NFPA Texas Workforce Engagement Group Celebrates Partnership with Houston Community College

NFPA Workforce Staff recently organized an in-person Texas Fast Track Hub Launch Event & Inaugural Workforce Engagement Group (WEG) Meeting at the TX Fast Track Hub Houston Community College (HCC) in Stafford, TX. The September 17th event was attended by NFPA Members from Employee Owned Holdings, Inc., Hydradyne, Hydraquip, Linde Hydraulics, and Womack Machine Supply,…

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NAM Regulatory Update: Legislators Urge Canada, Mexico to Block Forced-Labor Imports

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. (September 27, 2024) A bipartisan group of legislators is urging Canada and…

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Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Kaedyn Peterson-Rucker

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

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MFG Day 2024: Change Perceptions and Inspire Students to Choose a Fluid Power Career Path

Manufacturing Day

MFG Day (Manufacturing Day) is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of skilled workers and is an initiative of The Manufacturing Institute, a workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers. Each fall, manufacturers across America open their doors to show their communities what manufacturing really looks like. The…

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Secure Your Exhibit Space at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

NFPA member news

CONEXPO-CON/AGGLas Vegas, NV – March 3-7, 2026 NFPA members, don’t miss your chance to be part of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the largest construction equipment show in North America. As an NFPA member, you have access to the exclusive components product concentration area, and can receive a 12-15% discount on exhibit space. Key Dates to Remember: To…

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Demystifying Functional Safety in Mobile Hydraulics

This episode features Marcus Hererra of HYDAC Technology Corporation. Listen to the Podcast Here Today, our guest is Marcus Herrera. Marcus is a Sales Application Engineer 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. Marcus is…

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NFPA Michigan Workforce Engagement Group Convenes to Discuss 2024-25 Events and Opportunities

On September 12th, NFPA Workforce Staff hosted a virtual Michigan Workforce Engagement Group meeting. Attendees learned about how NFPA members can get involved with workforce development initiatives in and around the Fast Track Hub at Macomb Community College in Suburban Detroit. Below is a list of exciting ongoing opportunities and events to engage with and…

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NFPA Members Connect with Future Engineers at Purdue University Recruitment Event

Earlier this month, NFPA member companies were invited to attend a student recruitment event at Purdue University during the Maha Conference and Exposition on campus. The event was a success with 10 NFPA member companies in attendance along with over 80 engineering students. Companies were able to network with students looking to be hired for full-time/part-time jobs as well as internships. Many said…

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New Manufacturing Member Joins NFPA: Clean Air Power, Inc.

NFPA membership connections

Clean Air Power manufactures high speed solenoid valves designed for digital control of pressure or flow. We offer 2 and 3 way normally closed or normally open valves with pressure ranges from 100-3000 PSI at 12 or 24 vdc, with response times under 3 milliseconds. Timing precision is +- 25 microseconds. Operating temperature is from -40 to…

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