May 2021 Economic Update Webinar Recording Available
The recent NFPA Economic Update Webinar featuring Jim Meil offered attendees a number of insights about current and future trends in the U.S. and global economy, the short-term outlook for the fluid power industry, and what to expect from a number of the industry’s most popular customer markets. According to the analysis presented, 2021 is…
Fluid Power Experts Continue Standards Development Virtually in 2021
ISO and Technical Advisory Group committee meetings continue to be held virtually this year. The TC 131 spring meetings wrapped up with 10 working groups (representing over 100 fluid power engineers from Italy, Sweden, France, Germany, Turkey, United Kingdom, Japan, Sweden, China, Portugal, and the United States) coming together to further the advancement of ISO…
Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner—Jacob Powers
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. The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded fourteen $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. Here’s one of the winners, Jacob…
Last Chance: Registration Closes Soon for June 3 Virtual NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference
June 2021 Virtual NFPA/FPIC Quarterly ConferenceJune 3, 2021 | 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Central Time)Register Here by May 31 Advance your industry visibility and connections at the June 3 NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference featuring advanced software and smart tools for fluid power component and system design, simulation and optimization. The event will be presented in a virtual format by NFPA and…
Fluid Power Forum Discusses Improved Milwaukee Infrastructure With Hydraulic Bridge Upgrade
Episode 48 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Jim Hoenle of MFP Automation Engineering. Listen below to hear about his team’s rehabilitation of a hydraulic bridge in Milwaukee and what it takes to lift a million pounds of concrete and steel straight into the air. This fluid power…
Industry Trends Data Shows Strong Rebound Has Begun
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…
Increased Engagement in Industry Presentations for University Students
Programs like the NFPA Speakers 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. The goal of all of our workforce programs is to help increase the number of students educated in fluid power and connect them…
Save the Date for the 2021 IEOC
2021 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC)August 16 – 18, 2021Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills ResortOak Brook, IL The Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) is NFPA’s highly anticipated economic event for everyone in the fluid power supply chain – NFPA members and non-members alike are all invited to attend. The 2021 event will return to an in-person format at the Hilton…
Here’s the Content and Networking You Can’t Miss at the June Quarterly Conference
The June 3 NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference is set to give attendees the industry connections and actionable insights they need to keep up with a changing technology landscape. The presentations will be conducted online via the Remo platform, and there will be no shortage of opportunities to interact with key industry players. The exclusive presentations will…
Register Today for the May 27 Economic Update Webinar
NFPA Economic Update WebinarFeaturing Jim Meil, ACT ResearchThursday, May 27th, 10:00 am CentralRegistration Open NO CHARGE to NFPA Members! Jim Meil, Industry Analyst with ACT Research, as well as a popular fluid power economist, will help members gain critical insight into the economic risks and opportunities facing their organizations during these uncertain economic conditions. This webinar…
Forecast Report: U.S. Customer Markets – Quarter 2 Suggests Economic Rebound
With the economy on an upswing, it’s more important than ever to stay informed about what to expect ahead. One way NFPA members can prepare their companies for a changing economy is by downloading the Forecast Report: U.S. Customer Markets for Q2 of 2021. This quarterly report, supplied by Alan Beaulieu and ITR Economics, includes an annual…
Member News: QCC Announces Acquisition by Capital Concepts Holdings, LLC
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 QCC. QCC recently announced its acquisition by Chicago-based private equity investment firm Capital Concepts Holdings, LLC (CCH). The transaction was completed March 31, 2021. QCC had previously…