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NFPA Welcomes New Member: Enlighten.Net, Inc.

NFPA’s newest supplier member, Enlighten.Net, Inc., has been a trusted partner to distributors across North America for more than 17 years. Their web-based document management software, ENet Docs, helps companies improve control of all business documents, automate workflows and eliminate the reliance on paper records, improving efficiency and ultimately profit. Englighten.Net provides powerful tools to…
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Upcoming Deadlines for the 2022 Annual Conference

2022 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 22-24, 2022Phoenix, AZRegistration Now Open NFPA’s 2022 Annual Conference will feature valuable in-person networking, thought-provoking educational sessions, the NFPA Foundation Golf Fundraiser and much more. With so many exclusive and unique offerings, spots at the conference and hotel are filling up quickly. Here are all the deadlines you can’t miss: Early Bird…

Fluid Power Forum Examines Vital Role of Hydraulic Systems in Snowplows

Episode 63 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Jeremy Flasch of FORCE America, Inc. Listen below to hear about the hydraulic systems that enable snowplows to complete the crucial task of clearing streets and spreading snowmelt. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that…

Vehicle Challenge Competition Dates Announced

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 2022 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge program expanded again this year. Two separate competitive events will be…

In Memoriam: Former Fluid Power Educator & 2020 Fluid Power Hall of Fame Inductee Passes Away

In Memoriam Dr. John “Jack” Slater, a former fluid power educator and 2020 Fluid Power Hall of Fame inductee, recently passed away. He was 95 years old. Dr. Slater had a long career in fluid power, starting with working his way up through a PhD degree in engineering at UW-Madison. From there, his career included…

Member News: Trelleborg Names New Global Segment Director

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 Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. Trelleborg Sealing Solutions recently announced the promotion of Michael Cook as Global Segment Director, Off-Highway & Marketing Americas Segment Manager, Fluid Power. In this…
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2022 Annual Conference Offers Exclusive Visibility for Sponsors

2022 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 22-24, 2022Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZRegistration Open NFPA expects a large turnout for our 2022 Annual Conference, which makes it an excellent venue to elevate your company’s exposure to top manufacturers, distributors and suppliers in the fluid power industry. By becoming an NFPA sponsor, your company will have the opportunity to be promoted…

Presentation Recordings Now Available For December NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference

Presented through a combined effort of NFPA and the Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) of the Milwaukee School of Engineering, the virtual December 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 technologies for eco-friendly fluid power systems. The…

Broader Inflation Reflected in Fluid Power PPI, Expected to Persist

Anyone who follows economic and market data, including NFPA’s Confidential Shipment Statistics, has seen plenty of charts the past 18 months showing dramatic swings as many data series took a plunge during the COVID shut-downs and then jumped back up this year.  Here are a few more. Inflation has been in the news lately, with…

Time Is Running Out to Share Your Fluid Power Expertise at IFPE 2023

From smart systems and energy efficiency to machine safety and motion control, the technology of tomorrow is out there today. There is no better place to discuss these topics with your peers than the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE). Each IFPE features targeted education events that provide crucial information on new fluid power, power transmission…

NFPA Power Partner University, MSOE, Unveils STEM Center

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. In addition to the student education and research done at the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s (MSOE) Fluid Power Institute, the university recently…
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NFPA Welcomes New Member: Ishino Technology

NFPA’s newest international member, Ishino Technology, focuses on R&D and the manufacture of solenoid valve products. Products from the China-based manufacturer are widely applied for vehicles such as construction machines, trucks, passenger cars and agricultural machines. Ishino has worldwide professional partners from countries in Europe, the Americas and Southeast Asia and is a premium supplier…