Fluid Power Journal

Plattco Partners with Nexmatix for Energy-Saving Valve

Plattco Corp., through a partnership with Nexmatix, is introducing an energy-efficient Double Flap Airlock® valve for material handling. The valve, built with …

Monster Truck Event Calls in PIRTEK to Keep Show on Schedule

A front-end loader had blown a hose while preparing the ground for a New Orleans Monster Jam competition at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, prompting a call to …

Siemens Partners with U.S. Technical Schools for L.E.A.P. Initiative

Siemens, through its Siemens Cooperates with Education, is launching a workforce development program for secondary and technical schools across America called …

Peninsular Cylinder Company Announces New Partnership with Amlok!

Peninsular Cylinder Company is proud to announce their new partnership with Amlok! This allows Peninsular the ability to incorporate the rod lock, providing a …

Coxreels Expands Current UL-Approved Products

Coxreels received approval on current UL-Listed Power Cord (PC) reels to show compliance with Canadian Safety Standards. This is effective on the company’s …

Electro-Matic Completes Acquisition of RAF Automation

Electro-Matic Ventures, Inc., Farmington Hills, Mich., has acquired RAF Fluid Power, a provider of advanced automation with a focus on pneumatics and robotics …

PIRTEK Continues Expansion in Michigan

PIRTEK is continuing to expand its presence in Michigan with a new location in Grand Rapids. Franchise owner Oliver Romano is also a shareholder in four other …

NFPA Forms Strategic Alliance with <i>FIRST®</i>

NFPA started a strategic alliance collaboration with FIRST® that will harness the similarities between the mission of FIRST and those of NFPA’s workforce …

Local Students Challenged by Fluid Power Industry

After weeks of preparation, Jimtown Junior High took home the Overall Champion trophy from Daman Products’ 2017 Fluid Power Action Challenge held at Bethel …

Hydradyne Purchases Baumgardner Service, Inc.

Hydradyne LLC, Fort Worth, Tex., completed an agreement on December 30, 2016 to acquire Baumgardner Service Inc., headquartered in Boiling Springs, S.C. …