Fluid Power Journal

A Formula for Success

How One Fluid Power Company is Growing by Building a Well-trained, Diverse Workforce In a world of economic instability combined with the challenge of …

Offshore Technology Conference Attendance Remains Strong in 2015

Experts from the offshore energy industry around the world came together May 5-7 for the 2015 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) at NRG Park in Houston, Tex. …

Partners in Industry and Education Unveil Hydraulic Training Area to Mark National Apprenticeship Week

A groundbreaking engineering training facility in the United Kingdom was unveiled to industry leaders by The JCB Academy and Parker Hannifin in March to mark …

NFPA 2015 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference

Mark Your Calendars for August 10-12, 2015 at the Westin Chicago, North Shore, Wheeling, IL The Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) is NFPA’s …

IFPS Certification is a Bright Idea

Have you ever wondered what happens when you flip on a light switch? Fluid power might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but electricity suppliers and …

My Life! My Plan! Gives High School Students a Head Start

On December 11, 2014, Milwaukee Public School held a My Life! My Plan! Workshop at Bradley Tech High School that focused on STEM careers—concentrating on …

Teaching Grants Engage Students in Fluid Power

The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation awarded six teaching grants that will begin in January 2015. The objective of the grants is to engage students in …

Hydraulics and Pneumatics Initiatives with the Boy Scouts of America

My family is really involved in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). My son Austin recently received the rank of Eagle Scout, and he and I received the Triple …

2015 Fluid Power Professionals’ Day

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has dedicated June 19th as “Fluid Power Professionals’ Day” – a day of recognition for all of us …

Increasing Awareness, Strengthening Our Industry

I would like to thank each and every member of the IFPS for making the Society what it is today. There is a bond of professional fellowship among us that I …