Posts Tagged ‘National Fluid Power Association’
Applications for Fluid Power Club Program – Now Open!
This fall, we have lunched our updated resource center on our How It Work webpage located under the Fluid Power Action Challenge tab on the website. One of the most significant changes you will see on the How It Works pages is that the competition has been divided into two main categories: In-School and Community Competitions. Both sets of competitors have their own set of unique documents based on the designated mechanical kit designs.
Read MoreNFPA Executive Leadership Program Kicks Off Second Cohort – Spots Still Open
The NFPA Executive Leadership Program is an in-depth and interactive program that combines in-person and virtual learning sessions over two full years to help 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…
Read MoreManufacturing Day: NFPA’s Speaker Bureau
Each year companies across America open their doors or visit classrooms to show their communities what manufacturing really looks like. NFPA supports events like these both through our own programs and by encouraging members to take advantage of opportunities like MFG Day to inspire the next generation of skilled workers.
Read MoreIFPS Releases Second Edition of the Fluid Power Reference Handbook
The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) recently announced the release of a second edition Fluid Power Reference Handbook, a resource for hydraulic, pneumatic and motion control professionals. The book also act as a resource for people becoming certified and re-certified through the IFPS. These certifications cover industrial hydraulics, mobile hydraulics, and pneumatics at the specialist,…
Read MoreFluid Power Action Challenge Grant – New Look
The National Fluid Power Association updated its Fluid Power Action Challenge Grant application process. The updated grant application allows NFPA to collect critical statistical data, which will help us broaden our reach within the communities we serve.
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Marmon/Keystone
Marmon/Keystone is a North American supplier that focuses on distributing supply chain management of metal products including precision honed and suitable-to-hone tubing, chrome-plated bar, and a wide range of value-added processed tube and bar components for fluid power cylinder applications.
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Crown Equipment Corporation
Crown Equipment Corporation, primarily a manufacturer of material handling equipment vehicles, also is a distributor of hydraulics: hoses, hose couplings/ends, filters, pumps, master cylinders, and cylinder seal kits.
Read MoreFind a Fluid Power Action Challenge Event Near You
If you are an industry member or educator interested in participating in a Fluid Power Action Challenge Competition, consider using NFPA’s Find a Challenge webpage. Users can use the Find a Challenge webpage to find Fluid Power Action Challenge events in their community by filtering events by state, date, or organization name.
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Murdock Industrial
Founded in 1999, Murdock Industrial is a brand name distributor and converter. We have a strong local market and an internet presence. We reinvest our profits into growing our capabilities and offerings. We have a few target product lines including Hydraulics, Industrial Hose, Pneumatics, Conveyor Belts, Gasketing, and safety products.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Tom Wanke
The National Fluid Power Association is saddened to share the news that Tom Wanke, CFPE, director of the Fluid Power Industrial Consortium and Industry Relations at Milwaukee School of Engineering, passed away June 21, 2022. “Tom’s impact on the fluid power industry will be felt for generations,” said Eric Lanke, president and CEO of the…
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