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 […]
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Call for papers for the Fluid Power Innovation & Research Conference
As previously reported, The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) and the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) have partnered to expand the industry’s annual industry and academic research conference, the 2015 Fluid Power Innovation & Research Conference (FPIRC 2015). For its second year, the NFPA and CCEFP are inviting both industry and academic […]
Let’s keep fluid power education and research moving forward
Over the years, I’ve had several discussions with various members of the industry on the importance of education for the future of fluid power technologies. Although opinions vary, the general consensus has always held that more formal training and early exposure to hydraulics and pneumatics is critical to attracting youth to the field and moving […]
NFPA report shows 2.7% increase in fluid power shipments in December
The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows industry shipments of fluid power products for December 2014 increased 10.2% compared to December 2013, and increased 2.7% when compared to last month. Mobile hydraulic, industrial hydraulic and pneumatic shipments increased in December 2014 when compared to December 2013. Mobile hydraulic and pneumatic shipments […]
Support sought as the Fluid Power Challenge continues to grow
Back in 2008, just three middle school teams competed in the first ever NFPA Fluid Power Challenge, an event aimed at challenging eighth grade students to solve an engineering problem using fluid power. Today, hundreds of students participate in these regional events throughout the country, with new ones being added regularly. In the last week […]
NFPA report shows 3.4% increase in fluid power shipments in October
The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows industry shipments of fluid power products for October 2014 increased 5.0% compared to October 2013, and increased 3.4% when compared to last month. Mobile hydraulic, industrial hydraulic, and pneumatic shipments increased in October 2014 when compared to October 2013. Mobile hydraulic, industrial hydraulic, and […]
NFPA report shows increase of 4% in August 2014 compared to August 2013
The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows industry shipments of fluid power products for August 2014 increased 4.0% compared to August 2013, and decreased 4.7% when compared to last month. Industrial hydraulic and pneumatic shipments increased, while mobile hydraulic shipments decreased in August 2014 when compared to August 2013. Pneumatic shipments […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
