of students educated in fluid power and connect them to careers in the fluid power…
NFPA Welcomes New Workforce Program Manager
Mary Pluta joined NFPA on September 7 as the new Workforce Program Manager. She holds a Master of Public Administration degree from UW-Milwaukee and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ripon College. Mary joins NFPA following a career working for a Wisconsin state legislator. In addition to her public policy background, Mary serves as a…
Member News: Leadership Changes at ITT Corporation
NFPA member news is designed to inform members of key industry updates in quick, bite-sized posts that provide only the most important information. This week’s update comes from ITT Corporation. ITT Corporation recently announced the appointment of Bartek Makowiecki to Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. In this role, he will report to…
September NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference Recordings Now Available
Presented through a combined effort of NFPA and the Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) of the Milwaukee School of Engineering, the virtual September NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference provided an engaging program to the conference’s growing audience. The event featured three industry speakers who used their knowledge and expertise to discuss advanced software solutions for machine control and reliability.…
Latest Industry Trends Data Now Available
As many of you may know, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is the leading source of hydraulic and pneumatic industry data. Members get and use our data in a variety of ways to run their businesses. Part of our market information services is providing overall industry trends. Here is the latest update: Hydraulic and…
Fluid Power Forum Discusses Industrial Hazard Reduction with Hydraulic Safety Valves
Episode 56 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Doug Webster of Exotic Automation and Supply. Listen below to learn about the many (and sometimes surprising) benefits of hydraulic safety valves. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward. New…
Reaching Underserved Communities Through NFPA’s Scholarship Program
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. To support the fluid power industry’s workforce needs, NFPA provides $2,000 Fluid Power Scholarships to help students enrolled in tech schools and universities pursue their…