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 […]
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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 […]
NFPA Report Shows 1.6% Drop in Fluid Power Shipments in April
The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) shows industry shipments of fluid power products for April 2014 increased 3.4% compared to April 2013, and decreased 1.6% compared to last month. Industrial hydraulic and pneumatic shipments increased and mobile hydraulic shipments decreased in April 2014 when compared to April 2013. Mobile hydraulic […]
Fluid power shipments increase 6.5% in March
The latest data published by the National Fluid Power Association shows industry shipments of fluid power products for March 2014 increased 6.5% compared to March 2013, and increased 11.8% compared to last month. Mobile hydraulic, industrial hydraulic and pneumatic shipments increased in March 2014 when compared to March 2013. Mobile hydraulic, industrial hydraulic and pneumatic […]
NFPA promotes fluid power industry at IFPE 2014
As co-owner of IFPE 2014, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) will have a strong presence at the event being held March 4-8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Co-located with CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014, IFPE provides a perfect platform for interaction between engineers in fluid power and its key end-use markets. A gathering place The NFPA […]