IFPE/CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 is pleased to announce that Executive Producer and Host Mike Rowe, best known as the “dirtiest man on TV” from the hit TV series Dirty Jobs, is a featured speaker at the show’s new Tech Talks forum. Rowe will share the surprising lessons he learned as an apprentice traversing all 50 states and […]
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SunSource announced new leadership structure to drive future growth
SunSource announced that Justin Jacobi will transition from his role as chief executive officer to become the company’s executive chairman. David Sacher, the company’s president and chief operating officer, has been promoted to CEO. As executive chairman, Jacobi will focus on SunSource’s strategic growth initiatives, including strategic acquisition planning and new technology initiatives. In addition, […]
IFPS upgrades Hydraulic Specialist certification manual
The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has recently upgraded its Hydraulic Specialist (HS) Certification Study Manual. The IFPS HS Certification is for those designing, writing specifications and sizing and selecting components for hydraulic systems across all industries. A new HS Certification Test will be released April 1. Candidates may register now for the HS certification test […]
Ritter Technology acquires Indiana’s Primet Fluid Power
Ritter Technology, LLC, a distributor of industrial motion and control products, announced that it has acquired Primet Fluid Power Company located in Hammond, Ind. This acquisition strengthens Ritter’s commitment to provide systems solutions to its customer base in the greater Chicago metropolitan area with a special focus on Northwest Indiana. Primet was founded in 1983 […]
CCEFP webinar highlights AC hydraulic pumps/motors and flexible actuators
This month’s CCEFP webinar highlighting graduate students performing research within the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power is slated for tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 12 p.m. Central. Presented by the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power and sponsored by the NFPA, the webinar is geared towards individuals in the industry and academic community […]
Is breaking up hard to do? NFPA, CCEFP to go their separate ways in 2018
The Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power and the National Fluid Power Association, two closely linked organizations in the fluid power realm, have made a decision to officially end their partnership agreement as of June 30, 2018. The NFPA, through its Pascal Society, has raised funds from its membership over the past three years, […]
CONEXPO-CON/AGG shares 20 tips from veteran attendees
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is big, and it can be overwhelming if you are attending for the first time. We asked veteran attendees to share their best advice for first-timers coming to the show. Here are 20 things you need to know before you travel to Las Vegas, plus tips for maximizing your time once you arrive. Have […]
Dover Hydraulics doubling size of its South Carolina facility
Dover Hydraulics, based in Dover, Ohio, has broken ground on expansion of its southeastern hydraulic service location in St. George, S.C.—adding space, increasing capacity and installing new equipment to serve the company’s growing customer base. While the facility will double in square footage under roof, it also will be outfitted with an additional crane to facilitate […]
Webtec launches new website for 2017
Webtec has launched its new multi-language website ready for 2017. The new site is fully responsive so it adapts automatically to different screen sizes meaning it can be used just as easily on a desktop, tablet or mobile device. Combining latest news, educational white papers and product information Webtec’s new website also features a handy applications […]
Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration to offer safety & health certification
The Health & Safety Division of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) is pleased to announce the culmination of discussions with the International Society of Mine Safety Professionals (ISMSP) resulting in SME’s acquisition of the Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) and the Mine Safety Professional (MSP) credentials. The CMSP is the only […]