Innovative application-specific valve concepts are one of the most important requirements for boosting productivity in mobile hydraulic applications, … [Read More...]
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Smart sensor enhances material handling systems closed-loop control
Mobile equipment manufacturers are always striving to get the most out of their machines without overburdening the system with costly and complex … [Read More...]
Industry News
NFPA endorses Manufacturing Day 2019
The National Fluid Power Association recently registered for the third year in a row to endorse Manufacturing Day (MFG Day), which this year will take place Friday, October 4. MFG Day is a … [Read More...]
11 industry leaders inducted into the 2019 Fluid Power Hall of Fame
Eleven individuals, six posthumous, have been inducted into the 2019 Fluid Power Hall of Fame. The Inaugural Class of 2019 is hosted this year by the International Fluid Power Society. The … [Read More...]
Nominations now open for AEM’s $50,000 celebratory grant program
In conjunction with its year long 125thAnniversary celebration, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is issuing five $10,000 grants to non-profit organizations who partner with AEM member … [Read More...]
SPX Flow appoints Rumrill as District Sales Manager
SPX Flow Inc. has announced the appointment of Bryan Rumrill as District Sales Manager for the Ohio Valley region. With extensive business development experience, Rumrill will be helping to grow sales … [Read More...]
Danfoss names public and industry affairs director
Danfoss has announced the appointment of John Sheff as its new Director of Public and Industry Affairs for North America. Sheff will succeed Mark Menzer in the role when Menzer retires in … [Read More...]
Mobile hydraulics gets an unwelcome jolt
One unmistakable take-away from this year’s bauma show was the buzz surrounding electrification. The idea of massive mobile machines running only on batteries may seem far-fetched, but for smaller … [Read More...]
FORCE America acquires Mobile Equipment Systems
FORCE America has acquired Mobile Equipment Systems, Tukwila, Wash., a supplier of power-takeoffs, pumps and mobile hydraulic components to the northwestern United States. The acquisition extends … [Read More...]
HED appoints Randy Silasiri as VP sales and marketing
Randy Silasiri has joined HED Inc., Hartford, Wis., as its VP Sales & Marketing. He comes to HED from a 12 year career with Danaher/Fortive with global sales responsibilities at several divisions … [Read More...]
Registration is open for 2019 ICUEE-The Demo Expo
Registration is officially open for 2019 ICUEE-The Demo Expo, set for October 1-3 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. New registration options make it easier than ever to attend … [Read More...]
Bucher Hydraulics announces “revolutionary” new pump design
The performance of traditional hydraulic pumps has not kept up with increasingly stringent customer demands and new application requirements, according to officials at Bucher Hydraulics, Klettgau, … [Read More...]
Registration now open for CONEXPO Latin America 2019
Construction industry professionals who are looking ahead and want to invest in their future will find the newest equipment and product innovations as well as focused industry networking and learning … [Read More...]
Transforming mobile machines
Like the construction equipment industry as a whole, the Mobile Hydraulics Group of Bosch Rexroth enjoyed a good a year in 2018. “Our efforts to restructure the company and gain market share … [Read More...]
Bosch Rexroth’s Subsea Valve Actuator receives award of merit
Bosch Rexroth’s new Subsea Valve Actuator (SVA) received the Award of Merit as one of five finalists in the 2019 Woelfel Best Mechanical Engineering Achievement Award. This award was presented at the … [Read More...]
HAWE expands its market and application presence with Hoerbiger’s automation buy
On March 26, HAWE Hydraulik SE, Aschheim / Munich, signed the contract for the purchase of Hoerbiger Automatisierungstechnik Holding GmbH. The manufacturer of hydraulic components and systems has … [Read More...]
Learn the latest in mobile hydraulic technologies at FPTC 2019
It’s no secret that mobile machinery is possibly the biggest user of hydraulic technologies. Hydraulic components are ideal because they offer the power density required to move heavy loads used in … [Read More...]
