Fluid Power Journal

Shipments Up in August Rebound

After dropping slightly in July, shipments of fluid power products increased in August, according to data from the National Fluid Power Association. NFPA’s …

Fluid Power Shipments Drop in July

Fluid power shipments fell in July, according to the latest data from the National Fluid Power Association. Raw index data shows that pneumatic, mobile …

Mixed Signals on the Manufacturing Economy

By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor Is a recession approaching? There were conflicting signs in July. A falling manufacturing index from the Institute …

Shipments Up in June as Growth Continues

The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows that pneumatic, mobile hydraulic, and industrial hydraulic shipments increased in June …

Manufacturers Raise Pay to Deal with Labor Shortages, Survey Finds

  By Michael Degan, _Fluid Power Journal_ Editor Manufacturers have been trying a number of strategies to alleviate a glut of job openings, including …

Fluid Power Shipments Grew in May

The latest data from the National Fluid Power Association shows in raw index data that pneumatic, mobile hydraulic, and industrial hydraulic shipments all …

AEM Surveys Members on Supply Chain Issues

By Benjamin Duyck, Director of Market Intelligence, Association of Equipment Manufacturers The last two years haven’t been easy for equipment manufacturers, …

Shipments Down in April, Growth Slowing

After March’s record highs in shipments and orders of fluid power products, the latest data from the National Fluid Power Association shows decreases of …

Fluid Power Shipments Grew in March

The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows that shipments of pneumatic, mobile hydraulic, and industrial hydraulic products grew …

March Shipments and Orders Highest Ever Reported

By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor. The National Fluid Power Association reported Thursday that shipments and orders of fluid power products hit an …