Registration Now Open for the December 2023 Quarterly Technology Conference

December 7, 2023 | 9:00am– 11:30am* (Central)Virtual Delivery Registration is now open for the March NFPA Quarterly Technology Conference. The upcoming conference will take place December 7, 2023 and will be held jointly with FPIC. The conference focus is “Fluid Power and the Drive Towards Connected Systems and Machines ” Presentations will be broadcast virtually…

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Increasing Hydraulic Efficiency for Electrified Machines – Fluid Power Forum Episode 110 Now Live

This episode features Marty Christianson & Chris Kolbe of HYDAC Technology Corporation. Listen to the Podcast Here Marty is the Market Manager for E-Mobility and AE Cooling Systems, and Chris is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, both at HYDAC Technology Corporation. Today, we invited them into our forum to learn about how HYDAC is increasing…

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Hydraulic and Pneumatic Industry Trends with NFPA

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is the leading source of hydraulic and pneumatic industry data. Plan Your Next Move NFPA’s industry reports, outlook surveys, forecasts, and data sources allow our members to understand trends and anticipate change with a variety of trend graphs and data analysis for fluid power products, customer markets, and economic…

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NFPA Member Company Profile: Certified Power Solutions

NFPA member companies span the spectrum of the fluid power industry. This series features the short company profile of an NFPA member as a way to highlight the diversity and strength of our industry. Today’s company is: Certified Power Solutions. Certified Power, headquartered in Mundelein IL, has provided fluid power products and systems for mobile and…

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Connect with Talented Students at the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Networking Mixer on November 3rd

The 2023 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge is underway! At least twenty-two teams are competing this year, including newcomers Minnesota State University Mankato and SUNY Polytechnic. More than 100 students and advisors attended the Kick-Off webinar and many students have already begun working on their vehicles. A virtual networking mixer is planned for Friday, November…

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Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner & Tom Wanke Legacy Awardee – Tatiyana Timmons

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The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 23 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Tatiyana Timmons, is attending NFPA Power Partner Murray State University, was selected for a Tom Wanke Legacy Fund Award, and is a previous awardee of the Fluid Power Scholarship. Tatiyana provided us with an…

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Bronze Sponsorships Still Available for Members

Sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming Annual conference and other events have been rolled into annual packages. This format streamlines the sponsorship process and gives our members more enhanced opportunities for visibility at NFPA events. Sponsorship packages include recognition opportunities during conferences, in the NFPA News, NFPA Member’s Hub, Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge, the Fluid Power Forum…

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Mark Your Calendar: Join Us on November 15 for an Economic Update with ITR Economics – Register Today!

Registration is now open for the November 15th Economic Update Event featuring Patrick Luce of ITR Economics. The event will take place virtually. In addition to macroeconomic trends and updates, Patrick will speak on important end use markets for fluid power and updated hydraulic and pneumatic forecasts. Check out the latest fluid power forecast report…

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New Forecasts from Oxford Economics: Updates on the UAW Strike

Quarterly country and industry forecast reports from Oxford Economics have been updated on NFPA’s member hub. Insights include impacts of the UAW strike on the motor vehicle industry and updates on China’s industrial production. Oxford Economics produces quarterly forecast reports for over 60 countries and 10+ industries. These reports highlight forecast drivers and constraints with…

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