IFPS Accepting Nominations for the 2024 Hall of Fame

Since 1960, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge for thousands of fluid power professionals, making it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion control industries. IFPS is accepting nominations for the Fluid Power Hall of Fame until April 15th, 2024. The Fluid Power industry’s success…

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IFPS Announces the Fluid Power Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Since 1960, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge for thousands of fluid power professionals, making it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion control industries. They established a special award to acknowledge individuals who have dedicated their careers and have made significant contributions to…

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IFPS Announces New Locations for Certification Training

Since 1960, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge for thousands of fluid power professionals, making it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion control industries. Having a certified workforce can: IFPS is excited to announce that their highly sought-after in-person Hydraulic Specialist Review Training…

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IFPS Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Hall of Fame

Article By: Haley Nemeth Hall of Fame Nominations are open! Nominations for the Fluid Power Hall of Fame are now being accepted and will remain open until April 15th. The Fluid Power industry’s success is through the efforts of dedicated individuals – the innovators, researchers, application engineers, educators, and sales and service personnel. These people…

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IFPS Certifications Help Enhance the Fluid Power Workforce

Article By: Haley Nemeth Individuals with certifications must re-certify every five years to ensure their knowledge and skills are always up to date. Certifications cover industrial hydraulics, mobile hydraulics, and pneumatics at the specialist, mechanic, and technician levels. Study materials are available, as are certification review training sessions through third-party accredited instructors. Learn more about…

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2022 Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest Open

The 2022 Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest is officially open. This annual contest is run by the International Fluid Power Society and the deadline for submissions is June 5. Participants should post a fluid power inspired photo to Facebook and/or Instagram with the hashtag #ifpscoolpics. There will be three winners. The prize will be a free IFPS…

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IFPS Announces 2021 Fluid Power Hall of Fame Inductees

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) recently announced that nine new industry leaders have been inducted to the 2021 Fluid Power Hall of Fame. The 2021 inductees include: Peter Achten Timothy Bailey Harley Bergen – Posthumous Jim Brizzolara George Doig Richard Fontecchio – Posthumous Craig M. Fox Medhat Khalil Noah Manring The award was created…

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IFPS Announces Student Winner for “Geared Up Grad” Sweepstakes

Conrad Adams was recently announced as the first winner of the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Geared Up Grad Sweepstakes, a program that awards one post-secondary student with the chance to connect with industry professionals, a one-year IFPS membership and a copy of Fluid Power Reference Handbook. Conrad majors in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University…

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Nominate Someone to the Fluid Power Hall of Fame, Deadline April 15

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International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) is accepting nominations for this year’s Fluid Power Hall of Fame. Last year, IFPS reviewed applications and inducted five industry leaders in recognition of individuals – innovators, researchers, application engineers, educators, as well as sales and service personnel – who have made significant, lifetime contributions to the fluid power industry.…

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2021 Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest Open

The 2021 Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest is officially open. This annual contest is run by the International Fluid Power Society and Fluid Power Journal, and the deadline for submissions is March 31. There will be a one week voting period for People’s Choice Winner after March 31, and there will be three winners for each category. This year’s categories include…

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