NFPA Executive Leadership Program Dives into the Art of Negotiation

The NFPA Executive Leadership Program is an in-depth and interactive program that helps emerging leaders in the fluid power industry develop their network and advance their management and leadership skills through tailored content. Its sessions are presented in collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, with Kellogg faculty helping to curate interactions among…

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New Episode of Fluid Power Forum: Rethinking Hydraulic Motor Design for Transmission Efficiency in Construction Equipment

Today, our guest is Pierre Bernard. Pierre is a Hydromechanics Engineering Manager at Poclain Hydraulics. a worldwide manufacturer of HTLS radial piston cam lobe motors, hydrostatic axles, variable displacement pumps, and more. He presented at the 2024 MAHA Conference in September on improving hydrostatic transmission efficiency by using a radial piston cam lobe motor architecture,…

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Recruit NIU Engineering Students – Join Us for a Networking Event

Northern Illinois University (NIU) Networking EventFebruary 10, 2025NIU Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL9:30AM – 1:30PM CT NFPA invites you to a special recruitment event on February 10, 2025, in partnership with Northern Illinois University (NIU), a valued Power Partner University. The Power Partner Program showcases universities that actively participate in all NFPA fluid power educational…

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New Episode of Fluid Power Forum: Emerging Valve Technologies for Mobile Equipment

This episode of Fluid Power Forum features Daniel Fernandes. Daniel is a Business Development Manager at HAWE Hydraulik, USA, a manufacturer of hydraulic power units, pumps, valves and cylinders. He recently presented at NFPA’s Hydraulics Conference co-located at the 2024 iVT EXPO. His presentation was on emerging valve technologies, and we invited him into our…

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NFPA Members Attend the Annual Reverse Career Fair at Murray State University

NFPA’s annual Reverse Career Fair with Murray State University on November 20, 2024, was another fantastic event! This year, 30 engineering students showcased their fluid power projects, giving NFPA members the opportunity to witness firsthand the remarkable talent emerging from our Power Partner University. Students from a variety of engineering disciplines shared their senior design…

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NFPA Welcomes New Member: Jomar Valves

Founded in 1966 by former Navy Commander Joseph Martin, Jomar Valve set out to change the way the valve industry thought about valves. Innovation was paramount in Martin’s quest, and as a result, several of his valve designs are now industry standards. In addition, Jomar Valve was first to offer one valve platform certified to…

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This Holiday Season, We Extend Our Gratitude to You

As the holiday season approaches, we reflect on the many achievements made possible by your dedication and support. On behalf of everyone at NFPA, we extend our gratitude to our members for your unwavering commitment to advancing the fluid power industry and supporting our shared mission. Looking ahead, we are eager to continue building upon…

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NAM Regulatory Update: Timmons – USMCA, Right Policies Can Bring “Manufacturing Revival”

As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. (November 21, 2024) The North American trade landscape will look different…

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Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Bryson Love

The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 20 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Bryson Love, is attending the South Dakota State University. We asked Bryson a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Winning the Fluid Power…

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