Help Drive NFPA’s New Business Intelligence Initiative
A core benefit of membership with NFPA has long been the market statistics and economic data you need to develop plans for the next quarter, or the next year. Another core benefit has been the ability to get together with other members to develop helpful business relationships and share ideas. But the world moves quickly,…
There’s Still Time to Gain Access to 2020 IEOC Content
Set your company up for success. Purchase access to the 2020 IEOC presentation recordings today! NFPA’s 2020 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) featured exceptional presentations from industry experts on everything from COVID-19 predictions to fluid power industry insights. If you were unable to attend, you can still view this valuable content by purchasing a post-event access…
Fluid Power Forum Discusses Impact and Future of Fast Track Program
Episode 30 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Bill Haley of FORCE America, Inc., who is chair of NFPA’s Tech School Education Committee. Listen below to hear Bill discuss the success of the Fast Track program and why it’s so important to offer tech school options to students. [button…
NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference Delivers Valuable Contamination Intelligence
Presented through a combined effort of NFPA and the Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) of the Milwaukee School of Engineering, the virtual September NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference drew an audience of over 120 attendees. The event featured three industry speakers who used their years of expertise to discuss advanced contamination control technologies for improving fluid power system…
Explore Fluid Power’s Impact in the Annual Report on the U.S. Fluid Power Industry
Although hydraulics and pneumatics have a major impact on our world, it is often up to NFPA and our members to educate customers, colleagues and students on the importance of our industry. The first step to educating our communities about fluid power is to explore the magnitude of its impact ourselves. The sixth Annual Report…
NFPA Creates Video Presentation on the U.S. Fluid Power Industry
In response to COVID-19 challenges that schools across the country are facing, NFPA has been working to source more virtual fluid power educational resources. NFPA’s educator partner network has expressed interest in showing students videos from NFPA member companies that have real life examples of various fluid power technologies in use. To kick things off,…
NFPA Provides Industry Statistics That Improve Your Decision Making
By Eric Lanke NFPA President/CEO As our Board chair Ray Chambers recently communicated, the NFPA Board of Directors met virtually in late June 2020 for its annual strategic retreat. Among other topics of focus, the Board reviewed the program successes NFPA achieved in its 2019-20 fiscal year. In this post, I would like to…
Get Connected to University Students on Manufacturing Day
Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of skilled workers and is an initiative of The Manufacturing Institute, a workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers. This year’s MFG Day will be Friday, October 1. Because of its alignment with our workforce…
Member News: Motion Industries Announces Acquisition
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, Inc. Birmingham, Alabama-based Motion Industries, Inc. recently announced the acquisition of Applied Machine and Motion Control, Inc. (AMMC), a Kentucky-based supplier of motion control and automation…
NEXT WEEK: Exclusive Comprehensive Virtual Negotiation Training
Negotiation Workshop with Red Bear Negotiation September 9, 2020: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (CT) Virtual Delivery Registration Now Open One of the most critical skills in business is an employee’s ability to negotiate. Though the skill is essential, negotiation is also challenging to master. Luckily, next week’s Negotiation Workshop with Red Bear Negotiation offers…
Future Leaders Network Hosting Exclusive Webinar
Leading Through Crisis: Multiple Perspectives for Future Leaders Thursday, September 24 | 10:00AM CST Registration Open Go beyond textbook best practices for leading your team, department or organization through hard times at the September 24 NFPA Future Leaders Webinar. John Stenz, Chairman & CEO of FORCE America, Inc, and Jim Kaas, President of Iowa Fluid…
Fluid Power Forum Explores the Benefits of Automated Excavators
Episode 29 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Simon Yardley and Ben Holter of Husco. The duo explains the process of automating the grading function on excavators and the impact this new technology has on workforce training and task efficiency. [button link=” https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/automated-grading-with-hydraulic-excavators” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This…