Fluid Power Journal

Board President: Staying Curious in 2023

By Scott Sardina, PE, CFPAI, CFPHS, CFPECS, 2023 IFPS Board President and Chairperson. The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own …

IFPS Welcomes 2023 Board of Directors

With the new year, IFPS installs its new board of directors, adding four directors-at-large and an honorary position. Stepping into the top slot on the board …

Online HS Review Training Course Launches in March

IFPS recently announced an online review training course for the hydraulic specialist certification. IFPS often receives requests for instructor-led …

Hall of Fame Nominations Open

Nominations are open for the Fluid Power Hall of Fame, which honors professionals who have significantly enriched fluid power. Anyone can nominate an …

Committees Report at IFPS Annual Meeting

IFPS held its annual meeting Sept. 26-29 in San Diego. While the meeting was also available virtually, IFPS reports that 90% of the meeting’s attendance was …

Notable Words: Board President Looks to ‘the next 50 years’

By Denis M. Poirier Jr., CFPHS, CFPAI, AJPP, AJPPCC, CFPIM, CFPCC, 2022 IFPS Board President and Chairperson. You may not realize this, but the International …

IFPS Online Training Opportunities

IFPS has a range of online resources for professional study and training. Interactive Hydraulic Specialist Study Manuals Whether studying for the hydraulic …

IFPS Names Pollander CEO

Donna Pollander, executive director of the International Fluid Power Society, has been promoted to CEO of the organization. IFPS’s board of directors …

Executive Profile: Brian Kenoyer

Q. How did you get started in the fluid power industry?   A. I was hired as a hydraulic engineer with JLG Industries. I had little prior experience besides …

IFPS Annual Meeting Set for This Month

IFPS’s annual meeting takes place Sept. 26-29 at the Embassy Suites Downtown in San Diego. Events kick off with a Sept. 26 technical workshop titled …