Atos SpA announced today that it has acquired full ownership of Fluid Power Associates, Inc., in which it held a minority stake. The name of the newly restructured company will be “Atos North America.” The purchase will allow the Italian hydraulics manufacturer to better operate in the North American market. Originally founded in 2002 as […]
NFPA’s 2015 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference registration is now open
The Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) is NFPA’s highly anticipated economic event for everyone in the fluid power supply chain. Members and non-members alike are all invited to attend. Conference content examines industry economics, market forecasts, and technology breakthroughs likely to impact the fluid power supply chain for years to come, augmented with a broader focus into other […]
Power Units Rebuild
In the fall of 2014 drivelines manufacturing engineer contacted Detroit’s PIRTEK Director of Sales and Marketing, John Martin, to request a quote. The client stated he had 4 old Hydraulic Power Units to be re-built. He was inquiring if this was something PIRTEK was capable of doing. The following day, a team including PIRTEK Mobile […]
Freudenberg-NOK plans to expand Findlay, Ohio facility
Freudenberg-NOK executives today officially announced the company will pursue a 43,000-foot factory expansion that could result in retaining 148 jobs and creating 25 new jobs at the plant. Final company decisions are dependent on formal approval of all State of Ohio workforce and incentive programs. The company expects to invest approximately $8.6 million in construction […]
Muncie Power Products tricks out new Website
Books have their covers, and companies have their websites. When it comes to being judged, fairly or not, appearances count. But with websites in specific, it does seem like the stakes are a little higher. Websites represent a digital gateway into a company’s culture. Intrinsically, we see a website’s clarity, efficiency and ease of use […]
Changes to Bosch Rexroth management in the USA and the Americas
Effective July 1, 2015, Paul Cooke has been appointed Regional President Americas and President & CEO of Bosch Rexroth Corporation U.S. Mr. Cooke will continue as Senior Vice President Sales within the Business Unit Industrial Applications at the headquarters in Lohr, Germany until the end of June 2015. Paul Cooke joined Bosch Rexroth in 1982 […]
FluiDyne introduces Veljan TXB pumps into their product line
FluiDyne Fluid Power is excited to announce the launch of a brand new product to their product line: Veljan Vane Pump – TXB. Our new TXB single vane pumps are well suited for both industrial and mobile applications. The low noise pumps have increased mass and thick housings to make the pumps more durable. Veljan […]
Offshore Technology Conference: Bosch Rexroth featuring latest drive and control technologies for marine and offshore
Bosch Rexroth will exhibit May 4-7 in Houston at the 2015 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), in booth 2663, with an array of marine and offshore technologies that provide stability, safety and efficiency. Bosch Rexroth offers an extensive assortment of drive and control technologies and components for marine and offshore applications including construction, production, installation, exploration […]
Danfoss releases new options for reverse displacement motor
Danfoss is pleased to expand on the Reverse Displacement Motor (RDM). The open circuit piston motor offers reverse circuit functionality without external valves — a hydraulic system product for mobile equipment applications. With wider product options, the RDM can be designed to meet individual needs of customers, increasing function and value. The RDM enables customers […]
Magnetek to display full line of wireless controls at Vertikal Days
Magnetek, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAG) will be exhibiting at Vertikal Days 2015, located at Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, United Kingdom, May 13-14. Visitors to the Company’s booth, MP11, located in the Marketplace, will be able to experience Magnetek’s wireless controls, including the Flex Pro, Flex VUE, and new Flex Mini and Mini-PGT transmitters. Magnetek’s Flex Mini […]
