In Memoriam: Former TC 131/SC4 Chairman Passes Away
In Memoriam Luis (Lou) Moreiras Sr., TC 131/SC4 Chairman until December 2020, recently passed away. Lou began his career in engineering in the 1970s and spent 32 years of his career at Parker Hannifin before retiring in 2009. He started his consulting company, Hydraulic Technical Services, LLC, the same year. In addition, he served as…
Virtual 2021 Annual Conference a Can’t-Miss Experience
2021 NFPA Annual Conference & Power of Association Event February 24-26, 2021 Virtual and In-Person Options Now Available Learn More | Register NFPA’s 2021 Annual Conference is expected to deliver the enriching content and networking our members expect while also exceeding the interactivity capabilities of the typical virtual experience. Features of the upcoming event include: Virtual Networking Ballroom: What sets this…
Learn About Heroes MAKE America on January 25
Join us on Monday, January 25 from 2:00-3:00 PM CT for a presentation on NFPA’s partnership with The Manufacturing Institute’s (MI) program called Heroes MAKE America (HMA). The program offers industry training designed to help our nation’s service members transition into manufacturing careers. NFPA members have access to these candidates because of NFPA’s financial support of the HMA program. The presentation will…
Fluid Power Forum Explores the Latest Lift Truck Technology
Episode 38 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Narendra Gupta of Hyster-Yale Group. Listen below to hear why electrifying hydraulic systems is the key to efficient material handling. [button link=” https://fluidpowerforward.nfpa.libsynpro.com/electrified-hydraulic-systems-for-top-loaders” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that…
COVID-Proof Trends in Fluid Power Shipments
In a continued annual news series on trends in fluid power shipments, we again examine three very consistent trends worth watching over the last twelve years using “month-to-month % change” analysis on historical shipments index data from NFPA’s Confidential Shipment Statistics Program. First, let us revisit the trends and historical analysis from last year’s article:…
NFPA Market Reports Cover Your New Year Data Needs
NFPA’s Market Information resources provide NFPA members insights year-round but can be particularly useful as companies start the year and plan their next steps. Reports and programs to pay special attention to as we move into 2021 include: NFPA Forecast Report: U.S. Customer Markets – (Available free to all members) Look three years into the future…
Member News: Motion Industries Expands, President Given CEO of the Year Award
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 Motion Industries. Motion Industries recently broke ground on an expansion in Irondale, Alabama. The new facility will house the company’s primary engineering department and expand its fluid…
Here’s the Content You Can’t Miss at the December Regional Conference
December 2020 Virtual NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference December 3, 2020 | 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Central Time) Register Here by November 30 With a newly improved networking approach, the December 3 NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference is already set to be one of the most valuable fluid power events of the year. But the upgraded interactivity is not the only reason to attend…
Fluid Power Forum Explores Industry Opportunities for Students
Episode 35 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Josh Scarbrough of Murray State University. Listen below to learn about how his involvement with NFPA workforce programs (like the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge and Fluid Power Club) led him to a career at IFP after graduation. [button link=” https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/utilizing-educational-resources-to-secure-a-career-in-fluid-power” target=”blank”…
Northern Illinois University and Partners Grow Engineering Program
NFPA Workforce Development Programs 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. One of NFPA’s strategic workforce development goals is to support the growth of fluid power education and connect educators and students to member…
Virtual NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference Gets Networking Upgrade
December 2020 Virtual NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference December 3, 2020 | 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM (Central Time) Register Here by November 30 In response to attendee feedback, NFPA and FPIC have revamped the networking opportunities for our Regional Conference on December 3. The conference, which will now be hosted on the virtual platform Remo, will deliver the quality content members expect while also…
New Industry Trends Data 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…