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Member News: Engineered Seal Products Acquires Swan Engineering and Supply Co., Inc.

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 Engineered Seal Products. Engineered Seal Products (ESP) recently announced the acquisition of Swan Engineering and Supply Co., Inc. Swan Engineering was founded in 1954 and is a…

March Economic Update Event Registration is Now Open

Registration is now open for the March 22 Economic Update Hybrid Event featuring Eric Post (Senior Economist and Econ Manager, ITR Economics). The event will take place both in-person at the Hilton Chicago – O’Hare/Rosemont hotel in Chicago, Illinois as well as virtually. This event will provide insights into the latest economic developments and future trends for the…

NFPA Adds VEX Robotics to Robotics Challenge Scholarship Eligibility

One of the ways the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) invests in tomorrow’s workforce is by supporting students in their pursuit of fluid power education, like we do with the Robotics Challenge Scholarship Program. In an effort to help more students, NFPA has expanded eligibility for the Robotics Challenge Scholarship to include students who participate…
2020 Annual Conference

Last Chance: Register Now For the 2022 NFPA Annual Conference

2022 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 22-24, 2022Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZRegistration Open The 2022 Annual Conference is quickly approaching and members are encouraged to register for the event as soon as possible. The event, taking place at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, is a great opportunity for top fluid power executives (like these members) to network with other…
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U.S. Fluid Power Industry Brief an Excellent Marketing Resource

There’s no denying the importance of fluid power in our country. From food processing to life-saving equipment, so much of our society relies on hydraulics and pneumatics — but do your customers know that? One great way to communicate the value of your work is through NFPA’s U.S. Fluid Power Industry Brief. By downloading this…
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NFPA Welcomes New Member: B and B Management Labs

NFPA’s newest supplier member, B and B Management Labs, LLC, focuses on technology development and commercialization. They partner with leading worldwide firms to build sales revenue through development of products and services, channel acceleration, pricing strategy, and technology strategies. B and B Management serves industries including aerospace, water and wastewater, and fluid power and automation…
NFPA Chicago Regional Meeting discussion about workforce development and hiring

Registration Open for March NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference Held Jointly with AMT

March 2022 NFPA/FPIC/AMT Quarterly ConferenceMarch 3, 2022 | 8:00am– 12:00pm (Eastern Time)*In-Person and Virtual Delivery Registration is now open 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…

Fluid Power Forum Discusses the Future of Hydraulic Refuse Vehicles

Episode 66 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Russ Farrell of HED Controls. Listen below to hear how advancements in the control systems of hydraulic functions are making refuse vehicles easier to operate and more efficient. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that…

Fluid Power Presentation Featured in 2022 World Ag Expo Seminar Lineup

Part of NFPA’s mission is to provide opportunities and resources for its members to promote the unique strengths and inherent advantages offered by modern fluid power technology. To this end, a new education program strategy targeting trade shows in key customer markets is set to add to our existing menu of programs and help further…

NFPA Invites Members to Update Their Member Directory Listing

As part of an effort to update the online NFPA Member Directory, as well as to include more member company branches in NFPA events taking place across North America, we would like to collect your updated member company information – including current staff and affiliate branch locations. The most valuable information to update is as…

Fast Track in Wisconsin Continues to Offer Fluid Power Education

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.  Despite the ongoing challenges that COVID-19 restrictions have imposed on the educational front, NFPA members and educator partners in Wisconsin continue to stay engaged in NFPA’s…

Fluid Power Action Challenge Events Returning Across Country

Programs like the Fluid Power Action 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. After a challenging year for students, educators and NFPA members, we are seeing many Fluid Power Action Challenge events coming back across…