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Iowa State and Cleveland State Win Big at Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge
Iowa State University and Cleveland State University won top prizes at the National Fluid Power Association’s Vehicle Challenge events held in April. This …
Rise in February ’22 Hydraulic Shipments
The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows continued growth in the 12 month moving average of pneumatic, hydraulic, and total …
Manufacturers Struggling with Backlogs
By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor A State of the Fluid Power Industry Survey released by the National Fluid Power Association in January shows that …
NFPA IEOC Conference Set for August
The National Fluid Power Association’s Industry & Economic Outlook Conference is scheduled for Aug. 17-18 at the Westin Chicago Northwest, NFPA has …
NFPA Accepting Applications for Research Funds
The National Fluid Power Association is accepting applications for its 2022-23 NFPA Research Supplement Awards. The NFPA program will award ten $7,500 research …
NFPA Sponsors Maha Fluid Power Conference
Purdue University’s Maha Fluid Power Research Center holds its 2022 Maha Fluid Power Conference May 17-19 at the university campus in West Lafayette, …
Growth Slowing for Fluid Power Products
No recession forecast until ‘26. By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor. Amid anxieties about the war in Ukraine, inflation, and higher commodity …
Registration Open for 2022 NFPA Vehicle Challenge
Registration is open for two Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge events scheduled for April. Danfoss Power Solutions will host one event April 20-22 in Ames, Iowa, …
NFPA Partners on Fast Track to Fluid Power Program
Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan is set to be the National Fluid Power Association’s third Fast Track to Fluid Power hub school in spring 2022, …
Shipments Grew 20% Last Year
Data from the National Fluid Power Association shows that shipments of pneumatic, hydraulic, and total fluid power products continue to grow. From 2020 to …
Slight Drop in Some November Shipments
Data from the National Fluid Power Association shows that total shipments of fluid power products continue to grow. Year to date, shipments grew 19.9% in …
Registration Opens for NFPA Leadership Program
Registration is open for the 2022-2024 cohort of the National Fluid Power Association’s Executive Leadership Program, presented in collaboration with the …
NFPA Names Slate of Board Nominees
The National Fluid Power Association announced on Jan. 5 a slate of nominees for the NFPA board of directors, who will be voted on next month. The election …
Growth in Fluid Power Shipments Continues
Data from the National Fluid Power Association shows that pneumatic and hydraulic shipments continue to grow. Year to date, shipments grew 18.6% in October …
NFPA Conference Registration Open
Registration for the National Fluid Power Association’s annual conference is open, and early bird rates are available until Jan. 1. The conference takes …
NFPA Offers Workforce Development Activities
The National Fluid Power Association is offering members opportunities to participate in workforce development activities aimed at cultivating the next …
NFPA Launches Member Internship Program
In an effort to connect talented students to the fluid power industry, the National Fluid Power Association is launching internship and co-op programs with …
Shipments, Exports Down in 2020 Due to Pandemic
NFPA report cites industry’s economic impact— By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor Exports and shipments of fluid power products were down in 2020 …
Improved Productivity, Performance Top Needs of Fluid Power Companies
NFPA Technology Roadmap charts R&D agenda By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor — Better productivity and performance are among the top …
NFPA Fluid Power Clubs Conduct Hands-On Projects
This academic year, the National Fluid Power Association supported 13 Fluid Power Clubs on university campuses across the country. The goal of this …
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