Posts Tagged ‘National Fluid Power Association’
NAM Regulatory Update: House Passes Critical Minerals Bill
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 15, 2024) The House easily passed an NAM-backed bill intended…
Read MoreNew Episode of Fluid Power Forum: Improving Safety Standards for Off-Road Equipment
This episode of Fluid Power Forum features Rich Nagel. Rich is a Program Manager for Parker Hannifin’s Electrification Growth Team. Parker is a diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. Rich gave a presentation at NFPA’s Hydraulics Conference co-located…
Read MoreFluid Power Education Event at NCAT Strengthens Industry Connections and Student Engagement
On November 6, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT) hosted a virtual hybrid event focused on advancing student engagement in fluid power education. The event, led by NCAT faculty and NFPA Vice President of Workforce Development, Stephanie Scaccianoce, provided an in-depth look at NCAT’s expanding fluid power curriculum and industry partnership opportunities aimed at preparing students…
Read MoreNFPA Foundation Scholarship Announcements 2025
Happy National Scholarship Month! The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation is excited to share updates for the upcoming scholarship cycle. In 2025, students applying for the Fluid Power Scholarship will be eligible for $2,500 awards toward their tuition expenses. Fluid Power Scholarship Application Now Available The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation is now accepting applications…
Read MoreNAM Regulatory Update: NAM Sees Strength for Manufacturing as Washington Transitions
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 8, 2024) With a new administration and Congress on the…
Read MoreNFPA Expanding University Offerings Through Grant Program
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation is dedicated to advancing fluid power education at universities and preparing students for careers in this field. Working with NFPA member companies and university partners, we’ve created a new set of competencies in General Electrical/Electronics, Control Systems, and Data Acquisition—skills that are increasingly vital as the fluid power industry…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: EPCO Products, Inc./Zero-Leak
EPCO is a leading manufacturer of products for the hydraulics and fluid power industries. Incorporated in 1969 in Marshall, Michigan, EPCO relocated to its current home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1980. EPCO is ISO 9001:2015 Registered Since 2002. EPCO’s Zero-Leak Gold® Plugs employ a very simple, geometry-reliant method of sealing for dependable zero-leak performance. All ZLG plugs provide zero-leak…
Read MoreNott Company Expands Operations with New Facility
Nott Company, a member of our association and a leader in custom-engineered solutions, has announced its relocation to a larger facility in Burnsville, Minnesota. This modernized space aligns with Nott Company’s ongoing commitment to cutting-edge engineering and production capabilities. Equipped with the latest technology and advanced production tools, the facility will support a range of…
Read MoreHydraulic Cartridge Flow Meters for Data Acquisition
This episode of Fluid Power Forum features Dale Dietel. Dale is the President and CEO of DGD Fluid Power, which specializes in designing and manufacturing hydraulic and electrohydraulic components and systems. Dale gave a presentation at NFPA’s Hydraulics Conference co-located at the 2024 iVT EXPO. His presentation was on advancements in hydraulic technology and data…
Read MoreGet to Know Your Staff – Sineigh Quinn, Workforce Program and Event Manager
Sineigh Quinn Workforce Program and Event Manager Sineigh Quinn (pronounced “Shih-nay”) takes pride in her Irish roots—her name comes from the Gaeilge phrase “Sin é,” meaning “that’s it.” She grew up immersed in the Milwaukee Irish-American traditions, spending 12 years performing, training, and competing internationally as an Irish dancer. Sineigh holds a degree from the University of…
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