As it embarked on yet another one of its record-breaking, thrill-seeking rides, Cedar Point quickly turned to hydraulics, for the power density and precision control it offers. In our fifth and final installment of Design World’s Summer Tech Vacation video series, Editorial Director Paul Heney spoke with Monty Jasper, Corporate Vice President for Safety & […]
Industry News
NFPA Report shows 1% increase in Fluid Power Shipments in June
The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows industry shipments of fluid power products for June 2014 increased 8.7% compared to June 2013, and increased 1.0% compared to last month. Industrial hydraulic, mobile hydraulic and pneumatic shipments increased in June 2014 when compared to June 2013. Industrial hydraulic and pneumatic shipments increased […]
Reshoring to Kentucky in Balluff’s Global Production Plan
With the 2014 completion of Balluff’s new state-of-the-art customer support and training center in Florence, KY on Industrial Road; space is now available for expansion in their original location on Holton Drive. Balluff’s global managing director and owner, Florian Hermle, announced recently that the company will be focusing on local production and “by 2016 production […]
Tobul Accumulator acquired by Freudenberg Sealing Technologies
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, sealing division of Freudenberg Group, Weinheim, Germany, has acquired Tobul Accumulator Inc., as of July 31. Tobul develops and manufactures piston and bladder hydraulic accumulators. The family-owned company has sites in Bamberg, S.C. and Houston, Texas, and employs some 120 people. “With the acquisition of Tobul, we strengthen our established accumulator business and continue to develop […]
NFPA Foundation awards grants to community colleges
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded grants to four community colleges. The grants will help the schools purchase new hydraulic and pneumatic trainers, or upgrade existing equipment in their fluid power labs. The following schools each received a grant of $25,000: Angelina College, Lufkin, Texas. Central Community College, Grand Island, Nebraska Hennepin Technical […]
Bosch Community Fund grants support STEM education
Robert Bosch LLC and Bosch Rexroth Corporation have announced the latest Bosch Community Fund (BCF) grants in support of STEM education – which includes science, technology, engineering and math – important foundations for today’s students as they prepare for careers in the increasingly important fields of engineering and manufacturing. The Bosch Community Fund awarded four […]
IFPE 2017 Show co-chairs named: Caterpillar & HUSCO executives
Philip McCluskey, System Product Manager for Caterpillar Inc., and Bob Mortensen, Chief Operating Officer for HUSCO International, have been named co-chairs of the 2017 IFPE exposition and will lead the triennial show’s management committee. IFPE is industry-led by volunteer business executives to ensure the greatest value for attendees, exhibitors, and all show participants. The next […]
HAWE is shaping the way you save energy
HAWE Hydraulics is exhibiting at IMTS in Chicago, IL Sept. 8th-13th – booth 4930. The company will display a wide range of products, some of which are exceptionally well suited for CNC lathes. In this particular application, the unit’s constant delivery pump is powered by a three-phase motor and frequency converter. Radial piston pumps or […]
Eaton donates $20,000 in scholarships to Hennepin Technical College
Power management company Eaton recently donated $20,000 to Hennepin Technical College in Minnesota to fund scholarships for full-time students in the school’s Fluid Power Associate of Applied Science Degree Program. Building on Eaton’s tradition of corporate citizenship, the company’s “Powering Communities Grants” help improve the quality of life in communities where Eaton employees live, work, […]
NFPA Report shows 2% drop in fluid power shipments in May
The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) shows industry shipments of fluid power products for May 2014 increased 2.1% compared to May 2013, and decreased 2.0% compared to last month. Industrial hydraulic and pneumatic shipments increased and mobile hydraulic shipments decreased in May 2014 when compared to May 2013. Industrial hydraulic […]