Special Reports from Oxford Economics: Insights on Baltimore Bridge Collapse and Global Scenarios Forecast

A new research briefing and global scenarios report from Oxford Economics has been added to NFPA’s member hub. The latest research briefing focuses on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Oxford anticipates larger economic implications for the Baltimore economy than nationally. Increases in transportation costs and disruptions are not forecasted to be widespread or large…

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NFPA Welcomes New Member: Lakeside Screw Products

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Started in 1977 in a Garage with 4 Brown & Sharpe Screw machines, Lakeside Screw Products is a dedicated supplier to multiple industries with a specific focus on hydraulic components. We offer various manufacturing services, ranging from Multi-Axis CNC Lathe, CNC Swiss, Automatic Screw Machining, 4th & 5th Axis CNC Milling, Honing, Grinding and Assembly. We are…

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NAM Regulatory Update: Extend Pro-Growth Tax Policies Expiring

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. If manufacturing is a team sport, the rules of the game…

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Quarterly Industry Forecast Reports from Oxford Economics Now Available

Quarterly industry forecast reports from Oxford Economics have been updated on NFPA’s member hub. Some quick insights include: Oxford Economics produces quarterly forecast reports for 10+ industries. These reports highlight forecast drivers and constraints with upside and downside scenario outlooks. Industries covered include Construction, Motor Vehicles, Extraction, Electronics and Computers, and more. These reports additionally…

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 UPDATE

NFPA is a supporting organization of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the largest construction show in North America and a crucial promotional opportunity for fluid power companies to connect with construction, earthmoving, mining, and utility OEMs. As previously communicated, NFPA is working with the show organizers to help ensure that it offers enhanced promotion to past qualifying IFPE…

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NFPA Board Meets; Broadens NFPA’s Scope and Deepens Our Impact

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Broadens NFPA’s Scope and Deepens Our Impactby Eric Lanke, NFPA President/CEO Back in October, I wrote about several discussions that occurred at the NFPA Board meeting and promised an update following the next Board meeting at our Annual Conference in February 2024. We’re now a few weeks past that February meeting, and I’m pleased to…

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Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Mason Maile

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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, Mason Maile, is attending NFPA Power Partner, the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). We asked Mason a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you?…

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Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Athena Shier

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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, Athena Shier, is attending the University of South Carolina. We asked Athena a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? I will be using…

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