Posts Tagged ‘NFPA’
In Memoriam: John Berninger
The National Fluid Power Association is saddened to share that John Berninger, retired Parker Hannifin, and longtime NFPA ISO/TC 131 chairman, has passed away. “John’s impact on the fluid power industry and his engineering contributions to pneumatic and hydraulic ISO Standards are legendary,” said Eric Lanke, president and CEO of the National Fluid Power Association. …
Read MoreAI Sales and Marketing Applications for Distributors and Manufacturers + Mini Survey #2
NFPA members will get the opportunity to learn about AI from Mike Marks of Indian River Consulting Group, who will be leading an interactive workshop titled Application of AI Technologies to Industrial Companies at the NFPA 2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference – Register Now! By Mike MarksIndian River Consulting Group It’s hard to separate…
Read MoreEconomic Market Indicators Report Updated Series
NFPA’s Econ and Market Indicators (EMI) report pulls together data from multiple sources to provide the latest trends for: Recent changes have been made to the EMI report. Listed below are the locations in the EMI file and the data series that have been added: Listed below are the locations in the EMI file and the…
Read MoreNAM Regulatory Update: NAM Urges Passage of New MTB 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. The House should move quickly to pass the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill…
Read MoreRegister Today! Fluid Power and the Drive Towards Performance and Productivity – Virtual Technology Conference
June 6, 2024 | 9:00am– 11:10am* (Central)Virtual Delivery Registration is now open for the June Virtual Technology Conference. The upcoming conference will take place June 6, 2024 and will be held jointly with Milwaukee School of Engineering. The conference focus is “Fluid Power and the Drive Towards Performance and Productivity.” Presentations will be broadcast virtually…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Southern Fluidpower, Inc.
Founded in 1961 SFP has grown to new heights in the industrial automation, fluid connector, fluid power, and IoT realms. With multiple locations across Tennessee and Georgia, we are your local source for sales, design, and service from a single component to a turnkey solution. Offering in-house assembly, component kitting, custom hydraulic systems and training,…
Read MoreLatest Economic Indicator Updates, Oxford Briefings, Webinar Recording Available
Multiple updates for our statistical programs are now available, including information NFPA’s Econ and Market Indicators (EMI) report, which has been updated for available March data. Also, Oxford’s Monthly Industry Briefings for April have been released and are available on the website. Additionally, the recording of NFPA’s May 9th Economic Update Webinar featuring Jim Meil of ACT Research. Highlights between…
Read MoreRegistration Now Open for the 2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC)
August 13–14, 2024The Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca, ILLearn More | Register The 2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference schedule is full with a lineup of industry experts, and, as always, registration is open to everyone in the fluid power supply chain—NFPA members and non-members alike. This year’s event will equip attendees with the trends and data they…
Read MoreSeats Still Available for NFPA Executive Leadership Program
NFPA’s Executive Leadership Program is conducted in partnership with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and offers a series of in-person events for a defined cohort of participants that teach both the hard and soft skills that are needed for leadership in today’s fluid power industry. The program’s second cohort of leaders will be…
Read MoreNAM Regulatory Update: NAM Publishes First-of-Its-Kind Report on Vast Potential of Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturers
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 released a first-of-its-kind report, “Working Smarter:…
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