Get to Know Your Staff – Cecilia Bart, Economics and Statistical Services Manager

Cecilia Bart Economics and Statistical Services Manager, National Fluid Power Association Cecilia Bart joined NFPA on January 17th as the new Economics and Statistical Services Manager. Cecilia graduated this past December from St. Norbert College with a major in Economics. Her areas of focus include working with data through courses such as Econometrics and Data…

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Enhancing Operator Safety with GSH Technology in Mobile Hydraulics

This episode features Ron Akers of Gefran. Listen to the Podcast Here Ron is the Business Development Manager of Mobile Hydraulics at Gefran, Inc. We’ve had Ron on the podcast before to discuss Gefran’s multivariable position sensors. Today, we’ve invited him back to the forum to learn about two new developments in Gefran’s extended length…

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Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Kaedyn Peterson-Rucker

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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, Kaedyn Peterson-Rucker, is attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We asked Kaedyn a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Winning the Fluid Power Scholarship…

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NAM Regulatory Update: Manufacturers Launch Seven-Figure Ad Campaign Opposing Biden Administration’s March-In Proposal

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. The National Association of Manufacturers has launched a seven-figure television and…

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Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Evan Fender

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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, Evan Fender, is attending Wright State University. We asked Evan a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Winning this scholarship helps me to…

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NFPA Welcomes New Member and Gold Sponsor: Automated Wire Products

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Automated Wire Products specializes in production of custom ground and unground compression springs for the Fluid Power Industry. Daily production addresses tight tolerance applications for valves, pumps, connects/disconnects and brakes. Automated Wire Products (Referral from Sheku, MSOE)N118 W18324 Bunsen Dr.Germantown, WI 53022262-250-1480 OCR – Tom Duffytom@automatedwire.com

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Regulatory Update: NAM Goes All Out for Tax Priorities

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. The NAM is firing on all cylinders to accomplish manufacturers’ top…

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Energy Mapping Optimize Systems on Mobile Machines

This episode features Andrew Krajnik of HYDAC Technology Corporation. Listen to the Podcast Here On today’s show, our guest is Andrew Krajnik. Andrew is the System Integration Manager at HYDAC Technology Corporation, a provider of fluid power solutions to OEMs, manufacturers, and end-users of a variety of heavy-duty mobile and industrial equipment. Today, we invited…

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NFPA Michigan Workforce Engagement Group Explores Innovative Macomb Building During Insightful Meeting

NFPA Workforce Staff recently organized a Michigan Workforce Engagement Group meeting at NFPA Fast Track Hub Macomb Community College in Warren, MI. Attendees had the opportunity to: Given the considerable concentration of fluid power companies in Suburban Detroit, AutoSTEAM Days holds significant importance for career awareness in the region. In anticipation of the 2024 AutoSTEAM…

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