Fluid Power Journal

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Sun Hydraulics Celebrates 50 Years of Fluid Power Innovation

Sun Hydraulics is celebrating 50 years in the fluid power business this year, marking five decades that started with a simple plan and a clear company vision …

Manuli Rubber Merges with Ryco Hydraulics

Italian firm Manuli Rubber Industries SpA (MRI) announced Feb. 3 that it will merge with RYCO Hydraulics Pty Ltd (RYCO), of Melbourne, Australia. MRI has …

2020 OTC in Houston Postponed

The Offshore Technology Conference postponed its annual meeting, scheduled for May 4–7 in Houston, due to concerns about the coronavirus, the conference …

More Exhibitors Drop Out of CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE Shows

  Hallite has withdrawn from the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE trade show, which opens Tuesday, March 10, “as a precautionary measure regarding COVID-19 …

CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE Takes Precautions against Coronavirus

‘No Handshaking’ Policy Encouraged Attendees at next week’s IFPE trade show will be encouraged to avoid shaking hands as a way to guard against the …

Webtec Technician’s Guide Available on Kindle

Webtec’s comprehensive guide for fluid power technicians and engineers, “An Introduction to Practical Hydraulic System Maintenance” by Steve Skinner and …

World Wide Metric Marks 50 Years Servicing Maritime, Oil and Gas, Industrial Flow Control and Fluid Power Industries

World Wide Metric, a global supplier of valves, flanges, piping systems and hydraulic components, celebrated its 50th anniversary in January. World Wide Metric …

Doering Company Acquires Metro Hydraulics

Doering Company of Clear Lake, Minn., announced Feb. 18 that it has acquired the assets of Metro Hydraulics in Eden Prairie, Minn.  Metro designs and …

NFPA Hosts Annual Competition in Wisconsin

More than 200 Waukesha, Wis., middle school students will participate in March in the fifth annual Fluid Power Action Challenge competition.  Teams of …

Linde Hydraulics Opens New Plant in Weifang, China

Important step in in the expansion of business in China 36,000m2 office and production area for assembly and production of high-pressure pumps, motors and …

Danfoss agrees to acquire Eaton’s hydraulics business

Today, Danfoss has entered into an agreement to acquire Eaton’s Hydraulics business. The acquisition marks a major milestone in the company’s history and …

Manuli Rubber Industries and RYCO combination to result in a new market leader

      Manuli Rubber Industries SpA (MRI), headquartered in Milan, and RYCO Hydraulics Pty Ltd (RYCO), headquartered in Melbourne, today jointly …

SPX® FLOW Announces New F&B Channel Partner In Egypt

SPX® FLOW has announced the appointment of Petroconsult as a new channel partner for its food & beverage and hygienic application business in Egypt. With …

Manuli Hydraulics Launches HydroRope Range For Grab Applications

When selecting a hydraulic hose for most normal applications, the tensile strength of the hose is not usually a critical determining factor. However, in …

PIRTEK USA Expands In Metro Houston

PIRTEK USA now has five locations spread across metro Houston with the opening of PIRTEK Baytown and PIRTEK Pearland. PIRTEK is the leader in providing …

PIRTEK Grand Prairie Becomes Fourth Location in Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Owner of successful Australian PIRTEK franchise moves to Texas to tap into diverse economic opportunities The owner of a thriving PIRTEK franchise in Australia …

Linde Hydraulics Opens New Plant in Weifang, China

Important step in in the expansion of business in China 36,000m2 office and production area for assembly and production of high-pressure pumps, motors and …

Piab Group acquires TAWI Group to become the global leader in ergonomic handling solutions.

Piab Group has entered into an agreement to acquire TAWI Group, a leading manufacturer of smart lifting solutions with global reach. Total sales for TAWI is …

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Acquires Michigan-Based Manufacturer of Rotary Seals, Tritec Seal

Trelleborg has, through its Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area, closed on the acquisition of Tritec Seal which produces engineered …

Hydraulic Cylinders play key role in NASA SLS Rocket Testing

At NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, testing of Space Launch System (SLS) rocket structures is being conducted to ensure the safety …

Peninsular Cylinder Company voted #1 in Annual Michigan Manufacturing Association “Coolest Thing Made in Michigan” Competition

ROSEVILLE, MI – Peninsular Cylinder in Roseville is honored and pleased to announce that the company was voted #1 in the 2nd annual Michigan Manufacturing …

Endress+Hauser Secures MIV Contract at Large Texas Refinery

Endress+Hauser and its representatives, Vector CAG, secure the Main Instrument Vendor (MIV) contract at a large Texas refinery. The company defines MIV …

Quaker Chemical and Houghton International Combine to Form Quaker Houghton

Quaker Chemical Corporation and Houghton International have combined to create Quaker Houghton, a global leader in industrial process fluids to the primary …

Smalley Wins GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award for 7th Consecutive Year

Smalley was presented the General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award for the year 2018. This marks the 7th consecutive year that Smalley has received …

Community Invited to Attend December 6th Middle School STEM Competition

The event will take place at Triton College and will feature a competition that requires middle school students to solve an engineering problem using fluid …