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IFPE Selects Its First Female Show Chair

IFPE recently selected Marcia Klein, Treasurer at Casappa Corporation, to serve as chair for the 2023 show. Additionally, Bob Pettit, North American CEO of HAWE Hydraulik, was named co-chair. “It really is an honor to lead efforts to develop the next edition of the fluid power industry’s most important trade show, IFPE,” said Klein, according…

Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner—Sawyer Newman

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 fifteen $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. Here’s one of the winners, Sawyer…
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NFPA Welcomes New Member: Vis Hydraulics

NFPA’s latest manufacturer member, Vis Hydraulics, has been designing, manufacturing and marketing world class cartridge valve technology since 2009. Vis Hydraulics offers a full line of solenoid operated, directional control, pressure control, motion control, flow control and proportional control valves that cater to customer’s cartridge valve needs. Vis Hydraulics is committed to design innovation, research,…
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NFPA Releases New U.S. Fluid Power Industry Brief

A new report, the U.S. Fluid Power Industry Brief, has been published by the National Fluid Power Association. Copies can be downloaded by members and non-members from the following website: https://www.nfpa.com/home/industry-stats/Industry-Brief.htm The Brief will be replacing NFPA’s Annual Report on the U.S. Fluid Power Industry and will adopt a cadence of release every other year.…

There’s Still Time to Register for September NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference

September 2021 Virtual NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference September 2, 2021 | 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Central Time)Register Here The September 2 NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference on advanced software solutions for machine control and reliability features three can’t-miss presentations along with easy-to-access networking opportunities. The conference, which will take place online via Remo, will feature the following presentations: Better Machine Solutions…

2021 IEOC a Successful Return to In-Person Events

The 2021 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference marked NFPA’s successful return to in-person events. The conference, which was well attended by both members and non-members, showcased presentations from some of the fluid power industry’s top experts as well as provided an opportunity for fluid power professionals to reconnect after months away from the traditional conference…

Outlook from Quarter 3 Report Includes Varying Sector Growth Rates

Economic reports from NFPA continue to be a valuable resource for preparing our members for what’s next in the fluid power industry. This month, there are several updated reports available that are packed with the details you need to make informed business decisions. One of these reports is the NFPA Forecast Report: U.S. Customer Markets.  NFPA’s Forecast Report on U.S. Customer…
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Contribute Your Engineering Expertise on Behalf of the Industry

INFLUENCE the global conversation in the standards development process.DISCOVER breakthroughs in fluid power technology.ENGAGE with important fluid power stakeholders and decision makers.JOIN the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to Technical Committee 131 – Fluid Power Systems As the International Standards Organization (ISO) secretariat for Technical Committee (TC 131) – Fluid power, NFPA coordinates standardization work, both…
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NFPA Welcomes New Member: Elwood Corporation

Elwood Corporation, a Wisconsin-based company, is the latest manufacturer to join NFPA membership. Elwood Corporation’s fluid power product line is designed for applications using HFA fluids (soluble oils, other water-based low viscosity fluids) as well as water itself. Their custom and legacy products serve industries including steel, aluminum, petro-chemical and more. With roots dating back to the…
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Member News: Leadership Changes Announced at Parker Hannifin

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 Parker Hannifin. Parker Hannifin recently announced leadership changes, with three individuals taking different leadership roles within the company. The company’s Board of Directors elected Lee Banks, currently…

NFPA Publishes 2021 Update to Fluid Power Technology Roadmap

A new publication, the 2021 NFPA Technology Roadmap: Improving the Design, Manufacture and Function of Fluid Power Components and Systems, has been published by the National Fluid Power Association. Copies can be downloaded after a brief registration process from the following website: https://www.nfpa.com/home/industry-stats/NFPA-Technology-Roadmap.htm   The purpose of the Roadmap is to provide NFPA member companies…

Full Agenda for Upcoming NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference Available

September 2021 Virtual NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference September 2, 2021 | 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Central Time) Register Here A full agenda for the September 2 NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference on advanced software solutions for machine control and reliability is now available. The conference, which will take place online via Remo, will feature the following presentations: Better Machine Solutions with Strong Partners |…